Tri-City United Community Education

Need new make-ahead breakfast recipes to start your day in a healthy way? Join Kirsten live online from her kitchen where she’ll demonstrate Air Fryer Poached Eggs, Instant Pot Steel-cut Oats, Chimichanga Breakfast Burritos, Overnight Breakfast Grain Bowls, Egg Bites 3 Ways, and more! Additional make ahead breakfast recipes included in the handout, and class is recorded so you can re-watch at your convenience. A Zoom link will be sent prior to class.

Get ready to impress your loved ones with delectable desserts made in your Instant Pot! Is your sweetheart a chocoholic? Choose your adventure with 3 different versions of Chocolate Lava Cake. Does your Googly Bear avoid gluten? Treat them to Coconut Chai Rice Pudding. Looking for something light? Try a Lemon Spongecake! In this live online class Kirsten will use pressure cookers to demonstrate several desserts perfect for any occasion, especially when you want to show someone how much you care. This course caters to many dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free options, so everyone can indulge in these delightful treats. Handout includes additional recipes for inspiration and class will be recorded so you can re-watch at your convenience. A Zoom link will be sent prior to class.

Type 2 Diabetes has become a leading cause of decreased quality of life and increased health cost. Medications to help manage diabetes do not help the body to heal and restore the balance you once had. Reversing diabetes and reducing medications is possible. Join Dr. Noel Aldrich, Licensed Nutritionist, in this introductory presentation on how to reverse diabetes and manage your blood sugar effectively. The presentation is brought to you online, so you can participate from home. A Zoom link will be sent prior to class.

Let’s have some fun during the winter months making this pinwheel style quilt. Anne will guide you over three sessions to complete this fun 48” x 60” quilt top. Skill Level Beginner - Intermediate Fabric requirements – 8 light fat quarters, 10 medium to dark fat quarters. Anne can help you with fabric selection. Please bring a 45mm rotary cutter, sewing machine and thread to class.

Decadent, smooth, rich chocolates and creamy, melt in your mouth, caramels are a must have for the upcoming holiday season or really for anytime. This hands-on class will teach you how to make simple truffles, filled bonbons and caramels. Come learn to work with chocolate and caramel, make a sweet gift, or just have fun. Please bring a container and parchment paper to bring your treats home in.

With our presenters’ over 50 years of practice with Minnesotans planning for and reaching their retirement years, we have learned time and time again that whether you are in your 40s, 50s, or 60s there are several milestones and overlooked life areas where mistakes can lead to results that range from discomfort to disaster. Let’s identify those issues for you in a comfortable learning session full of real-life examples and opportunities to get questions and issues answered. A Zoom link will be sent a day or two prior to class.

Stained glass has depicted stories, landscapes, scenery, and abstract designs for centuries. Many of our most historical buildings include windows that make vibrant colored sunlight dance across the walls. In this class you will make your own 5 inch round suncatcher and experience the art of making sunlight dance. You will learn to cut and break sheets of glass into the shape that fits your piece. Once each piece is cut you will add the copper foil and complete the piece by soldering it all together. You will go home with a beautiful piece ready to hang in your window.

This class is for anyone - No experience necessary but you must have access to a working sewing machine. Create and design a 72x90 T-Shirt Quilt by digging out your favorite T-Shirts, Jerseys or Sweatshirts from School, Vacations, Play, Sports, Dance, family memories.etc. Additional supplies such as fabric for the sashing, borders and binding can be purchased from the instructor or on your own. 10 yards of fabric is required to complete this quilt. Specific yardage as well as ways to quilt the top will be discussed at the first class. Anne offers class participants a special of $95 to professionally machine quilt your T-Shirt Quilt. Class includes $25 of T-Shirt interfacing. You do not need to bring your sewing machine to the first class. Please bring a 45mm rotary cutter to the first class.

Bring the family together around the dinner table with quick and satisfying meals. Perfect for busy nights, these dishes are packed with flavor and made with simple, everyday ingredients. In this live online class Kirsten will demonstrate Creamy Taco Soup in a pressure cooker, Turkey stuffed Peppers or Vegetable Lasagna in an air fryer, and more! Handout will include additional recipes for inspiration, and class will be recorded so you can rewatch at your convenience. Join Kirsten and unlock the secrets to creating fast family meals that are as quick to prepare as they are to disappear from the plate! A Zoom link will be sent prior to class.

Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it; build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions). You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a Chamber of Commerce Past President, current author/editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The Zoom webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

A vital part of every retirement or resettlement discussion involves the roadmap of issues that help us decide where we want to call home! Is it Taxes, the Political Landscape, the Weather, the location of Family assets, Debt or Income concerns in Retirement, Cost of Living, Health Concerns or . . . our Friends are already there! When should we start this discussion? Did you know many States do not tax Social Security, Pensions or other Qualified Retirement Income sources? Which are the worst states for Estate Taxes? How do we establish Domicile? How about quality of medical resources and retirement facilities – who is good, who is not-so-good? All these issues will be raised and discussed in an open and friendly manner with questions encouraged. A Zoom link will be sent a day or two prior to class.

Every day, your body makes about 330 billion new cells which means 3.8 million cells are replaced every SECOND! This means every second is an opportunity to make every system in your body healthier. The quality of cell your body can produce this second is very dependent on what raw materials you have floating around your bloodstream. Studies show you can be 50 and have the physiology of a 30-year-old (and vice versa), depending on how well you take care of yourself. What you do now greatly affects your health and well-being now and in the future. Nothing beats good health! We’ll discuss simple steps you can take now to help make every system in your body as healthy as possible. A Zoom link will be sent a day or two prior to class.

Do you hesitate to speak up or struggle to get your message across? Whether you're a business owner, student, sales professional, or someone with a story to share, Speechcraft can help. In this 8-week course, you'll learn proven communication techniques from Toastmasters International. Gain confidence, practice with real feedback, and discover essential skills. Fee includes a 6 month Toastmaster membership.

This is a relaxed and friendly open-forum seminar for participants with a seasoned Will & Trust attorney. Questions like: Should I avoid Probate? Is a Will good enough? Do I need a Trust? How does my plan deal with the nursing home? How do we gift the assets of husband and wife? What about separate assets not of the marriage? If I am alone, what tools protect me best? How do I decide who should serve in my estate plan? What is the death tax? How do I avoid leaving a mess for my children? Which Trust is best for my needs? Can I use a Transfer-On-Death Deed? How do my retirement assets operate in my Will or Trust? All questions will be answered! A ZOOM link will be sent a day or two prior to class.

Using an Air Fryer to cook vegetables is quick—and the healthy results are delicious! In this live online class Kirsten will demonstrate a variety of recipes using in-season local and/or commonly available vegetables including Lemon Pepper Broccoli, Miso Sesame Kale Chips, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Participants will receive an extensive handout along with the link to join prior to class. There will be ample time for questions during the session, and participants will receive a link to the recording afterwards so you can cook along at your convenience. A Zoom link will be sent prior to class.

Have you invested a lot of time, care and money in the plants in your yard and garden? It can be devastating when disease strikes! Join the Le Sueur County Master Gardeners as they host several distinguished speakers knowledgeable about plant diseases. Attendees will learn how diseases in plants function, the signs and symptoms of a disease infestation, and strategies for the prevention of future damage. Have a question you would like answered at the event? Please submit your question with your registration. Deadline to register is April 15. Register early, space is limited. Presenters: *Laura Irish-Hansen, University of Minnesota Extension Educator - Horticulture, Managed Landscapes Topic Area: Disease in Plants: Identification and Strategies for Prevention Laura Irish-Hanson is a leader in promoting managed horticultural landscape systems through multiple perspectives such as ecosystem support, climate change, clean water (watershed impact), lower input landscapes, native and resilient plants, decorative landscapes, and more in collaboration with property owners, community organizations, urban stakeholders and others. *Dr. Jon Trappe, University of Minnesota Extension Educator - Horticulture, Turf & Urban Greenspace Topic Area: Disease in Lawns Dr. Jon Trappe has over 20 years of experience working in the turfgrass industry. He received his B.S. in Agronomy from Purdue University, M.S. in Horticulture from the University of Arkansas, and Ph.D. in Agronomy from Purdue University. Jon is passionate about helping homeowners and professionals manage their turfgrass areas using fewer resources. *Shane Bugeja, Minnesota Tree Care Volunteer Topic Area: Disease in Trees Shane Bugeja is a former Extension Educator with the University of Minnesota Extension in Le Sueur and Blue Earth Counties with many years of experience working in agronomy, ecology and horticulture in addition to writing popular science articles focusing on insects, soil fertility, and urban forestry. Early Bird Registration Fee (must register by Feb 28): $30 (includes lunch) Registration Fee starting March 1st: $35 (includes lunch)