Adult Programs

Food Is Fuel: Developing a Healthy Relationship with Food

There's a fine line between thinking carefully about what we put into our bodies and obsessing over it or restricting it dangerously. Whether your particular issue is emotional eating, binge eating, disordered eating or you just can't seem to get a handle on the whole nutrition thing, this is an event for you. There are 14 habits that people with healthy relationships with food possess. During this seminar I will share those habits, teach you how to manage emotional eating and ways you can change your eating mindset towards selflove and not self-hate. You will also walk away with a clear direction of eating for the healthiest version of you!

Course #: 5122-F22 Fee: $40 Tue 6:00-7:00pm Oct 4 1 session WCC

Organize Your Photos

Learn a system to once and for all get your printed photos and memorabilia organized. Digital photos need organization too. We’ll also talk about how scanning can breathe new life into old photos and allow for editing and repair. Finally we’ll compare all the different cloud storage options for your digital photos. Imagine…. finding any printed photo in minutes and any digital photo in just seconds.

Course #: 5206-F22 Fee: $19 Tue 6:30-8:30pm Oct 25 1 session WCC

Bread Baking

Fall is in the air and the smell of freshly baked bread is the perfect complement. Join Dianne Patras and Kathy Melamed for a hands-on baking class. You will get your hands covered in flour. Learn to bake two easy bread recipes (English breakfast bread and a garden herb loaf) that can not be found in the supermarket. You will learn how to shape rolls and braid the perfect loaf. At the end of the day you will take home 2 loaves of bread that you created. Bring an apron, a brown paper grocery bag and a beverage.

Course #: 5103-F22 Fee: $25 Sat 9:00am-1:00pm Oct 8 1 session HS FACS 1

Draft Your Own Will

Preparing your will is an important step in providing for the ones you love. Week 1 ~ Learn the various techniques for property distribution of your estate. Explore basic estate planning concepts and assess the needs for your estate plan. You will receive sample forms and language to use while your drafting your own will. The Instructor will also cover circumstances that may require a review/revision of your will and a brief review of the benefits of a trust. Questions welcome. Week 2 ~ You will sign the will you created.

Course #: 5224-F22 Fee: $45 Wed 6:00-7:30pm Oct 12 & 19 2 sessions HS Lecture Hall

Mature Driving

The course content will include physical and mental limitations, driving strategies, defensive driving and safety. This class is for the mature driver for tips on staying a safe driver as we age (55 and older). Learn techniques on staying safe on the road and learn of new traffic management concepts. This course has been approved by the State Department of Public Safety.

8-Hour Course Course #: 5201-F22 Fee: $24 Mon, Wed 5:00-9:00pm Oct 03 & 05 2 sessions HS Lecture Hall 4 Hour Refresher Course #: 5202-F22 Fee: $18 Wed 5:00-9:00pm Oct 5 1 session HS Lecture Hall

Introduction to Estate Planning

Do I need a will? What’s a trust? What is Probate and why do people say to avoid it? With extensive estate planning experience, Julia will walk through these questions, some common myths and other elder law and estate planning topics such as probate, powers of attorney and health care directives in an informal discussion setting. Questions welcome.

Course #: 5126-F22 Fee: $45 Tue 6:00-7:30pm Oct 11 1 session WCC

Power of Attorney & Health Care Directives

Plan now for the unexpected with these two legal documents! You will learn about the use and benefits of the Financial Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive. The Instructor will discuss the agent’s responsibilities and factors in selecting your agents. You will leave the class with completed forms.

College Planning

Navigating how to plan and pay for college can be a challenge. College-bound students and their families will learn the value of college and having a plan, the basics of financial aid and tips to lower the cost of college.

Course #: 5220-F22 Fee: $5 Tue 6:00-7:00pm Sep 13 1 session WCC

Course #: 5203-F22 Fee: $29 Wed 6:00-7:30pm Oct 26 1 session WCC Home Buyer Basics

Did you know that if you ’ re fresh out of college, just landed your first job, and have as little as $1,000 saved you could possibly buy a house? Want to learn the magic percentage of credit card usage that will help increase your score? Are you a veteran who is eligible for a VA loan but don’t know how to go about it? Let’s learn together! Come to learn the power of having good credit, how to increase your credit score, what it takes to buy a home, the do’s and don’ts when thinking about buying, and how you should gauge your finances when budgeting for a house.

Course #: 5114-F22B Fee: $5 Thur 6:00-7:30pm Oct 13 1 session

WCC Course #: 5114-F22C Fee: $5 Thur 6:00-7:30pm Nov 10 1 session

WCC The Balancing Act: 5 Secrets To Balancing Life and Gain More Time and Freedom To Do The Things You Love

Are you a go-getter, multitasker, or someone who moves at high speed trying to keep up on all that life throws at you? If so, you are among 80% of the people in this world juggling, prioritizing, or accidentally dropping the balls that need your attention the most. In this class, you will learn the 5 Secrets to balancing life so that you can have more time and more freedom to do the things you love. Learning Objectives: Understand your hidden roles and responsibilities Manage your time and priorities Avoid time-suck activities that weigh you down Develop new relationships with your “captain and crew ”

Course #: 5262-F22 Fee: $70 Thu 6:00-8:30pm Nov 17 1 session WCC

Course #: 5114-F22D Fee: $5 Thur 6:00-7:30pm Dec 01 1 session

WCC The Job Seekers Guide To Freedom: Discover Your Dream Job Now

Searching for jobs is not always an easy task. Sure, there are more than enough jobs to choose from, but are they always the right ones for you? Thousands of people are not sure exactly what they want in a job, or they can’t find a job they love. Similarly, they spend time, money and energy in a job search, only to find out they didn’t get chosen. In this course, we will define your Job Search Road Map, specific to you, and teach you the top 10 “ road-side-assistance” secrets so that you have the freedom to choose the job you love. Learning Objectives: Expand your opportunities in your job search Refresh and enhance your “personal marketing tools” (aka your resume, cover letter, interview skills, BRAGolgy toolbox) Uncover hidden barriers to entry when applying for jobsBuild stronger FREEDOM-relationships with gremlins such as rejection, uncertainty, and lack, so they become friends and not foes Assess who you are and the skills you bring to the table so that you become a powerful job seeker.

Course #: 5259-F22

Fee: $138

Wed 6:00-8:30pm

Sept 14 & 21 2 sessions

WCC 22

Support Staff Success: Creating Your Servant Heart Success Kit

Are you in a role that serves other people? Do you sometimes put others basic needs, wants, wishes, dreams, or help others fill up their buckets before your own? In this class we will ignite the 5 powerful “must haves” for your Servant Heart Success Kit. Learning Objectives: Understand what fills you up and how to leverage that passion to help others succeed Dealing with grief, frustration, or burnout Avoid common mistakes by setting boundaries Discover “access points” to recharge yourself so that you can continue to serve others

Course #: 5260-F22 Fee: $70 Thu 6:00-8:30pm Oct 6 1 session WCC

4 Truths About Long Term Care

This workshop shows attendees how developing a long-term care strategy can help them: Preserve independence, Protect income and assets, and Reassure family about the future.

Course #: 5222-F22 Fee: $5 Tue 6:00-7:00pm Oct 11 1 session HS Lecture Hall

5 Keys to Retiring Early

After years of hard work, retirement may finally be in sight. This workshop helps attendees discover five keys to unlocking a retirement where they could have confidence in their ability to live out their dreams.

Course #: 5221-F22 Fee: $5 Tue 6:00-7:00pm Nov 15 1 session WCC

Rockstar Communicator Bootcamp: Awaken Your Communication Superpowers

The Art of Writing Your Own Performance Appraisal: It's Your Year To Shine

Whether it is relationships in the workplace or in your personal life, your communication style can either build them up or tear them apart. In this class, you will discover 5 “ relationship-saving” techniques which are transferable in ANY situation. This class is for people who want to (or have been told to) learn how to communicate more effectively. Learning Objectives: Understand how listening skills are your biggest communication tool. Create compelling power phrases that encourage powerful conversations vs. discourage Awaken your confidence on how to deal with difficult people .Build your leadership skills on how to inspire others through powerful conversations.

Course #: 5261-F22 Fee: $70 Thu 6:00-8:30pm Oct 13 1 session HS Lecture Hall

Capture! Communicate! Celebrate! Instead of spending hurried energy at the end of the year trying to remember your accomplishments and how to articulate them, implement the "Capture, Communicate and Celebrate Blueprint. " Have you accomplished extraordinary things this year? Are you someone who constantly performs "other duties as assigned" and doesn't get credit for it? In this course you will use this powerful blueprint and how it can strategically set you up for success. Remember, this is your year to shine! Learning Objectives: Create an EASY fool-proof system to keep track of your accomplishments. Expand your opportunities for growth by leveraging the powers of written and verbal communication. Uncover and then align your “forgotten” skills and tasks and get credit for them Expose new opportunities by getting in/staying in the driver ’s seat of your learning and growth.

Course #: 5263-F22 Fee: $70 Thu 6:00-8:30pm Dec 1 1 session WCC

Pickleball For Beginners

Learn why millions of people now play this social and fun sport. You will learn all the basics - pickleball rules, scoring, strokes, and winning strategies. Wear clean gym shoes and comfortable clothes. Check it out - you're sure to have some fun!! All equipment will be provided.

Course #: 5801-F22 Fee: $15 Sun 4:00-5:30pm Oct 23 1 session WCC Women's Volleyball League

Non-officiated women's leagues played throughout the fall and winter.

Course #: 5852-F22 Fee: $175 Mon 7:00-10:00pm Sep 12 - Dec 19 14 sessions MS Wood Gym Yoga

Improve your flexibility, strengthen and stabilize your core abdominals and lower back. This class is designed to give you an overall sense of health and well being. Participants will learn breathing and relaxing techniques. For all levels. Bring water and a mat.

Course #: 5560-F22 Fee: $80 Mon 6:45-7:45pm Sep 12 - Oct 31 7 sessions HS Dance Studio

POUND

Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix® , lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. For all fitness levels. Bring water and a yoga mat.

Course #: 5567-F22 Fee: $50 Thur 5:30-6:15pm Sep 15 - Nov 3 8 sessions WCC

STRONG Nation- Zumba®

STRONG Nation™ combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music, helping you make it to that last rep, and maybe even five more.

Course #: 5552-F22 Fee: $45 Tue 6:30-7:30pm Sep 13 - Oct 18 6 sessions WCC

Volleyball Coed/Men's League

Non-officiated league (coed and men's) played through the fall and winter.

Course #: 5853-F22 Fee: $139 Thur 7:00-10:00pm Sep 22 - Dec 22 12 sessions MS Gym No Class 10/20&11/24

Total Body

No matter your fitness level or gym experience, Total Body class has a place for you. Total Body is a 50minute workout that incorporates basic strength training exercises using various equipment and/or your body weight, followed by cardio exercises either high/low impact. Modify or progress as needed. This energetic class is designed to maximize positive changes in your body.

Course #: 5550-F22A Fee: $45 Sat 8:00-8:50am Sep 10 - Oct 15 6 sessions WCC Weight Room Course #: 5550-F22B Fee: $30 Sat 8:00-8:50am Oct 29 - Nov 19 4 sessions WCC Weight Room

Tai Chi: A Gentle Introduction For Beginners

This class will introduce participants to Tai Chi, it's core concepts, warm up exercises, beginning movements, and cool downs. The movements are gentle and ideally flowing and continuous and will help develop improved balance and focus in the present. It is sometimes called a moving meditation.

Course #: 5551-F22 Fee: $40 Tue & Thu 6:00-7:00pm Aug 9 - Sep 1 8 sessions WCC Volleyball - OPEN GYM

Adult players are welcome to drop-in and play pick up volleyball games at Taylors Falls Gym. Competitive level play. No preregistration necessary. $5 drop-in fee due at the door

Course #: 5851-22-23 Fee: $5 Wed 7:00-9:00pm Sep 7 - Jun 7 36 sessions TF Gym

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Mindful Presence: Compassionate Care for Self and Others

This 90 Minute, eight week program is designed to provide participants with the skills necessary to be deeply and compassionately present for those in their lives. Mindful Presence is the ability to create a space within which we "hold" the other person so that we may engage a compassionate and skillful process to assist him/her in realizing and achieving his/her goals. The initial work is accomplished by understanding and practicing the skills necessary to address stress, notice how our emotions impact our thoughts and design strategies that facilitate our abilities to become more fully present. Each week there will be a new theme presented. The themes are intentionally sequenced to allow the development of the core skills for building compassion in ourselves and in our subsequent ability to be there for others.

Course #: 5927-F22 Fee: $32 Thur 3:00-4:30pm Sep 29 - Nov 17 8 sessions WCC

Group Hypnosis Weight Loss & Stop Smoking

You will be fully aware and conscious at all times. Motivation to walk/exercise. Weight Loss: Lose weight by controlling your eating habits, learning to desire the right foods and motivating yourself to exercise. Stop cravings and snacking. Quit Smoking: Quit smoking or chewing immediately through hypnosis without withdrawal, cravings or gaining weight. Fee includes a reinforcement CD and lifetime membership card which allows participants to attend future seminars free. For more information visit www.hypnosisclinic.net. These classes are not eligible for UCare discount.

Course #: 5501-F22 Fee: $60 or $120 Tue 5:45-8:45pm Oct 4 1 session HS Media Center

Fall Canvas Painting

In this class we will be painting a beautiful fall picture on a 16” x20” canvas using acrylic paint. With step by step instructions you will bring home a finished painting you will want to hang on the wall. Beginners welcome and ages 15 and up.

Course #: 5636-F22 Fee: $27 Thur 6:30-8:30pm Sep 8 1 session HS Art 1 Gathering Apples Painting

Get into the fall spirit with this fall 16” x20” acrylic canvas painting class. With step by step instructions, you will bring home a painting to be proud of. All supplies and instructions are included in the class fee.

Course #: 5639-F22 Fee: $27 Thur 6:30-8:30pm Sep 22 1 session HS Art 1

Beginner Knitting Class

Now is the time to learn how to knit, if you have wanted to learn but have put it off. Ages 12 and up are welcome to attend. This is a 2 part class. In the first class we will learn how to cast on stitches and knit. The second class we will learn how to purl and bind off. Yarn, needles and step by step instruction is included in the class fee.

Course #: 5637-F22 Fee: $25 Tue/Thur 6:30-8:30pm Sep 13 & 15 2 sessions HS Art 1 Beginner Crochet Class

In this 2 part class you will learn the basics of crochet. Beginners and left handed people are welcome to join us!

Course #: 5640-F22 Fee: $25 Tue/Thur 6:30-8:30pm Sep 27 & 29 2 sessions HS Art 1 Waltz, Tango, and Foxtrot

Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango are three popular Ballroom dances. Waltz is a beautiful versatile dance that you can use to fly across the Ballroom or that you can keep very simple and stationary for a romantic Wedding dance. Foxtrot is a fun and easy to learn social dance that progresses around the floor. Tango is a passionate, stylish and dramatic dance. We will focus on the basic steps and character of each dance, as well some fun patterns and variations.

Course #: 5703-F22 Fee: $25 Tue 7:00-8:00pm Nov 11 - Dec 6 4 sessions HS Dance Studio

Alcohol Ink Tiles on Wooden Plaques

Alcohol ink is a exciting and fun way to create beautiful art. No experience needed and all skill levels welcome.

Course #: 5638-F22 Fee: $25 Tue 6:30-8:30pm Sep 20 1 session HS Art 1 Create Your Own Wooden Cat With Pumpkin

This whimsical cat and pumpkin are fun to paint. You will end up with a cute fall decoration for your front steps or bring it inside to make your home festive. All materials included in class fee.

Course #: 5643-F22 Fee: $20 Wed 6:30-8:30pm Oct 5 1 session HS Art 1

Swing Dance Workshop

Swing dancing has appealed to generation after generation. There are many styles of Swing and hundreds of variations from simple patterns to very complex patterns and rhythms. The music ranges from Jazz of the 1930s to current Rock, Pop and Country. We will focus on the basics and one or two patterns in several Swing dances including, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Jitterbug and the newest Swing dance, Country Swing.

Course #: 5702-F22 Fee: $25 Tue 7:00-8:00pm Sep 20 - Oct 11 4 sessions HS Dance Studio

Create Your Own Scare Crow Cement Block

Pavers aren't just for sidewalks anymore. Make your own scare crow out of a cement paver. With step by step instruction you will end up with an adorable fall decoration for your front steps. All materials included in the class fee.

Course #: 5642-F22 Fee: $20 Thur 6:30-8:30pm Oct 6 1 session HS Art 1 Black Canvas Grinch Painting

Who doesn't love the Grinch? Now is the time to paint one of your own. With step by step instructions we will be using acrylic paint on a 16x20” canvas. All materials and instructions are included in class fee.

Course #: 5616-F22 Fee: $20 Thur 6:30-8:30pm Nov 17 1 session HS Art 1

Create Your Own Cement Block Snowman or Penguin

You have a choice of painting a snowman or a penquin using a cement paver! All materials and step by step instructions included in the class fee. What a fun, whimsical winter decoration suitable for your front steps or inside.

Course #: 5644-F22 Fee: $20 Thur 6:30-8:30pm Nov 10 1 session HS Art 1

30" Free Standing Wooden Wizard

Need some Halloween decorations? This 30” free standing wizard would make a great greeting at your front door. All materials and step by step instructions are included in the class fee.

Course #: 5641-F22 Fee: $35 Tue Oct 4 HS Art 1 6:30-8:30pm 1 session

Women, Weight & Horomones

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; and how to begin to lose weight again. This call will be held virtually. You will receive a Zoom link via email to login to class. Questions contact: Janice Novak janice@improveposture.com

Course #: 5123-F22 Fee: $29 Thur 6:00-7:00pm Oct 13 1 session

Virtual

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. This call will be held virtually. You will receive a Zoom link via email to login to class. Questions contact: Janice Novak janice@improveposture.com

Course #: 5124-F22 Fee: $29 Mon 6:00-7:30pm Nov 7 1 session Virtual

Thyroid Things You Need To Know

If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how thyroid function can make any illness worse; the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t; why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; connection between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional. You will receive a Zoom link via email to login to class. Questions contact: Janice Novak janice@improveposture.com

Course #: 5125-F22 Fee: $29 Mon 6:00-7:30pm Oct 17 1 session Virtual

Acupressure To Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia, & More

Acupressure is an ancient healing art and selfhelp tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects and help you feel your best. Along with the specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and even weight gain, learn the Nine Master Pressure Points which are the most helpful and most frequently prescribed to help and assist every system in your body. You will receive a Zoom link via email to login to class. Questions contact: Janice Novak janice@improveposture.com

Course #: 5510-S22 Fee: $29 Thur 6:00-7:30pm Oct 27 1 session

Virtual

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

Free Adult Basic Education & GED preparation to...

• Improve basic reading, writing and math skills • ESL (English as a second language) Tutoring • Get your Adult Diploma • Get your GED • Prepare for higher education • Develop computer skills

For more info: visit https://www.sc red.k12.mn.us/ community_pr ograms/a _ b _ e