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NewBuying New ConstructionHome & GardenAre you considering new construction because you want an open floor plan and larger closets? Explore what is available and where to find it. What are the timelines, hidden costs and risks associated with new construction. How do you coordinate the sale of your existing home? What is the appropriate notice on your lease? Consider the differences selecting a smaller builder versus a national builder. How do you coordinate the sale of your existing home? What is the appropriate notice on your lease? Consider the differences selecting a smaller builder versus a national builder.Winter-Spring 2026
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Decluttering Intimidating SpacesHome & GardenClosets, basements, attics, garages and storage units can be intimidating spaces to declutter, representing “hidden clutter” accumulated behind closed doors in your home and in expensive storage units. Explore why we cling to a diversity of items we will most likely never wear or use again, diminishing our peace-of-mind and our money. Learn how to fearlessly declutter, organize and empty these spaces to lighten your life and save time, money and energy. Inspiring handouts included.Winter-Spring 2026
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Decluttering While Honoring Family MemoriesHome & GardenTired of living with too much stuff? Need to downsize your or your parents’ home? This class will guide you in clarifying priorities in sifting through generations of clutter and memories. Consider what may be overstimulating along with the benefits of familiar and sentimental objects that can provide comfort in a healthy safe home. Discover the power of creating a “fond memories” photo album while reminiscing and honoring personal accomplishments and precious family history. Informative handouts and community resources to “right size” while donating, upcycling and recycling.Fall 2025
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NewImages Money (flickr) (CC BY 2.0)Downsizing in the Current Housing MarketHome & GardenHave you been thinking that now might be the time to downsize but just aren't sure where to start? Join us to learn what your options are and get moving! Bonus- the Downsizing Made Easy Guide PDF, (a $24.95 value), with access to preferred service providers and coupons provided to all attendees.Winter-Spring 2026
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Just in Case: Organizing Essential Documents for Loved OnesHome & GardenIf something happens to you tomorrow, will your loved ones be able to easily find and manage all your assets, finances and wishes? Be prepared with physical and digital worksheets to organize, preserve, and share your household accounts, passwords, possessions, family history, photos, and heirlooms, as well as health care directives and end-of-life plans. This hands-on class is essential foranyone of any age and will save your next-of-kin time and money. Leave fond memories instead of a mess. A materials list will be provided with registration.Fall 2025
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Just in Case: Organizing Essential Documents for Loved OnesHome & GardenIf something happens to you tomorrow, will your loved ones be able to easily find and manage all your assets, finances and wishes? Be prepared with physical and digital worksheets to organize, preserve, and share your household accounts, passwords, possessions, family history, photos, and heirlooms, as well as health care directives and end-of-life plans. This hands-on class is essential foranyone of any age and will save your next-of-kin time and money. Leave fond memories instead of a mess. A materials list will be provided with registration.Winter-Spring 2026
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NewNEW! Play Your Way to a Stronger Relationship - A Couples Education CourseHome & GardenThis two-hour workshop equips couples with practical, research-backed strategies for navigating conflict and strengthening their relationship. Based on the work of renowned relationship experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the class draws on over 40 years of research into what makes relationships succeed or fail. The facilitator will lead games and activities selected from the books The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Fight Right, and Eight Dates to teach concepts including repairing negativity in conflicts, accepting influence, expressing admiration, and building a love map of your partner’s world. Led by Kayla McGrady, a trained Gottman Seven Principles Program Leader and founder of Cherished Vows Weddings, the class is LGBTQ+ inclusive and designed for couples at any stage—from newly dating to long-term partners. Disclaimer: This workshop is not therapy and is not a substitute for mental health care. Kayla McGrady is not a licensed therapist and does not provide clinical counseling.Winter-Spring 2026
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Preserve, Organize and Share Family Memories & PhotosHome & GardenLearn best archival supplies for safely handling and organizing physical family photos, documents, movies, videos and audio tapes. Consider what to save, toss and/or possibly donate. Explore home, local and online scanning options and the safest permanent online cloud storage. Discuss digital uploading, organizing and dating photos and documents to share with family and friends. Consider illustrated printed books to preserve your cherished memories for generations to come. Informative handouts included. Loris Sofia Gregory is a freelance historian, researcher, writer, archivist, and community educator. She worked with a diversity of collections at the Minnesota Historical Society for 18 years.Winter-Spring 2026
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Starting SoonTaming Your Paper ChaosHome & GardenPapers can multiply on every surface and in every room of our home and offices. Discover steps, secrets and systems to minimize paper piles and efficiently deal with mail, receipts, newspapers, magazines, catalogs and books. Learn how to make clear decisions for recycling, shredding and organizing your well-established piles as well as daily actions and simple systems to eliminate paper piles for good. Informative checklists included.Fall 2025
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Taming Your Paper ChaosHome & GardenPaper is necessary in our homes, but left untamed, it multiples on every flat surface and in every room. Discover steps, secrets and systems to minimize paper piles and efficiently deal with mail, receipts, newspapers, magazines, catalogs and books. Learn how to make clear decisions for recycling, shredding and organizing your well-established piles as well as daily actions and simple systems to eliminate paper piles for good. Leave with inspiration to tame your paper piles immediately. Informative checklists included.Winter-Spring 2026