Community Education - current class catalogs Adult activities and classes - Fall 2015 | Page 29

health NEW | Nutrition for the Older AdultAre You SMART? T’ai Chi Ch’uan Today’s older adults face many challenges when it comes to taking good care of themselves. This class is geared for those 50+ and will provide information on how the older adult can be SMART; by being a Savvy Shopper on varied incomes; Meal Minded for optimum nutrition; how to remain Active; being Resource Ready with “where to go” information provided; and Tip-top solutions for handling physical, social, emotional and medical limitations. Class is also beneficial for caregivers and those with aging parents. Class fee: $35 one; $59 two. w Nov 9 | 6:30-8 pm | 1 Session M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W16-F1 | Fox Experience the gentle flowing movements of T’ai Chi and treat your whole body to a gentle and relaxing workout. Say goodbye to sweating, puffing and panting. Feel cool, calm, refreshed and energized. This is an excellent, low-impact, non-contact physical fitness program. Bring water. See website for class meeting dates. Class fee: $45 5 sessions; $49 6 sessions. w Sep 21 – Nov 2 | 8-9 pm | 6 Sessions M | Jackson MS | AL077-2W41-F1 | Ledman w Nov 9 - Dec 7 | 8-9 pm | 5 Sessions M | Jackson MS | AL077-2W41-F2 | Ledman NEW | The Food Connection to ADD/ADHD Personal Defense for Women Learn street realistic techniques against common attacks used against women such as hair pulling, choking, being pinned against an object or taken to the ground. Learn individual empowerment, self-defense and Minnesota law dealing with domestic violence and principles of avoidance and awareness. Instructor is Personal Defense Readiness trained and has more than 20 years experience as a police officer. Wear comfortable clothing. Class fee: $55. w Nov 11 & Nov 18 | 6-9 pm | 2 Sessions W | Coon Rapids MS | AL077-2W40-F1 | Scott Inattentiveness, difficulty concentrating and managing time, and other symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) affect increasing numbers of children and adults. Learn how eating real food in balance can improve focus and ease symptoms. Certificate of Attendance for training hours available upon request. Class fee: $39. w Oct 28 | 6-8 pm | 1 Session W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W32-F1 | Theisen NEW | Working Through Change Spring Forest Qigong Qigong is a simple, effective and easy-to-learn method for helping you experience your optimal health, wellness and happiness. By learning to balance the energy in your body, you enhance your physical, emotional and spiritual well being, relieving physical and emotional pain, stress and other health issues. Qigong combines gentle movements, breathing and visualization along with sound and can be done while standing or sitting. This Level I Class includes information along with instruction and practice of the exercises. Instructor is SFQ Certified. Class fee: $59. Got change? Throughout our life we experience change; marriage, death, birth, health issues, job loss, etc. Whether we consider the change to be positive or negative, dealing with it can be a challenge. Learning how we process change and how to work our way through it in a healthy and productive manner is key. Learn how to work through change in a way that acknowledges and honors our humanity. Class fee: $39. w Sep 30 | 6-8:30 pm | 1 Session W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W31- ā