Unleash your strength and sharpen your mind in this powerful fitness class designed for all levels. Each session blends boxing drills - shown to support cognitive function and coordination - with a powerful segment of strength training using hand weights and/or resistance bands. Build healthier bones, stronger muscles, and more resilient joints in an environment that celebrates movement at every age!

Come meet River Bend's live animal ambassadors! Why do snakes have scales? How do turtles survive winter? Can you make the frog sing on command? Get your reptile and amphibian questions answered by a River Bend Naturalist and meet out lives animal ambassadors! Some live animals that might be in attendance include: a turtle, salamander, frog, and snake.

Learn the basic steps in Salsa including Cross Body Lead, open breaks, and various lady's turns. This is a high energy dance that's great for small dance floors. No partners needed and no experience necessary!

Age is just a number - movement keeps you limitless. This full-body fitness class is all about feeling strong, confident, and energized. You'll move through a fun mix of light strength training, heart-healthy cardio, balance practice, and flexibility work. Every exercise is adaptable, empowering you to build strength and mobility at your own pace.

Embark on an exciting basketball journey where learning meets fun! HoopsterTots classes focus on dribbling, shot technique, passing, and teamwork, ensuring a dynamic experience for all. With adjustable hoops and perfectly sized basketballs, we tailor challenges just right for every young player. Please note that parent participation required.

Join Skyhawks to learn dribbling, passing, shooting, rules, strategies and more! Gain confidence and learn important life lessons in a fun, positive environment.

Small Business Academy is a three-month program that provides participants with the knowledge, relationships, and tools necessary to turn business ideas into action. The only requirements to join the program are 1.) have an idea, 2.) be willing to question, shape, and improve that idea, and 3.) be willing to talk about the idea with others. In this facilitator-led, small-group program, participants develop and refine their ideas, critically examine each part, and determine what to do next through real-time feedback from people in the community. This approach allows participants to quickly discover potential problems in their concepts and find viable models more quickly. Participants leave the program with the tools and skills necessary to create a sustainable business. In partnership with Owatonna Community Education, with funding provided in-part by SMIF's Prosperity Initiative. $275 for materials, reimbursed upon completion of 8 out of 10 classes. Scholarships and materials in Spanish are also available. REGISTRATION OPEN NOW. Please visit https://sbaowatonna.eventbrite.com to register and pay ($275). Or call 507-451-0517 for more information.

Discover the rugged beauty and iconic landmarks of the Mount Rushmore State on this unforgettable journey through South Dakota’s natural and manmade marvels. Your escorts, Lynn & Craig Connors have planned each day just for you! Cities and activities include: Tour of Sioux Falls including the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Corn Palace, Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, Journey Museum, 1880's Steam Train Excursion, Guided Tour of Deadwood, Fort Hays and the “Dances with Wolves” film site tour, Guided Tour of Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Monument, Chuckwagon Show, “Dignity: Of Earth and Sky,” and much, much more! Prices are as follows: Single: $1700 (per person) Double: $1365 (per person) Triple: $1250 (per person) Register now in-person at Roosevelt School or via phone (507-444-7900). A deposit of $100 per person is due at the time of registration (checks only-made payable to Owatonna Community Education). The remaining balance of your tour price is due by or on April 1 (check is also required). If you have any mobility or dietary requirements, please let us know at registration. The dates of this trip are May 12 - May 16, 2026.

Join this fun class and create your very own adorable reindeer painting! This will be such a fun class and students will be guided step-by-step through the process while gaining confidence in their painting ability. Your certified instructor enjoys encouraging youth in their artistic talent. No prior painting experience required, and all supplies are provided for use during the class. Wear clothes suitable to paint in. For ages 7 and up.

Overwhelmed by photos, videos, or boxes of memories? In this class, you’ll learn how to create a simple system so you can find or share any photo or story in seconds. We’ll explore decluttering strategies, AI (Artificial Intelligence), cloud storage, scanners, and digitizing options for old photos, slides, negatives, VHS tapes, cassettes, and family film reels. Optional: Bring 5–10 photos on your phone, iPad, or laptop for hands-on practice. Simplify the overload and finally enjoy the photos that matter most!

Starting a business is an exciting journey, but the path forward isn’t always clear. During this two-day bootcamp, you’ll collaboratively work with peers to strategize, problem-solve, and apply business basics to your idea or venture. Our goal is to challenge you, stretch your thinking, and give you concrete tools to bring your business to life. This bootcamp is not about just listening; it’s about doing. Facilitated by the Owatonna Area Business Development Center. Please visit https://costartersbootcamp.eventbrite.com to register and pay ($59). Or call 507-451-0517 for more information.

Bring your broken items and your curiosity to Steele County’s first Fix-It Clinic! Skilled volunteer Fixers will help you troubleshoot and repair household items—like lamps, toasters, clothing, or small electronics—while you learn how it’s done. Each participant may bring up to two items to work on during the event. Together, we’ll save money, reduce waste, build our skills, and keep useful things out of the landfill!

Join us for Steele County’s very first Fix-It Clinic! Do you love tinkering, repairing, or helping others learn new skills? We’re looking for volunteer Fixers to share their know-how and help community members repair broken household items, from lamps and toasters to clothing and small electronics and more! This is a hands-on, community-driven event that keeps usable items out of the landfill while building local connections and practical repair skills. Sign up today to be a Fixer and help make our first Fix-It Clinic a success!

Did you know there are great benefits to strength training at ages 55 and over? Strengthening your body will help you increase bone density, increase muscle mass, and improve your balance and flexibility. Being able to stay active as we age plays a role in our physical and mental health. The benefits you receive from strength training will help you maintain your overall health, wellness, and independence. Our weekly sessions will include proper warm up and cool down of our bodies, plus body weight and light dumbbell weight strengthening moves. We will cover upper body, lower body, and core exercises. No experience is needed as this class is designed for all levels.

Crystals and gemstones have been with us since the beginning of time. Throughout history, mankind has been drawn to them, not only because of their beauty but because of their incredible abilities. They hold space in the most complex telecommunication systems, religious circles, spiritual practices, mediation sessions, and alternative healing methods. Because everything on this planet has a frequency or vibration, we can work with crystals and gemstones to strengthen your energy field, calm anxiety, think with clarity, balance your emotions, and increase your sense of spiritual connection. In this class, you will learn how to work with these hidden gems. You'll also learn about the qualities of specific stones including clear quartz, smokey quartz, amethyst, rose quartz, garnet, citrine, selenite, fluorite, lapis lazuli, and malachite. Please note that this class date has changed to Tuesday, May 19 from 6-8pm at Roosevelt School.