(507) 387-1666
421 East Hickory Street, Mankato, MN 56001
421 East Hickory Street, Mankato, MN 56001
The VINE Adult Community Center offers hundreds of fitness, educational, and creative classes and monthly bus trips to local and out-of-town destinations.
Art Quest
Art Guild with Open Studio
Work independently on your art with other artists. Enjoy the social interactions and share ideas. Bring your own supplies.
Paint and Draw
Registration is required. Supplies are provided.
Art for Everyone
Registration is required
RegisterGet your Yarn on
Bring your own supplies and work on your project with fellow yarn crafters. Registration is required
RegisterDOWNSIZING & ORGANIZING
Spring is the perfect time to declutter and refresh your space! Learn about downsizing and organizing from a professional as she shares expert tips to help you sort, streamline and create a more functional home. Learn strategies to simplify your belongings, organize your space for safety and donate items that still have life left in them. Make your home feel lighter and more manageable.
Cost: Free for VINE members; $5 for non-member.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.
PICKLEBALL CLINIC
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.
LUNCH & LEARN @ MSU: MEDITERRANEAN DIET
MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Learn to prepare a delicious balanced meal featuring garlic sesame salmon, crispy fingerling potatoes and balsamic roasted brussels sprouts. Discover the secrets of Mediterranean-inspired cooking and its heart-healthy benefits.
Cost: $10 for food
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.
FIVE WISHES LIVING WILL/ ADVANCE DIRECTIVE
Five Wishes is an easy to complete form that lets you say exactly what you want when you can’t speak for yourself. Wish 1 allows you to choose the person you want to make health care decisions for you. Wish 2 provides options for the kind of medical treatment you want or don’t want. Wishes 3, 4 and 5 deal with your personal, spiritual and emotional wishes. Once completed and signed, the document is valid and legal under MN law.
Cost: Free for VINE members; $5 for non-member. Plus additional $5 for the Five Wishes Document
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.
MANKATO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: “ROMANTIC MELODIES”
See, Hear, Play, explores the lush and profound melody-driven music of the Romantic period, featuring composers Dvorak and Sibelius. Join August and the quartet for a deep dive into what makes a melody memorable and evocative.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.
TIMELESS WELLNESS: HOW TO GET UP SAFELY AFTER A FALL
Join VINE’s Health and Wellness Manager, Jen, for a helpful session on staying safe after a fall. Learn simple step-by-step techniques to get up calmly and confidently. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your fall recovery skills.
Cost: Free for VINE members; $5 for non-member.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.
NOT MY FIRST PANDEMIC WRITING WORKSHOP WITH MICHAEL KIESOW MOORE
Author Michael Moore will lead a writing workshop at VINE on the topic of surviving the AIDS Crisis. Funded by the MN State Arts Board, his developing manuscript, Not My First Pandemic, explores experiences from the AIDS and Covid pandemics. Participants will reflect on these events through guided writing prompts, with the option to share their stories. Michael will also present a reading in Minneapolis this spring, featuring some workshop participants.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Call (507) 387-1666 to register.
Registration is encouraged for the following classes:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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
Saturday
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.
Winter in Croatia featuring Plitvice Lakes and the Adriatic Coast
Highlights:
Cost: starting at $3,599 per person
Registration Deadline: September 8
Exploring Scotland & Ireland
Highlights:
Cost: Starting at $5,999 per person
Registration Deadline: October 26
The VINE Adult Community Center offers a number of different activities to partake in.
TREKKING
This group meets at different parks and trails each week Thursdays from 10-11 am. Trekking poles are available to rent.
4/10: Benson Park
4/17: Arboretum at Gustavus
4/24: Red Jacket Valley Park (pond side)
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
| 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 | Open Swim 8-9:30 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 | Aqua Class Rotating 9:30-10:15 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 | Open Swim 10:15-12 pm |
| 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 | Lap Swim 12 - 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 |
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| 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 |
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
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