Avoid the Pitfalls of Perimenopause/Menopause Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can last 10-15 years. Common symptoms include fatigue, migraines, weight gain, water retention, depression, sleep disturbances, joint aches, hot flashes, anger flashes, migraines, fibroids, exaggerated PMS and more. Once you understand exactly what is causing all the troublesome symptoms, they are much easier to correct. We’ll discuss how to get hormone levels measured - blood test vs. saliva test and what to do with the results; traditional HRT vs. bio-identical; acupressure points to assist in symptom relief and nutritional musts. You’ll leave with multiple tools and techniques for restoring health and well-being. Classes are live online via Zoom. Enter the classroom in two easy clicks. How Do I Join a Zoom Meeting? A short video at the link below may be helpful if you need any additional help logging on to a Zoom Meeting.https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-

Coffee with a Healthcare Professional You’re invited to our FREE Healthcare Series!! Each month, we host trusted professionals from the healthcare field to provide insight and answer questions on vital health and wellness topics. Everyone is welcome! September 2026 Vaccines with Carver County Public Health Nurse Carol Wentworth Topics for the time will include immunity basics, illnesses in the news, and vaccines for adults. October 2026 Healthy Aging with Nurse Practitioner, Toni Scherling Topics will include medication safety and polypharmacy, the importance of hydration and nutrition, fall prevention, and other key health considerations for older adults. Attendees will gain practical tips and have the opportunity to ask questions about maintaining health, safety, and independence as they age. November 2026 Funeral Planning with Zack Iten 5th generation funeral director, Zack Iten from Iten Funeral Home will offer a conversation about death, dying, pre-planning, and grief. December 2026 Holiday Party! For more information or to register please go to wm.arux.app

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Course Options Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED teaches participants to provide first aid, perform CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively. This course is available in three different training methods – blended learning, classroom training and self-guided learning. All Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course options teach the same AHA science-based skills and result in the same AHA Course Completion Card.

Overcome your Carbohydrate Cravings Ever had a day where you can’t stop eating? Do you crave starches, snack foods, and sweets and find the more you eat, the more you want to eat? Is your snacking out of control? In this workshop, we will discuss a two-week plan that will STOP your cravings (no kidding!), help you lose weight and help keep your insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but a matter of biology. Stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype – just the facts.

Rejuvenate Your Brain: Improve Cognitive Function at Any Age Current research shows lifestyle and diet have a big effect on HOW the brain ages. Cognitive function, which covers all aspects of perceiving, thinking and reasoning, CAN improve. And the very good news is no matter what your age there are things you can begin to do today to improve how quickly and effectively brain cells communicate with each other. We’ll discuss which ‘superfoods’ reduce the damaging effects of toxins and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory, attention, processing information and reducing stress. You’ll learn simple, easy strategies to help your brain stay healthy and alert.

Thyroid Things You Need to Know Virtual Class 6 - 7:30pm 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. We’ll cover five often-overlooked thyroid measurements, reasons the top thyroid medication may be ineffective, foods that affect thyroid health, key rules for taking thyroid meds, environmental triggers, and essential information to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional.

Women, Weight & Hormones Are you finding that no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise, weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We’ll discuss which hormones are involved and what can be done to correct imbalances; concrete solutions for controlling appetite and cravings; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain.