Aitkin Community Education

Tai Chi Chih, also known as, ‘Joy thru Movement’, is a moving meditation. In this class you learn 19 gentle, slow movements and one pose. Benefits reported with continued practice of Tai Chi movements are better balance and circulation, reduced stress, regulated blood pressure, improved focus, creativity and flexibility. This inner discipline can be done by anyone. It can be done standing or sitting. Tai Chi Chih is easy and fun to do! Comfortable clothing recommended. Intensity level – Low Instructor Information – Jamie Erickson is an accredited Tai Chi Chih instructor with a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University, Minnesota. She is also certified in Tai Chi Kung, Therapeutic Qigong Level 1, and Karate.

Last spring, we were able to secure a grant that will allow us to open up our beautiful “Fab Lab” to the public! The grant is through Age-Friendly MN. Age-Friendly Minnesota is a collaborative statewide effort to make our systems and communities more inclusive of and responsive to older adults. It is part of a global movement to prepare for an aging population and ensure that older people are valued and integrated into communities at a new level. Over the course of the next year, we will be introducing different classes and projects that everyone is invited to participate in! If you are over the age of 65, then the class is FREE! To start things off, we will be doing different woodworking projects and using the high-tech embroidery machine! Come learn how new technology can pre-cut all the parts of a wood project in just a matter of minutes! You will get all the parts needed and then you can assemble and decorate as needed.

Spring Planters Class - Make & Take . Option of 2 sessions- $15 each session plus plant materials- Information will be given on plant selection, soils, and caring for your plants. .Session 1 - May 4th, Session 2 May 5th. Location: The Green House Aitkin

Do you want to learn to golf, but are intimidated at how to start the sport? Come learn the basics with other beginners. Each evening will start with a short lesson on the driving range. The group will split into foursomes (3 rookies and 1 skilled golfer in each group for a 9 hole round.