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  • Hips, Thighs & Otherwise

    If you’ve noticed hip/thigh/butt spread, you are not alone. We have become a nation of professional sitters, causing lower body muscles to weaken and sag. Janice will teach you her famous “10 Minute Miracle Exercise” series to strengthen lower body muscles quickly and, in the process, increase metabolism and bone density; decrease 2” off saddlebag area in 2 weeks; trim inches off lower body by getting rid of excess water weight; breathing techniques to stimulate fat metabolism; acupressure points for your lymph circulation and drainage. If you don’t have time/money/inclination to haul your self to a gym several times a week, you will love these powerful and effective techniques.
  • How to Win with Investment Properties

    Ever considered becoming a landlord or investing in real estate but needed more information? Learn about opportunities in today's Twin Cities marketplace, how to analyze a property, tax considerations, and details to put in a lease. Becoming a landlord is work but can be very rewarding. We review all aspects of becoming a landlord from buying, selling and renting. A link to the book- "Reality-Based Real Estate Investing" will be provided- as well as a copy of "Reduce Your Risk in Real Estate" - $45 value.
  • Intro to Yoga (Ages 15+)

    *Note: Class dates have changed. Have you ever wanted to take a yoga class, but didn’t feel comfortable? Or, do you have pain or an injury and you don’t know if yoga will hurt or help? Come and take this introductory session! The instructor is both a licensed Physical Therapist and a Registered Yoga Teacher. In this class, you will learn yoga poses and principles that can help with stress, flexibility, strength and posture. Modifications and advancements will be shown which makes this class open to all. It is recommended that participants can get up and down from the floor unassisted. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.
  • Intuition and Affirmations for Success and Happiness- NEW!

    Learn how to change your life through the words you speak and the thoughts you think and let your intuition be your guide! Intuition and affirmations act as a team to defragment a cluttered mind. Intuition is a partner in the creative force that magnetizes that which we most desire. Moreover, intuition helps deepen our relationships with the people we love, even those who are no longer physically with us. Affirmations, also a partner in the creative force, are a powerful instrument of transformation. This event includes gallery-style readings. Learn to use affirmations to help quiet that pervasive internal voice that says you can’t, you won’t, and you aren’t good enough Learn to use affirmations to enhance personal boundaries, boost confidence and self-esteem and create positive change Learn how to write and use affirmations to enrich career relationships, and health Learn to reduce stress and anxiety and strengthen problem solving skills by employing intuition and affirmations in your daily life Learn to be more receptive, creative, and innovative through enhanced intuition Learn to identify signs from The Other Side.
  • Is Your Waistband too Tight Today?

    Have you ever found that in the a.m. your pants fit fine but by mid-afternoon, the waistband squeezes you like a tourniquet? Or that no matter how many crunches you do, your stomach still hangs out? Getting rid of a potbelly is much more than just doing abdominal exercises. In this workshop, you will learn the main causes and 6 strategies for getting rid of belly bloat. We will do a few exercises designed to strengthen the deepest layer of abdominal muscle - the layer that is responsible for flattening your stomach, shaping your waistline and supporting your lower back. And we will do this without getting on the floor.
  • Men's Wednesday Night Basketball

    Adult men are welcome to come and play recreational basketball on pickup teams. It’s a great workout and builds cardiovascular efficiency. This program is on-going throughout the year. September 2023 to May 2024 (Subject to cancellation). A list of “no dates” can be requested at Wednesday Night Basketball. Drop in rate $5.
  • Paint Like the Masters: Claude Monet "Regatta at Argenteuil" - NEW!

    Paint like Monet! Learn about Impressionist art while you follow step-by-step instructions to create your own masterpiece. 8 x 10 " canvas and all supplies provided.
  • Peripheral Neuropathy - NEW!

    Go from feeling overwhelmed and frustrated due to neuropathy, to improving your symptoms and your quality of life naturally. Reduce the symptoms of your neuropathy or reverse it without the use of medications, injections or surgery. Identify the 3 biggest mistakes people make when treating their neuropathy so you can avoid them and have success.
  • Posture & Osteoporosis Workshop: Building Better Bones

    Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? You’ll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We’ll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, un-round shoulders and flatten your midsection. We’ll talk about how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and related injuries and how to re-gain bone mass. We’ll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition and talk about the importance of minerals and trace minerals for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some of the exercises.
  • Posture Get it Straight!

    Ever caught your own reflection to see that your head hangs too far forward or your shoulders are too rounded, or you slump too much? You will learn how to correct common posture problems and learn an ‘Instant Alignment Technique’ that will have you standing straighter immediately. We’ll discuss easy to implement tips when at a computer, in a car or working out. There are many benefits to improving posture. Your clothes will fit and look better, too!
  • Schoolhouse Memories- NEW!

    Travel back as Doug brings you to a time when all eight grades were in one classroom. Reminisce about school lunch, recess and of course “the three R’s”. The stories and photographs will make you smile and laugh.
  • Seated Abdominal Strengtheners That Won't Stress Your Back or Neck

    Abdominal muscles weaken and lose shape due to past pregnancies, surgeries, sitting at a desk all day, being sedentary and poor posture. Learn a series of extremely effective exercises that will quickly strengthen all four layers of abdominal muscle, WITHOUT stressing your back or neck and WITHOUT having to get on the floor.
  • Shinrin Yoku - Forest Bathing (Ages 15+)

    Join us on an immersive, meditative and awe-inspiring Japanese forest bathing experience. Feel nature’s fractals, sounds and sensations reduce your stress and anxiety and enhance your focus. Give yourself permission to slow down and connect your senses to the healing beauty of our green forested spaces. Guests should wear boots/shoes, clothing/gear appropriate for weather. Walk will be held in the rain, but not thunderstorms. Please wear/bring mosquito/tick repellent and sunscreen if desired. Please bring water if you would like to have some available throughout the walk. DAY OF WALK: Please arrive at walk location 15 minutes prior to walk to allow for check in and walk overview. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated due to the immersive nature of the program. This is a TECH-FREE experience, so please leave mobile phones in car for duration of walk *The April course is free thanks to the Scott County Wellness in the Parks initiative. Come learn more about the initiative and Scott County Parks.
  • State Parks of Minnesota - NEW!

    Minnesotans love their State Parks. Go on a visual vacation with a photographer. Doug has visited all 67 state parks and has photographs, stories, history and personal adventures to share. This program has two main themes; the history of the oldest state parks, and the incredible recreational opportunities just waiting to be explored.
  • Summer Snacks & Sippers - NEW!

    Join Kirsten from her home kitchen in this live online cooking class as she demonstrates a variety of recipes to brighten up your summer, including quick air fryer vegetable-forward seasonal snacks plus a Blueberry-Ginger Shrub and Rosemary Lemon Syrup to liven up your warm weather libations. Extensive handout with additional recipes included. Class is recorded so you can watch when you're able to or cook along at your convenience.
  • Taxes in Retirement

    Understand how different sources of retirement income are taxed so you can get more bang for your buck in retirement. ATTEND TO LEARN: How the current tax system, Social Security rules and other factors interact to either cost or save you money What an effective marginal tax rate is and why it matters more than your tax bracket How the timing of withdrawals from different retirement income accounts impacts what you keep and what you pay in taxes
  • The County Fair - A Minnesota Tradition - NEW!

    Enjoy fun and iconic photographs and stories as Doug takes you back to the days when the local county fair was one of the favorite summer time highlights that everyone, young and old looked forward to attending.
  • The Posture Pain Connection - NEW!

    Find out from a licensed Physical Therapist how postural awareness and targeted exercises can bring you long-lasting relief and prevention from neck, upper back and shoulder pain. This class will include education and practice of exercises and postures that can help to reverse the common forward head/rounded shoulder posture that can be developed from prolonged desk, computer, and/or electronic device use.
  • Thyroid Issues: Things You Need to Know

    If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms. In this workshop, we’ll discuss: how thyroid function can make any illness worse; the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t; why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; connection between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor.
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  • Watercolor Balloons and Wildflowers (Ages 18+) - NEW!

    Please join us to explore two fun watercolor techniques. You will paint shapes filled with color, as well as create wildflowers from drops of paint on wet paper. Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice and tap into your creative side! All supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring in your own if you would like.
  • Wednesday Night Pickleball

    No Instructor: Open Play. Pickleball is a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis. Pickleball is FUN and a great workout. Pickleball is easy to learn. A beginner can enjoy a game without formal instruction. People of all ages and athletic abilities enjoy playing pickleball. All equipment is provided, however, you can bring your own paddle if you'd like. $5 will be collected at the door.
  • Women, Weight and Hormones

    Are you finding that fat is collecting around your midsection and no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? If this is your story, your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with your hormone levels than anything else. Until you discover and correct any imbalances, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. In this workshop you will learn 7 key strategies for fighting fat and losing weight, including: concrete solutions (not tricks, not using your will power) for controlling appetite and cravings; ten simple things you can do every day to keep your metabolism burning brightly; how to tell if your thyroid is creating weight problems for you and what to do about it; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain; and how to help your body begin to lose weight again. Testimonial- "I thought the instructor was great and would like to take other classes offered by her."