Our partner, HeartCert loves to give back and help support our community! Learn the basics of CPR, AED use and First Aid at NO COST! Note, this class is informational only and not for certification. If you’d like a certification class please select the Course that Meets at 40th Street (formerly Sibley) Park on November 7th. For more information, call 612-668-4828.

The Alexander Technique is an educational method used worldwide for over 100 years. It begins with the premise that the human organism is perfectly designed for a range of activities. Tension, poor breath support, and postural habits get in the way of this potential, creating chronic pain, stress, and injury. But by teaching the possibility of change, the Alexander Technique enables ease and improved mobility, balance, and performance. Are you experiencing... less energy and alertness, back pain, joint stiffness, poor digestion, nerve damage, chronic pain, loss of mobility, anxiety, tension, and/or stress? With the Alexander Technique you'll get... renewed energy, reduced physical tension, better breath support, improved organ function, lowered blood pressure, improved mobility and balance, improved posture, and a relaxed and present attitude!

Frustrated? Stressed? Angry? Caring for someone can be overwhelming. We will discuss personal and family needs as you learn how to manage as a caregiver. You will laugh, enjoy listening to others, become encouraged and empowered as you learn how to make caregiving manageable.

The end of life is not just a physical event; it is a profound spiritual and existential journey of meaning and connection. This course offers a non-religious approach to navigating this final chapter by giving people the language and tools to find peace, purpose, and dignity. Based on the educator's experience serving as a chaplain in hospice, we will explore how to have deep, life-affirming conversations about death and dying without relying on any specific faith tradition. This is an invitation to tell the most loving and coherent story we can about our existence, and one that fully encompasses our final moments. The goal is to move toward the end of life with love, joy, hope, clarity, and a sense of completeness, whatever one's personal beliefs may be.

Learn how to braid with hair extensions professionally, and how to manage textured hair in between hair braid services. The techniques covered are knot-less and feed-in cornrow style.

This workshop moves beyond 'good' vs. 'bad' food lists to teach the principles Intuitive Eating and Gentle Nutrition. Students will learn the 10 principles of intuitive eating and how to:Listen to their bodies for cues of hunger, fullness and satisfaction (and the science behind it) Add nutrition to their plate rather than focusing on what to 'take away'Navigate food choices with more confidence and less guiltIdentify problematic diet culture messages By the end of the session, students will have the start of a flexible framework for nourishing themselves that honors both their health and their enjoyment of food.

When tragedy strikes a community at the hands of young adults, we are often asked how this could have happened. Join author/journalist Angela Denker as she explains the methods/ideology behind much of right-wing online radicalization, and also how they play to a sense of disconnectedness and search for identity among young white boys and men. She will also touch on relevant American culture, social issues, journalism, theology, and parenting, as well as how right-wing fundamentalist Christianity/Christian Nationalism and its ideology is a part of the radicalization targeting young boys and men. These topics are from her recent book, Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood, which can be purchased at the class. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

For women looking to gain more education about menopause in a group setting, to both normalize their experience and connect with other women going through the same thing in a confidential setting. Krista will provide evidence-based knowledge, clinical insight and the ability to translate confusing information into clear, actionable guidance. Topics covered include: menopause terminology, physiology of hormone changes and symptoms, in-depth exploration of each symptom, the most current research on treatment options, and a variety of treatment options like hormone therapy, food, supplements, etc. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Learn about the history of the Minnesota Safe Harbor law, online safety and prevention tips, and the network of resources available in Minneapolis. Human trafficking can happen to anyone, and we know if youth are connected to a safe adult and are aware of the signs and red flags of what to look for, they are more likely to be make safe choices.

What can you do now to prepare for emergencies and disasters? Join the City of Minneapolis’ Department of Emergency Management to discuss how to prepare for those hazards we’re most likely to encounter in Minneapolis. Learn more about topics such as mindset for preparation, making a plan, getting information in an emergency, emergency communications and what happens when you call 911, the importance of homeowner’s/renter’s insurance, home essentials for sheltering in place, car preparedness kits, pet preparedness, and connecting with your community.

What can you do now to prepare for emergencies and disasters? Join the City of Minneapolis’ Department of Emergency Management to discuss how to prepare for those hazards we’re most likely to encounter in Minneapolis. Learn more about topics such as mindset for preparation, making a plan, getting information in an emergency, emergency communications and what happens when you call 911, the importance of homeowner’s/renter’s insurance, home essentials for sheltering in place, car preparedness kits, pet preparedness, and connecting with your community. If class is full, please enroll in the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Has pain and inflammation been slowing you down? Did you know that inflammation in your body can be caused by certain foods? Learn how to connect the foods you eat to how your body feels. You will gain new knowledge to choose food for less pain, more nourishment, and well-being.

**DATE CHANGE - Class has been moved from 11/02 to 10/26** During this class, you will learn what assistance dogs (aka service dogs) are, what skills they can provide, and whether they can assist with your disability. Then, once you know if and how they can help you, you will learn what lifestyle factors you need to consider to successfully care for an assistance dog and integrate it into your life. These include considerations for work/school, home environment, other pets, physical and financial responsibility, etc. Determining these factors now will set you up for a lifetime of success with an assistance dog. This class welcomes questions to relate the content to your personal lived experience.

Tinctures preserve and concentrate the properties of herbs to aid in sleep, digestion, alertness and more. Start making a four-ounce tincture to bring home.