If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! We will discuss how to use all yoursenses in a new destination to create more detailed and in-depth descriptions thatcapture and maintain readers’ interest, and whether or not you need to include photoswith your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to printand online markets, the business side of travel writing (how to take travel taxdeductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel writing cliches. Informative handouts forfuture use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a formerjournalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higherlearning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login informationwill be emailed the day before class.

Step into the lucrative world of editing and ghostwriting, where your skills shape andelevate other people’s stories. This comprehensive class teaches you how to edit forclarity, style, and impact, write in someone else’s voice with authenticity, and find payingopportunities in both careers. You’ll explore diverse projects, master pricing strategies,navigate contracts confidently, and build strong client relationships while maintainingconfidentiality. Instructor LeeAnne Krusemark, a former journalist, published author,editor, and nationwide Professor of Publishing (including Harvard Adult Education),shares proven strategies for building a thriving, well-paid career. Informative handoutsfor future reference are included. Webinar login information will be emailed the daybefore class.

Learn how to save $$$ every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are NOT just forgroceries. The savings can add up to HUNDREDS or even THOUSANDS of dollarsevery year. This comprehensive workshop will teach you:* where to find all different types of coupons, even for high ticket items * how to find the best coupon apps and websites* how to match coupons with sales for maximum savingsThis workshop is taught by someone who has used many couponing secrets to savethousands. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinarlogin information will be emailed the day before class.

In honor of Veterans’ Day, learn the stories of some of the 72 Minnesota men who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, dating from the Civil War to the Vietnam Conflict. Meet the Schoolmaster who took his students to war, dooming their hometown to oblivion; a Hungarian Freedom Fighter who signed up to fight Commies in Vietnam; the Anoka hometown hero who smothered a grenade and lived to tell the tale, and a host of other brave men who fought and died for their country.

Unlock the full potential of ChatGPT in this dynamic one-hour masterclass designed for users ready to movebeyond the basics. You'll discover advanced prompting techniques like system instructions, multi-shotexamples, and chain-of-thought reasoning to get dramatically better results. Learn insider strategies forcustomizing outputs, managing context, and leveraging ChatGPT for complex tasks including analysis, creativeprojects, and professional workflows. Walk away with expert-level techniques to transform ChatGPT into atrue powerhouse for your specific needs.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar, piano, or ukulele to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional live periodic question and answer session at no additional cost. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.

Google Sheets is a free, cloud-based spreadsheet tool used by professionals and organizations worldwide tomanage data, track finances, and stay organized. In this hands-on class, you will learn to build and formatspreadsheets, write formulas, and create databases that make your information clear and easy tounderstand. Whether you want to advance your career, manage your household budget, or bring new skillsto your workplace or volunteer work, Google Sheets is a valuable tool that will serve you for years to come.No prior experience is needed, just bring your enthusiasm and leave with skills you can put to work rightaway!