The AHA Heartsaver Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED Certification Course, offered by Twin Cities CPR, is a 3-hour, hands-on training designed to equip participants with the skills and confidence to respond to cardiac emergencies across all age groups. This engaging course covers comprehensive CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, along with the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Twin Cities CPR fosters an inclusive and supportive learning environment, addressing barriers in CPR training by providing female anatomy mannequins to normalize practice across genders. Participants will benefit from expert instruction by a certified AHA instructor and up-to-date teaching practices. With one mannequin per two students, you’ll have ample opportunity for practical experience. Ideal for individuals, community members, and workplace teams, this course empowers participants to act decisively in emergencies while gaining the confidence to make a lifesaving difference at home, work, or in the community. Certification is valid for 2 years. All materials and certification included with registration.

The AHA Pediatric Heartsaver CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification Course is designed for childcare providers, new parents, grandparents, and anyone responsible for the care of children. This comprehensive training equips participants with essential skills in CPR, AED use, and basic first aid, preparing them to respond effectively to emergencies involving infants and children. The curriculum includes three hours of Standard CPR and AED Training, covering topics such as emergency preparedness, pediatric CPR techniques, AED operation, and airway emergency management. An optional 1.5-hour First Aid Module is also available, focusing on treating minor injuries like cuts, burns, and bruises, managing allergic reactions, head injuries, and fractures, and responding to medical emergencies such as seizures, dehydration, and heat-related illnesses. This course is ideal for childcare providers seeking professional certification, parents and grandparents who want to ensure the safety of children under their care, and teachers, nannies, or foster parents aiming to enhance their emergency response skills. Certification is valid for 2 years. All materials and certification included with registration.

There has never been a better time to start discovering your family's history. Gone are the days of only traveling to courthouse basements and archives. You can now research easily from your own home. Join me as I teach you how to get started, reviews of subscription websites, which tools to use, which types of records you'll find, plus how to be an effective and accurate researcher.

Ramadan is fast approaching! Learn how and why Muslims fast and the fasting hours here in Minnesota. How does Ramadan benefit the community and how do Muslims celebrate the Eid holiday after the holy month? Get answers to these questions and more in this class focused on an important pillar of Islam. There will be time for discussion and Q&A. Snack provided. Class provided by The Building Blocks of Islam, a 501-c3 non profit organization, which provides outreach programs to build bridges of mutual understanding with other communities.

Information Session In addition to discussing the current topic related to the conflict in the Middle East, the following KYN (Know Your Neighbor) topics are also up for discussion. We are flexible to add any other topics of interest. COVID 19 experiences/mental health How do we stay connected when we disagree? Who have been our heroes/guides/inspirational mentors Current events/life events…how do we prepare for the next season of the year? Of Life? John Mueller Nowell served as a pastor in the United Methodist Churches in Minnesota for 25 years. For the past 20 years John has been a church consultant and clergy coach for those seeking revitalization and renewal. While officially retired, John still does coaching and leads training and workshops to help churches effectively deal with conflicts within their congregation. A resident of Burnsville, John joined with Mashood Yunas in envisioning the group that has emerged, Common Good. Mashood Yunas attends and teaches at a local Muslim Community Center and teaches at Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center. He has provided several Know Your Muslim Neighbor classes for ISD 191 Community Education and was instrumental in the development of Know Your Neighbor. Join us for this open conversation. Pre-registration is appreciated.