Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activities - Winter 2017-18 | Page 29

health try this… NEW | Opiates in Minnesota Morning of Mindfulness Feeling stressed? Tired of rushing around? Take a morning for yourself to relax, slow down and replenish. • This mindful morning will begin with “Yoga Gentle Stretch,” where you will move through a series of standing and chair-only poses that stretch mainly the upper body to feel loose, relaxed and energized. • Learn how to “Keep Stress from Becoming Anxiety,” a life-changing workshop where you will learn coping skills and strategies for reducing and eliminating your stress. • Relax and let your creativity surface with “Watercolor Wellness,” a class using watercolor pencils to bring your creativity to life. • End the morning with a a 30-minute guided meditation to calm your mind, settle your body, and bring contentment to your heart. A perfect morning to share with a friend or family member! Opioid overdose is a growing problem around the country and in Minnesota. It’s hitting people both young and old, and has recently shown to be affecting our economy. Learn about current opiates on the street and prescribed opiates. Recognize symptoms of a person that’s under the influence of opiates and whether it’s an overdose. Get informed on Steve’s Law, Minnesota’s Good Samaritan Law. Class fee: $39. w Jan 23 | 7 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W33-W1 | SAVE-A-LIFE NEW | Sound Bath Sound bath is a unique way to guide your body into a super deep state of relaxation incorporating the decades old method of Tibetan singing bowls. Instructor will show you how to relax in style with your own sound concert. Bring a yoga mat and dress in something comfortable. Class fee: $39. w Feb 5 | 6 - 8 pm | 1 Session M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W32-W1 | McKenzie Tai Chi for Balance and Wellness 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 and flat shoes. Not meeting February 19 and March 12. Class fee: $69. w Jan 29 - Mar 26 | 7 - 8 pm | 7 Sessions M | Jackson MS | AL077-2W42-W1 | Morgan Class fee: $55 one; $99 two. w  Mar 3 | 9 - 11:45 am | 1 Session NEW | The Day After Retirement Sa | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W36 -W1 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. What will your life look like once you don’t answer the call of the alarm clock? What can you do in advance to plan for a positive transition into retirement? Having a sense of purpose is an important key to satisfaction. Change is inevitable. Discover how to put your arms around the changes inherent in retiring. Explore a variety of ways to identify what is significant to you, then establish a purpose-filled life in retirement. Class fee: $29. w Mar 29 | 6 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session Th | Roosevelt MS | AL077-2W23-W1 | McKenzie w Feb 26 | 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2W26-W1 | O’Brien Reflexology 101 www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2018 WINTER 29