Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education

Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors with your partner this spring and summer? Join the Castlewood Golf Course Couples League (scramble) on Monday nights and experience the perfect blend of friendly competition and relaxation. Whether you're seasoned golfers or just starting out, the league is designed for all skill levels and offers a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the game together. With beautiful evenings on the course and the chance to unwind after your round, it's an event you won’t want to miss. Sign up today and make Monday nights your new favorite tradition! Please register at Castlewood.golf

Please register at Castlewood.golf Looking for a fun and competitive way to spend your Tuesday/Wednesday nights this spring and summer? Join the Castlewood Golf Course Tuesday/Wednesday Men's League (head-to-head match play), where teams of four or more players come together for exciting weekly rounds of golf. Whether you're looking to improve your game or just enjoy a night out with friends, this league offers a great opportunity for camaraderie and competition. With flexible team sizes, it's the perfect way to get involved. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this fantastic league—sign up today and make your Tuesday/Wednesday nights unforgettable!

Please register at Castlewood.golf Are you a senior golfer looking for a fun and competitive way to enjoy the game? Join the Castlewood Golf Course Thursday Morning Senior League (stroke play), designed for senior golfers over age 55. This league features handicapped stroke play, ensuring a fair and enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels. It's a great way to stay active, meet fellow golfers and enjoy the beautiful mornings on the course. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to get out and play, the Thursday Senior League is the perfect opportunity to make the most of your golfing season. Sign up today and tee off with us!

Please register at Castlewood.golf Looking for a fun and social way to spend your Thursday evenings this spring and summer? Join the Castlewood Golf Course Thursday Evening Women’s League where teams of four or more women hit the course for a relaxed yet competitive round of golf. This league offers a chance to compete while enjoying camaraderie with your teammates. With beautiful evenings and a great atmosphere, it’s an ideal way to unwind and connect with others who share your love for golf. Sign up today and make Thursday nights your new favorite time of the week!

Register at Castlewood.golf Men’s, women’s and co-ed teams are welcome to join a golf league that works around your schedule! Grab a partner and participate in Castlewood’s two-person best ball league this summer; April 29 - September 26. Earn prizes, compete in weekly events, meet great people and enjoy quality course conditions at an affordable rate. You and your partner will participate in an organized golf league managed by the staff at Castlewood that allows you to play on your schedule, rather than at a fixed day and time each week. Schedule your tee time, post a score and play against the field! Format: Golfers play their own shot for the duration of each hole. The best score on each hole is posted on the scorecard. Earn points each week depending on your team’s score against the rest of the field. Points are earned by playing each week, winning weekly games and placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in low score against the field. Fees: $135 fee per team 2025 Greens fees are to be determined Carts are available for an additional fee Special Note: Tee times are not available on Tues-Thurs after 3pm due to the course being used by other adult leagues.

The Forest Lake Area Community Orchestra is open to all levels of musicians who play traditional string instruments (violin, viola, cellos, bass) and enjoy practicing and performing in an orchestra! The purpose of the group is to contribute positively to the musical environment of the Forest Lake area community. We will enjoy reading and playing a repertoire of varied styles ranging from string standards to inspiring contemporary pieces. Under the direction of Dave Livermore and Lara MacLean, the Orchestra will perform in various venues (to be announced) in the community. No audition required. The Community Orchestra meets most Mondays throughout the school year.

The Forest Lake Area Community Band is open to all levels of musicians who play woodwind, brass or percussion and enjoy practicing and performing in a band! The band's purpose is to contribute positively to the musical environment of the Forest Lake area community. We will enjoy reading and playing a repertoire of varied styles ranging from traditional compositions for band to inspiring contemporary pieces. Under the direction of Jake Matheson, the band will perform in various venues (to be announced) in the community. No audition required. The Community Band meets most Thursdays throughout the school year. Community Band Schedule

Join our Winter Simulator Golf Leagues at Castlewood and keep your game sharp all off-season! We offer two sessions—Nov. 3 to Dec. 21 and Jan. 5 to Mar. 29—and you're welcome to play in one or both. Choose from a Best Ball League, a Scramble League, or both, with potential for even more formats. Play when it works for you—these are floating leagues so you can golf anytime and simply submit your scores by the end of each session. Compete on the world’s most iconic courses, including venues where the pros play. Learn more and sign up at castlewood.golf/simulators.

Adult Basic Education Hours; Mon-Thu 8:30am-12:30pm Tue & Thu 1pm-7pm Adult Basic Education classes are: Designed for adults Learner centered Offered year round Confidential Free of charge Self-paced Flexible on-going start dates Basic Skills Refresher – Are you preparing to enter college or wanting to brush up on your reading, writing or math skills? Based on your individual needs, you will be guided through activities and materials to help you meet your educational goals. English as a Second Language – Are you or someone you know interested in improving their English? Foreign-born adults are welcome to work one-on-one or in small groups with teachers or tutors to improve their English skills. Students can enter the program with any level of English language skill and move through the program at their own pace. Family Learning - This is an ideal program for parents with young children who want to work on their own learning goals. Children attend preschool or childcare programs while parents participate in parent education classes and work on goals that may include GED, English or basic skills. Families enjoy lunch together, participate in guided learning experiences and get ideas for home activities. Call for enrollment information. Sep-May Tue & Thu 11:15-3:30pm

Work individually or in small groups with the guidance of a licensed teacher to prepare for taking your GED tests. We will determine where you need extra support in order to pass all four sections of the GED test. You will have access to instructional materials and timed practice tests. You and your instructor will determine when you are prepared to take each section of the computer based version of the GED. GED-i online test preparation is available on a limited basis to learners who qualify.

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise discipline that utilizes a series of slow, graceful, low impact body movements and specialized breathing techniques to improve health, balance and relaxation. Come see for yourself how Tai Chi can enhance your fitness, increase your sense of tranquility and elevate you to new levels of vitality and well-being. Wear comfortable clothes, flat shoes and bring a bottle of water. An indoor space will be available in case of inclement weather.

Do you have a dark and damp corner of your property that you want to bring out of the shadows with blooms and bunchgrasses? Let’s go beyond hostas and the humbugs of traditional green foliage for these tricky shade areas. There are lots of woodland treasures that will add a nice glow to the shadiest swaths. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications, a native plant book and several door prizes from local plant specialists will be given away. This class will be held in White Bear Lake.

Maximize your Social Security benefits. We’ll explore claiming rules and strategies for couples, divorcees and surviving spouses on how to get the most out of your Social Security benefit. We will discuss the important role Social Security plays in retirement planning, ways to maximize your benefits and how to avoid becoming a victim of the "widow trap". You should attend if you’re within a few years of retirement. The instructor, Charles Taylor, is the owner of Four Points Advisory LLC. Investment and advisory services offered through World Equity Group Inc., member of FINRA/SIPC.

It's critical to have a solid understanding of the tax status of investments to make informed decisions and avoid paying more than the fair share. Learn how future tax changes may create the potential for higher taxes, ways to create tax-free retirement income, how Social Security is taxed and how to work efficiently within current tax brackets.

Imagine making a one-of-a-kind fish painting for your home. After creating the outline of the fish, you will choose your alcohol ink colors to fill in the body, tail and of course, the lips. After the basic fish is completed, you will use markers to really give your fish a whimsical personality! You will go home with two unique fish. A $15 supply fee is payable to the instructor at class.

Join us for a fun-filled session as you create and paint your very own canvas at this beautiful setting at Lakeside Memorial Park. You’ll enjoy a no-experience-required art class on the shores of Forest Lake guided by Jeremy Ross of Your Bearded Artist. He will lead you step-by-step through an acrylic painting on a 16x20" canvas. All supplies are included. Due to materials being prepared in advance, there are no refunds after noon on Friday. In case of inclement weather, the class will be moved to Forest Lake Area High School.