A recap of 2026’s Tune-Up Tuesdays series
We kicked off the new year with Journey’s popular Tune-Up Tuesdays — and this time, we went big! Every Tuesday in January at 2 p.m., registered participants joined us live for four practical, upbeat sessions designed to help you start 2026 strong.
Our expert presenters covered everything from meal planning that doesn’t break the budget and strength and stability tips to prevent falls, to home maintenance strategies and tech decluttering (with a peek at AI basics). Each session was packed with actionable advice, helpful resources, and plenty of great insights.
If you missed out, don’t worry — individual recaps and video links are below, so you can tune in and catch up anytime. Happy viewing, and here's to your best year yet!
We'll post recaps after each session, so check back often!
Tune Up Your Meal-Planning Skills: Tips to Save Time and Stretch Your Budget
Featuring Molly Christenson, Financial Literacy Program Coordinator at UBT
Molly kicked off the year’s first Tune-Up session with a fun participation exercise to see how everyone approaches grocery shopping (spoiler: our answers were all over the board!). From there, she shared creative ways to stretch your budget, avoid impulse buys, and make meal prep less stressful. We learned how a little planning can make a big difference — from mapping out meals to traveling the perimeter of the grocery store.
Her upbeat, practical tips made meal planning feel totally doable. The presentation was packed with smart, actionable takeaways, and the Q&A delivered even more helpful insights. Missed it? No worries — you can still catch all the hacks and inspiration that will make both your wallet and your belly happy.
Tune Up Your Strength and Stability: Workouts and Tips to Prevent Slips and Trips
Sam packed a lot into this week’s Tune-Up Tuesday, starting with straightforward definitions of strength and stability and how they work together to reduce fall risk. She used real-world examples to show just how common — and preventable — slips and trips can be. From there, she walked attendees through practical strength-building and balance-focused exercises, including sit-to-stand movements and sliding-step drills.
Sam emphasized challenging your body safely so it can keep learning and adapting. She wrapped up with classes and activities that can boost balance and stability — plus simple places for beginners to start. The session was full of actionable strategies to help you feel stronger and steadier. Miss it live? Catch the replay for tips you can use today
Tune Up Your Home Maintenance: Pro Tips to Keep Your Home in Top Shape
This unique and informative session focused on making home maintenance feel more manageable and less overwhelming. Jake McElroy and Chris Wright, the team behind HIVE Home Service, brought their real‑world experience to the conversation, sharing clear, practical guidance designed to help homeowners avoid costly surprises and stay ahead of routine upkeep. They were fabulous presenters and gracious guests.
Jake and Chris covered a wide range of essential topics, including how to choose the right HVAC filter, what homeowners should know about water heater maintenance, and how to organize home upkeep into a simple quarterly plan. Their approachable style and straightforward explanations made even the more technical topics easy to understand. These friendly pros shared plenty of practical takeaways attendees can use to keep their homes running smoothly year‑round. It was an informative, engaging hour that delivered both education and confidence for homeowners.
Tune Up Your Tech: Declutter Your Devices for the Year Ahead
This week’s Tune‑Up Tuesday focused on making technology feel simpler, more organized, and less intimidating. Nate Gleaves guided attendees through practical ways to declutter smartphones and tablets, using live demonstrations across multiple devices to clearly show how to delete unused apps, create folders, and organize apps and information. He shared relatable examples and plain‑language explanations that made it easy to follow along.
In the first half of the session, Nate covered ways to clean up devices and protect personal data — especially important when disposing of or donating older phones and tablets. The second half featured an engaging introduction to AI, including how it differs from traditional online searches and how chatbots can help with everyday questions and tasks. The session wrapped up with audience Q&A and plenty of useful take‑home tips. It was an enjoyable, educational hour that left participants feeling more confident about their tech.
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