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NEW | Brew Kombucha at Home
Fight off the winter cold and flu season with Kombucha ! You will receive a brewing kit and hands-on instruction for your first successful brew . Bring a four-quart pot and wooden spoon . Supply fee of $ 13 cash paid to instructor at class .
◗ Mar 7 | Th | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Northdale MS AL-2WBU-W1 | Carpentier
NEW | Abdominal Strengtheners That Won ’ t Stress Your Back or Neck
Abdominal muscles weaken and lose shape due to past pregnancies , surgeries , sitting at a desk all day , being sedentary and poor posture . Learn a series of extremely effective exercises to quickly strengthen all four layers of abdominal , without stressing back or neck joints and without getting on the floor . Common abdominal exercises like crunches can place too much stress on back and neck joints .
◗ Feb 12 | M | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Online AL-B301-W1 | Novak 1
◗ May 21 | T | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Online AL-B301-S1 | Novak 1
Basic Self Defense
Learn to identify and avoid potentially dangerous situations , along with the basic skills to defend yourself in a bad situation . Learn how to strike , punch , knee and kick . Gain confidence and self-esteem that comes with martial arts training . Ideal for women ages 15 years and older . Wear loose fitting clothing .
◗ Feb 17-24 | Sa | 10-11:30 am 2 Sessions | Fee : $ 39 | Northdale MS AL-2W35-W1 | Crane
◗ Apr 13-20 | Sa | 10-11:30 am 2 Sessions | Fee : $ 39 | Northdale MS AL-2W35-S1 | Crane
Is Your Waistband Too Tight Today ? Strategies for Beating Belly Bloat
Have you ever found that in the a . m . your pants fit fine , but by midafternoon , the waistband squeezes you like a tourniquet ? Or , that no matter how many crunches you do , your stomach still hangs out ? Getting rid of a potbelly is much more than just doing abdominal exercises . In this workshop , you will learn the main causes and six strategies for getting rid of belly bloat . We will do a few exercises designed to strengthen the deepest layer of abdominal muscle - the layer that is responsible for flattening your stomach , shaping your waistline , and supporting your lower back . And , we will do this without getting on the floor .
◗ Jan 17 | W | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Online AL-2W20-W1 | Novak 1
◗ May 6 | M | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Online AL-2W20-S1 | Novak 1
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR / AED
This course is designed for those who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements or for those who have a desire to learn the techniques of CPR and the use of an AED . This classroom based , instructor-led course teaches adult , child and infant CPR / AED as well as choking management . Please note : This class is not intended for individuals needing healthcare provider certification .
◗ Feb 6 | T | 5:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 95 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-2W15-W1 | Hanson
◗ Mar 26 | T | 5:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 95 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-2W15-W2 | Hanson
◗ May 14 | T | 5:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 95 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-2W15-S1 | Hanson
Healthy
Eating for One or Two
Are you a one-or two-person household and struggle 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 .
◗ Feb 26 | M | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-2W25-W1 | Carpentier
Fearless Fermentation
Fermented foods are beneficial to our health yet can be intimidating to make at home . While there is a degree of unpredictability with fermentation , once you get the hang of it there is so much possibility with seasonal ingredients and local flavors ! Discover simple tricks and key techniques that will yield successful ferments and help you save money in the process .
◗ May 2 | Th | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-2W30-S1 | Carpentier
Face Yoga
There are 19 flat muscles in your face , all of which can be strengthened and toned , just like arm or leg muscles . Facial exercises can take years off your appearance by reducing frown and forehead lines , reducing “ puppet mouth ’ lines , lifting and firming neckline , making upper and lower cheeks fuller , reducing puffiness and sagging around eyes , improving circulation and nutrient flow into cells and improving lymph circulation . Learn simple exercises that will rejuvenate your face .
◗ Jan 23 | T | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Online AL-2W05-W1 | Novak 1
◗ Apr 9 | T | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee : $ 29 | Online AL-2W05-S1 | Novak 1
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