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Glassblowing class with Events & Adventures Minneapolis
Minneapolis

Glassblowing with Events & Adventures Minneapolis

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Read About The Glassblowing Workshop Experience by Events & Adventures Minneapolis

The members of Events & Adventures Minneapolis embraced their artistic side while visiting Vandalia Glassworks, a state-of-the-art hot glass shop and cold working facility. The members entered the world of glassblowing, opening their eyes to new possibilities while learning how to manipulate molten glass to create beautiful ornaments.

Trying their hand at this amazing craft was a great way for members to spend time with each other in a relaxed and comfortable environment

The members attended a Glassblowing 101 class, introducing them to the art at a reasonable pace. Fortunately, Vandalia Glassworks provides a warm and welcoming facility for all levels of glassblowers with the perfect balance of instruction and assistance. For this introductory class, members started with hand-crafted glass paperweights. They were given the equipment along with several personalization options, including a variety of different colors. The group broke off into several small teams who went in one at a time to craft their glass creations.

The members used long poles to gather liquid glass from the main furnace, which was then manipulated at the artist’s discretion. Some members chose solid colors for their sculptures, while others went with a beautiful translucent color. Interestingly, the members used newspapers drenched in water to twist the colors and form the shape of the glass. They returned to the furnace several times to soften the glass and get it just right.

Members enjoyed having so much creative control over the process and were proud of their glass paperweights at the end of the day

When they were finished, members put their sculptures into a cooler where they transformed into a solid take-home masterpiece. Fortunately, this glassblowing facility also features a gallery where members were able to walk-through and view a number of marvelous glass sculptures created by professional artists. A few of the glassblowing artists were present, creating amazing glass ornaments before their very eyes.

The Events & Adventures Minneapolis members made lasting memories at Vandalia Glassworks, learning a fun and unique activity with new friends in a comfortable environment. In fact, Events & Adventures Minneapolis had such a great time that they plan to attend a more advanced glassblowing class later this month! This is just one of many opportunities that Events & Adventures provides its members with to meet people just like them. There’s a lot in store for our great members, we’re excited to see what happens next!

Fitness event with Events & Adventures
Minneapolis

Fitness for Our Minneapolis Members Only a Bounce Away

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Fitness doesn’t have to be boring or tedious anymore! With Events & Adventures, members learn and try new and exciting ways to rev up their metabolisms and enhance their fitness through innovative exercise classes. Recently our Minneapolis club jumped at the chance to partner with High Five Fit for a Kangaroo Bounce beginner’s class!

Built on a passion and desire to inspire, High Five Fit is based on good vibes while empowering people to live a more healthful lifestyle. Created to motivate and inspire others to be themselves, their main purpose is to spread positivity, happiness, and health.
With Coach Kitty at the reins, she bounced our members through her pioneering Kangaroo Bounce beginner class, which utilizes Kangoo Jumps rebound boots. Just think of Moon Shoes…but modern (and way more awesome). This class coupled cardio progressions with core strengthening exercises and team building challenges with agility drills. Suitable for anybody of any skill level, this class really got our members hearts leaping!

Here’s what some of our members had to say about this fitness experience:

“Amazing experience! Totally loved it! Our instructor Kitty was absolutely amazing! And those kangaroo shoes rock!” ~ Minneapolis Club Member Jelena S.

“Wow! I have never sweated so much and had fun at the same time in my life! Kitty’s energy was amazing and empowered everyone to keep going! One of the coolest workout experiences of my life–I will definitely be back for more!” ~ Minneapolis Club Member Heather N.

Events & Adventures always finds ways to make the mundane interesting and the unusual fun. The members of our Minneapolis club will return for more fitness events packaged in exciting new ways.

Ziplining event with Events & Adventures
Minneapolis

Ziplining on Earth Day with Events & Adventures Minneapolis

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Our Minneapolis members celebrated Earth Day this year by ziplining through the verdant spring Minnesota landscape. Nestled approximately one hour southwest of the Twin Cities, Kerfoot Canopy Tours in scenic Henderson is home to the longest, fastest, and highest zip lining experience in Minnesota. Originally created to help study the animal and plant life in Costa Rica, ziplining is now used as an exhilarating natural rollercoaster experience!

For two and a half hours, our members were able to go ziplining through 14 different lines with a professional guide. Our two groups were guided through a ground school course before progressing to higher and higher lines as they went along in their journey. With over a mile of lines, a 170 foot high suspension bridge and abundant wildlife and forests to explore, our members had this to say about their experiences:

“It was a great time. Guides made us feel safe and comfortable. They were professional and fun. Course was great for learning and built us up well to the taller and faster lines. It was a great time length where it wasn’t instantly over but didn’t take up the whole day. Never boring. Gorgeous views. Great staff. Good time for all!” ~ Member Jessyca Flug 

“Great event! Really fun group, good guides & a challenging course. Now I wanna go skydiving!” ~ Member Bill Slater

Events & Adventures fills your calendar with awesome events like ziplining and skydiving every month.

Curling class with Events & Adventures
Minneapolis

Curling Class with Events & Adventures Minneapolis

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Warmer Weather in Minneapolis Means….Curling Class?  Curling may seem like the last thing a winter-weary Minnesotan would want to do in spring, our club had a full turnout for Curling 101 at the Chaska Curling Center. Our members were eager to re-don their winter hats and mittens to try their hand at learning this medieval Scottish tradition.

The Chaska Curling Center was more than happy to accommodate us with the necessary equipment to start our curling adventure! First opened in December 2015, the Chaska Curling Center is home to over 1200 members with a six sheet arena, locker rooms, and a player’s lounge.

During our two-hour Learn to Curl class, our members learned curling etiquette, rules, scoring, delivery, and sweeping. Some members showed some real promise at possibly pursuing a new, and unusual, career in sports. At the end of the class, they had the option of obtaining a membership with the Chaska Curling Center and even the opportunity to enter a local league for competition.

When asked about their curling class experience, our members had this to say:

  • “If you’ve ever watched it, don’t understand, but feel like you should because you’re from the land of ice and snow, this is something to check out! Judgement free and highly encouraging. What a fun time.” ~ Lisa Ghylin
  • “I loved it, I expected it to be a little harder but I had a great time.” ~ Jeffrey Mark
  • “Amazing experience with knowledgeable instructors.” ~ Tiffany Osterman

Events & Adventures make it easy to live a life you love by finding new and exciting things for our members to do.  Contact us today to learn more about the curling class and the many other great events we host every month right here in the Twin Cities, not to mention our other clubs around the US and Canada.

Swing Dance Into Spring with Events & Adventures

March 16, 2017
Swing dancing event with Events & Adventures

With Spring fast approaching (even faster for us Minnesotans it seems with all this unusual weather!), our Minneapolis members have been itching to get up and shake off the stiffness of winter! What better way to do so than to Swing into Spring?

Uniquely American in origination, swing dancing burst onto the scene in the 1920s and 30s, evolving with each new generation of music into modern times. From the eight-count Lindy Hop to the six-count East Coast Swing to the flair of the Charleston, swing dancing has something for everybody!

Here are just a couple of swing dancing tips.

  1. Learn the basics before getting too fancy!

While aerials and other more visually exciting moves are tempting to the do in the beginning, don’t do it! Not only are these moves not acceptable to do in a social dance setting, but unsafe for yourself and others if you and your partner are not well versed in them. Take your time and don’t rush!

  1. Dance with everybody! Especially in the beginning.

Take the time to dance with everyone you can, especially in the beginning. You’ll learn much quicker and this will prevent you from simply anticipating your partner’s moves since you are so familiar with them. Mix it up and ask as many people as you can to dance, and try to accept every dance you’re offered.

  1. Have fun and don’t be afraid to make mistakes!

Dancing is supposed to fun and social not stuffy and full of rules. Don’t feel bad about messing up, even the best dancers have two left feet sometimes! Have fun and don’t worry about looking perfect out there.

  1. Watch better dancers dance

Get inspired by watching other better dancers go through their motions. Try out some of their moves or add tweaks to make them your own! Be as creative as you want.

  1. Dress up

Part of the fun of swing dancing is looking the part! Even if you aren’t an avid swing dancer, or are still new to it, dressing up can help boost confidence in your abilities and can just make you feel good. Pick out your favorite dress or pair of slacks, and consider investing in a pair of proper swing dancing shoes with leather or suede soles which will make dancing that much easier.

Events & Adventures is dedicated to creating fun and social environments for our quality single members, and swing dancing is just one of those events that checks all those boxes. So consider Swingin’ into Spring this year by trying one of our swing dancing events! You won’t regret it.

Bootcamp with Events & Adventures Minneapolis
Minneapolis

Events & Adventures Minneapolis Can Make Your Next Hump Day Worthwhile

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One thing Events & Adventures members love to do is get out and be active.  So if you’ve been thinking about getting more active—NOW is the time to take action and uncover the best version of you by joining Events & Adventures.

Events & Adventures teamed up with Sweat with Jess for an amazing hump day boot camp!  What better way to celebrate hump day than to sweat together and have a drink afterwards?  Fourteen brave Events & Adventures club members showed up for the boot camp session and we were all excited to get out there and get our summer bodies off to a great start!

We asked Jess why she was so passionate about helping her clients and this is what she had to say:

“Why do I do what I do? Because I love helping people see what they are capable of. I LOVE pushing people to their maximum. I love providing a great workout to help my clients achieve success and a sense of pride!”

Jess’s help alongside the great atmosphere created by our club members turned what might usually be an exhausting hump day into a chance to meet new people and better our lifestyles.

Our hump day boot camp consisted of box jumps, plank salutes, wall balls, sit-ups, overhead rev lunges, burpees and goblet squats! It was no easy task, but when you have a trainer as spunky as Jess and company as great as our members it makes the time fly and burn worth it! The great thing about working with Sweat with Jess is that she adapted the workout for all skill and ability levels. So whether they were an avid gym goer or this was their first time at a boot camp class, everyone was able to succeed!  Afterwards, once everyone was drained so we headed next door to one of our favorite breweries, Urban Growler for a drink and a mouthwatering burger!

Single group events with Events & Adventures Minneapolis
Minneapolis

Events & Adventures Minneapolis Goes Snorkeling

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Last week 12 brave Events & Adventures members went snorkeling with all types of sea creatures at SEA LIFE located in the Mall of America. It was an hour-long surface snorkeling adventure, and our members were able to get up close and personal with over 75 types of tropical fish including puffer fish and shark. We were even able to bring our waterproof cameras underwater with us to take pictures with the fish and get the ultimate selfie. Those of us who were not quite brave enough to get in the water had a great time walking through the aquarium tunnel, where we got to watch the fish and our fellow members while they were snorkeling.

Once the snorkeling session was complete we had the privilege of getting a 45 minute guided behind-the-scenes tour. The tour took us up to the deck above the aquarium tunnel system where we were able to see animals that were currently off-exhibit. We were then able to explore the laboratory and learn how they maintain the 1.3 million gallon tanks that simulate the ocean and make up the aquarium. Finally, the tour guide took us into the food prep kitchen where we got to see how and what they feed the thousands of exotic creatures in their care. From sharks to sea turtles, and jellyfish to seahorses, SEA LIFE Aquarium showcases thousands of sea creatures underneath Mall of America. By allowing visitors to come face to face with animals rarely seen in Minnesota, SEA LIFE gave us a new level of excitement and understanding of the world’s oceans.

After the behind the scenes tour we were able to explore the rest of the aquarium.  SEA LIFE Minnesota is the only aquarium in the Midwest with an interactive stingray touch pool, where you can get up close and personal with real live stingrays, pet them and handfeed them shrimp. It was a fun and entertaining way for all of us to break out of our comfort zones.

All in all it was a fantastic way to spend a Sunday afternoon, and a great opportunity to mingle with fellow Events & Adventures members. Many of us have always wanted to go snorkeling with tropical fish, and finally got a chance to cross that off our bucket lists. We ended the day grabbing food to refuel and chatting about the amazing experiences we all shared that day.