Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education

Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors 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. The league is designed for all skill levels and offers a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the game together. 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.

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.

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.

Let's Go Fishing and the City of Forest Lake in partnership with Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education are excited to announce the Forest Lake Chapter. Starting in June of 2026, this Chapter will be providing free boating excursions and fishing trips on Forest Lake for seniors, veterans, special needs individuals and youth. We are in need of volunteers and board members as well as the people that will become our boat captains and crew members next summer. For more information, please visit our website at www.forestlake.lgfws.com where you can sign up as a volunteer. If you have any additional questions or wish to serve on our board of directors, please contact us through Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education at Btetzlaff@flaschools.org or 651-982-8333.

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The FLAS Education Center is open for walkers! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these three locations: Wyoming Elementary, Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these four schools: High School, Education Center, Wyoming Elementary and Lino Lakes Elementary until April 2026. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Walkers Welcome School Maps

The Forest Lake Area High School is open for walkers! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these four locations: Wyoming Elementary, Lino Lakes Elementary, Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these four schools: High School, Education Center, Wyoming Elementary and Lino Lakes Elementary until April 2026. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Walkers Welcome School Maps

Wyoming Elementary School is open for walkers! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these four locations: Wyoming Elementary, Lino Lakes Elementary, Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these four schools: High School, Education Center, Wyoming Elementary and Lino Lakes Elementary until April 2026. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Walkers Welcome School Maps

Lino Lakes Elementary is open for walkers! Avoid the snow, ice, rain and traffic. Registration allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these four locations: Wyoming Elementary, Lino Lakes Elementary, Forest Lake Area High School and the Education Center! Come walk in a safe and controlled climate. Walk one, two or more times each week. Walkers will be provided with an identification badge and complete schedule upon registration. Your badge must be worn while walking. We are unable to offer accommodations for personal belongings. Registration fee allows you to walk in the morning and evening at any of these four schools: High School, Education Center, Wyoming Elementary and Lino Lakes Elementary until April 2026. Please arrive before 8pm in the evening. While walking is available until 8:30pm, the building may be locked at 8pm. Walkers Welcome School Maps

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 at various venues (to be announced) in the community. No audition required. The Community Band meets most Thursdays throughout the school year. Community Band Schedule

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, the orchestra will perform at various venues (to be announced) in the community. No audition required. The Community Orchestra meets most Mondays throughout the school year.

Adult Basic Education Hours; Mon-Thu 8:30am-12:30pm Tue & Thu 1:30pm-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 9:15-12:30pm

The FLAS Community Pool, located at the Education Center, is a six lane, 25-yard pool that is a great place for a morning workout. Pre-registration is preferred. However, space permitting, in-person drop ins are welcome for a fee of $10 paid by check or cash (please bring correct change). You can register for this class either online or by calling 651-982-8110.

Learning Spanish enables you to communicate with Spanish speakers in your community, at work or in your travels. We'll cover pronunciation, vocabulary, reading comprehension and grammar. Please have the textbook “Practice Makes Perfect Basic Spanish” Premium Third Edition by Dorothy Richmond on the first day of class. New and used textbooks are available at www.barnesandnoble.com or www.amazon.com.

Energize your body while gaining flexibility and strength through the practice of yoga. Using yoga poses, you will stretch and tone muscles while strengthening joints and improving your balance. This class is designed for people of all abilities. Space permitting, in person drop ins are allowed for a fee of $12 paid by check or cash (please bring correct change). Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water. You will be provided with a link prior to class.

Studies show that yoga practice positively correlates with both physical and mental wellness as well as managing pain and inflammation, improving sleep quality and much more. We will combine gentle physical poses with mindfulness and breathing in this beginning yoga practice. Our focus will be on functional mobility, balance and working to release stress and stiffness. Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water. Space permitting, drop ins are allowed for a fee of $12 paid by check or cash (please bring correct change). You will be provided with a link prior to class.

Build strength while you lengthen and stretch your body by aligning ligaments through this gentle yoga practice. Yoga postures are connected with fluid movements that synchronize with your breathing to help reduce stress and improve balance. This class is most appropriate for people with experience in yoga. However, those new to yoga are welcome. The instructor will incorporate the fundamentals of yoga and how to move between yoga poses while you build confidence to move on to more challenging poses. Space permitting, in person drop ins are allowed for a fee of $12 (correct change required). Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water. You will be provided with a link prior to class.