South Washington County Schools Community Education

Spend the day immersed in the beauty and history of Swedish culture. We'll begin with a stop at Ingebretsen's Scandinavian Center to shop for gifts and admire the craftsmanship of Scandinavian imports. Then we'll arrive at the Swedish Institute for lunch and a tour of the Turnblad Mansion. Enjoy a traditional Swedish Smorgasbord buffet for lunch, then tour the exquisite 33-room mansion, including detailed wood carvings, sculpted ceilings and hand-crafted Swedish tile stoves. We'll be visiting at the perfect time when the Mansion is decorated for the holidays. Bus will load at the District Program Center (DPC) in Cottage Grove at 9:00 a.m. and leave promptly at 9:15 a.m. Bus returns by 2:30 p.m. to the DPC.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) is a community-based recreational exercise program developed by the Arthritis Foundation. Trained instructors cover a variety of range-of-motion and endurance-building activities, relaxation techniques, and health education topics. The program’s demonstrated benefits include improved functional ability, decreased depression, and increased confidence. Designed for people living with arthritis or anyone interested in becoming more physically active. No prior experience is necessary, and all ability levels are welcome. This class will be taught by Nationally Certified Personal Trainer Jose.