Create a traditional Italian cookie that is perfect for dipping in coffee or tea. In this class, you will learn how to mix and shape biscotti dough, then bake it twice to achieve the signature crisp texture. You will practice slicing techniques that help maintain clean edges and even pieces, and you will explore how small adjustments in baking time affect crunch and color. The class will also cover flavor variations and add-ins so you can adapt the base recipe to your taste. By the end, you will feel confident making biscotti at home for gifts, gatherings, or everyday enjoyment.

Join John Hanson, North High Class of "71, owner of Longfellow Soap Company, to learn how soap is made. This is a lecture / demonstration class as lye is used in the process. Each student receives a detailed manual of ingredients, equipment, process, and sources for these things and takes home three bars of finished soap.

Join us for the Second Annual Community Fall Festival & Senior Resource Expo! Celebrate the season with food, door prizes, live music, and more! This free community event is designed especially for older adults and their families and will feature a wide variety of vendors offering valuable resources, services, and products for seniors. You’ll also have a chance to learn more about the Gladstone Senior Center and the 622 Education Foundation. What to Expect: Dozens of exhibitors including healthcare providers, social services, senior housing communities, realtors, apparel companies, and more. Featured vendors include: Advanced Medical Equipment Boulder Ponds Senior Living BrightStar Care Caretta Senior Living – Maplewood Cerenity Marian of Saint Paul Ecumen Lakeview Commons and Seasons at Maplewood FiNEST Home Services Good Samaritan Home Health Care Herself Health: Primary Care for Women 65+ Jason Gorman Real Estate Team Kristi Nemec, Senior Home Coach™ Landmark Tours Ledin Law Little Things Senior Support Medica Northern Lights Senior Transitions Summerhill Cooperative of Maplewood Visiting Angels Home Care Winnow & Spruce Organizing Wulff Funeral Home Entertainment and refreshments Free door prizes and giveaways Admission is free, but preregistration is required to help us plan for seating and refreshments. Register online, in person at the Gladstone Community Education Center (1945 Manton St., Maplewood), or by calling 651-748-7250. Interested in being a vendor? Vendor space is limited. Both nonprofit and for-profit organizations are welcome, vendor fees vary by type and help support events and activities at the Gladstone Senior Center. To learn more or to reserve a spot, register online here or call the Gladstone Office at 651-748-7250.

Course Description: Ninja Obstacle Training is extremely popular with kids and is a fun, unique way to develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships! Sign up today to see how Ninja is easily one of the fastest growing sports today! Not only is it the fastest growing sport, but it is the fastest growing cross- training sport as well. Athletes benefit from training in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve. Our Conquer Rec Team is designed for youth, ages 6-9 of all experience levels. Our Rec Team will practice on real obstacles inspired by the TV show such as warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more during their weekly practice. Rec Team members will learn the styles and techniques to develop their Ninja Skills with over 40 different obstacles! This 6 weeklong Rec Team consists of 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 3 and week 6). Location: Conquer Ninja Gyms, 707 Commerce Drive, Suite 120, Woodbury, MN 55125

Course Description: Ninja Obstacle Training is extremely popular with kids and is a fun, unique way to develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships! Sign up today to see how Ninja is easily one of the fastest growing sports today! Not only is it the fastest growing sport, but it is the fastest growing cross- training sport as well. Athletes benefit from training in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve. Our Conquer Rec Team is designed for youth, ages 6-9 of all experience levels. Our Rec Team will practice on real obstacles inspired by the TV show such as warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more during their weekly practice. Rec Team members will learn the styles and techniques to develop their Ninja Skills with over 40 different obstacles! This 6 weeklong Rec Team consists of 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 3 and week 6). Location: Conquer Ninja Gyms, 707 Commerce Drive, Suite 120, Woodbury, MN 55125

Course Description: Ninja Obstacle Training is extremely popular with kids and is a fun, unique way to develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships! Sign up today to see how Ninja is easily one of the fastest growing sports today! Not only is it the fastest growing sport, but it is the fastest growing cross- training sport as well. Athletes benefit from training in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve. Our Conquer Rec Team is designed for youth, ages 6-9 of all experience levels. Our Rec Team will practice on real obstacles inspired by the TV show such as warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more during their weekly practice. Rec Team members will learn the styles and techniques to develop their Ninja Skills with over 40 different obstacles! This 6 weeklong Rec Team consists of 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 3 and week 6). Location: Conquer Ninja Gyms, 707 Commerce Drive, Suite 120, Woodbury, MN 55125

Course Description: Ninja Obstacle Training is extremely popular with kids and is a fun, unique way to develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships! Sign up today to see how Ninja is easily one of the fastest growing sports today! Not only is it the fastest growing sport, but it is the fastest growing cross-training sport as well. Athletes benefit from training in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve. Our Conquer Rec Team is designed for youth, ages 6-13 of all experience levels. Our Rec Team will practice on real obstacles inspired by the TV show such as warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more during their weekly practice. Rec Team members will learn the styles and techniques to develop their Ninja Skills with over 40 different obstacles! This 8 weeklong Rec Team consists of 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 4 and week 8). Location: Conquer Ninja Gyms, 707 Commerce Drive, Suite 120, Woodbury, MN 55125

Course Description: Ninja Obstacle Training is extremely popular with kids and is a fun, unique way to develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships! Sign up today to see how Ninja is easily one of the fastest growing sports today! Not only is it the fastest growing sport, but it is the fastest growing cross- training sport as well. Athletes benefit from training in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve. Our Conquer Rec Team is designed for youth, ages 6-9 of all experience levels. Our Rec Team will practice on real obstacles inspired by the TV show such as warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more during their weekly practice. Rec Team members will learn the styles and techniques to develop their Ninja Skills with over 40 different obstacles! This 8 weeklong Rec Team consists of 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 4 and week 8). Location: Conquer Ninja Gyms, 707 Commerce Drive, Suite 120, Woodbury, MN 55125

Course Description: Ninja Obstacle Training is extremely popular with kids and is a fun, unique way to develop confidence, strength, endurance, balance, and friendships! Sign up today to see how Ninja is easily one of the fastest growing sports today! Not only is it the fastest growing sport, but it is the fastest growing cross- training sport as well. Athletes benefit from training in agility, power, perseverance, and resilience; attributes that all athletes strive to improve. Our Conquer RecTeam is designed for youth, ages 8-13 of all experience levels. Our Rec Team will practice on real obstacles inspired by the TV show such as warped walls, salmon ladders, tilting ladders and so much more during their weekly practice. Rec Team members will learn the styles and techniques to develop their Ninja Skills with over 40 different obstacles! This 8 weeklong Rec Team consists of 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 4 and week 8). Location: Conquer Ninja Gyms, 707 Commerce Drive, Suite 120, Woodbury, MN 55125

Where imagination meets engineering! Step into the Curiosity Workshop, where young creators experiment, tinker, and discover how science and engineering make our world work. Each day brings new hands-on projects that stretch, spin, light up, and zoom as campers explore motion, energy, light, and creativity. From glowing wands to marble coasters, every invention sparks curiosity and excitement! In partnership with Minneapolis Engineering for Kids

Design a whimsical miniature garden by layering soil, moss, and plants, then adding decorative elements to create your own magical scene to take home. This class has been customized for Adults with Disabilities Register/Cancel by July 6