Tri-City United Community Education

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)

Let’s get abuzz with this fun Kimberbell Bloomin Bee Punch Needle Class. This punch needle class includes all the darling details to create your project from start to finish, including the tool, monks cloth, frame, yarn and instruction.

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.

The Concern: Our family has a cabin, homestead, hunting land, farm or second home: How do we protect this family legacy and move its use and enjoyment into the future? The Problem: Various sources and forces threaten its very existence: The nursing home and Medicaid (MA), estate taxes, family divorces, creditor and bankruptcy issues, taxes and operating expenses, unequal resources of owners, the in-laws, and use and enjoyment equality. The Answer: We will provide real-life solutions and explore four paths to resolution that will solve our problems without driving the family apart or sacrificing the family legacy asset. A Zoom link will be sent a day or two prior to class.

Hobby farmer Randy Peck will help identify local botanical herbs and explain how they can be used. This class will explore herbal folklore, teas and tasting. Information will also be given on mushroom identification. Bring your own cup for Randy’s wild herb tea.

Shrubs are a drink from colonial times that have become more popular with the numbers of vinegar based or fermented drinks on the market today. Shrubs are typically made with cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, an herb or fruit and sugar. The resulting mix is allowed to “mellow” for a week or more and then added to sparkling water, an alcoholic base or drunk straight up. Some shrubs are created hot and others cold. Each has their distinctive flavoring and most people prefer one over the other. Come, taste and discover how to make a fruit based shrub and learn the principles of making your own shrubs for your own cocktails and mocktails this fall. Bring a quart sized canning/mason jar with a lid to class.

Ages 18+. Embark on an exciting journey through the Spanish speaking world- right from your home! This interactive, beginner-friendly LIVE virtual course is designed for adults eager to learn practical Spanish for travel. Our experienced instructors will guide you in practicing essential phrases for greetings, ordering in restaurants and asking for directions. With Futura’s dynamic, hands-on approach, you’ll stay engaged and have fun while building confidence for your next adventure. Ideal for both new learners and those with some prior experience in Spanish conversation. A Zoom link will be sent 24-48 hours prior to class. Basic computer experience and the ability to access Zoom is required.

Do you have a sewing machine that you would like to use but are not sure how? Do you know a child who is interested in learning how to sew? Anne will discuss sewing machine basis like winding bobbins, changing needles, threading the machine, and more. Anne will also supply you with fabric and help you sew a pillow cover to take home. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Supply list – Sewing machine, thread and 45mm rotary cutter. Also bring a manual for your sewing machine if you have one.

The biggest fear for most baby boomers is how to pay for the nursing home and still leave an inheritance for the next generation. We will walk through the following questions and more including: How will I meet my nursing home goals? Is Long Term Care Insurance for me? What about home healthcare? Should I gift my money away? Would I qualify for Medicaid? What about my current Trust, does it protect my assets and avoid the nursing home? What is the 60-month claw back? What if my spouse goes into the nursing home and exhausts our money? Get the answers to these and other questions and learn how to create an effective plan to deal with these uncertainties. A Zoom link will be sent a day or two prior to class.

In this class we will take an in-depth review of many issues (and problems) that may be faced from our parents estate plan (or lack thereof) such as: creating a difficult Probate, loss of assets to the Nursing Home, fighting amongst the children, senior care issues, guardianship, privacy, the continued life of the surviving parent, estate tax protection, fairness and equality, legacy assets and the flow of critical information between the generations. With our 30 years of experience, we will discuss actual Minnesota examples of all of the above challenges and how they can be avoided in advance with some simple planning and exchange of information. All questions will be answered in an open and friendly forum. A Zoom link will be sent a day or two prior to class.

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.