Big Lake Schools Community Education

Stillwater River Cruise & Browsing Trip Wednesday, June 11th - $115.00 9:45 a.m. Leave Eastview Elementary, 9375 Fenning Ave. No., Monticello. Load in parking lot. 11:00 a.m. Arrive in Stillwater, the birthplace of Minnesota, the former lumbering center located on the St. Croix River. This distinctive community has a wealth of 19th century Greek Revival, Queen Anne and Italianate architecture. It offers an excellent blend of history, scenery, shopping and culture. Unload at the docks of the St. Croix Boat & Packet Company to board the scheduled cruise. Note: The boat staff is available to help guests who need assistance. Group Leader will need to advise the boat staff if someone needs help. They do have wheelchairs in the office to transport passengers. Depending on water levels, there could be considerable walking from the bus parking area to the boat landing. Gangplanks could be steep, but there are railings. 11:30 a.m. Depart for a cruise on the St. Croix River aboard one of the modern vessels from the St. Croix Boat & Packet Company fleet. It is climate controlled and fully accessible.Table seating is available on the first floor. Relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the St. Croix River. This cruise is not narrated. Guests can bring cards, bingo or other games to play while cruising.] 11:45 a.m. A deli luncheon is served buffet style as you cruise the St. Croix River.Menu: The Deli Luncheon has a variety of meats and cheeses, salads, and dessert bars. Coffee and soft drinks are included in the price. 1:30 p.m. The boat will return to the Stillwater Docks, and transfer passengers to Pedestrian Plaza in downtown Stillwater to shop. There are unique boutiques, specialty gift stores, art galleries, candy stores and more that reflect the variety of the community 2:45 p.m. Bus will return to Pedestrian Plaza to pick up passengers. 4:15 p.m. Estimated return time to Monticello. Registration Deadline: Monday, May 12th, No refunds after this date.

Have you wanted to learn sign language or at least the basics? Here is your chance, join Xandra in this new class as students learn the basics building blocks of American Sign Language (ASL). Learn the alphabet, numbers, how to introduce yourself, how you feel and more. Students will also learn about the deaf culture and how we can bridge the gap with the hearing and deaf world. *Students can bring a notebook and writing utensil or computer if they choose, this is optional.

Let's have fun while we workout! Strength + Cardio = Total Body Conditioning at YOUR level. Join certified personal trainer & nutritionist, Julie Anderson, to learn what your body needs for optimal results. Music + Community = Fun Workouts! With the instructor's schedule, changes may occur. If there is a schedule change or cancellation and the makeup date does not work for you, you will be able to attend a different class or 1:1 personal training, scheduled separately with Julie as a backup. She will also send out an additional workout to do from home.