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adults Online Abdominal muscles weaken and lose shape due to past pregnancies, surgeries, sitting at a desk all day, being sedentary and poor posture. In this workshop, you will learn a series of extremely effective exercises that will quickly strengthen all four layers of abdominal muscle, especially the deepest layer, WITHOUT stressing your back or neck joints and WITHOUT having to get on the floor. Don’t waste time with traditional crunches. Learn a different, more effective way to strengthen your abdominals, reshape your waistline and prevent/relieve lower back discomfort. DAY DATE+TIME Activity#

M Dec. 12, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FEE $39 per person A115W22

Thyroid Things You Need To Know

all ages Online If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms. In this workshop, we’ll discuss: how thyroid function can make any illness worse; the five things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t; why the number one thyroid replacement may not be helping you; connection between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid medications; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor. DAY DATE+TIME Activity#

Tu Dec. 13, 6 – 7:30 p.m. FEE $39 per person A117W22

Alcohol Ink Coasters

adults Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. Learn to create stunning, one-of-a-kind alcohol ink coaster. Alcohol inks are pigment-intense and vibrant, free-flowing and filled with an energy all their own. You will leave the workshop with knowledge of a new technique that you can then take home and expand your artist interest. Choose between these three themes: Minnesota state shape, snowflakes or holiday items. You will create a set of four coasters. DAY DATE+TIME Activity#

W Dec. 14, 7 – 8:30 p.m. FEE $49 per person A303L22

The Natural Way to Draw

adults Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. This class incorporates right-brained drawing exercises, including contour and gesture. You will ease into the process of drawing in a fun, creative and effortless way. Mediums include pencil, charcoal and sketching crayons. Please purchase materials before the first class. No previous drawing experience is necessary for the beginner level; the intermediate level is for students who have taken the beginner level or have previous drawing experience. During the winter classes, we will create form in your drawings using shading and modeling techniques. DAYs DATES+TIME Activity#

Tu Jan. 24 – March 7, 7 – 9 p.m. A504L-Beginner W Jan. 25 – March 8, 7 – 9 p.m. A504L-Intermediate FEE $125 per person

Open Adult Futsal

adults St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S. Get kickin' with open adult futsal! No preformed teams needed; bring a ball and join the fun! DAY DATES+TIME Activity#

F Feb. 3 – May 26, 6 – 9 p.m. FEE $48 per person

Introduction to Bonsai

adults Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. Learn about the ancient art and horticulture of bonsai. This is a two-part class with initial styling on the first day and re-potting and additional styling on the second. This class will provide you with a tree, pot, soil and wire to start your tree. Bonsai is a fascinating art form that has been around since 30 B.C. and is growing and changing all of the time. This hobby can keep you entertained and engaged for years to come. Material fee of $45, paid to instructor at class, includes: pre-bonsai plant materials, pot, soil and wire. No refunds are given for cancellations received less than one week before class. DAY DATES+TIME Activity#

Th March 23 – 30, 7 – 9:30 p.m. FEE $35 per person