Memoir Writing

• Tuesdays
• 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

This group meets weekly to work on their own memoirs.  Open to all VACC members.  No need to sign up, just simply show up.  

Painting

• Tuesdays
• 9 – 10:30 am

This group meets weekly to paint.  Open to all VACC members.  No need to sign up, just simply show up.  

Spelling

• Tuesdays
• 10:30 – 11:30 am

This group meets weekly to compete in a friendly competition Spelling Bee.  No need to sign up, just simply show up.

VINE Book Club

• Third Tuesday of the Month
• 3:15 – 4:30 pm

Any VACC member is welcome to join the VINE Book Club.  The group meets once a month to discuss the book.  The books are free to check out and can be picked up at the front desk of the VACC.  

YARN CLUB

Grab a ball of yarn, a set of needles or a crochet hook, and let’s get creative! Come when you want. Stay as long as you want. Bring your own supplies (and questions)! You may bring a project you are working on. There will also be several patterns available for easy projects such as a felted bowl, a bunny blanket, and a mitered pot holder. Knitters and crocheters of all levels are invited!

Cost:  No charge. Members only. Bring your own supplies. Call the VACC at (507) 386-5586 the day before the meeting to let us know you are coming. The number of participants is limited to 12.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

• Sept. 16
• 5:30 – 7 pm

You’re getting together with family for the holidays and want to make sure you get photos to record the memories. What’s the best way to take them and organize them to make sure they will be around forever? Learn the basics.

Cost: No charge for members; $5 for non-members. Call the VACC at (507) 386-5586 by 9/13 to register.

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT

• October 21
• 5:30 – 7 pm

Do you have data capabilities on your phone but don’t know how to use any of the applications (also known as “apps”)? Want to learn to text with people? Do you wish you could use your phone to help get you to places you’ve never been before, or to contact an Uber driver? Or maybe you want to record the activity from your Fitbit. Come and find out how.

Cost: No charge for members; $5 for non-members. Call the VACC at (507) 386-5586 by 10/18 to register.

BASIC HOME COMPUTING

• November 18
• 5:30 – 7 pm

Most people use only a small percentage of their computer’s capabilities, such as getting onto the internet, sending emails and browsing social media sites. If these basic programs are why you have a computer, let us teach you how to use them the best and safest ways.

Cost: No charge for members; $5 for non-members. Call the VACC at (507) 386-5586 by 11/15 to register.

Group Fitness classes are FREE with a Premium or Platinum membership, $5 with Basic membership, $7 with Supporting Membership or $10 for non-members.  

BARRE ABOVE

• Third Saturday of each month
  9-9:45 am

Barre Above® incorporates Pilates, yoga, aerobics and a variety of strength training exercises commonly used by dancers. This class can help improve posture, flexibility and balance while finding the strength of your inner dancer! (No dance skills required.) We will have yoga mats available but bring your own if you’d like.

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BASIC YOGA

• Mondays
  5 – 6 pm
• Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
  9 – 10 am

Basic Yoga will challenge you physically while helping maintain and improve your flexibility and form.

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BEGINNING YOGA

• Tuesdays
  10:15 – 11:15 am

If you have little or no yoga experience, our beginning yoga class will teach you some of the basic poses.

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CARDIO-STRENGTH

• Mondays & Wednesdays
  4:30 – 5:30 pm

Participants in Cardo-Strength will be challenged each week with a variety of aerobic and strength training activities: you never know what to expect!

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CHAIR YOGA

• Mondays
  9 – 10 am

10:15 – 11:15 am

• Wednesdays
  1:30 – 2:30 pm
• Thursdays
  10:15 – 11:15 am

This class is for those individuals who want to try yoga but are unable to get down onto the floor.  Many yoga poses can be done from a chair rather than the ground.  

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GENTLE YOGA

• Fridays
  9 – 10 am

Gentle Yoga focuses on moving slowly through poses with awareness on form and breath.

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MOVE IT MORE

• Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
  8:45 – 9:45 am
• Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
  10:30 – 11:30 am

Movie it More offers a challenging workout for those with little or no difficulty with balance and walking.

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PARTNERS IN ACTIVE LIVING (PALS)

• Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
  1:30 – 2:30 pm

PALS is a great class for those who want a safe and gradual increase in their activity level to improve strength, flexibility and balance.  PALS is suitable for people of all fitness levels, including those who use a cane or walker.  

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QIGONG PRACTICE GROUP

• Thursdays
  4-5 pm

Qigong incorporates coordinated body postures and movement with breathing and meditation.  All activities can be done sitting or standing, and no previous Qigong experience is necessary.

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RESTORATIVE YOGA

• 2nd Saturday of the Month
  9 – 10:30 am

Restorative Yoga focuses on deep relaxation where poses are held for several minutes. Some yoga experience is required and class size is limited to eight students. Pre-registration is required. Call 386-5586.

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STRETCH AND FLEX

• Tuesdays & Thursdays
  9:30 – 10:15 am

Start your day with some gentle stretches.  Staying flexible can help you move better throughout your day and prevent common muscle injuries.  In this 30-minute class you will move through simple stretches that target your upper, middle, and lower body muscles.  Some stretches will be done from the floor.  Warming up your muscles prior to class is recommended.  

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TAI CHI FOR HEALTH

Level 1:

• Mondays & Wednesdays
  11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Level 2: (completion of Level 1 is required)

• Tuesdays
  12 – 12:45 pm

Tai Chi Practice:

• Friday
  12:30 – 1 pm

This Tai Chi program is easy to learn and provides many health benefits in a relatively short time.  Medical studies show that practicing Tai Chi can reduce joint pain, prevent falls, and improve a person’s general health.

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TE-KI-DO

• Wednesdays
  10:15 – 11 am

This unique blend of easy martial arts was designed for people with little or no knowledge of its practice.  The class is a way for older adults to increase their energy, improve balance, and decreases stress.  

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TREKKERS/SNOWSHOERS

• Thursdays
  10-11 am

Join the fun and adventurous trekking/snowshoeing group who meet rain or shine at different parks and trails in the area each week for a leisurely one-hour outing.  Trekking poles and snowshoes are available to members for FREE or $10 for non-members.  Call 507-387-1666 to find out the location each week.

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ZUMBA GOLD

• Tuesday & Thursday
  10:30 – 11:30 am or 5 – 6 pm

Zumba Gold is designed with active older adults in mind: gentle on the body and easy-to-follow dance moves.  If you enjoy listening to fun music while you dance, then ditch your workout and join the party!

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WATER 101

• Third Friday of each month: March 15, April 19 & May 17
  12-12:45 pm

Are you afraid or nervous about being in the water and want to get more comfortable? This small group session will help address fears you may have, while giving you confidence to attend a water exercise class or open swim time. It’s never too late to enjoy the benefits water exercise provides! Pre-registration is required.

The VINE Adult Community Center offers a number of different activities to partake in.  

• 500 – Wednesdays at 1 pm
• Billiards – Mondays through Fridays from 8 am – 5 pm in the Game Room
• Bridge – Thursdays at 1 pm
• Cribbage – Tuesdays & Fridays at 1 pm
• Dominoes – 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at 10 am
• Duplicate Bridge – Mondays at 1 pm & Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
• Mahjong – Mondays at 1 pm
• Pheffer – Wednesdays at 1 pm
• Ping-Pong – Mondays & Wednesdays from 11:30 am – 1 pm
• Whist – Fridays at 9:30 am

FOOT CARE CLINIC

• Third Tuesday of the month
  9 am – 5 pm

Pathstone Home Care staffs this monthly foot care clinic.  Bring your own basin and towel.  Call the VACC at (507) 386-5586 to schedule an appointment.

Cost:  $27

TAKING A FRESH LOOK AT HOSPICE CARE

• Aug. 27
  2:30-3:30 pm

This session takes an overview of the basics of hospice and examines common misconceptions about hospice care. It is designed for anyone who needs more education on hospice, including Medicare admission criteria for hospice services, and when to refer someone to hospice. There will also be testimonies from families who have experienced hospice care.

Cost:No charge for members; $5 for non-members. Call the VACC at (507) 386-5586 by 8/26 to register.

SOLUTIONS FOR HIP AND KNEE ARTHRITIS

• Sept. 20
  11 am – 12 pm

Arthritis pain can be debilitating as we get older. How do you know when to seek help? Jacob Ziegler, M.D., will discuss modern treatment and management of hip and knee arthritis, as well as answer common questions around what you can do and when to get help.

Cost:No charge for members; $5 for non-members. Call the VACC at (507) 386-5586 by 9/19 to register.

Level 1: Gentle movement including walking, stretching, and balance activities. May include use of noodles, kickboards, and weights.

Level 2: May include jogging, jumping, twisting, and constant movement. Weights, kickboards, and noodles are often incorporated.

Level 3: May include deep water exercise and rigorous movement. Weights, kickboard, noodles, and water belts are often incorporated.