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Ojibwe Loom Beading

 

Sorry, this class is full. Join this new class to learn about Ojibwe Loom Beading. Experienced Loom Beader,  Anishinaabe descendent ( Ojibwe) Dawn Anderson, will guide participants in the art of Ojibwe loom beading. You will learn to bead on a loom and will complete a bracelet. The hand-crafted loom will be yours to take home and continue this Ojibwe art. An Ojibwe loom beading is used to make jewelry, clothing accessories, and other historical arts. Beading is a symbol of Native American Heritage as represented in the many types of artwork and ceremonial clothing for POW Wows. Dawn learned the Ojibwae art in childhood.  You will learn to bead on a loom and will complete a bracelet. The loom will be yours to take home and continue this Ojibwe art.

 

 


Class Details

WHEN:  Saturday, February 25, 2023

TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 

WHERE:  Ely Senior Center Ely, MN

FEE: $25

Loom: $20 yours to keep.

 

 

 

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About The Instructor

Dawn Anderson 

I have been beading since I was a child. I bead traditional and contemporary pieces. I was born and raised in Ely. I am Ojibwe.

 

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Ely Community Education

Thai Soup Cooking Class

 

This class is full registration is closed

In this cooking class demonstration, you’ll learn to make two delicious Thai soups: Tom Yum and Tom Kha Gai. All ingredients are included and you’ll be able to take some home to share.

 Tom Yum is a spicy soup that can be found everywhere in Thailand, with chicken, lemongrass, cilantro, garlic, onion, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, and lime leaf. The spiciness is regulated by the amount of chilis added.

 Tom Kha Gai is a coconut milk-based soup that also can be found throughout Thailand, with chicken, coconut milk, tamarind, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, and garlic. Chilis can be added for more spice.

 Paan will demonstrate making a batch of each so everyone will be able to sample some, as well as take some home.

 Paan will show you the secret to making perfect jasmine rice, which is often eaten along with the soup.

 

 


Class Details

DATE: Saturday, April 30.

TIME:  2-4

COST: $25 $5 class supplies 

LOCATION: Ely Senior Center

 

 

 

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About The Instructor

Jeeranan was born in Suphan Buri Province, Thailand, where she developed her cooking skills from her father. Her nickname, Paan, was given by her grandmother at a young age. Paan lived and traveled throughout Thailand growing up since her father was a road engineer, giving her a unique familiarity with all the different cuisines found across the country. She attended Suansunandha University, graduating with a degree in business accounting. She resided in Bangkok and was employed by an international insurance firm as a life insurance agent when she met Roger. Many of the dishes developed for Thai Cuisine by Paan are from traditional recipes she enjoyed growing up. She has traveled throughout Asia, learning the cuisine of other cultures, as well.

 

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Ely Community Education

SPRING ROLL COOKING CLASS

 

Check Back Spring of 2024.In this interactive cooking class, you’ll learn how to make tasty, fresh Spring Rolls. All ingredients are included and will be prepped for your convenience, including shrimp, chicken, pork (her special recipe), carrots, bell pepper, green onion, lettuce, cabbage, cilantro, and rice wrappers. Paan will teach you how to make her favorite Spring Roll, and you’ll have the opportunity to make your own style.

 Paan also will teach you how to make dipping sauces, including her original mayo/lemon sauce. Other sauces are a spicy cilantro sauce, a sweet tamarind sauce, and peanut sauce.

 Paan will demonstrate making them for you, and everyone will be able to make their own to be eaten or taken home to share.


Class Details

DATE: Saturday, October 14,2023.

TIME: 2-4

COST: $32

LOCATION: Ely Senior Center

 

 

 

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About The Instructor

Jeeranan was born in Suphan Buri Province, Thailand, where she developed her cooking skills from her father. Her nickname, Paan, was given by her grandmother at a young age. Paan lived and traveled throughout Thailand growing up since her father was a road engineer, giving her a unique familiarity with all the different cuisines found across the country. She attended Suansunandha University, graduating with a degree in business accounting. She resided in Bangkok and was employed by an international insurance firm as a life insurance agent when she met Roger. Many of the dishes developed for Thai Cuisine by Paan are from traditional recipes she enjoyed growing up. She has traveled throughout Asia, learning the cuisine of other cultures, as well.Paan

 

  • 47.9002,-91.8721

    Ely Hospital

Read more …Spring Roll Cooking Class Fall 2023

Ely Community Education

Medicare 101

 Let’s face it, Medicare Is Confusing! The vocabulary alone can make you want to throw up your hands and forget the whole thing.

In this educational presentation, we will aim to clarify this daunting subject.

Each person’s health, resources and personality is different and will dictate the solution that is right for them.

Join a local Medicare expert, Joe Weise, in taking the first steps to informed decisions.


Class Details

DATE:

Wednesdays Oct 4,

or Wednesday, Nov 1,

or Wednesday, Dec 6

5:30  Free   

TIME: 5:30

COST: Free

LOCATION: Ely School's Media Center Ely Public School, 600 E Harvey  St, Ely MN.

Please enter the new main entrance on the Ely Public School Campus. 

 

 

 

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About The Instructor

Joe Weise has lived in the Ely community for 15 years. As a representative for Thrivent Financial he, and his team, work with families and individuals in most areas of finance. From Insurance Products to full Retirement and Legacy Planning, Joe aspires to help his clients best utilize their resources.

Joe spent many years in education and brings those skills to his clients. Teaching them both what “The Plan” is AND why it makes sense, based on their needs and goals. As far as Retirement Planning, Joe and his team specialize in Retirement Income Strategies, Long Term Care Strategies, Tax Efficiencies (not Tax Advice), and much more. As far as Medicare planning, Joe is appointed with several of the top Medicare Providers in Minnesota. Every client has a different set of variables and he aims to provide the right plan for each of them.

Read more …Medicare 101 - Fall 2023

Ely Community Education

Medicare 101

 Let’s face it, Medicare Is Confusing! The vocabulary alone can make you want to throw up your hands and forget the whole thing.

In this educational presentation, we will aim to clarify this daunting subject.

Each person’s health, resources and personality is different and will dictate the solution that is right for them.

Join a local Medicare expert, Joe Weise, in taking the first steps to informed decisions.


Class Details

DATE: May 18th

TIME: 5:30

COST: Free

LOCATION: Ely School's Media Center Ely Public School, 600 E Harvey  St, Ely MN.

Please enter the new main entrance on the Ely Public School Campus. 

 

 

 

Register


About The Instructor

Joe Weise has lived in the Ely community for 15 years. As a representative for Thrivent Financial he, and his team, work with families and individuals in most areas of finance. From Insurance Products to full Retirement and Legacy Planning, Joe aspires to help his clients best utilize their resources.

Joe spent many years in education and brings those skills to his clients. Teaching them both what “The Plan” is AND why it makes sense, based on their needs and goals. As far as Retirement Planning, Joe and his team specialize in Retirement Income Strategies, Long Term Care Strategies, Tax Efficiencies (not Tax Advice), and much more. As far as Medicare planning, Joe is appointed with several of the top Medicare Providers in Minnesota. Every client has a different set of variables and he aims to provide the right plan for each of them.

Read more …Medicare 101 - 10/4/23