Acupressure is a healing technique that works with how energy flows through your body. Just as you have blood that flows through vessels, you have energy that flows through pathways called meridians. Acupressure involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow which can offer great relief with no side effects. We will focus on the points that relieve and prevent migraines and headaches as well as nausea and vertigo. Janice Novak

Acupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects and help you feel your best. Along with the specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and even weight gain, learn the Nine Master Pressure Points which are the most helpful and most frequently prescribed to help and assist every system in your body. Janice Novak

ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? You’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations. INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark COST: $30.00

The Belle Plaine Community Choir invites all music enthusiasts—both men and women, high school age and older—to join us as we start rehearsals in late spring. We are thrilled to announce our upcoming concert, scheduled for Friday, August 7th. Whether you're a seasoned singer or a beginner, no audition or prior experience is necessary—everyone is welcome to be part of our musical journey! DIRECTOR: Colin Schultz First Presbyterian Church: 219 W. Main St, Belle Plaine

Join us for a fun and welcoming Breakfast & BINGO event just for seniors ages 55+! Enjoy games of BINGO while connecting and conversing with fellow community members in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Complimentary donuts and coffee will be provided—come for the games, stay for the conversation!

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to giveyou years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take privatelessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords andget you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includesthe online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class andalso an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is heldonline using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partlylecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade togive you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano theway professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTSof fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Feeincludes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recordingof the class and also an optional periodic question and answersession. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands oninstruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+

Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing benefits on mind and body. Breath work is the single most powerful thing you can practice to improve energy levels, health, and well- being. In this workshop, you will learn ancient breathing exercises that will: neutralize stress by reprogramming your nervous system; increase energy and vitality; increase brain function; improve immune response and decrease depression and anxiety. Breathing exercises are powerful, free and literally right under your nose. Janice Novak

Come and ‘punch’ this lovely Birdsong Punch Needle just in time for spring. In this class you will create this gorgeous punch needle frame project using rich yarns of blue and gold. The class includes everything to complete your project from start to finish, including the tool, monks cloth, frame, yarn, embellishments and instruction. LOCATION: Down Under Quilting Studios 196 W. 280th Street New Prague, MN

Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to: find a gap in a niche market and fill it; build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you; take care of business forms and taxes; create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions). INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark COST: $30.00

This is a special class where you will learn about different options on how to transform cherished shirts from a loved one who has passed into a beautiful quilt and other items filled with memories. Bring a selection of shirts, blouses or other clothing items that hold meaning to you and we will guide you step by step and discuss the many options there are. This class is designed for comfort and creativity - a welcoming space to share stories while planning something lasting and full of love. LOCATION: Down Under Quilting Studios 196 W. 280th Street New Prague, MN