(507) 387-1666
421 East Hickory Street, Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1666
421 East Hickory Street, Mankato, MN 56001

Classes, Groups & Trips

The VINE Adult Community Center offers hundreds of fitness, educational, and creative classes and international trips.

Check out our full calendar of events

Art & Craft Classes

Art Quest

Art Guild with Open Studio

  • Tuesdays 
  • 1 – 3 pm

Work independently on your art with other artists. Enjoy the social interactions and share ideas. Bring your own supplies.


Paint and Draw

  • Wednesdays
  • 1 – 3 pm

Registration is required. Supplies are provided.

Art for Everyone

  • Thursdays
  • 1 – 3 pm

Registration is required

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Get your Yarn on

  • Wednesdays
  • 10 – 11:30 am

Bring your own supplies and work on your project with fellow yarn crafters. Registration is required

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Educational Presentations

HOW THE RED CROSS RESPONDS TO DISASTERS NEAR & FAR

  • Jan. 6
  • 11 am – 12 pm

Join us for an informative presentation with a dedicated Red Cross volunteer, as he shares an insider’s look at how Red Cross responds when disaster strikes. From local emergencies to large-scale national crises, Joe will explain how teams mobilize to provide relief, resources and hope to those affected. Learn what goes on behind the scenes and how volunteers make a difference in communities across the country.

Cost: Free for VINE members; $5 for non-members.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.

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TOUR @ PIONEER BANK

  • Jan. 7
  • 10:30 – 11:30 am
  • Meet at 1450 Adams St. Mankato

Take a guided tour of Pioneer Bank to get a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of the bank’s operations. Explore key areas, meet team members from different departments and learn how they collaborate to serve our community. Representatives from lending, customer service and treasury management will be on hand to talk about their work and answer questions. It will be a great opportunity to see how a community bank makes a difference from the inside out.

Cost: Free for VINE members; $5 for non-members.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.

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BRAVO ZULU HOUSE

  • Jan. 8
  • 11 am – 12 pm

Join us for a powerful presentation on the Bravo Zulu House project in Mankato, aimed at creating America’s first all-military sober home exclusively for women veterans with PTSD. Heather Gordon, US Navy Veteran and Brand Ambassador, will share her inspiring story of challenges and triumph. With over 2 million women veterans in the US, many face serious struggles: 1 in 3 have experienced Military Sexual Trauma and 22 veterans die by suicide daily, with 10% being women. More than 90% of these veterans battle addiction and PTSD/MST. The Women’s Bravo Zulu House in Mankato will be the first of its kind in the nation, offering hope and healing where it’s needed most.

Cost: Free for VINE members; $5 for non-members.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.

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PICKLEBALL CLINIC

  • Jan. 15
  • 2-3 pm
  • Meet at the Picklebarn (90 Power Dr. Mankato)

Join your VINE friends at the Picklebarn to attend a clinic to learn more about the sport. Wear comfortable clothes and clean shoes.

Cost: Free for VINE members; $5 for the public.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.

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Exercise Classes

Registration is encouraged for the following classes:

Monday

  • 6:15 am: Total Body Strength
  • 8:15 am: Move it More
  • 9 am: Chair Yoga
  • 10:15 am: Combo Fit
  • 1 pm: Parkinson’s Powerful Principles
  • 1 pm: Chair Yoga
  • 4:30 pm: Cardio-Strength

Tuesday

  • 8:30 am: Stretch & Flex
  • 9 am: Yoga for Health
  • 9:30 am: Zumba®
  • 10:30 am: Barre
  • 10:30 am: Chair Yoga
  • 11:30 am: Strike Strong
  • 1 pm: Forever Fit

Wednesday

  • 6:15 am: Total Body Strength
  • 8:15 am: Move it More
  • 9 am: Chair Yoga
  • 10:15 am: Combo Fit
  • 1 pm: Chair Yoga
  • 2 pm: PiYo
  • 4:30 pm: Zumba

Thursday

  • 8:30 am: Roll & Restore
  • 9 am: Yoga for Health
  • 9:30 am: Zumba®
  • 10:30 am: Chair Yoga
  • 10:30 am: Pilates
  • 11:30 am: Kickboxing
  • 1 pm: Forever Fit
  • 1 pm: Parkinson’s Powerful Principles

Friday

  • 6:15 am: Circuit Craze
  • 8:15 am: Move it More
  • 9 am: Chair Yoga
  • 10 am: Gentle Yoga
  • 10:15 am: Combo Fit
  • 1 pm: Restorative Yoga (1st & 3rd Friday of the month)

Saturday

  • 8:30 am: Rotating Class
  • 10:30 am: Yoga for Health
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Fitness Center

Our full-service fitness center is non-intimidating and features state-of-the-art strength training equipment. Our exercise equipment is easy to use and reduces stress on your joints. The smart-card technology personalizes your training, while keeping track of your progress. Professional staff and trained volunteers are always available to help.

Monday – Friday

  • 6 am – 7 pm

Saturday

  • 8 am – 2 pm

Travel Opportunities

Travel around the world with your friends at VINE! VINE is partnering with Collette Travel for guided trips with a portion of the proceeds benefiting VINE. Reservations are first come, first served and can be made at VINE or vinevolunteers.org. Questions? Contact Meghan at (507) 386-5576.


Spotlight on New York City Holiday

  • December 1–5, 2026

Highlights:

  • Explore Greenwich Village with an optional walking tour and Italian dinner
  • Visit Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
  • Cruise to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
  • Enjoy a Broadway show
  • Experience the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall
  • Free time to discover NYC’s holiday magic on your own

Cost: Starting at $3,099 per person 
Registration Deadline: May 30, 2026

Register

Social Activities

The VINE Adult Community Center offers a number of different activities to partake in.

  • 500: Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
  • Billiards: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
  • Bingo: every other month – rotates with Trivia (date and time change)
  • Collaborative Conversations: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 1 – 2 pm
  • Cribbage: Tuesdays, 1 – 3 pm
  • DeVINE Singers: Mondays, 1 – 2 pm
  • Duplicate Bridge: Mondays & Wednesdays, 1 – 4 pm
  • Get Your Yarn On: Wednesdays, 10 – 11:30 am
  • Ping-Pong: Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Fridays 12:30 – 2:30 pm
  • Member Fun Hour: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5 – 6 pm (rotates between book club & game night)
  • Mahjong: Mondays, 1-3 pm
  • Memoir Writing: Tuesdays, 10:30 am – 1 pm
  • Spellers: Fridays, 10 – 11 am
  • Trivia: every other month – rotates with Bingo (date and time change)
  • VINE Stompers: Wednesdays, 2:15 – 4 pm
  • VINE Afternoon Cards: Fridays, 2 – 4 pm
  • Social Bridge: Thursdays, 2 – 4 pm

Outdoor Exercise

TREKKING

This group meets at different parks and trails each week Thursdays from 10-11 am. Trekking poles are available to rent.

1/8: Sakatah Trail Wickersham (park off Hwy 22)
1/15: Indian Lake
1/22: Williams Nature Center
1/29: Riverfront Park

See Trail Map

Pool

MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY
Open Swim
6-9:30 am
Aqua 2
6:15-7 am
Open Swim
6-9:30 am
Aqua 2
6:15-7 am
Open Swim
6-9:30 am
Lap Swim
8-8:45 am
Aqua 2
9:30-10:30 am
Lap Swim
7-8 am
Aqua 2
9:30-10:30 am
Lap Swim
7-8 am
Aqua 2
9:30-10:30 am
Open Swim
8:45-9:30 am
Aqua 1
10:45-11:30 am
Open Swim
12-1 pm
Aqua 1
10:45-11:30 am
Open Swim
12-1 pm
Aqua 3
10:45-11:30
am
Aqua Class Rotating
9:30-10:15 am
Lap Swim
11:30 am - 1 pm
Aqua Yoga
1-1:45 pm
Lap Swim
11:30 am - 1 pm
Aqua Yoga
1-1:45 pm
Open Swim
5 - 6:30 pm
Open Swim
10:15 am - 12:45 pm
Open Swim
1-2 pm
Aqua 3
2-2:45 pm
Open Swim
5-6:30 pm
Aqua 2
2-3 pm
Lap Swim
12:45-1:30 pm
Aqua 2
2-3 pm
Aqua Yoga
3-3:45pm
Aqua Cardio & Core Blast
3-3:45pm
Open Swim
3-6:30 pm
Open Swim
3:45-6:30 pm
Open Swim
3:45-6:30 pm

Walking Track

No matter the weather outside, our cushioned walking track is always the perfect 70 degrees inside, with 360-degree views of the Minnesota River Valley. Research shows that a flat, firm, but not too hard surface is the best for older knees and joints.

Monday – Friday

  • 6 am – 7 pm

Saturday

  • 8 am – 2 pm