Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

Stop counting the reps. Start training to the beat. 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. In each class you'll burn calories while toning arms, legs, abs and glutes. Plyometric or explosive moves like high knees, burpees, and jumping jacks are interchanged with isometric moves like lunges, squats, and kickboxing. STRONG Nation™ instructors change up the music and moves frequently to make sure you’re always challenged to the max.

Have you admired these beautiful animals from a distance and wondered what it would be like to meet them? Then this class is for you! You will be warmly welcomed to our beautiful alpaca farm, currently home to 27 Huacaya (wuh-KAI-ya) alpacas. You will learn about this beautiful, curious animal which we raise for their incredibly soft fiber. This fiber is processed into soft and luxurious yarn which is sold in our store. This hands-on experience includes interaction with the animals, feeding and if you are lucky, alpaca kisses! You will have the opportunity to walk an alpaca on a 1/2-mile trail on the farm. There will be many opportunities for selfies with the alpacas. Following the alpaca visit, you will enter the farm store where you will learn more about alpaca fiber, processing, and products. The farm store offers a wonderful selection of yarn, alpaca socks, hats, scarves and many gift items for purchase. Location: Homestead Arts Farm, Pine Island-51085 165th Ave-PineIsland, MN 55963

Are you curious about the type of trees you have in your yard or the trees that grow in our region? Perhaps you are simply interested in trees. If so, here is just the opportunity for you. Join John as he hikes the trails of Oxbow Park and learn about the various species of trees that inhabit southeastern Minnesota. A brief slide presentation on the utilization of tree flowers as one of the keys to identification will precede the trip outdoors. Cosponsored with Zumbro Valley Audubon Society and Oxbow Park. RAIN DATE IS SUNDAY, JUNE 9.

Use free-form watercolor and ink pen to start your mindfulness doodles notebook. Taking a half-hour out of your day to doodle in your book is a great way to relieve stress and take a break from your busy day. Materials for the class will be provided.

Join me as we taste four wines exploring wine grapes that are grown at high elevations all over the world. These growing conditions make for some unique wines. Wine only served to 21+ with ID.

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 class will be held online. You will receive an email 2 days prior to the class date with directions on how to join the class.

Don’t miss your last chance to thrill to the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From the string of pop classics she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, chart-busting success with Tapestry, Beautiful takes you back to where it all began – and takes you on the ride of a lifetime. Featuring over two dozen pop classics, including “You’ve Got a Friend,” “One Fine Day,” “Up on the Roof,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “Natural Woman,” this crowd-pleasing international phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember – and a story you’ll never forget. * Fee includes coach transportation, theatre ticket, and lunch (choice of seven entrees). * 9:30 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after June 26 * Fee: $115