Learn to think on your feet, gain self-confidence, and improve skills for work or home (plus, it is a ton of fun). No experience necessary. If you think this is just for young folks, think again. Our adult students range in age from early 20s to 99 years old (and she acts younger than anyone). The class culminates with an exciting recital for family and friends at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, located at the famous Chanhassen Dinner Theaters! Don’t wait to check I performed comedy for a live audience off your bucket list. Classes are taught by instructors from Stevie Ray’s Improv Company, one of the longest running improv theaters in Minnesota.

Discover the joy and expressive beauty of Middle Eastern social dance! You'll learn fundamental technique with attention to building strength, balance, agility, alignment, and body awareness skills that benefit wellness beyond class. The class features low-impact cardio with torso, arm and leg movements. Please wear soft clothing for movement and bring indoor dance shoes or dance barefoot. No previous dance experience is required.

Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This intensive one-hour workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and lesser-known tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half.

Inner peace is impossible to maintain while we still hold on to the very feelings and beliefs that keep us from being peaceful to begin with. Trapped negative emotions like fear, anger and sorrow can disrupt the flow of vital energy in our bodies and actually sabotage our inner peace. In this single evening course, you will learn simple yet effective techniques for getting in touch with, understanding, accepting and releasing the emotions that keep us from ourselves. Nobody wants to suffer. Come learn to rest in the peaceful state of loving acceptance that is our true nature.

The Concern: Our family has a cabin, homestead, hunting land, farm or second home: How do we protect this family legacy and move its use and enjoyment into the future? The Problem: Various sources and forces threaten its very existence: The nursing home and Medicaid (MA), estate taxes, family divorces, creditor and bankruptcy issues, taxes and operating expenses, unequal resources of owners, the in-laws and use and enjoyment equality. The Answer: We will provide real-life solutions and explore four paths to resolution that will solve our problems without driving the family apart or sacrificing the family legacy asset.

Experience a new approach to personal safety with the RAT Power Model — Recognize, Assess, Take-Action™. In this dynamic, hands-on class, you’ll learn to trust your instincts, sharpen awareness, and practice simple, effective self-defense techniques that work in real life. Build confidence, strengthen boundaries, and leave feeling more prepared — and powerful — in various situations. Perfect for all experience levels. Empower yourself — you are your best defense.

Treat your favorite cat to the ultimate chill spot! In this two-part class, learn fun macrame techniques to knot, wrap, and weave your way to a cozy hanging hammock for your cat (or small pup). Please leave your furry friend at home. This is a great project for the advanced beginner/intermediate macrame student. Bed not included. Bring a round cat bed up to 15” in diameter.

The Personalized Postural Alignment Workshop is designed to provide participants with a tailored exercise and movement plan aimed at correcting misalignment, alleviating pain , and improving posture. This program focuses on enhancing body awareness and proper alignment which can lead to improved breathing, digesting, circulation and overall, quality of life. This workshop is ideal for individuals experiencing chronic pain in areas including the neck, back, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles and wrists. The workshop is 1.5 hours and is held on the first session of the series. All other sessions are 50 minutes in length. Bring a mat and towel to class.

Are you overwhelmed or running out of storage with all of the photos just sitting on your phone? In our live online workshop, you will delete the clutter, and learn how to create printed photo books, and protect your precious memories forever. In just one hour, you'll transform your chaotic photo collection into an organized library you can actually navigate, plus learn maintenance habits that take only minutes each week, without the tech jargon.

This 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.

Professional singer, voice teacher and holistic health practitioner, Jesse Wicher, will share with you the wonderful life-lessons he has learned through the study of singing. Through lecture and examples, you will explore with him the profound relationship between the breath, body and voice, and personal growth. Highlights include: “Singing with your own voice,” “Getting out of the way,” and “Letting go of judgments.” This engaging one-evening course is perfect for singers, artists, and anyone wishing to create more freedom and joy in their life— NO SINGING REQUIRED! Come learn what good singing can teach you about good living!

Terrified of public speaking? You’re not alone—and this beginner-friendly class will help you ditch the nerves and find your voice. Whether you're presenting at work, reading your writing aloud, or giving a speech at a special event, you'll learn the fundamentals ofconfident, clear communication. We’ll cover how to organize your thoughts, speak with clarity and purpose, manage anxiety, and connect with your audience. Through low- pressure activities and practical tips, you’ll leave feeling ready to speak up and stand out—no podium panic required. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class. LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.

The Yang Style II course is for those Tai Chi practitioners who completed training in the Yang Style I class, and who are seeking to deepen their understanding and refine their practice of Tai Chi. This course will focus on intricate movement principles, synchronizing breathing techniques with the 24 forms, the subtle cultivation of Qi energy, and exploring how the Yang Style movements can be adapted for self defense situations

This high energy class combines kickboxing, abdominal/back, and ends with a relaxing cool down! If you’re looking for a mix of cardio, toning and flexibility, this is your class! Wear supportive tennis shoes and bring a mat and towel; boxing gloves are optional! It’s a fun innovative class that welcomes all levels of fitness training!!

This seminar is open to females ages 13 and older. Participants will gain the strategies and the prowess to protect themselves from assaults which are common and unique to women. Specifically, the students will acquire the situational awareness skills, preemptive tactics, escape maneuvers, verbal and non-verbal deterrents, physical force techniques, the effective use of self defense devices, and other counter attack proficiencies, in order to quickly end a dangerous encounter. A strong emphasis will be placed on empowering the mind as the preeminent tool in prevailing in any threatening situation. Come see how this transformational seminar can greatly benefit you! Master Jeff Wood, 5th Dan Black Belt, is the head instructor.

Have you ever dreamed of traveling to Hawai’i? Sun-kissed beaches. Firey volcanoes. Lu’au feasts. The gracious beauty of a hula dancer. Hawai’i is all of these things and more! Come spend an evening luxuriating in the aloha of the islands as we look more deeply into the history, culture and spirituality of this remarkable part of America. Through fascinating pictures and stories we will explore the rich heritage and traditions that make Hawai’i one of the most beautiful, healing and life-giving places on Earth. This year our journey will take us to the beautiful islands of Oah’u and the Big Island of Hawai’i. In the midst of tropical landscapes, we’ll visit the solemn memorials of Pearl Harbor and tour Iolani Palace—the only royal palace in America. We’ll also journey to majestic Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park to witness the creation of new land and life. In addition, we will get to meet with native kahuna shamans, experience spiritual ceremony at sacred sites, and visit the birthplace of Reiki Healing in America. For those who are interested, there will be an opportunity after the presentation to discuss the details of our 10-day spiritual tour to Hawai’i in Spring 2025. So come join us for an evening of inspiration and let the magic of Hawai’i “call you home” to Paradise!