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DOOR COUNTY OCTOBER 6 - 9, 2026Trips and Travel4-Day Motor Coach Tour $1,380.00 per person - single $1,120.00 per person - double based on 30 to 50 passengers Includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation. Minimum of 30 passengers and maximum of 50 passengers. Lodging for 3 nights Meals: As indicated C-Coffee, B - Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner Gratuities on included for meals and attractions. Bus drivers’ tip is not included in the price. DAY 1 – Tuesday, October 6, 2026 7:15 a.m. Leave from the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins, MN. The bus should park in front of door A. Have lunch in Wausau, WI. Enter "The Door" and sense the transformation to a different lifestyle. Check into Best Western Maritime Inn in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin for three nights. There is an elevator, indoor pool, hot tub and fitness room. A group dinner is included. [L,D] DAY 2 - Wednesday, October 7, 2026 After breakfast, your guide will take you to the hand carved Norwegian Bjorklunden Chapel. Have lunch at Al Johnson's Restaurant. This unique complex of buildings from Sweden invites exploration. The sod roof is kept well-trimmed by goats. This afternoon tour Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. It is perched on a bluff 76 feet above Green Bay’s glistening waters. Hear stories of the keepers who ran the light from 1868 to 1926. It is furnished with original and authentic period antiques. Tonight, a Fish Boil dinner is included, then spend the evening at Peninsula Players Theatre. It is America’s oldest professional resident summer theater. [B,L,D] DAY 3 – Thursday, October 8, 2026 Have breakfast at the hotel and meet your Door County tour guide. In Northport, WI, board the Washington Island Ferry. Take the five-mile ride across the once-treacherous waters of Death’s Door, where Green Bay and Lake Michigan meet. Once ashore on Washington Island, embark on a tour with sightseeing hosted by the 600 residents who call the island home. Visit some attractions and have lunch. Ferry back to Northport and visit the Lavender Shop in Ephraim. Have a relaxing dinner at an area restaurant. [B,L,D] DAY 4 – Friday, October 9, 2026 Have breakfast and tour the Door County Maritime Museum. It covers the history of boat and shipbuilding for over 150 years, and contains antique ship equipment, recovered sunken artifacts and other sailing items, logs and charts. Have lunch and return to Hopkins at approximately 7:30 p.m. [B,L]Adult Summer 2026 -
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EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKET - ST PAULTrips and TravelEUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKET IN ST PAUL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. Leave from the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins, MN. The bus should park in front of door A. 10:30 a.m. Arrive at Axel’s Restaurant in Roseville for breakfast in the Walnut Room. Breakfast Buffet Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Yogurt, Fruit, Breakfast Potatoes, Pastries, Coffee, Milk. 12:00 p.m. Leave Axel’s Restaurant. 12:15 p.m. Arrive at the St. Paul European Christmas Market, located at the East Plaza of Union Depot. (The motor coach will dropped off passengers in front of the Union Depot terminal at 240 E Kellogg Blvd.) This puts guests right at the stairs entrance (outdoors) or near the entry doors to escalators. Go up one floor and then out to the "East Plaza." The European Christmas Market in St. Paul is the most authentic traditional holiday market of its kind in Minnesota, offering a unique shopping experience, family-friendly entertainment & intercultural activities. It is a festive open-air Christkindl Markets that spring up in Germany, Austria, and other European countries during the Advent season. Shop for handmade European crafts or unique gifts from local vendors, purchase Glühwein (spiced mulled wine), and taste European inspired delicacies. Dress warm for this spacious outdoor event. There are warming tents. 2:30 p.m. Depart from St. Paul. 3:00 p.m. Estimated return time to Hopkins.Adult Summer 2026 -
Starting SoonHAWA Women's Open Swimming at EisenhowerFitnessHAWA Women’s Health Club - Open SwimEnjoy dedicated women-only swim time in a comfortable and community-centered environment with HAWA Women's Health Club at Eisenhower! This series of open swim sessions is perfect for women who want to move freely, relax in the water, practice swimming at their own pace, or simply enjoy a peaceful space for wellness and connection. Please bring a swimsuit, towel, water bottle, and goggles if preferred. Open to all skill levels. The pool space will be locked for access by males during these events; a women's locker room is available for shower and restroom facilities that connect directly to the pool space. NOTES: This opportunity is uniquely designed as a female-only swim environment. The purpose is to protect religious "modesty" (Awrah) practices. A minimum of 23 participants is required to run each event, and a 30 maximum occupancy will cap participation for each swim date. Participants must acknowledge an understanding of safe swim practices and agree to the Hopkins liability waiver as a part of registration. Lifeguards are required to be present at each event and will monitor pool safety during all swim activities. No swim instructors will be present. There is a strict no-photography expectation for the HAWA Women's Open Swim sessions. If a photo is taken without awareness of this policy, the photographer will be asked to delete any images of participants. Interested in Lifeguard Opportunities? Female lifeguard applicants are welcome to submit an application. Hopkins Community Education is always looking for certified lifeguards for youth and adult aquatics programs. Please don't hesitate to make an inquiry about all our lifeguard opportunities: 952-988-4070Adult Summer 2026 -
Introduction to VoiceoversONLINE Courses“Wow, you have a great voice!” How many times have you heard that? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!” Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? Explore the growing remote voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All. Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will take notes as you read a real script in this one-on-one video chat setting, and offer some coaching to improve your delivery. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later in a follow up call. You owe it to yourself to finally explore the possibilities of this fun and rewarding field! One-time, 90-minute, introductory class. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo. No discounts. 18 and over. Upon registration you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience.Adult Summer 2026 -
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Murder Mystery at Afton HouseTrips and TravelMURDER MYSTERY at AFTON HOUSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026 9:15-9:30 a.m. Arrive at the Eisenhower Community Center and meet your host for check-in at the front entrance Welcome Desk. 9:45 a.m. Leave from the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins, MN. The bus should park in front of door A. 11:00 a.m. Arrive in the tiny village of Afton, MN at the historic Afton House Inn overlooking the St. Croix River Valley where you will be seated in the Wheel Room or Pennington Room. This modern property is filled with antique ambiance. Upon arrival, guests will receive their parts for the murder mystery play. In the process of removing suspicion from yourself, you question or point to others with motive and opportunity. During this two hour of non-stop laughter and mystery solving you will be served a luncheon. (You can be an onlooker or participant in solving the mystery.) Menu: Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, a Rosemary Demin Glaze, Fresh Vegetables, Rolls & Butter, Coffee or Hot Tea, Dessert. 1:00 p.m. After the mystery is solved, take a few minutes to look around this delightful property. If rooms are not occupied, visitors are able to view the unique rooms furnished with heritage pieces and decorated with cozy amenities. 1:30 p.m. Leave Afton. 2:45 p.m. Estimated return time to Hopkins *Theme-appropriate costumes are welcome, though not required!Adult Summer 2026 -
Personal Weight Training (18+)FitnessPersonal trainers at Hopkins Community Ed can match and build upon your skills and abilities. They work with your timeline capacity to help you meet your goals, track your progress, and note your growth and achievements in every session. See your results in real time and track your progress!ALL genders welcome.You will choose 1 personal training session or a package of 4, 8 or 12 personal training sessions to be scheduled at the Eisenhower Community Center at an agreed time. All sessions in a package need to be completed within ONE YEAR of the consultation date.Registration steps1) To begin, email your inquiry to community.ed@hopkinsschools.org. Diane or Terri will reach out to schedule a FREE 30-minute one-on-one consultation.2) Attend the consultation that you schedule with Diane or Terri. Review your health history, discuss your goals and fitness needs, and chart your personal training plan. This is the basis for your tailored strength training, nutrition, and recovery to guide your personal fitness and wellness journey. Schedule your session or session package with Diane or Terri. They will notify Community Ed of your agreement and schedule. 3) Pay Community Education through your online account, in person at Eisenhower Community Center room 170, or call the main line at 952-988-4070 (Adult Programs).Hopkins Community Education personal trainers deliver safe, effective, and sustainable results for your body and mind with each whole person taken into account for fabulous functionality and results!Adult Summer 2026