Strengthen, Stretch, and Soothe Your Body Join us for a dynamic Mat Pilates class designed to improve your core strength, flexibility, and overall body alignment. Using your own body weight and minimal equipment, this class focuses on controlled movements that enhance posture, balance, and coordination. Perfect for all fitness levels, our Mat Pilates class will guide you through a series of low-impact exercises targeting key muscle groups to tone and sculpt your body while increasing flexibility. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll benefit from increased body awareness, improved muscular endurance, and a deep sense of relaxation. What to Expect: Core-strengthening exercises Focus on breathwork and alignment Low-impact, full-body workout Increase in flexibility and range of motion Perfect for injury recovery or prevention Come for the strength, stay for the serenity. No prior experience required—just bring a mat, water, and a positive attitude! If you are dropping in to the class, you must register prior to class starting.

For Ages 55 and older. Classes are different every week but always focus on improving balance, flexibility, and strength to help prevent falls and increase independence. Our SilverSneakers-certified trainers are professional, supportive, and ensure participants are safe while working at their own ability levels— all while HAVING A GOOD TIME! All movements can be performed either seated or standing, and all equipment is provided. Please wear safe, comfortable shoes (no flip-flops!) and come prepared to have a great time. Free for all SilverSneakers, Renew Active, and One Pass members! Important Note for Fitness Benefit Members: To use your insurance benefit for this class, you will just need to register as a Wildcat Community Center Member so you can scan in before each session. This membership is entirely free under your benefit and only takes a few moments to set up! Please stop by the Community Education office PRIOR to your first class so we can get you all set up. If you're registering for one of the special price rates, be sure to complete the online checkout and look for a confirmation email to finalize your registration. For questions, contact Stacy Pohlman at 651-213-2618 or email spohlman@isd2144.org

Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of this amazing group of people! By joining CLP, you'll be supporting the growing sport of pickleball in our community and meeting players of all levels. You'll have use of pickleballs and beginner paddles, first aid supplies and many opportunities to play pickleball with people of all ages and abilities through our GroupMe App and Facebook page. CLP will help to improve amenities at our courts, offer leagues, classes, tournaments etc. We'll also have an end of the summer picnic where you can socialize outside of pickleball, too. Be a part of the voice of pickleball in Chisago Lakes!

Join us at Panola Valley Gardens (26026 Olinda Trail in Lindstrom) for a beautiful luncheon and tour. Meet at 12:00noon for our seating. We'll enjoy a luncheon, a short tour and then a walk through their flowering gardens. Hope you don't have to miss this one!

Step by step instructions help to pick up on blending and painting techniques in this Flowers in the Desert Painting.

Becoming Her Again You’ve spent years taking care of everyone else: meeting expectations, saying yes when you’re exhausted, and chasing “perfect” so no one’s disappointed. But somewhere along the way, you disappeared.Becoming Her Again helps you let go of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and guilt so you can rediscover the confident, joyful woman within. You’ll learn to set boundaries without guilt, say no with peace, and rebuild habits that support you, not just everyone else.This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming home to yourself—the woman who laughs more, worries less, and finally feels free to live her best life.

Restaurant quality egg rolls and samosas can be made right in your own kitchen. These appetizers are jammed with flavors from around the world and can be a quick way to incorporate leftovers into something new and fun to eat. Make a variety of egg rolls, samosas and dipping sauces in class. This is an in-person class. All of the necessary ingredients will be provided. Class Fee: $75.00 for the first participant. Additional participants from the same family may register for $35.00 each.

Bring a splash of magic to your canvas! Paint a charming, whimsical fox using vibrant acrylics on a striking black canvas. The dark background makes the colors absolutely pop! This fun, stress-free class is perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike—no prior experience needed.

This meditation practice teaches us how to have gentle kindness toward ourselves and others. It also teaches compassion, joy, and equanimity. It develops a gentle and caring attitude toward others. It improves all relationships and heals self-dislike and problem relationships. It helps with balance of mind during troubled times. The first session lays the basis for the second one.2 sessions Tuesdays September 15 and 22, 6 to 7:30 p.m. central time

In this class we will learn how to size and solder a set of rings. We will then add a bezel to one to complete the stacked ring set.

Create a soft, cozy throw blanket using just your fingers — no knitting needles required! In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants ages 13+ will learn the basics of finger knitting while creating a chunky lap-sized blanket approximately 30" x 50". This relaxed class is perfect for beginners and anyone looking for a fun, creative way to unwind. Great for Christmas, birthday or personal gifts! Participants will learn: Basic finger knitting techniques How to connect and build rows Finishing techniques for a polished blanket No prior knitting experience needed. Supply Information Participants must bring their own yarn to class.Approved yarn must be super bulky/jumbo chenille-style blanket yarn. To complete a 30" x 50" throw blanket, students will need: Suggested yarn brands: Bernat Extra Thick Perfect Phasing Yarn 600g (65 yards) : available online: Amazon, Yarnspirations, Target. Would require 3 skeins of yarn. ( My favorite yarn!!!) BeCozi Jumbo Chenille Yarn. Available online on BeCozi website. Would requite 6-7 skeins. (Yarnspirations )Bernet Blanket Extra Thick 600g (72 yards): sold at Michaels. Would require 3 skeins. Please contact instructor for approval of any other types of blanket yarn to ensure correct materials, BEFORE CLASS BEGINS. Contact Julie Swenson at juannly@gmail.com

Spend your fall learning American Sign Language (ASL) in a fun, interactive, and welcoming environment! This introductory course is perfect for beginners and will cover the ASL alphabet, numbers, colors, everyday vocabulary, and basic conversational skills. Through hands-on practice and engaging activities, you'll build a strong foundation in ASL while gaining confidence communicating with others. Whether you're learning for personal interest, to connect with members of the Deaf community, or to develop a new skill, this class is a great place to start.

Diabesity is a condition in which too much belly fat leads a person to symptoms ranging from mild blood sugar imbalance to full blown diabetes. Whether you have a little extra weight around the middle, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes, the root cause of ALL these conditions are the same - problems with our diet, lifestyle and exposure to environmental toxins. Most treatments focus on the downstream symptoms (elevated levels of glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides) and never get to WHY your levels are too high and how to change it. The good news is all of this can be reversed. Learn how to work with your doctor to help restore your body to health.

Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve is a large biological research site in East Bethal, MN with natural habitats that represent the entire state. There is no place of comparable biological diversity so close to the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Cedar Creek is owned and operated by the University of Minnesota in cooperation with the Minnesota Academy of Science. Join us as we learn about the research that is happening there.