Create, Connect, Age Well: Easy Home Coffee Roasting – Thursday, November 6, 2025

Think roasting coffee at home is tough? Think again! In this class, we’ll show you how to turn green beans into aromatic masterpieces. And guess what? We’re doing it with an air popper!  Could make a perfect gift to make just in time for the holidays!

Ever wondered why coffee from different places tastes, well, different? We’ll explore the ins and outs of beans from all over the globe and let you in on their little secrets. So, you’ll not only roast the beans, but you’ll know their backstories, too!  And we will taste some good coffee too.

Roasting your own coffee isn’t just a blast, it’s also a sneaky way to save some real money… cutting your coffee budget by more than half, and trust us, fresh coffee from just-roasted beans is a game-changer. It’s like going from stale potato chips to gourmet french fries.

Plus, you won’t leave empty-handed. We’ll send you home with a pound of greens to roast at home. So, come hang with us, learn loads, have fun, and step into the deliciously fresh world of home coffee roasting.

What is Create, Connect, Age Well all about?
People are living longer than ever and the world continues to change at an increasingly fast pace. Marine Mills Folk School recognizes how challenging it is to stay physically, mentally and socially strong in this environment. Create, Connect, Age Well is a folk school experience that helps aging adults (60+) thrive in the 21st century. Try something new. Build skills. Be creative. Connect with others looking to live long!

Each Create, Connect, Age Well session includes:

• An instructor-led Folk School learning experience that exercises the brain and stretches the imagination!
• Social connection and reflection time
• A safe and welcoming environment to try something new!
• Coffee, tea and snacks

This program is made possible through a partnership with Christ Lutheran Church in Marine on Saint Croix. Thank you, CLC!

Age Requirement
Students ages 60 and older are welcome to attend this class.

Skill Level 
No experience needed.

***Location Details
Christ Lutheran Church
150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $30
Material Fee: $20
Total Cost: $50

NOTE:  Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance a teacher’s need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.