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  • Adult Conversational Spanish: Beginner Part 1

    Always dreamed of learning Spanish or refreshing your high school Spanish? Then this class is for you! The primary focus of the class will be on building conversational tools in Spanish through interactive practice and exercises. Vocabulary topics will include common greetings and introductions, pronunciation, numbers, food, clothing, likes and dislikes. Grammar topics will include subject pronouns, the verb estar conjugation, gender of nouns, and plurality. Participants will learn how to carry on small conversations in Spanish and each class will include interesting cultural anecdotes including Spanish word origin, dialect differences, and names in Spanish. Ability to access zoom and basic working computer knowledge essential.
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  • Soups & Bread Bowls: Luscious Creamy Mushroom Cheddar Soup, Loaded Potato Soup, & Rustic Italian Bread Bowls OR Rolls

    Warm, cozy, soothing, satisfying soups are such a welcome treat for dinner any time of year. All the stresses of the day seem to melt away with the smell of freshly made soup that brings smiles to the entire family. Have some fun participating in this virtual COOK-ALONG class, expand your family’s soup rotation and your culinary repertoire as you learn to create two wonderful soups in addition to homemade Italian Bread BOWLS or ROLLS! Choose one soup for your cook-along, and watch a demonstration of the other or choose to make both! It’s up to you! Both will pair perfectly served IN the amazing Italian Bread BOWLS or served WITH Italian bread ROLLS we will be making from scratch! Participants will have the option to choose to make BOWLS or ROLLS.
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  • Face Yoga

    There are 19 flat muscles in your face, all of which can be strengthened and toned, just like arm or leg muscles. Facial exercises can take years off your appearance by reducing frown and forehead lines, reducing ‘puppet mouth’ lines, lifting and firming neckline, making upper and lower cheeks fuller, reduce puffiness and sagging around eyes, improve circulation and nutrient flow into cells and improve lymph circulation. Learn simple exercises that will rejuvenate your face. You will need a regular teaspoon for a few of the exercises and a little of your favorite facial moisturizer.
  • Adult Conversational Spanish: Beginner Part 2

    Learning a language is a lifelong journey and now you are on your way! Keep up the momentum in Beginner Spanish Part Two. Participants will continue with practical conversational components and builder phrases in Spanish enabling them to carry on small conversations related to giving and asking for directions and restaurant conversation. Vocabulary and grammar components will include weather, seasons, dates with months, days of the week, family vocabulary along with the verbs ser and tener conjugations. Culture discussions will include the importance of food, family, and friendships in Spanish speaking countries. Applicable to new students and previous Beginner Part 1 Spanish conversation participants. Ability to access zoom and basic working computer knowledge essential.
  • Mexican Cooking Classes

    Join us for a fun and flavorful journey through the rich and vibrant world of Mexican cuisine! In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll explore the essential techniques, ingredients, and flavors that define Mexican cooking—while learning to create a variety of traditional dishes with a modern twist. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this class is designed for all levels of culinary experience. Max of 15 students.
  • Copycat Domino’s® Pizza, Sauce & Chicken Carbonara!

    Are you a Domino’s® Pizza fan? Have you ever wondered if you could make this deliciousness at home? Register for this class and join Chef Tess as she guides you through the step-by-step process of creating her Copycat versions of Domino’s® Pizza, Pizza Sauce, and Chicken Carbonara! Pizza-shop mastery creations that almost guarantee that take-out pizza and sides will be a thing of the past!
  • Women, Weight & Hormones

    Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until any imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We’ll discuss concrete solutions (not tricks, not using your will power) for controlling appetite and cravings; simple things you can do every day to boost your metabolism; 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.
  • Savor the Season Comfort Food: Shepherds or Cottage Pie Twice-Baked Stuffed Potatoes & Chocolate Stout Cake

    Are you looking for something unique and memorable to serve this St. Patrick’s Day or a simple heartwarming meal that will hit all the notes of comfort and deliciousness especially during the cold days of winter? Do you enjoy the decadence of chocolate for dessert? Whatever the case, you will enjoy a wonderful new spin on the classic meal of Shepherd's Pie, Twice-Baked Stuffed Potatoes, and decadent Chocolate Stout Cake with a wonderful almost “froth-like” frosting for Dessert!
  • Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

    In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn toplay piano the way professionals do - using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. Plus, since this course includesan online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is part lecture/demonstration and part hands-on instruction. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords
  • Acupressure For Sinus Relief

    Acupressure is an ancient, Eastern healing technique that involves pressing or kneading key points on the body to release energy blockages and simulate energy flow through pathways called meridians. Continual sinus problems have become epidemic in both children and adults. You can find relief by stimulating the many points that relieve sinus blockages, headaches and more.
  • Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

    Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. Plus, since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes
  • Posture, Get it Straight! Look 10 Years Younger, 10 lbs. Thinner & Feel Better Than Ever

    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. And, the good news is no matter how long you may have had poor posture, it is NEVER TOO LATE to make improvements. Your clothes will fit better, too! You’ll need a resistance band for some exercises.
  • Canva for Awesome Beginners

    Canva is the perfect digital tool for beginners and novices! Open up a world of possibilities by learning how to use the easiest design website available all for free. In this class you will learn how to create designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. From online documents, business cards, email signatures and more, you'll leave this class with a practical guide to use Canva with confidence! Each class is taught live online via Zoom and also recorded so students can still register even if they can't make the live 12-1 pm CST time.
  • Just Breathe! Techniques to Calm, Center & Balance

    Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing benefits on mind and body. Breath work is the single most powerful thing you can practice for improving energy levels, health, and well-being. In this workshop, you will learn ancient breathing exercises that will: neutralize stress by reprogramming your nervous system; increase energy and vitality; increase brain function; improve immune response; decrease depression and anxiety; and help strengthen your back and abs from the inside out. The simplest and most powerful technique for optimum health is free and right under your nose.
  • Acupressure To Assist Weight Loss

    Acupressure is an Eastern healing technique that involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow through pathways called meridians. When the points that regulate metabolism, digestion and thyroid function are blocked or out of balance, losing weight will seem like an impossible task. In this workshop, you will learn the main pressure points that help strengthen thyroid function, boost metabolism, control appetite, decrease food cravings, reduce stress eating and strengthen the entire digestive system.
  • 55+ Driver Discount Program

    Participants are provided with the latest information about driver and traffic safety, new vehicle technology, and updated traffic laws. In addition to providing this valuable safety information, this course allows each participant to be eligible for a 10% discount on their automobile insurance premium for three years! This Minnesota-based 55+ accident prevention course is taught by local and qualified instructors in accordance with Minnesota Statute 65b.28. The cost of this class includes a registration fee to help cover the cost of advertising and refreshments. In order to receive the 10% insurance discount, participants must take a 4-hour course. This new, shortened requirement goes into effect on July 1st, 2024 and 8-hour initial classes will no longer be needed to initially earn the discount. A 4-hour course should be taken every 3 years to maintain the discount. A one hour break will be taken for lunch.
  • Marry Me Gnocchi with Chicken & Breadsticks Bliss

    Spring is in the air, and nothing says, “I love you” more than a handcrafted from-SCRATCH meal like Chef Tess’ Marry Me Gnocchi with Chicken and Breadsticks. Learn to create this lavishly delicious memorable meal for your family then sit back and enjoy the compliments! Or, if you are single and serve this to your significant other, you won’t be single for long! It’s THAT GOOD!
  • Acupressure To Relieve Migraines, Headaches, Nausea & Vertigo

    Acupressure is a healing technique that works with how energy flows through your body. Just as you have blood that flows through vessels, you have energy that flows through pathways called meridians. Acupressure involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow which can offer great relief with no side effects. We will focus on the points that relieve and prevent migraines and headaches as well as nausea and vertigo.
  • De-Age Your Brain

    Current research shows lifestyle and diet have a big effect on HOW the brain ages. Cognitive function, which covers all aspects of perceiving, thinking and reasoning, CAN improve. And the very good news is no matter what your age there are things you can begin to do today to improve how quickly and effectively brain cells communicate with each other. We’ll discuss which ‘superfoods’ reduce the damaging effects of toxins and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory, attention, processing information and reducing stress. You will learn simple, easy to implement strategies to help your brain stay healthy and alert.
  • 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. In this workshop, you will learn: my famous ‘10 Minute Miracle Exercise’ series to strengthen lower body muscles quickly and, in the process, increase metabolism and bone density; decrease 2 inches off saddlebag area in 2 weeks; trim inches off lower body by getting rid of excess water weight; breathing technique to stimulate fat metabolism; acupressure points for lymph circulation and drainage. If you don’t have time, money, or inclination to haul yourself to a gym, you will love these powerful and effective techniques. You will need a resistance band, tied in a loop for some of the exercises.
  • California Sushi Roll Extravaganza!

    When it comes to actual sushi that is made with sushi grade raw fish such as salmon or tuna wrapped in rice and seaweed, the sushi tolerance spectrum runs from a very strong “YES” or a very strong “NO” with little wiggle room in between. Enter California “sushi” Rolls that overwhelmingly turn the strong “NO’s” into strong yeses! Join Tess as she walks you through how to make a variety of the most marvelous California rolls that will make you wonder why you haven’t tried to make your own before. California “sushi” roll combinations are only limited by your imagination! Learn the skill of creating delicious seasoned sushi rice, spicy mayo, and how to stuff, wrap / shape the rolls, with wonderful filling ingredients.
  • Introduction To Line Dancing

    Get ready to put on your dancing shoes and have fun while learning the basics of line dancing! This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone new to line dancing or looking to refresh their skills. Our experienced instructor will guide you through step-by-step instructions, helping you build confidence and rhythm while mastering basic footwork, timing, and coordination.