Survivors of the Coronavirus (COVID-19 or SARS-2) Pandemic Will be Farmers, Gatherers and Hunters

April 5, 2020April 5, 20204 Comments

Dear Readers, The coronavirus (COVID-19 or SARS-2) pandemic is upon us. The world has closed. Yet we are all connected. A bright, new future awaits! What should we do? We should grow food. That is what I have been doing, and I recommend that everyone help grow our own food. There is plenty of opportunity … Continue reading Survivors of the Coronavirus (COVID-19 or SARS-2) Pandemic Will be Farmers, Gatherers and Hunters

CoMotion Center for Movement in Saint Paul, MN as seen from the outside of the Fairview Business Center where Marie Kube’s Zumba dance fitness class is being held.

New Dance Fitness Classes at CoMotion Center for Movement

February 21, 2020September 23, 2020Leave a comment

Dear Readers, I am so excited to announce that we found the perfect place to rent space for more Zumba® dance fitness classes. See my previous blog posts for more about my Zumba® dance fitness classes (My First Zumba® Class Aug. 31st and About My Zumba Gold® Class). See my Zumba® Instructor Profile page for … Continue reading New Dance Fitness Classes at CoMotion Center for Movement

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How I Got My Money from TIAA (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association)

December 31, 2019December 31, 20193 Comments

Dearest Readers, Happy New Year’s Eve! In preparation for the year 2020, where hindsight is, I have some advice for teachers and others in academic, research, medical, cultural, and governmental fields regarding their retirement savings. After my divorce from a teacher, I spent my life savings surviving post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and starting my new … Continue reading How I Got My Money from TIAA (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association)

Whittier Park

November 14, 2019November 19, 2019Leave a comment

Dear Readers, I can’t wait to start volunteering to teach a Zumba® dance fitness class on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at Whittier Park in Minneapolis, MN. All are welcome! See my actual class schedule. Multipurpose Room, Whittier Recreation Center, Whittier Park 425 W. 26th St., Minneapolis, MN 55405 612-370-4966 Zumba® classes at Whittier Park are … Continue reading Whittier Park

Phillips Fitness Center

November 1, 2019November 19, 2019Leave a comment

Dear Readers, I’m updating this blog post today, November 14, 2019, after having taught a couple of times at Phillips Fitness Center. It seems that Zumba® classes may be a better fit than Zumba Gold® classes at Phillips Fitness Center. Therefore, I will plan on teaching a Zumba® class on Mondays at 6:00 pm at … Continue reading Phillips Fitness Center

Cinema Ballroom

September 25, 2019November 19, 20192 Comments

Marie Kube is teaching a dance fitness class at Cinema Ballroom in St. Paul, MN!

About My Gold Dance Fitness Class

September 13, 2019September 23, 20201 Comment

Dear Readers, As you know, I am now a Zumba® instructor (see My First Zumba® Class Aug. 31st ). And I have chosen the Zumba Gold® program as my specialty! I grew up dancing and performing Ballet, as you can see from my old Ballet pictures. As an adult, I have spent thousands of dollars … Continue reading About My Gold Dance Fitness Class