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Tuesday September 16, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Tuesdays 10am
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Tuesdays 1pm
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Tuesdays 6pm
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
Wednesday September 17, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Mandala Worry Pebble - Mandala Worry Pebble- September
Make your own beautiful fidget on a smooth lightweight wooden pebble. Circular art and dot art are both shown to be excellent for relaxation and processing! Play with color and textures in this fun and colorful class. Run your fingers over the bumps, and clasp them in your hands to soothe. Create two pebbles during class so you can try different techniques; one to keep and one to give! Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Andrea Koch
 
Thursday September 18, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Thursdays 10am
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Thursdays 1pm
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Thursdays 6pm
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
Saturday September 20, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM    Mindfulness - Everyday Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the combination of attention and awareness. It can help with stress, coping, pain, attention and mood. Learn to identify, apply and use mindfulness in your day to day life. Reap the benefits of slowing down, taking it all in and learn how to live in the present moment. Ages 16 & up.Instructor: Anna Perry
 
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Enchanted Secret Fairy Garden - Enchanted Secret Fairy Garden
Create your very own secret fairy garden in this magical hands-on workshop!Using fresh flowers and your imagination, you’ll design a whimsical world filled with colorful toadstools, sparkling fairies, and plenty of floral magic. Perfect for little creatives who love all things enchanted! Materials included. Ages 8 & up (under 8 requires adult presence).Instructor:  Sheryl Spaans/Whimsical CreationsLocation:  Instructional Planning Center
 
Tuesday September 23, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Tuesdays 10am
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Tuesdays 1pm
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Tuesdays 6pm
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
Wednesday September 24, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM    The Art of Writing Workshop - The Art of Writing Workshop
Do you want to write? This experiential, supported writing workshop explores four key elements of writing: permission, engagement, reflection and support. Gain practical insight and hands-on experience while writing to various prompts. You’ll leave inspired, with the information needed to create your own supportive writing practice. Ages 16 & up. Instructor: Diane Roberson Douiyssi
 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Etymology - Words Matter - Study of Word Origin - Etymology - Words Matter - Study of Word Origin
What in the WORD? Etymology is the study of word origins and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. Discover fascinating word origins from around the world. See how culture and language merge in this virtual passport to the past lives of words! Increased comprehension comes from recognizing common root meanings. So whether facing a test, or even a trivia game, you’ll stand a better chance to ace it! Presented in a witty, interactive discussion full of illustrations!Instructor: Carrie Taylor Goldberg
 
Thursday September 25, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Thursdays 10am
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Thursdays 1pm
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Essential Oils - Essential Oils- Fall into Wellness
Prepare for a productive fall season with our "Fall into Wellness" workshop! As you transition from the fun and freedom of summer back into the rhythm of daily routines—whether you're heading back into busy work environments, studying, working from home, or attending crowded events—this class offers practical ways to create a supportive environment.In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create four versatile essential oil products: a natural cleaning spray, two different seasonal relief roller ball blends, and a linen spray for a restful night's sleep. You’ll explore safe and simple techniques for blending essential oils and crafting products.This class is ideal for anyone seeking to incorporate self-care into their daily routine.  Join us for a fun and informative class and take home your own handmade products—great for managing the busier, more enclosed days ahead this fall.  All supplies are included.  Ages 16 & up (or 13-15 with a participating adult).Instructors: Lisa & Allen Compton
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Thursdays 6pm
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
Tuesday September 30, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Tuesdays 10am
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Tuesdays 1pm
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Tuesdays 6pm
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
6:15 PM - 8:30 PM    Passport to Retirement - Planning - Passport to Retirement
Learn about common roadblocks to retirement planning and formulating realistic goals based on your individual retirement needs in this two part course. Your registration is for up two guests. The 135 pg workbook can be either shared or one for each of you.Registration is per woorkbook. If you are sharing a single financial workbook, you do not need a 2nd registration and the cost is $59. If you will each have your own workbook, register for two attendees and the cost will be $79. Instructor: William Perry
 
Wednesday October 1, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Dance- Flowing Belly Dance - Flowing Belly Dance
Practice simple relaxing moves, part belly dance and part hula! Learn lovely, gracious flowing scarf moves. These low-impact dances improve posture, strengthen your pelvic and deep abdominal muscles, gently tone your entire body, and promote flexibility and balance. Ages 16 & up (or 13-15 with participating adult). Instructor: Ahva Halma
 
Friday October 3, 2025
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM    JunkStock Magic Bus to Omaha - October 2025 - JunkStock! Magic Bus to Omaha
Don’t miss Junkstock - your round-trip ticket back to the 70’s! Juried junk, vintage finds, unique antiques, handmade artisan food and goods, one-of-a-kind repurposed relics, tasty eats, and groovy tunes - Peace, Love, Music, and Junk! Hop on our modern “hippie van” and join us for a full day of incredible junkin’, out of this world food trucks, and groovy bands! Rock the fields, stables, barns, and arenas at this unique shopping experience at Sycamore Farms in Waterloo - Woodstock style! Be sure to visit Love Lane, White Rabbit Road, Freedom Field, Peace Pasture, and Free Bird Barn! Includes light breakfast, coffee, and entry to Junkstock! Lunch and supper on your own. Ages 18 & up (12-17 with participating adult).
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    QiGong Practices - Gold Card - QiGong - First Friday Flow
Go with the flow and treat yourself to the relaxing, healing practice of QiJong (chee-gong). The five element flow of QiGong will guide you though simple practive that will balance the energies of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Each element corresponds to different emotions, organs, and aspects of well-being. All abilities, standing or sitting options. Adults Friday Flow Series: ages 16 & up (or 13-15 with a participating adult). Four Fridays Included - October 10, 17, 24, 31. Gold Card Friday Flow: ages 60+. Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5.Attend one, two or all three classes as you wish with your registration.
 
Monday October 6, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Knitting - New to Knitting Course
New to Knitting Series- Knitting is a practical, portable hobby. Its easy when you know the basics, Rick Mondragon leads this 4-session class that takes you from cast-on to bind off as you learn to make a simple stocking cap and scarf. There will be samples along the way to spark ideas and show you how versatile and creative the craft is. Ages 16 & up.The list of supplies for the first class, please bring: note book and pen Size 7 or 8 mm knitting needles and 1 ball worstedweight (#4)yarn.  There will be additional materials required before the second class that your instructor, Rick Mondragon,  will help determine once you decide on your project.
 
Tuesday October 7, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Tuesdays 10am
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Tuesdays 1pm
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Backyard Chicken Keeping 101 - October Backyard Chicken Keeping 101
A Sioux Falls City ordinance allows you to raise six chickens in your backyard! Learn all aspects of backyard flock management from raising chicks to coop and run requirements, feed and nutrition, and common health issues and collecting eggs! Ages 16 & up or with participating adult.Instructor: Stephanie Peterson, Fruit of the Coop
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Eden Energy Medicine Series - Relieve Anxiety and Stress October 7
Created by Donna Eden, this complete approach is used to help our body’s energies to flourish, and restores your body’s natural state of well-being!I would like to invite you to a series of Eden Energy Medicine classes, where we’ll explore simple yet powerful techniques to balance your energy, enhance your vitality, and support your well-being. These classes are perfect for anyone looking to reduce stress, boost their health, balance hormones, improve immunity, and feel more centered in everyday life.As the only Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner and Authorized Teacher in the area, I am excited to bring Eden Method to our community! - Olga James, Certified InstructorAges 16 & up.October 7: Relieve Anxiety and StressLearn powerful Eden Energy Medicine tools to: help when anxiety strikes so you can move forward with confidence, come out of overwhelm so you can clearly see what needs to be done, release pent-up anger and frustration, calm the fight, flight, or freeze response, and more! November 4: Strengthen Your ImmunityLearn powerful Eden Energy Medicine tools to: prevent illness (or bounce back quicker), ease symptoms related to compromised immunity, infuse your blood with to quicken your body's self-healing abilities, support your body through grounding! December 2: Relieve Pain with Energy Medicine Learn powerful Eden Energy Medicine tools to: ease chronic pain so you no longer have to miss out on the activities you love, bounce back from injuries better, relieve chronic headaches, lessen your reliance on pain medications. January 6: Balance Hormones NaturallyLearn powerful Eden Energy Medicine tools to: find relieve during PMS and menopause, help with weight loss, stop being too cold or too hot, help stabilize your blood pressure, stabilize your mood, and have more energy! February 3: Love Energies, Keys to PartnershipLearn powerful Eden Energy Medicine tools to help your relationship thrive! Learn successful energetic interventions to prevent arguments from escalating. Find energetic ways to reconnect with your partner and stop cycling through old patterns. Rekindle your passion. Learn how to tune into and work with these energies to better understand and to improve all of your important relationships. 
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Mahjong! Chinese Game of Brain Skills- Beginners - Mahjong! Tuesdays 6pm
Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg - However you spell it, this game is a seriously fun exercise for your brain! Learn the basics of this brain game using colorful ceramic/plastic tiles. This historically Chinese game has elements of rummy, pattern matching, and card playing. Learn to play the Western or American versions of Mahjong for three, four, or five players. You can take this class multiple times for practice! Official National Mah Johg League, NMJL, Standard Hands Card additional $15 at class. Ages 14 & up. Instructor: Cathy Schneider
 
6:15 PM - 8:30 PM    Passport to Retirement - Planning - Passport to Retirement
Learn about common roadblocks to retirement planning and formulating realistic goals based on your individual retirement needs in this two part course. Your registration is for up two guests. The 135 pg workbook can be either shared or one for each of you.Registration is per woorkbook. If you are sharing a single financial workbook, you do not need a 2nd registration and the cost is $59. If you will each have your own workbook, register for two attendees and the cost will be $79. Instructor: William Perry
 
Wednesday October 8, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Dance- Flowing Belly Dance - Flowing Belly Dance
Practice simple relaxing moves, part belly dance and part hula! Learn lovely, gracious flowing scarf moves. These low-impact dances improve posture, strengthen your pelvic and deep abdominal muscles, gently tone your entire body, and promote flexibility and balance. Ages 16 & up (or 13-15 with participating adult). Instructor: Ahva Halma
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Soul Tapping Circle EFT - Soul Tapping Circle - Learn EFT - October
Tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), combines gentle self-tapping on acupressure points to reduce stress and anxiety. This practice helps to regulate emotions, relieve physical pain, and address mental blocks by calming the nervous system. Regular tapping has been shown to improve mood, increase resilience to stress, and enhance overall well-being. Try tapping! Ages 16 & up. Instructor: Olga James
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Bridge- Basics for Beginners - Bridge Basics Wednesdays
fascinating of card games. Begin with basic trick taking, hand evaluation, bidding strategies and fundamental conventions, declarer play, and defensive strategies. Learn to enjoy a game that will develop your basic math skills, critical thinking, courtesy, teamwork, logic and deductive reasoning skills. Learn a new game that will intrigue you for the rest of your life as your skills grow through the endless combinations and outcomes. Learn, compete, and grow as every hand provides a pathway to the solution of a new puzzle. 16 & up. Instructor: Randy Amundson
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Seasonal Writing - Seasonal Writing- Autumn
When the world begins to turn golden and the pace of life naturally slows, autumn becomes an invitation to gather the stories that live in our landscapes. This experiential workshop explores how the natural world and changing seasons can become compelling sources for personal storytelling. Learn techniques for using sensory detail, memory, and imagination to find universal themes tied to specific places and seasons through guided writing exercises. Ages 16 & up. Instructor: Diane Roberson Douiyssi
 
Friday October 10, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    QiGong Practices - QiGong Friday Flow Series - Adults
Go with the flow and treat yourself to the relaxing, healing practice of QiJong (chee-gong). The five element flow of QiGong will guide you though simple practive that will balance the energies of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Each element corresponds to different emotions, organs, and aspects of well-being. All abilities, standing or sitting options. Adults Friday Flow Series: ages 16 & up (or 13-15 with a participating adult). Four Fridays Included - October 10, 17, 24, 31. Gold Card Friday Flow: ages 60+. Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5.Attend one, two or all three classes as you wish with your registration.
 
Saturday October 11, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Owl Blossom Buddy - Owl Blossom Buddy
Whooo’s ready to get crafty with flowers? Join in this whimsical floral workshop where you’ll create your very own flower owl using fresh blooms, bright petals, and a whole lot of imagination! Kids will love building their feathery friend while learning simple floral arranging techniques in this fun, hands-on class. Perfect for little nature lovers and creative minds—no experience needed, just bring your curiosity and love for flowers! Materials included. Ages 9 & up.Instructor:  Sheryl Spaans/Whimsical CreationsLocation:  Instructional Planning Center
 
Monday October 13, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Knitting - New to Knitting Course
New to Knitting Series- Knitting is a practical, portable hobby. Its easy when you know the basics, Rick Mondragon leads this 4-session class that takes you from cast-on to bind off as you learn to make a simple stocking cap and scarf. There will be samples along the way to spark ideas and show you how versatile and creative the craft is. Ages 16 & up.The list of supplies for the first class, please bring: note book and pen Size 7 or 8 mm knitting needles and 1 ball worstedweight (#4)yarn.  There will be additional materials required before the second class that your instructor, Rick Mondragon,  will help determine once you decide on your project.