Each week, explore a new area of Viles Arboretum to find creative inspiration from the natural world. Writing prompts will be shared as a springboard to nurture the journey of telling your story. Leave behind the need to find the “right” words and allow your own feelings and experiences to guide you. No experience is needed. Please bring water and something to sit on, if desired.

Come learn simple line dances that require no partner, no western boots and no dance experience. You just need a willingness to move and smile! Line dancing is great exercise for the mind and body and can improve joint stability, range of motion and brain health for anyone who joins.

Pelvic health refers to the strength and coordination of the muscles and tissues that support bladder and bowel control, sexual function and core stability.

This workshop-style series will include education, demonstrations and the opportunity to practice gentle movement, breathwork and alignment within your comfort level. The exercises support both strengthening and relaxation of the pelvic muscles to promote healthy pelvic function and posture.

Anyone can benefit, especially if you’re postpartum (whether weeks or decades), or experiencing concerns such as incontinence or general pelvic discomfort. No yoga experience necessary.

Quitting isn’t easy – but it’s easier with the right help. The American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® program gives you tools to overcome tobacco addiction and quit for good! It features a step-by-step plan for quitting, with each session designed to help you gain control.

Take a step back from the busyness of life and lean into stillness during this restorative sound immersion. Guided by the gentle resonance of crystal singing bowls, Native American flutes and other soothing sound tools, this experience invites the body to relax, the mind to quiet and the nervous system to settle. You will rest comfortably on a yoga mat, allowing stillness to support whatever you need most — rest, clarity or simply a peaceful pause.

Yoga mats will be provided. Please bring any cushions, pillows or props that will help support your comfort during this hour-long meditation.

Do food nutrition labels seem like gibberish? In this lecture, learn how to decode nutrition labels and about macronutrients and the role they play in a healthy diet.

Seasonal transitions open the door to change and shifting focus. The autumn equinox, a time of equal light and dark, brings an opportunity to explore this balance, shed the weight of heavy things we no longer need to carry and gently shift our focus inward. Join us for an evening of guided writing prompts, readings and discussion as we celebrate the changing seasons and prepare for what’s ahead.

Being at risk for type 2 diabetes can be scary, but small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Join the National Diabetes Prevention Program to learn how to eat healthier, increase activity, lower your blood sugar and improve your overall health. You gain a year of support within a group setting along with a dedicated lifestyle coach. Don’t miss your chance for encouragement and to meet others trying to live healthier, just like you. This class meets weekly for 16 weeks, then twice a month for the rest of the year.