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Adaptive Beginner Pickleball Lessons

Join us for Adaptive Pickleball, a fun and inclusive program designed for individuals with special needs. This class offers a supportive environment where participants can learn and enjoy the game of pickleball, tailored to meet a variety of needs. Equipment will be provided. Our adults with disabilities, adaptive programs are designed to meet the unique needs of those that are 18 years or older with special needs. These program move at a pace that is flexible in order to meet the needs of those participating in the class. We are proud to be partnering with Valley Friendship to provide an outstanding experience for all involved.

Sat, Nov 15 - Nov 22

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Stillwater Area High School

Adult & Child Advent Calendar

Prepare for the holiday season and create core memories as you and your child work together to create a cute, colorful advent calendar. You’ll love creating together, then counting down to the holiday as you add a handmade ornament to your calendar each day in December. Rate is for a family of four. If you have additional family members, please call our office. This class is recommended for children ages 2 to 9 years old.

9:30 - 11:00 AM

Stillwater Area High School

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Adult Pottery - Hand Building & Wheel Instruction with Stoneware Clay

Using stoneware clay and earth tone glazes, participants will learn how to create pottery using an electric wheel, slab roller and extruder. The first two sessions are devoted to creating. The last session will focus on glazing. Participants are encouraged to bring an apron or towel. All experience levels are welcome. Participants may pick up their pottery at Central Services Building on Greeley Street. Our office will notify you when it is available. A $40 supply fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Wed, Dec 3 - Dec 17

Craig Seath's Studio

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Adult Strength & Conditioning Boot Camp - EVENING

THIS IS AN EVENING CLASS. Ready to get serious about your health and physical fitness? Join our adult strength and conditioning program! Guided by a fitness coach, this boot camp will challenge you, energize you and help you crush your goals! Register now to work with others like you and form a new support system to motivate you to live a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Mon/Wed, Dec 1 - Dec 17

5:45 - 6:45 PM

Stillwater Area High School

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Adult/Child Holiday Pottery Workshop

Get ready for some Holiday clay fun! In this hands-on workshop, adults and children will explore the world of pottery together using real studio tools like a slab roller, extruder and electric pottery wheel. Participants will create one-of-a-kind holiday pieces and bring them to life with colorful glazes in the final class. This class is for adults and children 8 years and older. Please register for one adult and one child or one adult and two children. Classes are priced accordingly. There is a $30 supply fee for 1 adult and one child and a $45 supply fee for one adult and 2 children.

12:00 - 1:30 PM

12:00 - 1:30 PM

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Advanced Pickleball Skills Clinic

Clinics provide group instruction focused on specific skills and based on your level of play. Each clinic will offer instruction, tips and tactics of play around those skills. Sept 8, 20, Nov 11, 22 - Kitchen Play Sept 10, 27, Nov 13 - Transition Zone Sept 15, Nov 15, 18 - Serving & Returning Sept 17, Nov 20 - All Around Level Up Specific Clinic Descriptions 1. KITCHEN PLAY - Dinking with emphasis on purpose, techniques, shifting and strategies. -Volleying with emphasis on punch volleys, roll volleys and reset volleys -Speed ups at the kitchen -Lobs and retrieval of lobs 2. TRANSITION ZONE - Emphasis on using drives and drop shots to transition from the baseline to the kitchen line. -Utilizing resets from the transition zone to move up to the kitchen. -Determine when to transition from the baseline to the kitchen and when to stay back. -We would play the 7-11 game in this session. 3. SERVING AND RETURNING - Serving with emphasis on speed, placement and variety to keep the returning team guessing -Return of service with emphasis on depth, placement and spin -Overhead smashes and retrieval (Survivor game) 4. ALL AROUND LEVEL UP - Emphasis on serve and return strategies, dinking strategies, volleying strategies, drop shots, overhead smashes

Tue, Nov 11

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Stillwater Area High School

Thu, Nov 13

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Stillwater Area High School

Sat, Nov 15

10:15 - 11:45 AM

Stillwater Area High School

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Amazing Handmade Winter/Holiday Greeting Cards

Create beautiful handmade greeting cards with a winter and holiday theme - perfect for any occasion! In this engaging workshop you will use an array of stamps, ink, ribbons, gems and stunning papers. You'll learn to craft personalized cards that convey your heartfelt messages. Join us to create 4 beautiful cards to send out to friends or family - what a great way to spread joy!

Stillwater Area High School

Beginner Line Dance

Get ready to move, groove, and learn the basics of line dancing in this high-energy, beginner friendly class! You’ll master fundamental steps, build confidence, and revisit your favorite dances each week. With no experience or partner needed, you’ll be amazed at how fun fitness can be-improving your memory, balance, and coordination while having a blast! There will be three sessions; however each session will be different, so you will learn new dances in each session! Please note that Tuesday sessions will be held from 5:00PM to 5:50PM and Wednesday sessions will be held from 6:00PM to 6:50PM.

Tue, Nov 4 - Nov 18

Tue, Dec 2 - Dec 16

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Beginner Pickleball Lessons

Learn how to play pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America. The beginner course will introduce pickleball rules, body positioning, footwork, drills and doubles game strategy. Drills and strategy will focus on serves, returns, drop-shots, and dinks. The last 30 minutes of the course will be organized play. Participants can bring their own paddle or borrow one from the PAC. Prerequisites: None

Tue/Thu, Nov 11 - Nov 20

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Stillwater Area High School

Mon, Dec 1 - Dec 15

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Stillwater Area High School

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Beginner Swing II

Beyond the basics, you will learn a variety of lead-and-follow patterns to use in your single-time and triple-time East Coast Swing dancing. You’ll be ready to Swing dance ata variety of venues and to a variety of music genres!

Mon, Dec 1 - Dec 29

Dance & Entertainment Studio

Canva for Awesome Beginners

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. You'll learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures, or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Stillwater Community Ed

Chicago at the Orpheum (group tickets)

Chicago is the smash-hit musical set in the roaring 1920s that tells the story of two gorgeous women—a celebrity and a chorus girl—who land in jail for murder and compete for the spotlight. They hire the city's slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn, who promises to make them famous by turning their crimes into a media frenzy. With a show-stopping score that includes the iconic songs "All That Jazz" and "Cell Block Tango," this musical is a hilarious, non-stop ride that critiques how celebrity and crime often go hand-in-hand. Critics rave that it's "The best adult entertainment in town," and with six Tony Awards to its name, this thrilling, sexy spectacle is the perfect, unforgettable night out. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Seats are MF 3 and 4, rows CC-FF and assigned randomly with your party. You must arrange your own transportation to the Orpheum. Parking options. Ticket sales end Dec. 5 or until sold out. All sales are final.

Sun, Feb 1 2026

Christmas in Duluth

Enjoy a festive holiday outing to beautiful Duluth! Begin with a relaxing 1:30 p.m. lunch at Black Woods Grill, choose between classic chicken pot pie or hearty meatloaf. After lunch, we’ll tour the historic Glensheen Mansion, where the smaller rooms are beautifully decorated for the holiday season. This guided tour includes the basement, first, and second floors. (Please note: there is no elevator access.) Then it’s on to the magical Bentleyville Tour of Lights at Bayfront Festival Park, an outdoor holiday display featuring millions of lights, music, Christmas trees, cozy fire pits, and a gift shop. Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, coffee, popcorn, and marshmallows for roasting. The drive includes brief comfort stops in Hinckley both directions.

10:00 AM - 9:30 PM

District 622 Gladstone Center

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Chunky Knit Gnome Workshop

Join us for this Holi-DIY workshop! Perfect for adding a handmade touch to your holiday decor, these gnomes are easy to customize with your choice of our signature Lion Brand Yarn colors and embellishments. Our instructors will guide you through the process to create your unique gnome for you to cherish for years to come!

Stillwater Area High School

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Orpheum group tickets

This Tony Award-winning play is a spellbinding adventure set 19 years after the original Harry Potter books. Harry, now a father, struggles with the past as his son discovers his own destiny. Featuring jaw-dropping theatrical magic and a story filled with friendship, family, and courage, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is an unmissable event. Recommended for ages 8+. Seats are Main Floor Section 4, rows N through S and assigned randomly with your party. You must arrange your own transportation to the Orpheum. Parking options. Ticket sales end Jan. 9 or when sold out. All sales are final.

Sun, May 3 2026

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Holiday Flower Arranging (adaptive)

Let's get together and make a holiday centerpiece. Choose your own flowers and accent with greens, artificial berries and pinecones. Design your own centerpiece to take home. All materials will be provided.

Oak Park Learning Center

Holiday House Decorating

Get ready to unleash your inner artist and satisfy your sweet tooth all at once. Our upcoming art class is the perfect opportunity to indulge in some holiday cheer and creative expression. Join us for an exciting session where you'll have the chance to construct and decorate your very own wooden "gingerbread" house. With an array of delectable treats and decorations to choose from, you'll be able to customize your masterpiece to your heart's content. So come on down and join in the fun-we guarantee a sweet and unforgettable experience.

10:00 - 11:30 AM

Valley Friendship Club

Home Holiday Baking

Want to turn your favorite baked goods into memorable gifts? This class will show you how to elevate your homemade treats into gift-worthy delights. Led by an experienced large-batch baker, you'll learn techniques, tips, and creative presentation ideas to make your cookies, bars, and other goodies stand out. Perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their skills and share a little sweetness with others!

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Oak Park Learning Center

Intro to Wedding Dances

Wedding Season is just around the corner, and you will need to know how to dance to both slow and fast music! We will teach you the basics of Rumba and Single-time East Coast Swing so you and your partner are no longer the ones sitting out! Learn to dance and meet new friends while having fun!

Tue, Dec 2 - Dec 30

Dance & Entertainment Studio

Les Misérables at Orpheum group tickets

Les Misérables is more than a musical; it's a monumental journey that sweeps you into the heart of 19th-century France, where the struggle for dignity and survival ignites a timeless story of love, broken dreams, passion, and redemption. Anchored by one of the most magnificent and emotionally devastating scores ever written—including the iconic "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," and "Bring Him Home"—this epic follows the extraordinary life of the fugitive Jean Valjean as he seeks grace while pursued by the relentless Inspector Javert. Witness the power of compassion in a world of cruelty, experience the fervor of a student revolution on the streets of Paris, and discover a love so pure it transcends decades of despair. Prepare for a performance of unmatched scale that will stir your soul and leave you breathless, reminding you of the enduring strength of the human spirit. Seats are MF 3 and 4, rows X-AA and assigned at random within your party. You must arrange your own transportation to the Orpheum. Parking options. Ticket sales end Dec. 12 or when sold out. All sales are final.

Sun, Feb 22 2026

Mental Health First Aid

WHY YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID? Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. WHAT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COVERS • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. • How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis. • How to connect the youth with help. • Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying

Mon, Nov 17 - Dec 1

Stillwater Area High School

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Private Pickleball Lessons

Do you want to improve your pickleball game? Individual or small group private lessons will help your skills, strategy and rating level. During the one-hour session, participants will be coached through skill repetition and drills specific to improve your pickleball game. Prior to registering for small group training, please make sure you have discussed specific training dates and times that would work best for your group. Once all individual(s) have registered for the private lessons, you will be contacted by the instructor to choose some dates and times for the lessons. You will have 6 months from the date of the initial contact to complete your lessons. Any remaining lessons after that time will be forfeited and no refunds will be issued. Course 928-Individual: One-one coaching session with a personal coach. 3 session package is $155 5 session package is $260 Course 928-Small Group (2 participants): Two participants and one coach. Each person pays for the 3 or 5 session package. 3 session package is $99 5 session package is $134 Course 928-Small Group (4 participants): Four participants and one coach. Each person pays for the 3 or 5 session package. 3 session package is $60 5 session package is $80 **Some instructors may suggest 1.5 hour lessons based on availability. If you have any questions, you may contact Sarah Carlton at carltons@stillwaterschools.org.

928-Individual

928-Small Group - 2 ppts

928-Small Group - 4 ppts

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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Gatekeeper Training

You don't need to be a professional to save a life. This training empowers you to become a "gatekeeper" - someone in a position to recognize a crisis and intervene. In just a few hours, you will learn to identify the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and provide a crucial bridge to professional help. The simple, three-step method is Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR), and just like CPR, it's an emergency response that anyone can learn. Thank you to St. Croix Valley Foundation and Lower St. Croix Valley Foundation Vibrant Communities Mental Healht Grant for funding these mental health offerings.

Wed, May 6 2026

Community Thread Stillwater

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Senior Circuit

A senior circuit fitness class is a low-impact group exercise session designed for older adults, focusing on strength, balance, flexibility, and light cardio. The class may use seated or standing movements, incorporating simple equipment such as resistance bands or light weights, with routines that are easy to modify for different abilities. These classes help participants improve their mobility, independence, and overall well-being while ensuring safety and promoting social interaction. Qualifying Medicare program participants (Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit, Active & Fit, Renew Active, One Pass) as well as Thrive members may enroll in this class for free. To register, please call 651-351-8300. Memberships will be required and verified. If you would like to enroll, but do not have the above coverage or membership, you can still register by paying the registration fee. Register online or by phone. All Classes will be held at Community Thread. Please check your registration to confirm if your class is held at the Bayport or Stillwater location.

Mon/Wed, Dec 1 - Dec 17

Tue/Thu, Dec 2 - Dec 18

9:30 - 10:15 AM