Have you ever considered becoming a foster or adoptive parent? This introductory class is designed to walk you through what that journey looks like. You’ll learn about the licensing process, required training, and what to expect when a child is placed in your home. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and explore the impact fostering or adoption can have—not only on a child’s life but on yours as well. Children are our future and greatest asset. Join us to discover how changing one life truly changes everything. As a licensed adoption agency, Nexus-Kindred provides all services free of charge. We are a non-profit, private agency dedicated to placing children from all counties and tribes throughout Minnesota.

Online Classes with Instructor June Anderson and Sara Anderson June Anderson was one of the 27 Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR), who researched and wrote these biographies in response to a request by the National Medal of Honor Committee. In addition to writing, June saw to the publication of these biographies, providing the inspiration for a PBS documentary by Doug Ohman. June Anderson is both a world traveler and an author sharing her adventures in her numerous published books and through her online PowerPoint community ed classes. Twenty years ago, June Anderson and her husband celebrated the most wondrous Christmas of their lives in Krakow, Poland, joining their son and his family for the holiday. In this heartwarming presentation, June shares the magic of that storybook season—wandering the medieval Market Square alive with Christmas lights, Santa Claus, and even Ronald McDonald; taking a carriage ride to Wawel Castle to meet its fire-breathing dragon, Smok; and gliding in a one-horse open sleigh across the river and through the snow-covered hills of the Carpathian Mountains. Come along for this unforgettable journey filled with warmth, history, and holiday cheer.

The Concern: Our family has a cabin, homestead, hunting land, farm or second home: How do we protect this family legacy and move its use and enjoyment into the future? The Problem: Various sources and forces threaten its very existence: The nursing home and Medicaid (MA), estate taxes, family divorces, creditor and bankruptcy issues, taxes and operating expenses, unequal resources of owners, the in-laws, and use and enjoyment equality. The Answer: We will provide real-life solutions and explore four paths to resolution that will solve our problems without driving the family apart or sacrificing the family legacy asset.

Online Classes with Instructor June Anderson and Sara Anderson June Anderson was one of the 27 Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR), who researched and wrote these biographies in response to a request by the National Medal of Honor Committee. In addition to writing, June saw to the publication of these biographies, providing the inspiration for a PBS documentary by Doug Ohman. June Anderson is both a world traveler and an author sharing her adventures in her numerous published books and through her online PowerPoint community ed classes. Twenty years ago, June Anderson and her husband celebrated the most wondrous Christmas of their lives in Krakow, Poland, joining their son and his family for the holiday. In this heartwarming presentation, June shares the magic of that storybook season—wandering the medieval Market Square alive with Christmas lights, Santa Claus, and even Ronald McDonald; taking a carriage ride to Wawel Castle to meet its fire-breathing dragon, Smoke; and gliding in a one-horse open sleigh across the river and through the snow-covered hills of the Carpathian Mountains. Come along for this unforgettable journey filled with warmth, history, and holiday cheer.

The biggest fear for most baby boomers is how to pay for the nursing home and still leave an inheritance for the next generation. We will walk through the following questions and more including: How will I meet my nursing home goals? Is Long Term Care Insurance for me? What about home healthcare? Should I gift my money away? Would I qualify for Medicaid? What about my current Trust, does it protect my assets and avoid the nursing home? What is the 60-month claw back? What if my spouse goes into the nursing home and exhausts our money? Get the answers to these and other questions and learn how to create an effective plan to deal with these uncertainties.

In just one evening, you’ll learn the basics of playing the guitar—enough to provide years of enjoyment. Skip the private lessons and dive right in with this crash course, where you’ll learn simple chords and start playing your favorite songs right away. The course fee includes an online book, recorded follow-up lessons, a class recording, and access to optional live Q&A sessions. The Zoom-based class is a mix of hands-on instruction and lecture-style demonstration. For ages 13+.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to enjoy years of musical fun. Learn to play the piano the way professionals do—using chords! The chord method is fun, accessible, and far easier to learn than traditional note reading. The course fee includes an online book, recorded follow-up lessons, a class recording, and access to optional live Q&A sessions. This Zoom-based class combines hands-on instruction with lecture-style demonstration. For ages 13+.

Discover the fun and challenge of Mah Jongg in this two-week, four-session beginner class! You'll learn the rules, tile combinations, and basic strategies of this engaging game, setting you up to play confidently with others. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to join local Mah Jongg groups and continue your journey in a supportive and social setting. Light refreshments will be served during each class. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a mental workout, or a way to meet new friends—this class is for you!

Online Classes with Instructor June Anderson and Sara Anderson June Anderson was one of the 27 Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR), who researched and wrote these biographies in response to a request by the National Medal of Honor Committee. In addition to writing, June saw to the publication of these biographies, providing the inspiration for a PBS documentary by Doug Ohman. June Anderson is both a world traveler and an author sharing her adventures in her numerous published books and through her online PowerPoint community ed classes. In honor of Veterans Day, learn the powerful stories of some of the 72 Minnesota men who have been awarded the Medal of Honor, spanning from the Civil War to the Vietnam Conflict. Meet the schoolmaster who led his students into battle, dooming their hometown to obscurity; a Hungarian Freedom Fighter who joined the U.S. effort in Vietnam; the Anoka hometown hero who smothered a grenade—and survived; and many other brave individuals who fought and sacrificed for their country. June Anderson was one of the 27 Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR), who researched and wrote these biographies in response to a request by the National Medal of Honor Committee. In addition to writing, June saw to the publication of these biographies, providing the inspiration for a PBS documentary by Doug Ohman.

Take control of your finances and build a more confident future in this practical and engaging workshop. You will learn how to identify and change money habits, create a realistic budget that works in your life, and explore simple strategies to save consistently even on a tight income. Whether you are just starting out, need a reset, or want to build stronger financial habits, this 3 hour session will leave you feeling informed, motivated and ready to take action. This course is led by a certified financial and life coach who will share tools, steps to succeed in goal setting, and open discussions.

This class takes a deep dive into all things feeding—from understanding feeding development and identifying where things can go wrong, to learning practical strategies for making mealtimes more successful at home. You’ll gain tools for encouraging kids to try new foods and learn ways to reduce stress at the table. The goal is not to give you a rigid set of rules, but to equip you with flexible strategies that work best for your child.

This is a relaxed and friendly open-forum seminar for participants with a seasoned Will & Trust attorney. Questions like: Should I avoid Probate? Is a Will good enough? Do I need a Trust? How does my plan deal with the nursing home? How do we gift the assets of husband and wife? What about separate assets not of the marriage? If I am alone, what tools protect me best? How do I decide who should serve in my estate plan? What is the death tax? How do I avoid leaving a mess for my children? Which Trust is best for my needs? Can I use a Transfer-On-Death Deed? How do my retirement assets operate in my Will or Trust? All questions will be answered!

In each Minnesotan’s life, there are ten people we should be prepared to count on as we age and move into the last stages of our lives. In this class we will learn the answers to: What are the roles and responsibilities of these people? How long do they serve and how much of a time commitment are we asking? How much guidance can we give them? Who makes an ideal selection for each of these vastly different roles? Who makes a bad selection for these roles? What pitfalls and problems should we be aware of? These jobs include: Attorney-In-Fact, Health Care Agent, Estate Executor, Trustee, Guardian and more. All are vastly different jobs that benefit you and they deserve careful thought. This class encourages questions. We will provide the answers.

The trust is a very popular component and tool to be used in our Estate Planning. However, there are a variety of vastly different Trust options to be used and the question arises: “Am I using the right Trust for my needs and goals?” Often used Trusts include: Living Trusts, Testamentary Trusts and Irrevocable Trusts, each serves a different purpose, each has a different result. One common problem that often needs addressing is the over-utilization of the Living Trust for goals or problems that it does not resolve. For example, “Does my Living Trust protect my assets against Medicaid and the nursing home?” The answer is probably not. The Irrevocable Trust and the Testamentary Trust each have their strengths and weaknesses as well. We will clearly define the strengths and weaknesses of these different types of Trusts and when to use them. Explore your goals and wishes to see where they fall in the realm of Trusts. Class encourages questions and we hope to provide answers that will set your mind at ease or assist you in the decision making in this area.

A thoughtful discussion about hospice care. Join newly published author Ken Smith as he shares insights from his book and personal experiences. This class explores what deciding to elect hospice might involve and what hospice care may—or may not—look like. Learn about the roles and responsibilities of patients, caregivers, friends, and professional staff in a hospice setting, and gain valuable guidance for navigating this important stage of life.