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health Advanced Directives NEW | Holistic Approach to Heartburn Not all Advanced Directives (AD) are created equal! Discover firsthand knowledge of what can occur in medical situations from a registered nurse. Discuss medical terms so educated choices for language can be included in your document. Physician Ordered Life Sustaining Treatment and Power of Attorney documents will also be reviewed. Instructor is a master’s degree registered nurse well-versed in AD’s from her years of experience working in the intensive care unit (ICU), emergency department and as a death investigator. Class fee: $39 one; $65 two. GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) is one of the most common digestive disorders in the United States and its prevalence is steadily increasing. Discuss symptoms, common underlying causes, potential risks if left untreated, and holistic options for treating GERD. Instructor Heather Carpentier is a Health and Wellness Consultant and Certified Nutrition Expert. Class fee: $29. w May 28 | 6 - 8 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W26-S1 | Johns w Apr 23 | 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W22-S1 | Carpentier Hypnosis to Control Weight & Stop Smoking This class builds on “Meditation,” but is not a prerequisite to attending this class. Go deep within, quieting your mental chatter and experiencing deep rest and inner peace while focusing on the practice of silencing the mind. Continue to walk through each guided meditation, but move to a deeper personal awareness in every moment of every day. Bring pillow and blanket. Class fee: $39. Hypnosis for weight loss can stop your obsession with food and pop, and increase your motivation to walk and exercise. Hypnosis for smoking/chewing tobacco can help you quit immediately without withdrawal, cravings or weight gain. Bring pillow and blanket. Hypnosis fee of $44 for weight or smoking or $84 for both is payable to New Way Learning Center at class. Note on registration form if you plan to attend for weight control, smoking, or both or if you are a lifetime member. Class fee: $10. w Apr 6 | 6 - 8 pm | 1 Session M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W35-S1 | Miller w Apr 18 | 9 am - noon | 1 Session Sa | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W25-S1 | Fischer Meditation for Stress Management Restorative Foot Workshop Advanced Meditation Do you need an hour of rest and relaxation? Relaxation meditation is a technique that allows you to be more present in your body, release your stress, and enjoy a calm mind. Be led through breathing techniques, body scan meditations, pain release meditations, boundary exercises, and other relaxation meditation exercises to release your stress and calm your body and mind. Bring pillow and blanket. Class fee: $29. w May 19 | 6 - 7 pm | 1 Session T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W36-S1 | Miller Healthy Eating for One or Two Are you a one- or two-person household, struggling to prepare healthy meals without wasting a lot of food and money? Discuss batch cooking and how to plan healthy meals for one to two people. Class fee: $29. w May 14 | 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Oak View MS | AL077-2W33-S1 | Carpentier Most of us have feet that lack mobility and strength. This is directly linked to alignment issues and joint pain in other parts of the body. This two-hour workshop will address some of the common causes of those tight, stiff feet. Learn how to improve foot function and health. Healthier feet = healthier you. Dress for some simple movement. You will be barefoot, no socks. Bring a yoga mat or folded blanket. Class fee: $45. w Apr 14 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W20-S1 | Cramer Tai Chi for Health and Wellness This gentle Sun Tai Chi form improves mental and physical capacity as well as relaxation, balance and vitality. Helps relieve pain, increase range of motion and improve quality of life. This class is recommended for arthritis and fall prevention. Can be done sitting or standing. Wear flat shoes (sandals not recommended) and loose, comfortable clothing. Instructor is certified in Tai Chi and has over 15 years teaching experience. Class fee: $75. w Apr 14 - Jun 2 | 5 - 6 pm | 8 Sessions T | Sandburg Edu Ctr | AL077-2W42-S1 | Morgan 28 SPRING/SUMMER 2020 | 763-506-5766 | www.discovercommunityed.com