(507) 387-1666
421 East Hickory Street, Mankato, MN 56001
421 East Hickory Street, Mankato, MN 56001
While we’re temporarily suspending some of our programs and activities due to COVID-19, we’re doing our best to provide you with some virtual classes to keep you busy until we fully reopen. Please login for insurance reimbursements each day. Watch this short video explaining how to log in>
We’re offering live classes Monday – Friday at 10 am & 1:45 pm and Saturdays at 9 am. Join us for the following live classes.
In case you missed our Facebook Live, check out these previously recorded classes:
Move it More offers a challenging workout for those with little or no difficulty with balance and walking.
Move it More offers a challenging workout for those with little or no difficulty with balance and walking.
Basic Yoga will challenge you physically while helping maintain and improve your flexibility and form.
Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for its defense training, its health benefits and meditation.
Learn simple stretches that target your upper, middle, and lower body muscles. Some stretches will be done from the floor.
Using Yoga Tune-Up Balls, you’ll massage muscles that are overused, underused, or misused.
VINE is offering presentations on Zoom. You can register online or by calling (507) 387-1666. We will email the link to those who have pre-registered. These programs are free and open to everyone.
Have you been wanting to learn how to use Zoom but haven’t had the opportunity? Join us for a community conversation where you can learn about the features of Zoom with others who have questions. No pressure, no fears. We’re all in this together! We will record the session and make it available on the VINE web site afterward.
COMMUNITY RADIO: THE CHANGING FACE
Radio stations are changing, and adding features, to match the times. Find out more from the business side of things from the general manager of Radio Mankato, which includes community favorite KTOE.
COMPUTER UNIVERSITY: USING YOUR COMPUTER TO STAY IN TOUCH
When the pandemic hit and you were unable to visit with family and friends in person, were you left out when people turned to Zoom meetings, Facetime gatherings and other virtual connections? It’s never too late to learn how to use these applications on your computer and/or phone.
More than ever people are thinking about how important it is to have a healthcare directive on file. As we navigate our way through a global pandemic, many of us are asking what we would want our medical providers to know if we can’t speak for ourselves. Five Wishes is a healthcare directive that lets you say exactly how you wish to be treated if you get seriously ill. This in-person presentation will include a 30-minute DVD with instructions on how to complete your Five Wishes document.
MANKATO PLAYHOUSE: TAKING THE STAGE
Established in 2019, Mankato Playhouse was founded by theater artists and enthusiasts David and Lori Holmes as a way to provide the local and surrounding communities an opportunity to experience and be involved in quality musical theater. Now starting their second season, find out what they’ve learned and what is to come!
After being delayed, the new CityArt Sculpture Walk should be installed on Saturday, June 13, so join us to look at the “new class.” Please wear a mask and observe social distancing recommendations.
PREPARING TO MOVE OR DECLUTTER
Looking to simplify your life? Downsizing or decluttering can help you continue to live more simply and independently in your own home as you grow older. In some cases, moving to a smaller home can save money. Explore ways to unburden yourself from owning so much “stuff” while also exploring housing options! This team of experts will share what they know and answer your questions.
TOD PETERSEN: HOMETOWN ACTOR MAKES GOOD
Tod Petersen, actor (son of Dwain and Carole Petersen of Mankato). Will speak on his growing up in Mankato and share stories of his favorite roles and experiences in the Twin Cities theater scene.
GET YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW: A GIFT TO THOSE YOU LOVE
This program will provide in-person guidance for gathering and storing significant personal information so it is available to your loved ones after you die. Join VINE staff and others for this important discussion. Give yourself and your family a sense of security and peace of mind. A guidebook can be purchased for $10 and includes all the information you need.
We’ve all heard of it: “the cloud.” But how many of us actually know what it is for computers and, more importantly, how many know how to utilize it?
This program will provide some answers to questions about normal signs of aging and give tips to help maintain a healthy brain as you get older.
Mental health is essential for personal well-being, caring for family and interpersonal relationships. Benjamin Paul, D.O., discusses daily habits to increase your mental well-being and develop your abilities to adapt to different situations.
Clear your mind with this peaceful meditation.
Grief Support:
VINE’s Live Well at Home Team continues to reach out to support those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We welcome you to call and speak to one of us individually or to take advantage of a weekly Grief Support Group via conference call. Please call (507) 387-1666 and ask for one of the Live Well at Home Team members.
Caregiver Support:
Our Live Well at Home Team is available for support Monday – Friday. Please call (507) 387-1666 to speak with one of us.