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 week long Rec Team consists of 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 4 and week 8). Conquer Ninja Gyms, 707 Commerce Drive, Suite 120, Woodbury, MN 55125

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 week long Rec Team consists of 6 practices and 2 competitions (week 4 and week 8). Conquer Ninja Gyms, 707 Commerce Drive, Suite 120, Woodbury, MN 55125

Join professional photographer and gardener Michelle Mero Riedel in this online discussion class to learn the art of creating stunning, healthy and colorful container gardens. Discover fast-growing, high-quality plants for season-long beauty. Michelle will showcase beautiful garden combinations, provide detailed color handouts for each container design and answer your questions. It's the perfect way to beat the winter blues and plan your summer garden with a friend. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your gardening skills and create vibrant outdoor spaces. Registration:Registration for all class sessions closes two days before the start date.Late Registration:If you miss the deadline but still want to join, contact the Gladstone Community Education office at nprice@isd622.orgor 651-748-7250. Space may be limited, but we’ll do our best to accommodate you.Refund Policy:To receive a refund, you must notify the Gladstone Community Education office at least three business days prior to the start date. Refunds are issued minus a $5 service charge. Please note that registrations are not refunded in the event of weather cancellations.

Help the Easter Bunny fill your basket with goodies! Make and take these fancy sweets including the famous Community Bridge Marshmallow Peeps! This class is customized for adults with cognitive disabilities.

Join us for an enriching tour of an Amish colony nestled in the picturesque town of Harmony, Minnesota. Explore family farms and shop for exquisite handmade crafts, furniture, and baked goods (CASH ONLY). A knowledgeable walk-on guide will accompany us on the bus, sharing fascinating insights into the Amish way of life. This tour offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in a unique culture while observing traditional farming practices reminiscent of our ancestors. Before the tour, we’ll enjoy a delicious meal at The Branding Iron in Preston, MN. Your ticket includes transportation in a deluxe motor coach, a guided tour of Harmony’s Amish colony, and lunch at The Branding Iron. Meal options include battered shrimp, battered cod, pork chop, or chicken kabob, each served with sides and a beverage. Please note that dessert is not included. The tour departs at 8:15 AM from Gladstone Community Education Center, located at 1945 Manton St, Maplewood, MN 55109, and returns at approximately 6:00 PM to the same location. Cancellations made before May 6, 2026, will incur a $15 processing fee. Unfortunately, no refunds will be issued after May 6, 2026. Experience the charm of Amish living and savor a memorable day with us!

Take a docent-led Art Deco Tour of the Ramsey County Courthouse and Saint Paul City Hall. Tour the architecturally significant spaces and features within Saint Paul City Hall/Ramsey County Courthouse. It is a 21- story Art Deco skyscraper which opened to the public in 1932. The building serves as the main location for Minnesota’s Second Judicial Court and City Hall. It contains The Vision of Peace, the world’s largest carved onyx statue. The building has 23 kinds of wood from 18 countries and various marbles throughout. This is a working building; not all rooms are available to tour at all times. The building is subject to security issues and government regulations that may require last-minute restrictions and changes. Visitors will be walking and standing for approximately 90-minutes. We will have lunch at the Union Depot's,1881 Eating House, which reflects the style and quality of the Lake Elmo Inn family. After lunch we will have a guided narrated tour of the Union Depot. St. Paul’s elegant Neo-Classical Union Depot was the dream of railroad baron James J. Hill. Completed in 1926, it was the largest construction project of the20th century in St. Paul. Hear how the railroads literally shaped the city of St Paul and about the fiery past that led to the current depot’s creation. Learn why it was also important to gangsters and prohibitionists. You will also enjoy the Neo-Classical architecture and beautiful public art. Visitors will be walking and standing for approximately 60 minutes. Menu Choice: 1. 1881 Burger, Cheddar, Pickles, Garlic Aioli, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Onion. Fries, Beverage. 2. Cranberry Turkey Sandwich - Turkey, Cranberry Brie Aioli, Lettuce, Bacon, Marinated Tomato, Apple, Cranberry Wild Rice, Beverage. Schedule for the Day 9:30 a.m. Leave from Gladstone Community Center, 1945 Manton St, Maplewood 9:45 a.m. Arrive at St. Paul City Hall 11:30 a.m. Board bus for lunch at 1881 Eating House 1:30 p.m. Guided Tour of Union Depot 2:30 p.m. Depart Union Depot 3:00 p.m. Return to Gladstone.

During this adventure, you will experience two unique experiences, the Wabasha Cave History Tour and the original Saint Paul Gangster Tour! The Historic Tour begins in the 1800s when the location was a silica mine and travels in time to when it was a mushroom farm. Eventually it was developed into a gangsters’ hotspot during the 1920’s prohibition era! All caves are accessible, and heated to room temperature. For the Saint Paul Gangster Tour we will board a motor coach and ride in comfort as a costumed gangster character guides you throughout the 5-mile area of St. Paul. You will learn why Saint Paul was a center for bootlegging operations and criminal activities during the prohibition era and beyond. You will see where these criminals " lived it up" as they planned and executed some of the most nefarious crimes ever perpetrated in the upper Midwest. You will learn about notorious hoodlums like John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, Alvin "Creepy" Karpis, Fred Barker, Arthur "Doc" Barker, and Ma Barker. Join us for a journey through the days when Saint Paul streets were filled with corruption. In between tours, you will enjoy an Italian lunch of pasta (choice of spaghetti, fettuccine, and rotini), various sauces (alfredo, meat sauce, marinara), a meat (chicken, meatballs, Italian sausage), breadsticks, salad, dessert, and beverages. Bus Type to venue: School bus Tour Bus Type: Coach Bus Cave tour is accessible, though it does include walking. Schedule: 9 am - Load the bus at the Mahtomedi District Education Center Parking Lot (1520 Mahtomedi Ave) 9:45 am - Arrive at the Wabasha Street Caves 10 am - 12 pm - Gangster Tour No Refunds after February 20th

Join us for a delightful afternoon of laughter and good food with Nobody’s Perfect by Simon Williams! When Leonard’s manuscript wins a top prize, but can only be awarded to a woman, he creates his alter ego, Lulabelle Latifa, setting off a whirlwind of comedic chaos. Think Some Like It Hot, Tootsie, and Mrs. Doubtfire, this romantic comedy is full of surprises and belly laughs. Critics rave: “Evenings in the theatre don’t come better than this. I laughed so hard I was gasping for breath.” – The Kansas City Star Schedule: Depart Gladstone at 11:15 a.m., arrive at Scottish Rite Theatre at 12:00 p.m., lunch at 12:15 p.m., performance at 1:15 p.m., and return to Gladstone at 4:30 p.m. The buffet lunch includes sliced smoked turkey with gravy, sliced country ham with bourbon sauce, roasted red baby potatoes with rosemary garlic, a Tuscan vegetable medley, raspberry vinaigrette salad with blueberries, strawberries, and mandarin oranges, homemade dinner rolls with butter, assorted dessert bars, and coffee, tea, and water. Enjoy a delicious lunch followed by an afternoon of laughter and theatre, reserve your spot today!

Review the rules of the road and learn new information regarding today’s cars, and update your driving skills. Those over the age of 55 qualify to receive a 10 percent discount on their auto insurance after completing the Defensive Driving course. To maintain this discount, a 4-hour refresher course is required every three years. Register at least one week before the class date; no walk-ins. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Effective July 1, 2024, the 4-hour defensive driving program can be taken for the initial and the refresher courses. For Classes at Gladstone Park in the main lot on Manton St and enter through door 1E. The gym is to the right of the lobby and the classrooms are down the first hallway on the left.