First Time Home Buyers Class: Prepare, Qualify & Purchase with Confidence Thinking about buying your first home, but not sure if now is the right time? Our First Time Home Buyers Class is designed to help you make informed decisions, understand your options, and guide you step-by-step through the entire home buying process — from preparation to closing. Come learn in a relaxed, supportive environment while enjoying a slice (or two) on us. Should I Buy Now or Wait? We’ll help you evaluate your financial readiness and the current market to determine if now is the right time for you. Do I Qualify for Assistance? Discover state and local grant programs that offer help with down payments, closing costs, and lower interest rates — and how to find out if you qualify. Understanding the Home Buying Process from pre-approval to keys in hand, our instructor, Lisa Holmquist will walk you through every step of the process. You’ll learn key terms, what to watch for, and how to advocate for yourself along the way. Not Quite Ready Yet? You’ll also have access to personalized one-on-one counseling to build a step-by-step plan to prepare for homeownership — no matter where you’re starting from. Whether you’re ready to buy soon or just starting to explore, this class will leave you feeling confident, informed and supported. Thursday, March 5 7:00 pm Location: Located on the first floor of the old train depot at 112 S Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001 $10 per person or per couple (includes PIZZA)

First Time Home Buyers Class: Prepare, Qualify & Purchase with Confidence Thinking about buying your first home, but not sure if now is the right time? Our First Time Home Buyers Class is designed to help you make informed decisions, understand your options, and guide you step-by-step through the entire home buying process — from preparation to closing. Come learn in a relaxed, supportive environment while enjoying a slice (or two) on us. Should I Buy Now or Wait? We’ll help you evaluate your financial readiness and the current market to determine if now is the right time for you. Do I Qualify for Assistance? Discover state and local grant programs that offer help with down payments, closing costs, and lower interest rates — and how to find out if you qualify. Understanding the Home Buying Process from pre-approval to keys in hand, our instructor, Lisa Holmquist will walk you through every step of the process. You’ll learn key terms, what to watch for, and how to advocate for yourself along the way. Not Quite Ready Yet? You’ll also have access to personalized one-on-one counseling to build a step-by-step plan to prepare for homeownership — no matter where you’re starting from. Whether you’re ready to buy soon or just starting to explore, this class will leave you feeling confident, informed and supported. Thursday, January 22 7:00 pm Location: Located on the first floor of the old train depot at 112 S Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001 $10 per person or per couple (includes PIZZA)

How to use Venmo Safely (Online via Zoom) Social Club Simple Are you ready to become confident in using Venmo, understanding the scams to look out for and stay up to date on how mobile payments work in practical situations? You'll learn the latest terms, tips and more with practical training made for busy adults. Thursday, February 26 Noon - 1:00 p.m. $25 (Online Class)

Have you ever found that in the a.m. your waistband fits fine but by mid-afternoon, it’s squeezing you like a tourniquet? Or, no matter how many crunches you do, your stomach still hangs out? Getting rid of a potbelly is much more than just doing abdominal exercises. In this workshop, you will learn the main causes and 6 strategies for getting rid of belly bloat. We will do a few exercises designed to strengthen the deepest layer of abdominal muscle – the layer that is responsible for flattening your stomach, shaping your waistline, and supporting your lower back -and we will do this without getting on the floor.

Ever had a day where you can’t stop eating? Do you crave starches, snack foods, and sweets and find the more you eat, the more you want to eat? Is your snacking out of control? In this workshop, we will discuss a two-week plan that will STOP your cravings (no kidding!), help you lose weight and help keep your insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but a matter of biology. Learn how you can stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype – just the facts.

Pickleball 101 (Adults 18+) This is a beginner-friendly course that covers the basics of the fastest-growing sport around. You’ll learn rules, scoring, court positioning and essential strokes like serves, dinks and volleys through easy drills and game play. Perfect for first-timers or anyone wanting a solid foundation—no experience needed, just bring comfortable shoes and a good attitude! Saturday, January 24 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Hilltop Gym Henderson $10 Min. 6, Max. 20

Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? You’ll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We’ll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, un-round shoulders and flatten your midsection. Learn how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and how to re-gain bone mass. We’ll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition, minerals and trace minerals needed for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some of the exercises.

Do you have joints that ache – a knee or hip or back? Whether you have arthritis, bursitis or just creaky joints, this workshop is for you. Joint lubrication exercises are quite simple and easy to do yet produce rather remarkable results by helping to free your joints of pain. We’ll also discuss which nutrients are needed to help keep your joints healthy.