In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day. This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the 24 hours prior to the class.

Whether you want to embellish a new clothing item or visually mend something you found at the thrift store, come explore the wonderful world of wearable embroidery. Learn how to transfer a pattern and then use a variety of embroidery stitches to add texture and color. $10 supply fee paid to instructor the first class. Bring 6” or larger embroidery hoop, scissors and an item to embroider (towel, shirt, jacket, jeans, hat, etc.) $10 supply fee paid to instructor the first class. Bring 6” or larger embroidery hoop, scissors and an item to embroider (towel, shirt, jacket, jeans, hat, etc.)

Move better, feel better! Everything we do in life involves sensation and movement, and the Feldenkrais Method® harnesses both, using your brain’s deepest means of improvement (scientists call it “neuroplasticity”) to create change. This class uses exploratory movement and guided attention to evoke new, more efficient neuro-muscular patterns, reducing pain, tension, and fatigue, and improving your coordination, flexibility, balance, strength and focus. During each class, you will be verbally guided through a sequence of movements which can improve every area of the body. Join us and learn to use your whole self more efficiently and pleasurably in all you do! Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. Simply follow the provided instructions on the day and time of class and Maggie will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home! This online class is held in partnership with multiple Community Education programs.

Join fellow film fans in the Little Theater at Lenox to watch and discuss engaging and thought-provoking foreign films. We'll view the movie and then have time for focused discussion led by Lisa Kjellander from the SLP Library. Sponsored by Friends of the St. Louis Park Library. May 5: Babette's Feast (2013) Denmark An exiled French chef taking refuge as a housekeeper in a small Danish village offers thanks by cooking up haute cuisine for a proudly ascetic 18th-century populace used to bread and soup. May 12: The Rules of the Game (1939) France Cloaked in a comedy of manners, this scathing critique of corrupt French society is about a weekend hunting party at which amorous escapades abound among the aristocratic guests, which are also mirrored by the activities of the servants downstairs. May 19: Water (2007) India The story of an 8-year-old forced to wed an older man. When the man dies, she is taken by her father to live in a home of other widows of all ages. According to religious law quoted at the top of the film, “A woman who remains chaste when her husband has died goes to heaven.” According to a follower of Gandhi in the film, locking widows away makes “one less mouth to feed, four less saris, and a free corner in the house. Disguised as religion, it’s just about money,” In the widows’ residence, the girl is protected by the beautiful Kalyani, who has been ordered into prostitution to help support the older widows. Kalyani attracts the son of a local Brahmin, the follower of Gandhi, who rejects beliefs about widowhood and intends to marry her. May 26: Past Lives (2023) Korea Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life. ---------- September 8: Pan's Labyrinth (2006) Mexico A dark fable set five years after the end of the Spanish Civil War. Eleven-year-old Ofelia comes face to face with the horrors of fascism when she and her pregnant mother are uprooted to the countryside, by her new stepfather - a sadistic captain in General Franco's army, who hunts down Republican guerrillas. This violent reality merges with a fantastical world when Ofelia meets a faun in a decaying labyrinth, and she is set on a strange mythic journey that is at once terrifying and beautiful. September 15: Plan 75 (2022) Japan Government program Plan 75 encourages senior citizens to be euthanized to remedy an aged society. An elderly woman whose means of survival are vanishing, a pragmatic Plan 75 salesman, and a Filipino laborer face life-and-death choices. September 22: The Other Widow (2024) Israel A dark comedic drama about Ella, a 34-year-old theater costume designer and mistress of a playwright who dies unexpectedly. While the preparations for the premiere are in full swing, Ella insists on attending his Shiva and dives into a world once forbidden to her. Things get complicated when she becomes too close to his loved ones, especially his wife. September 29: Motorcycle Diaries (2005) Latin America An inspirational adventure, based on the true story of two young men whose thrilling and dangerous road trip across Latin America becomes a life-changing journey of self-discovery.

Did you know that hand embroidery has been practiced around the world for centuries and includes over 300 different stitches? Join us for this introductory class where you'll learn 10 basic stitches including the Running, Chain, Back, Satin, French Knot and more. Leave class with a project to practice on and the confidence to tackle hand embroidery on your own. Bring a 6”or larger embroidery hoop and scissors. $5 supply fee paid to instructor.

Connect with your creative side in this no-experience-required art class with Jeremy Ross of Your Bearded Artist, who will guide you step-by-step through hand-knitting your own soft, cozy chunky blanket. No needles or knitting experience are needed, and all supplies are included. Each participant receives 140 yards (5 skeins) of size 7 chunky yarn (100% polyester) in a variety of colors to create a finished blanket measuring approximately 40 x 50 inches.

Interested in learning about fly fishing, fly casting and benefiting from the mental health attributes the sport offers? Join instructor Tom Kalgren for a fun introduction to fly fishing with basic beginner information including the fundamentals of casting a fly rod. In this class you’ll learn basic fly rod, reel & line information and the principles behind equipment sizing, line design, how to set up your rod and the necessary steps for effective casting. We’ll cover the grip, how to use the line hand, how to pick up slack, wrist and arm control and a proper laydown. Four different casts will be taught, and you will leave with a good understanding of fly fishing basics and the ability to throw a beautiful fly line. Minimum age 12. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paid caregiver.

Influenced by the culture of Japan’s samurai warriors, Imperial Court, and Shinto and Buddhist traditions, Kyudo is practiced as a means to self-improvement. The non-competitive and introspective nature of Japanese archery allows practitioners to gain insight into their personalities. Individual instruction is given by John and Carly Born, both Renshi 5th dan. Visit www.mnkyudo.org for more information. *Instructors will collect an additional $25 to cover the cost of your own practice bow. Annual membership in the Minnesota Kyudo Renmei association is required for returning students. Loaner equipment provided for most adults.

Are you getting the most out of your home coffee experience? What exactly does it mean to have a “strong” cup of coffee? If your brew tastes bitter, how do you fix it? This class will focus on answering these questions and exploring the variables to make the cups you brew at home delicious, regardless of your favorite brewing method. This class, led by a Peace Coffee ambassador, includes complimentary coffee drinks and a free 12 oz bag of Peace Coffee for every participant to take home.

Learn new self-defense techniques every week. Class includes punches, kicks and grabs, along with Kata.

Before committing to an 8 week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class this evening session is an opportunity to meet the teacher and learn more about the practices and course content. An 8 week MBSR class will be offered this fall Oct. 5 - Nov. 23 on Monday evenings. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a 8-week program based on the practice of mindfulness, bringing a fullness of attention to whatever is happening in our lives, as it’s happening, without judgment. Mindfulness offers an alternative way to move through our days. The willingness to stop and be present leads to seeing and relating to life with more clarity and directness. This can lead to deep relaxation, calmness and greater insight into ourselves. Paying attention allows for choosing our responses to life’s situations rather than reacting out of habit or fear. It is about balancing all our "doing" with a chance to "be" and in the process it can provide a path to more peace, wisdom and wellbeing.The program includes: Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation (sitting and walking) Body Scan Gentle Stretching and yoga Qi Gong Large & small group discussions Daily mindfulness practices at home In addition to the experiential learning, each class will also have material presented on a variety of topics including perception, stress and our habitual reactions, positive neuroplasticity, working with difficult thoughts and emotions, and communication.

Come play pickleball at the Lenox Community Center! This is open play with no instruction. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. No walk-ins. Equipment will be provided. Pickleball Open Gym Info: Once online registration is full, we will not take additional participants. No early entrance to the gym. $5.00 per person. No refund for cancellations.

Come play pickleball at the Lenox Community Center! This is open play with no instruction. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. No walk-ins. Equipment will be provided. Pickleball Open Gym Info: Once online registration is full, we will not take additional participants. No early entrance to the gym. $5.00 per person. No refund for cancellations.