Session Offerings

Body Sculpting

Nicki Phelps

This session will be an exercise class consisting of light weights/kettlebells, along with a core workout.

Choose to Sing! Karaoke & Sing Along

Carmen Colford

Studies have shown the many benefits to music & singing. Singing can help reduce stress, boost immunity, lung function, memory, mental health, and cope with physical and emotional pain. If you can benefit from any of these OR you just want a chance to belt it out and have some fun then this is the workshop for you. NO experience required...good singer, bad singer....we're not paying attention because we're too busy singing along with you! We'll give you the center stage & a microphone to lead a song of your choice OR you can sit back in the crowd and sing along to your heart's content!

Joyful Jar of Cupcakes

Sarah Barrett & Annjannette Foster

THIS SESSION IS FULL!

Get ready to stir up sweetness and sprinkle joy in this hands-on, fun-filled class. You’ll learn how to decorate adorable cupcakes, using luscious frosting, and a surprise filling in the center, all packed into a cute little jar of happiness. As you assemble your treat, we’ll explore how these sweet creations can serve as a metaphor for filling up with positivity, gratitude, and joy. Together, we’ll reflect on how to "fill the jar" in our lives—celebrating victories, finding silver linings, spreading encouragement, and building meaningful connections.

Life Happens, Pets Help!

Barb Baker

This session is designed to demonstrate the benefits of how cats and dogs can provide emotional support for you. Come hear about therapy animals and what training they undergo as well as cuddle up with some cats and dogs. Perhaps you will get so connected that you adopt a pet to take home from our Knox County Humane Society.

Literature & Art: Paint Like an Illustrator

THIS SESSION IS FULL!

Patricia Braun & Marianne Stremsterfer, WIRC

Join the Western Illinois Reading Council for this hands-on workshop where you will create art in the style of one or more illustrators while talking about the literature.

We will give away 1 free WIRC membership, and there will be exclusive raffle prize drawings for members chosen from those who attend this session or those who join at the event!

Meal Prep for Fuel

Andrew Steck

An in depth look at how to meal prep to eat for fuel. A class for beginners or anyone who came to my presentation last year will still gain knowledge as we will build off of that material. Meal ideas with a look at a weekly calorie goal with a worksheet to select ideal meals and then calories revealed at the end. The ability to pick foods and decide how to break calories down. The need for Discipline v.s the want for motivation will also be discussed. 

Mocktail Mixology

Keri Coate

THIS SESSION IS FULL!

Refreshing drinks and vibrant flavors, all without the buzz! Come try one or all of the following: Tropical Fizz, Berry Smash, Cucumber Cooler, Sunset Cooler, and Virgin Mojito.

Murder in the Mansion

Kelsey Gaudette & Stu Schaafsma

THIS SESSION IS FULL!

In this interactive session, participants will be assigned a character to play and will use their problem solving acumen to follow clues and figure out the age old question: whodunnit? This murder mystery will be set in a Victorian mansion and will be guided by two helpful characters (Ms. Gaudette and Mr. Schaafsma).

Peace in the Home...Peace in the Classroom

Cindy Barshinger, MSED, Parent/Family Life Coach, Crossroads Counseling & Life Coaching

If you, your children, or your students have difficulty following directions, accepting a no/criticism, accepting consequences, or disagreeing appropriately, you may want to check it out. Come and explore tools that could be helpful in getting to that place of peace.

Plan Your Dream Vacation

Angel Peterson

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? How can you turn your travel dream into a reality? In this session, we will ground our travel dreams in a plan and budget for a vacation to a destination of your choosing. I will show you how to find deals, tours, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences to make this your best adventure ever. Please bring some type of device to help you plan (phone or computer, whichever you prefer), and let's explore the world together!

Pressure-Point Facial Massage

THIS SESSION IS FULL!

Julie Hutchison, Complete Serenity Day Spa

Come enjoy a relaxing and beneficial ten-minute pressure point massage on your face, neck, décolleté and scalp (optional), with Julie Hutchison of Complete Serenity Day Spa! This massage has many benefits and is designed to help reduce stress, pain relief, focus, and sleep. Improved skin, health, lymphatic drainage, circulation, reduced inflammation, and healing are other benefits to the pressure point facial massage. 

Purposeful Puzzling

Colleen Noonan

I have found puzzles to be a relaxing way to enjoy some down time, even in the classroom. Ways to incorporate puzzles into your classroom will be shared but the highlight will be exploring different types of puzzles. Puzzles of all kinds will be tried out during this session. Jigsaw puzzles, floor puzzles, riddles, and I-Spies. This is most certainly a hands-on session. 

Quiet Book Club

Molly Kleine

Teaching kids to read is one thing, but having time for yourself to read is a dream! Join us for some quiet, relaxing time to read a book of choice - self-help, professional, or just for fun! Not sure what to pick up next? We will have some recommendations available for all genres.

Relax, Recharge, and Rejuvenate with a Chair Massage

THIS SESSION IS FULL!

Kylee Endres, Massages by Ky

Take a break and treat yourself to a quick, soothing chair massage! Whether you’re feeling stressed, tense, or just need a moment to unwind, our massage therapist is ready to offer Targeted relief for your neck, shoulders, and back in this 10-minute seated massage.  

Scrabble as  a Mental Health Break

THIS SESSION IS FULL!

Huong Hua

Scrabble anyone? Peter Schwartzman, a top-rated player nationally, will be joining me in sharing our love for this word game. It is a multidimensional game that allows people to hone many skills.

Setting SMART-er Goals

Katrina Fike & Jenna Dorethy, The Strength Collective

Are you still working towards goals you set in 2024? Or maybe even before then? It wasn’t a just lack of motivation or willpower that kept you from reaching them. Because we know, willpower alone does not work. Let us show you how to set more realistic and more achievable goals and what steps you can take to accomplish them THIS year. 

Starting Strong

Katrina Fike & Jenna Dorethy, The Strength Collective

Workout with us! Let us lead you through a total body workout using dumbbells, kettlebells, and your own body weight. We’ll show you how to use proper form, what modifications you may want to incorporate into your workout routine, and how to focus on building a strong core with every exercise. 

Strengthening Executive Functioning: Tools for Teachers, Parents, and Students

Rebecca Mowers, LCSW, Crossroads Counseling & Life Coaching

Discover practical strategies to enhance executive functioning (EF) for yourself, your students, and your family. This engaging session will explore how EF skills like organization, focus, and emotional regulation impact every aspect of life—from managing a classroom to maintaining a household. Learn how small changes in routines, tools, and self-care can reduce stress, improve productivity, and foster growth at school and home. Walk away empowered with actionable tips to support EF development across all ages while improving your own well-being. Perfect for educators and parents looking to thrive, not just survive!

Strength Training for All

Andrew Steck & Jasmine Rickard

Want to lift weights but need some ideas or even a place to start? We'll show you some basics you can integrate into a strength training workout from both a male and female perspective.

Time to Hit the Links

Nick Young, Head Greenskeeper & Brad Gross, Caddie

Come give yourself a mulligan as we explore the Fieldhouse in the first-ever Thrive in 205 Open! This putt-putt event will traverse much of the Kimbrough Fieldhouse and challenge all comers.  Everyone makes the cut in this event as the course will be suitable for the hackers to the sandbaggers.  Avoid the shanks, yips, lip outs, and hosel rockets by grabbing your friends and waggling on over for plenty of aces and laughs.  All equipment is provided but you are welcome to bring your own flatstick.  Don’t be a fried egg and join us! 

Yoga: Flow & Let Go

Michelle Johnson, Lavender Lotus Yoga Studio

Please bring yourself and your yoga mat and indulge in some easy stretching! 

YOGA MATS ARE REQUIRED!

Zumba

Lisa Raya

Zumba is an energizing dance fitness class featuring Latin and international music. It's exercise in disguise! You'll burn calories and have a great time doing it!