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Candidates Needed
December 2009
for Commission Openings
T HE CITY o S HOREWOOD is seeking residents to volunteer on its Park and Planning Commissions.
These are advisory boards to the City Council, making recommendations on the park and
recreational needs, and planning needs of the city. The Park Commission meets on the second Tuesday
of each month at 7 PM. The Planning Commission meets at 7 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month. Occasionally additional meetings are needed.The commissioners will be appointed for
a three -year term beginning March 1, 2010, and ending February 28, 2013. Interviews for the Park
and Planning Commissions may begin in late January.
Application process: Residents should send a letter of interest to the City of Shorewood, 5755
Country Club Road, Shorewood, MN 55331, or fax to 952.474.0128, or email cityhall @ci.shorewood
mn. us. A resume may be included, but is not required. Application deadline is January 15, 2010. For
more information, contact the city at 952.960.7900.
Holiday Food and Toy Collection
E ACH YEAR, THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD serves as a drop -off site for toys to be given to Resource
West and food for ICA foodshelf. The Toy Chest Drive provides toys to low income children up
to age 18 in the local area. Items for teens are especially needed each year. Volunteers for sorting,
counting and assisting with distribution are also needed. For information on volunteering, call
Resource West at 952.988.5350. Toys and non - perishable food items may be dropped off at city hall
during business hours through Friday, December 18.
Arctic Fever Winter Celebration
Saturday, January 16, 2010
T HE THIRD ARCTIC FEVER CELEBRATION, a celebration of winter in Shorewood, Tonka Bay and
Excelsior, is just around the corner, and volunteers have been hard at work making this event
the best yet! Not only will there again be human bowling on ice, rescue dog demonstrations, and
horse drawn wagon rides, this year will also include cross country ski races, a bicycle race on Lake
Minnetonka, dog sled rides, and much more! Volunteers for the event are still needed. Please contact
the City of Shorewood if you are interested in volunteering. There are so many activities, and most
events are free! For up -to -date event information and the coloring contest entry form, see the Arctic
Fever insert, or go to the web site, www.arcticfever.net.
City News by
Email
Recycling ..................2
Garden Wrap -Up ...........
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Snowplow Safety...........
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Community Events
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Council Activities ...........
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Volunteers Needed
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Coffee w /Mayor ............
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Recycling Delays ...........
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Planning...................
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Southshore Center ......
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Arctic Fever ............Insert
2010 Budget ...........Insert
R ESIDENTS ARE ABLE to get information from
he city in their personal email box! The city
newsletter, general city news, recycling updates,
park and recreation activities, and volunteer
opportunities are all available by email.
If you would like to sign up for recycling updates,
please email jmoore @ci.shorewood.mn.us. For
all other updates and the newsletter, please go to
the city web site, www.ci.shorewood.mn.us, and
click on Sign -up for eNews. You may then select
the emails you would like to receive. The City of
Shorewood does not share email information with
other businesses or organizations.
Meetings and
Events
1211 7:00 PM Planning Comm Meeting
12/7 7:00 PM Truth -in- Taxation
12/8 7:00 PM Park Comm. Meeting
12/12 8 -10 AM Coffee with the Mayor
12/14 7:00 PM City Council Meeting
12114 -18 Recycling Carts Delivered
12/24 City Hail Closes at Noon
12/25 City Hall Closed
1/1 City Hall Closed
1,16 Arctic Fever
Meeting agendas and approved minutes can
be found on the city web site,
wwwwd.shorewood.mn.us.
THE SHORE REPORT / DECEMBER 2009
Demo Garden
Wraps Up
T HIS PAST SUMMER Shorewood had a
new addition to its park amenities: the
Shorewood Community Demonstration
Garden. Located in South Shore
Community Park off Hwy 7, this garden
produced 571 pounds of produce for
the ICA Food Shelf! The garden was
created and maintained by a small core
of volunteers directed by organizers
Mary Donahue, Patricia Hauser, Sandy
Ahlstrom, and Nancy Mulhem.
The City of Shorewood assisted with
the creation of the community garden by
providing four rain barrels, water in the
rain barrels, garden space and funding
for the fencing. Public works employees
were instrumental in keeping the garden
supplied with water during the long dry
summer.
In addition to supplying the ICA food
shelf with much needed produce grown
using organic practices, the Community
Garden also provided gardening
information to the public. Two Sundays
a month, the garden organizers offered
seminars on garden topics such as proper
mulching, deciding whether to direct sow
or plant seedlings, and amending soil.
More than twenty -five residents visited
the garden during the season to learn more
about raising their own vegetables.
Community Garden
Watch the January newsletter for
information on Shorewood's new
community garden option for 2010!
Residents may have the opportunity to
rent a garden plot in Shorewood for the
upcoming growing season!
Recycling Service
R ECYCLING WILL NOT be affected
due the Christmas holiday in 2009.
Please have your recycling curbside on
your regular recycling day. Beginning
in January, you will use your new Allied
Waste recycling carts. Carts will be
delivered with pick -up calendars and
instructions the week of December 14.
If you do not receive a cart that week,
please contact the city right away! The
first recycling pick -up is January 6, 2010.
You will be receiving more information
in the mail soon!
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
Reduce,
Recycle
New Compostable Bag Law Enacted
I T'S TIME TO PREPARE for another Minnesota winter. You have moved or covered plants,
mowed the lawn that last time, and prepared for cold temperatures and snow cover.
If your end -of -fall routine has you buying more traditional black plastic bags for
your yard waste take note — beginning January 1, 2010, residents in the Twin Cities
area who bag their yard and organic waste will be required to put their waste out for
pickup in either paper bags or compostable plastic bags.
Yard waste carts and paper bags have been around for years, and the technology of
compostable plastic bags isn't new. Using paper and compostable plastic bags rather
than traditional black plastic bags will greatly reduce the amount of plastic being sent
to local composting facilities. Because local composters will have less plastic to screen
out of their finished compost, processing costs will be reduced and the quality of the
finished compost will be enhanced.
Compostable plastic bags are distinct from regular plastic bags because they are
usually clear or a green- tinted opaque color. Most home improvement, grocery, and
hardware stores now carry them. If you don't see them at your local store, ask an
employee; many store owners are just learning of this requirement and may appreciate
the customer request.
Once January 1, 2010 passes your yard waste pick -up service will no longer take the
non - compostable plastic bags that you worked so hard to fill, and it's illegal to place
yard waste in the trash. Begin watching for the appropriate bags where you shop, so
you know where to find them when they are needed.
For more information and a list of frequently asked questions, go to www.
rethinkrecycl ing, org.
Snowplow Safety
NOWPLOWS TRAVEL MUCH SLOWER
than the posted speeds. As in most
large trucks, the driver's field of vision
is severely restricted to the immediate
rear from the cab of the truck. The driver
must rely on mirrors to see to the rear and
to the side.
Mn/DOT offers these safe driving tips
for travelers negotiating roadways during snow storms:
• Turn on your headlights and turn off your cruise control.
• Slow down! Allow at least an eight- second interval between your vehicle and a
snowplow.
• Stay behind the snowplow. The road behind a snowplow will be safer to drive on.
• Never drive into a snow cloud.
• Test the road surface frequently throughout your trip by tapping your brakes. Black
ice is invisible and may be present in some areas, but not others.
• Educate your children about snow plows. MnDOT has a great online video for kids,
including safety tips for outside play. Go to www dot. state.mn. us and put snowplow
video in the search engine.
• Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org to get current information on road conditions.
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Sunday, December 6; 1 -3 pm
P'tto (Register by Dec 1)
$5 per child /Adult FREE
(children must be accompanied by an adult)
Enjoy an afternoon of holiday caroling, cider,
hot cocoa, and holiday baked goods. Make an
ornament with your child, bring your camera for a
photo with Santa, and visit Santa's reindeer! Bring
an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots!
Register at the Southshore Community Center,
952.474.7635.
Time to Skate
I T'S TIME T o SHARPEN those skate blades and get ready to get out on the rinks and burn
that bottled up winter energy! The Shorewood Public Works Department is waiting
for a few days of below- freezing temperatures so they can begin the task of preparing
the Shorewood ice rinks for skaters. Once the ice is ready, warming houses will open
at Cathcart, Badger and Manor Parks.
Warming House Schedule (generally mid - December to mid - February):
Monday- Friday 3:30 PM — 9 PM Sunday Noon — 9 PM
Saturday 11 AM — 9 PM Holidays 10 AM — 9 PM
Closing times may vary slightly if rink is not in use or an attendant is not available.
Warming houses will be posted when closed.
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Kids Free Movie: UP (PG)
Sat., December 5; 9:30 am; Dock Theater, Excelsior
E XCELSIOR FIRE DISTRICT invites you to celebrate the 38th Annual Kid's Free
Movie sponsored by Excelsior Real Estate. Kids will receive surprises after
the movie and Santa and Sparky will greet the kids at 11:15 AM in a North Pole
Edition Fire Truck. Admission is a non - perishable food, health and/or beauty item;
cash donations to ICA will also be accepted. Doors open at 8:45 AM.
Giving Tree Project Saturday December 5
T BEES ARE LOCATED throughout downtown Excelsior waiting for your decorative
flair. Beginning December 5, feel free to add decorations to any tree. Non-
breakable decorations are highly recommended. Fully decorated trees are then
placed in homes that could not otherwise afford them.
THE SHORE REPORT / DECEMBER 2009
Council
Activities
Since the last newsletter the
City Council:
• Held work sessions to discuss the utility
rate study, the capital improvement
program and enterprise budgets.
• Held a joint meeting with the Park
Commission to to discuss the Park
Commission's goals and objectives and
hear a presentation from the Minnetonka
Youth Hockey Association regarding a
Hennepin youth sports program grant.
• Received an overview of the sheriff's
office by Hennepin County Sheriff Rich
Stanek
• Discussed Eurasian watermilfoil
treatment of Gideon Bay with a Lake
Minnetonka Association (LMA)
representative and residents with
lakeshore on the bay.
• Discussed Manor Park pond
maintenance and facility improvements.
• Accepted the feasibility report
on proposed improvements for
Meadowview Road and a segment of
Wild Rose Lane, authorized staff to
hold an informational meeting, and held
a public hearing for the project.
• Held a public hearing on proposed
improvements for the installation of
watermain as part of the Nelsine Drive
road improvement project.
• Heard a report by the city administrator
and further discussed the Southshore
Community Center operations.
• Discussed an administrative citations
program for traffic offenses currently
handled by district court.
• Authorized the purchase of a one -ton
dump truck and pickup truck for public
works.
• Approved the certification of delinquent
utility charges to the 2009 property tax
rolls.
Volunteers
Needed
T HE CITIES OF SHOREWOOD, Excelsior,
and Tonka Bay are in need of
volunteers for Arctic Fever on Saturday,
January 16. To volunteer, please email
tgrout @ci. shorewood. mn. us.
www.ci.shorewood.mn.us
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
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SHOREWOOD, MN 55331
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PRECINCT 2
PRECINCT 3
Planning Commission
There are no public hearing items on the December 1, 2009, Planning
Commission agenda.
Friends Need You!
OOKING FOR A MINIMAL INVESTMENT with maximum impact this holiday Season.
Join the Friends of the Excelsior Library (FOEL) for as little as five tax - deductible
dollars and you'll see 100% of your membership fee go to youth, teen and adult
programs held at the Excelsior Library.
In 2009, the all- volunteer FOEL funded 89% of library classes, youth book clubs,
author events (and more) through membership drives and two annual used book sales.
In 2010, that number will increase to 100% now that Hennepin County, due to budget
deficits, is unable to contribute to library program funding.
The Friends need you more than ever! Memberships (great stocking stuffers) are
currently available at all levels: Bronze ($5), Silver ($10), Gold ($25). Please visit
www.hclib.org Excelsior and choose "Join the Friends" to download a brochure.
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Coffee With
the Mayor
2nd Saturday Coffee
AYOR CHRIS LIZWs 2nd Saturday
coffee is Saturday, December 12,
from 8 -10 AM at Caribou Coffee on Hwy
7 in Shorewood (next door to True Value).
Join the City of Shorewood
on Facebook and Twitter!
Keep up -to -date on
events and news!
THE SHORE REPORT I DECEMBER 2009
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Schutzhund Dog Demo .............................. .............................10 am -Noon and 1 -3 pm
Sled Dogs ...................................................... ..........................10 -11 am and 1 -2 pm
Sleigh Rides, sponsored by American Legion Post #259........10 am -3 pm
Kids Sledding Hill ........................................ .............................10 am -3 pm
Concessions and Bonfire ............................ .............................10 am -3 pm
Snowshoeing .............................................. .............................11 am -Noon
Kite Flying, MN Kite Society ....................... .............................11 am -3 pm
Nordic Hiking, (pre- registration requested) . .............................11 am and Noon
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Owl Show ......................................... ............................... 1:30 -2:30 pm
Ice Skating ............ ............................... ....... 1 -2:30 pm
Bonfire, S'mores and Hazellewood Chili ......................... 1 -4 pm
Human Bowling on the Ice ............... ............................... 2:30 -4 pm
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KickSleds ....................................... ............................... 3 -4 pm
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Cross Country Ski Races on the Ice ..... ...............................
8 am -1 pm
Cycle Race on Ice, Excel Cycle ............ ...............................
following CC Ski Race
Kids Movie Tent on the Lake ................. ...............................
11 am -4 pm
Schiffelly Puppet Show at Excelsior Library .........................
10:30 -11 am
Reindeer in the Commons .................... ...............................
Noon -4 pm
Ice Skating in the Commons, Bonfire, Chili and Hot Cocoa.
11 am -4 pm
Snow painting in Commons, Minnetonka Community Ed....
Noon -2 pm
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides ................... ...............................
Noon -4 pm
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THE SHORE REPORT/ DECEMBER 2009
City of Shorewood 2010 City Budget
CITY PROPERTY TAXES PAY FOR SERVICE
PUBLIC WORKS IS TOP PRIORITY. NEARLY 17 PERCENT OF THE TAX LEVY PAYS FOR ROAD
MAINTENANCE, SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL, AND REHABILITATING CITY STREETS. THE CITY
PLANS TO PLACE MORE FINANCIAL RESOURCES IN ITS STREET SEALING AND OVERLAY PROJECTS
IN 2010 (WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE "TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUNDS" CATEGORY). Park
POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION IS ANOTHER HIGH PRIORITY. APPROXIMATELY ONE -THIRD 50/1
OF THE TAX LEVY IS ALLOCATED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH
LAKE MINNETONKA POLICE DEPARTMENT, EXCELSIOR FIRE DISTRICT, AND MOUND FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
Public Work:
PARKS AND RECREATION 15 ANOTHER PRIORITY AND ACCOUNTS FOR ABOUT 5 PERCENT OF 1 70/
CITY PROPERTY TAXES. THE CITY IS COMMITTED TO OFFERING RESIDENTS GREAT PARKS AND
PARK PROGRAMS CLOSE TO HOME.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT /OTHER CONSISTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES, CITY PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION, ELECTIONS, BUILDING MAINTE
NANCE, AND OTHER DAY - TODAY BUSINESS ITEMS.
PROPERTY TAXES MAKE UP ABOUT 90 PERCENT OF THE REVENUES TO THE GENERAL FUND
THE CITY ALSO PROVIDES SEVERAL SERVICES AS UTILITIES: WATER, SANITARY SEWER, STORM -
WATER MANAGEMENT, AND RECYCLING. THESE SERVICES ARE PAID BY USER FEES; NO
SHOREWOOD TAX DOLLARS ARE PLACED IN THESE ENTERPRISES. Shorewood
22%
PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS AT WORK
Only twenty -two cents ($.22) of every property tax dollar goes to the City
of Shorewood. This pays for snow plowing, parks and park maintenance,
road construction, police and fire protection and more! If you had to pay
for this on your own it would cost much more!
Transfer to Capital
Funds
'olice /Fire
4%
;hoots
34%
lennepin
inty 36%
*see your property tax notice for breakdown
of "other;'
YOUR 201 O PROPERTY TAX NOTICE
T HE CrrvAccouNTs for less than one -fourth of your total tax bill. The proposed tax notice you receive does not distinguish
between the components of an increase or decrease. Your actual taxes may be lower than the amounts on your proposed
tax notice. These are the maximum taxes that can be levied. Your actual tax statement will arrive in the spring.
Budget
Hearings
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
MINNETONKA SCHOOL DISTRICT #276
Monday, December 7, 7 PM
Thursday, December 3, 7 PM
City Hall
Community Room, District Service Center
5735 Country Club Road
5621 Co. Rd. 101 S
Shorewood, MN 55331
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952.960.7900
952.401.5024
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Thursday, December 3, 6 Pm
Commissioners' Board Room
A -2400 Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55438
612.348.5433
WFSTONKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
No budget hearing required this year.
For more information contact Westonka Public
Schools at 952.491.8021.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE PROPOSED BUDGET
OR ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY
TAXES, PLEASE CONTACT THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT AT
952.960 -7903.
www.ci.shorewood.mmus
Gen Govt
27%
*Other 8%
Hey kids ages 3 -11 enter the Arctic Fever 2010 Coloring Contest! Color and drop off by Friday,
January 15 at 5:00 p.m. to the Excelsior Library, 343 Third Street, Excelsior. Come see all of
the entries and hear the announcement of winners in three categories: ages 3 -5, 6 -8, and 9 -11 at
10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 16 at the Excelsior Library. Need not be present to win.
You may take your picture home that day.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Excelsior Library and Artworks Art & Frame, Inc.
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Community
Center
Winter 2009 -10 Programs
For more classes and up -to -date information
go to www.southshore- center.org or
call the center at 952.474.7635.
SouMsho Co munKy Center
Register for classes by calling the center at 952.474.7635. For descriptions and more information on all of these programs, go
to the Southshore web site, www southshore- center.org, or call the center.
COOKING CLASSES
ART CLASSES
Fun for singles, couples or groups!
Painting Marathon
Holiday Take and Bake
Wednesday, Jan 6, LOAM -3PM OR
Thursday, December 3, 6:30 -9 PM; $30 + $10 supply fee (Register immediately!)
Saturday, Feb 20, LOAM -3PM; $35
Do your holiday baking in one night! Make 8 or more types of holiday cookies. Bring lined
Paint from life /pictures /imagination. Create
boxes to take home approximately 10 dozen treats! Instructor: Connie Blanchard
4 -6 small paintings. If desired, bring objects
Holiday Appetizers
or pictures you would like to paint. Bring a
Thursday, December 10, 7 -9 PM; $35 (Register by Dec 3)
bag lunch. Register at the center, or through
Make five appetizers and a dessert to enjoy. Take home enough appetizers for 8 -10 guests for
the instructor, 763.442.0290. Instructor:
an additional $30. Instructor: Connie Blanchard
Michelle Combs
Cooking for 1 or 2
Holiday Decor
Friday, December 11, 11AM -1 PM; (Register immediately!)
Tuesday, Dec 8, 7PM; $40
Cooking for 1 or 2 is easier than you think! Demonstration and sampling of cooking techniques
Create your own holiday decor item to take
for 1 or 2 persons. Instructor: Mary Woell
home. All supplies provided. Bring a step
Super Bowl Cooking
cutter or bruner. Instructor: Candlelight Floral
designers of Wayzata.
Thursday, January 28, 7 -9 PM; $30 + $10 supply fee (Register by Jan 21)
Get ready for the big game featuring fun themed appetizers and treats -- you'll be set for the
gABYSITTER TRAINING
game! Wear your team colors and come prepared to dish it up! Instructor: Connie Blandchard
Saturday, Jan 9, 9AM- 4:30PM; $70
Couples Cooking Class
The National Babysitter's Training certification
Thursday, February 11, 6:30- 8:30PM; $30 + $10 supply fee per person
course prepares youth ages 11 -15 to safely
A romantic Parisian -style Valentines cooking class followed by a candlelit dinner with wine
and responsibly care for themselves and/
in the dining room!
or other children in the absence of parents
or guardians. Learn important skills in four
Explore Home Winemaking
core areas: leadership and professionalism,
Thursday, March 18, 7 -9 PM; $29
safety and safe play, basic care, and first aid.
Discover the tricks to making great wine at home for yourself or to give as a fabulous gift! Learn
Bring a bag lunch. Register online at www.
the step -by -step process to make wine from fresh fruits, fruit juices and kit wines from around
mnsafetyservices.com, or call 952.470.4156.
the world, as well as bottling and labeling techniques. Optional wine starter kits are available
HAWAIIAN LUAU
for purchase ($34) from instructor. To register for this class, contact Minnetonka Community
Education at 952.401.6800 or online, http:/ /minnetonka.registryinsight.com.
Thursday, Jan 21, 5 -7PM; $15
Beat the midwinter blues by shaking your
WELLNESS
tail feathers at the Community Center!
The following classes are taught by MN Safety Services. To register or get
Hula dancing lessons, authentic food and
more information, go to www.mnsafetyservices.com or call 952.470.4156.
entertainment. Dress in Hawaiian attire!
Standard First Aid With Adult, Child and Infant CPR
Register by January 16.
Wednesdays, January 20 and 27; 9 AM - 1 PM; $95
FAMILY ICE SKATING
Using lectures, video, and skills practice to cover rescue breathing, choking, and CPR for adults,
Sunday, Jan 24, 6 -8PM
children and infants. Class combines the Infant/Child CPR course and the Standard First Aid
Ice skate to some rockin' music at the Badger
course. Adult, Infant, Child CPR certificate and a First Aid certificate upon completion.
Park rink! Hot cocoa and treats available for
Adult CPR
purchase. Get the neighborhood together!
Wednesday, January 20 9 AM -1 PM OR
VALENTINE'S DANCE
Saturday, February 27; 8:30 AM -12:30 PM, or 12:45 -4:45 PM, or 5 -9 PM; $55
Friday, Feb 5, 7- 8:30PM; $20 /pair
Develop the skills needed to respond correctly to life- threatening respiratory or cardiac
Daddy /Daughters or Grandpa /Granddaughters:
emergencies in adults or children 12 years or older. Includes: CPR, and first aid for choking
Come to the center for a special date! Music,
emergencies. American Red Cross Adult CPR certificate valid for 1 year upon completion.
appetizers, beverages, and themed activities
Adult CPR plus AED Class
for your big night out on the town! Register
Saturday, February 27; 5:00 -9:30 PM; $65
by January 29.
Learn all the skills of the Adult CPR course plus how to use an automated external defibrillator
GRAD PARTY PLANNING
(AED). American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED certificate upon completion.
Thursday, Feb 25, 6:30 -9PM; Free
CPR and First Aid for Dogs
Hosting a graduation party can be a real job!
Sunday, February 28, NOON -3PM, OR 3:15- 6:15PM; $55
Let us help alleviate the stress! Event features
Topics include symptoms and care for common ailments and emergencies; instructions for
food purveyors with samples, invitation and
creating a pet first aid kit, giving medications and recognizing emergencies; tips on maintaining
scrapbooking designers, memory quilt demos,
your pet's health; and first aid guidance on caring for many canine health conditions.
rental providers, college mentors and more!
sou tnsnor+e Community Center
Register for classes by calling the center at 952.474.7635. For descriptions and more information on all of these programs, go
to the Southshore web site, www southshore- center.org, or call the center.
MTKA CENTER FOR THE ARTS OUTREACH CLASSES
Family Workshops: Children must be accompanied by an adult for Family Workshop. Registration due one week before class.
Youth New Year Calendars
Grade 1 -5, Wed, Dec, 9 & 16; 4:30pM- 6:30pM; $55
Celebrate the New Year by creating a keepsake calendar.
Using photos, found images, collage, drawing, painting, and
printmaking techniques design a calendar.
Handmade Greeting Cards - Family Workshop
Ages 5 +, Sat, Dec, 12; 9:30- 11:30AM,; $35 per child w /free adult
Create printed cards with matching envelopes. Use printmaking,
stamping, painting, drawing, and collage techniques to create
decorative and fun holiday cards.
Happy Valentine's Day
Grades 1 -5, Thurs, Feb 11, 4:30- 6:30pM $28
Make creative cards and
books designed and
decorated by you! Bring any
scrapbook supplies, collage
materials, photographs and
decorative objects you can think of
to embellish and personalize your cards and
books. Printmaking, painting, drawing and collage techniques will be
covered. Various card formats and book structures will be taught with
time for your imagination .
Winter Wear
Grades 1 -5, Mon, Jan 4, 4:30- 6:30pM; $36
Create a handmade scarf, headband or hat out of fleece and other fiber
materials. Projects will be colorful, functional, wonderfully warm and
totally unique!
Handmade Winter Journals
Grades 1 -5, Thurs, Jan 7, 4:30- 6:30pM; $29
Create two different kinds of handmade books using very different
style structures. Using decorative papers, book board, linen thread,
and other creative materials.
Teen Jewelry Making
Thurs, Jan 14, 21, & 28, 4:30 -6pM; $72
Create one -of -a -kind handmade jewelry using colored linen threads,
beads, decoupage, metal findings, Shrinky -Dinks and found materials.
Handmade beads, barrettes, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and pendants
are just a few of the possible creations.
Drawing with Dr Seuss
Ages 5 -7, Mon, Jan 25, 4:30 -6pM; $28
Using the many stories and imaginative illustrations of Dr Seuss
as inspiration, students will create their own 2- dimensional
and 3- dimensional creative characters and extraordinary
environments. A great mixed -media class for kids who love to
work and experiment with many different drawing materials.
Where the Wild Things Are
Ages 5 -7, Mon, Feb 1, 4:30 - 6pM; $28
Read, discuss and use the fantastically creative book Where
the Wild Things Are as inspiration for your own `wild works
of art'. Various mixed media 2- dimensional and 3- dimensional masks
will be created!
A Pirate's Treasure
Ages 5 -7, Thurs, Feb 4, 4:30 -6pM; $38
Treasure boxes, jewels and gems, pirate's boats and scary sea creatures
are just a few of the ideas that children can come up with in this
creative class. Basic pinch, slab, and coil handbuilding techniques will
be covered and projects painted and glazed. Because of the bisque
and glaze firing process, some projects will need to be picked up 2 -3
weeks after the class.
Fabulous Fashionistas
Grades 1 -6, Mon's, Feb 8, 15, & 22, 4:30 - 6pM; $69
Are you the `fashionista' in your group of friends? Are you someone
who likes to draw and design? Use your talents to create your own
handbag, fashion T -shirts and accessories. Please bring 3 graphic t -shirts
to class on the first day.
Harry Potter
Grades 1 -6; Thurs, Feb 18„ 4:30- 6:30pM; $48
Do you love the fantastic world of Harry Potter? In this kids ceramic
class we will create mythical wizards, cauldrons, and creepy castles.
Because of the bisque and glaze firing process, some projects will need
to be picked up 2 -3 weeks after the class.
Build Your Own Portfolio: Teen Class
Ages 13 -18, Thurs, March 4, 11 & 18, 4:30- 6:30pM $92
Are you college bound for art school and not sure how to prepare your
portfolio, or are you a student that wants to get a head start on their
portfolio before graduating high school? In this class, students
will find out what colleges are looking for
and complete class projects that build
a stronger portfolio after determining
what is needed. Observational drawing
as well as other painting and drawing
techniques may be covered. By the end
of the session, students will not only have
a stronger portfolio but also gain confidence
in presenting their portfolio. This course
is open to all visual art students. Students
taking this course are encouraged to keep a
sketchbook and will need to bring their current
portfolio or a sampling of their work to their first day of class.
Adult Beginning Digital Photography Class
Mon's, Jan 11 - Feb 8, 5 sessions, 9 -11AM; $55
We will learn the basics of choosing, buying, using camera settings,
downloading, and printing images with your digital camera. Join us
for this interactive demo class and gain confidence about your picture
taking skills.
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Register for classes by calling the center at 952.474.7635. For descriptions and more information on all of these programs, go
to the Southshore web site, www Southshore-center.org, or call the center
SENIOR PROGRAMS
The Southshore Senior Partners (SSSP) is sponsoring new and familiar programs
for older adults. Please register by calling the center.
Who Reads the Fine Print of Insurance Policies?
Thursday, December 3, 10:30- 11:30AM
Terry Roeser will conduct an informative exploration of insurance issues and help define what is
and is not covered under auto insurance and property insurance and special coverage that might
be helpful. She will discuss general insurance questions. What can you do as the consumer before
making a claim to make certain you have the right coverage will be covered. Terry is a licensed
insurance agent of 35 years and an active community member in the Southshore community.
Create a Personal Holiday Wreath
Monday, December 7, 11AM- 12:30PM; $10
Join Karen Frazier to create your own wreath with permanent greens and flowers. Bring a wire
cutter and a snub nose plier to the class. Karen's many years of experience in creative floral
designs will guide you in creating a lovely wreath for your home! The permanent greens and
flowers will be provided. If you have a trinket or small decoration of your own to add to your
personal wreath... bring them along!
Simple Exercises
Thursday, December 10, 10:30AM; Free
A Ridgeview Medical Physical Therapist presents an educational program focused on simple
exercises to maintain older adults mobility and flexibility!
Cooking for 1 or 2
Friday, December 11, 11AM -1 PM; $25
If cooking for one or two no longer is interesting? Join Chef Mary Woell as she prepares simple
and easy meals. Prepare mini meatloaves, salmon in parchment paper, pan roasted chicken and
pork chops with Balsamic Vinegar Glaze! We'll accompany our tasting with simple salad and
side dish ideas.
Holiday Luncheon
Tuesday, December 15, 11AM; $4 Senior Partner members /$6 others
Enjoy a festive holiday luncheon. Entertainment by Rhythmic Feet tap dance troop and local
authors Nancy Steinke and Stephanie Larsen signing their recent book, Historical Lake
Minnetonka.
Special Value on Greeting Cards and Holiday Cards
Check out the lovely recycled and new greeting cards with envelopes available at the
Center. They are priced at $.50 each! You'll be pleased at the selection and proud to
send them. They are made by the Card Crafters. This month there are packets of 10 or
12 new Christmas cards available for $1.00/ packet!
If you ride the Dial A Ride bus to the Center, the SSSP will pay your ticket home on
the Dial A Ride bus. Call Dial A Ride early at 763 - 235 -2222 to schedule your ride.
Southshore Community Center is a great place for
parties, family reunions, team events, meetings,
and more! Check the web site for rental rates and
room information, or call the center for a tour!
FITNESS AND DANCE
Dance Fitness, Mon - Wed - Fri,
8:15 - 9:15AM; $4 per class.
Fit Ball Class, Mon - Wed - Fri, 8:30 -
9:15AM; $4 per class.
Chair Class, Mon - Wed - Fri, 2:30 -
3PM; $4 per class.
Line Dancing Wednesdays, 2:30 -
3PM; $4 per class.
YOGA, Wednesdays, Noon -1 PM,
Take a break from your day for a gentle
Yoga class that moves at a slow and
comfortable pace. Instructor Debbie
Haon is a certified yoga teacher and a
registered Yoga Therapist. Call the center
to reserve a spot. Cost: $12 for a drop -in
or a package of 6 for $60.
Blood Pressure Check, First
Tuesday of each month. Conducted by
Golden Living - Excelsior.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Book Club, last Thurs. of the month,
10- 11:30AM, call Nancy, 952.474.7769.
Mother Bear Knitting, first Friday
of the month, I PM
Woodcarvers, Tuesdays, 9:30AM
Card Makers, Tuesdays, 9AM
Knitting Club, Mondays, 1PM
Mtka Chess Club, Kids grades
K -6; Mondays, 3:45- 5:45PM; New and
experienced players. Call 952.292.9813
or stop by the center for costs and more
information.
5735 Country Club Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
952.474.7635
www.southshore- center.org