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health Quick, Nutritious Meals Tai Chi Chuan Packaged snacks and meals are convenient with the busy lives we all lead today, however, they take a toll on our health. Learn about what it means to really eat and be healthy, how you can prepare quick and nutritious meals from breakfast to dinner and discuss what healthy really looks like. It might even surprise you! At the end of class you will be provided with recipes for a weeks worth of quick and nutritious meals to keep you healthy, happy and satisfied. Class fee: $29. Non-martial, gentle exercise that reduces stress, strengthens the body, and restores internal and external balance. Learn the “form” which is a continuous sequence of postures practiced in a slow, gentle manner, while gaining an understanding of the underlying principles and concepts. Wear comfortable clothing. Class fee: $59. w Oct 2 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session M | Oak View MS | AL077-2W18-F1 | Ewals w Sep 13 - Oct 4 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 4 Sessions W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W43-F1 | Morgan Tai Chi for Balance and Wellness NEW | Reflexology 101 Learn to work your feet to heal from within. Reflexology can assist with reducing stress and tension while improving circulation. Instructor is a certified reflexologist. Class fee: $39. w Oct 5 | 6 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W23-F1 | McKenzie Tai Chi is a gentle healing art that provides many internal and external benefits. Learn movements while slowly practicing in a standing position to become more present in your surroundings and aware of how you are using your body. Acceptable for all regardless of age, ability or current level of health. Instructor is certified in Tai Chi and has over 12 years teaching experience. Wear comfortable clothing. Class fee: $59. w Sep 11 - Oct 2 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 4 Sessions M | Jackson MS | AL077-2W42-F1 | Morgan Spicing Up Your Health Hidden inside your pantry or cupboard are ingredients used to enhance flavor, however, many of these seasonings have been proven by science to also provide health benefits. Can tumeric really fight inflammation? Does cinnamon truly lower blood glucose? Will garlic lower risk of heart disease? Find out which common herbs and spices potentially provide medicinal effects. Recipes provided. Class fee: $35 one; $59 two. The Bone Broth Secret w Nov 2 | 6:30 - 8 pm | 1 Session Th | Roosevelt MS | AL077-2W20-F1 | Fox w Nov 13 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session M | Oak View MS | AL077-2W24-F1 | Ewals 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 issu es. Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ), 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. See website for class meeting dates. Class fee: $65. w Sep 26 - Oct 10 | 7 - 9 pm | 3 Sessions T | Roosevelt MS | AL077-2W41-F1 | Palmer Why does Grandma’s chicken soup help us get over a cold? Grandma’s soup was made with bone broth. Learn why it is so popular and how to make it. Discover the difference between stock and broth and is it really made from bones? Discuss the many healing properties of this super food. Learn why it is so easy to make that everyone should be doing it. Class fee: $29. what’s happening? Strong schools. Strong communities. Join us for upcoming community meetings! The Anoka-Hennepin School Board is asking voters to make district schools “Fit for the Future” by addressing facility issues for the next 10-15 years through bond and operating levies. Community meetings will be held late September to share additional information and answer questions. Visit ahschools.us/FitForTheFuture for dates and times. www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2017 FALL 29