Tri-City United Community Education

You work your whole career with the goal of someday retiring. This seminar covers the crucial years leading up to your retirement date, the active years of your retirement, and the winding down of your retirement years. Subjects will include: (i) Estate planning while working, during retirement and at the end of life, (ii) When to take your Social Security, (iii) Key financial products and services available in the market (Medicaid compliant annuities, Long Term Care Insurance, Life Insurance Long Term Care Riders), (iv) What to look for in a professional (Financial Advisor, CFP, RIA, Fiduciary)?, and (v) the final plans before the end – what can be too little too late? Please bring your questions, this class is an interactive forum. A Zoom link will be sent a day or two prior to class.

Come and join in a hands-on experience to learn, prepare, and taste Chinese- American style egg rolls and summer rolls. We will cover the types of wrappers used, different filling ideas, rolling techniques, and ways to cook them. By taking this class, you’ll have a greater appreciation for the variety of egg rolls that there are, as well as how to make them at home. Please bring a 9x13 pan to bring home about a dozen rolls.

No experience necessary! Discover the timeless art of stained glass in this hands-on beginner class. Using the copper foil method pioneered by John LaFarge and Louis Comfort Tiffany, you'll learn how to cut, grind, foil, and solder glass to create your own beautiful suncatcher. Choose from approximately 12 patterns and create a finished piece about 6" x 6" or 6" x 8" in size—perfect for hanging in a sunny window or giving as a handmade gift. Come ready to learn, create, and leave with a finished work of art! We will break for lunch, so bring food from home or there are places to pick up food nearby. All supplies are included - wear closed toed shoes.

Improve your driving skills, and if you’re 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance. The Defensive Driving Course teaches basic crash prevention techniques and has a proven record of reducing traffic violations and incidents. This class will meet in person.

In each Minnesotan’s life, there are ten people we should be prepared to count on as we age and move into the last stages of our lives. In this class we will learn the answers to: What are the roles and responsibilities of these people? How long do they serve and how much of a time commitment are we asking? How much guidance can we give them? Who makes an ideal selection for each of these vastly different roles? Who makes a bad selection for these roles? What pitfalls and problems should we be aware of? These jobs include: Attorney-In-Fact, Health Care Agent, Estate Executor, Trustee, Guardian and more. All are vastly different jobs that benefit you and they deserve careful thought. This class encourages questions. We will provide the answers. A Zoom link will be sent a day or two prior to class.

You don’t need to be famous to have a legacy to leave behind. Create an inspirational autobiography for family, friends, and others. Learn how to recall vivid memories, analyze events and people that shaped who you are, and bring your story to life. Your handout, included in the class fee, will have an outline to help you organize and write your memoir step-by-step. Printing/publishing options will also be discussed. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

This class is for anyone - No experience necessary but you must have access to a working sewing machine. Create and design a 72 x 90 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 $30 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.

Do you know what the most oversold and misunderstood legal product on the market today is? The answer is a Revocable or Living Trusts. Trusts are oversold as the end all to fit all. They are full of legal wording that only attorneys understand. Most people believe that their trust shields the assets from the nursing home and creditors. In Minnesota, Revocable Trusts are subject to the nursing home and creditors. If you can change the Trust, the nursing home and creditors can access the money in the Trust. In this class, you will learn what the pros of a revocable trust are and if it is a fit for you. You will also learn what other options are out there for you. A Zoom link will be sent a day or two prior to class.

Build a Better Bowl with Kirsten live online using seasonal vegetables, savory proteins, and delectable drizzles. Kirsten will also demonstrate how to prep ahead different grains, sauces, and garnishes making healthy meals faster and more convenient. Recipe handout provided before class along with Zoom link. Class recording shared afterwards.

Come and make this fun quilt top in 2 sessions. It looks great in Christmas, florals, plaids or any fun fabrics. Skill level - Beginner/intermediate Supplies - Size - 66x78 20 different fat quarters or 1/4 yards -medium to dark prints. Accent square, first border and binding in a plain dark fabric - 2.5 yards Background - Light fabric 1 1/4 yards Sewing machine thread. Please contact Anne if you need help choosing fabric and she will be happy to help you. downunderquilting@gmail.com

Come and warm your heart with this fun Snowman punch needle project all bundled up with a punched hat and dimensional pompoms. The class includes everything to ‘build’ your snowman from start to finish, including the tool, monks cloth, frame, yarn and instruction.

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.

Try online cooking with this free mini class! Cook along with Kirsten as she makes Air Fryer Crispy Polenta Rounds with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables AND, for a bonus recipe, Roasted Veggie Skewers. Recipe handout provided before class along with Zoom link. Class recording shared afterwards.

Deck your halls with this adorable Christmas Punch needle. Class includes everything you need to create a Merry Christmas Tree with applique presents and beautiful buttons. Your project can be a thoughtful gift or delightful holiday decor.

If it’s a board for 3, 30, or 350 Kirsten has arranged them all, and you can too! The best boards contain many elements that can be prepped ahead, so cook along with Kirsten as she makes Quick Pickled Vegetables and Spiced Nuts, then follow along—or take notes for later—as she adds fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and/or dips then kicks it up a notch with edible garnishes. We’ll talk about what elements make up a well-rounded cheese board, how to arrange cured meats for charcuterie boards, when to go beyond the traditional, and how to source local products. Recipe handout will be provided before class along with a Zoom link. Class recording shared afterwards.

Be prepared for your next holiday “get-together” with this class and sign up with a friend for more baking fun. We will mix, bake, decorate and prepare 10 different holiday treats completely from scratch using the freshest ingredients such as creamy butter, rich chocolates and nuts. No holiday is complete without the sprinkles, the spices and the peppermint. They are also all freezable so that you can eat them later in the season if desired. Please bring containers, wax paper or parchment to bring 10+ dozen treats home in. All ingredients will be provided.

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.