Health & personal development
INTRODUCTION TO YANG ’ S STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN ( Tuesday ) Eli Whitney School – All Purpose Room - Mr . Lai Fee $ 195 – 15 sessions – 5:30 p . m . - 6:30 p . m . Class begins January 23 The class will begin with basic exercises to relax the body tensions caused by stress and then progress to learn the Tai Chi Form 24 . The practice of Tai Chi in correct body postures , movements and breathing techniques will rejuvenate internal energy and mind concentration . Students will be able to practice the learned techniques at home to achieve long-term health benefits .
INTERMEDIATE YANG ’ S STYLE TAI CHI CHAUN ( Tuesday ) Eli Whitney School – All Purpose Room – Mr . Lai Fee $ 195 – 15 sessions – 6:45 p . m . to 7:45 p . m . Class begins January 23 Intermediate Tai Chi Class will begin to learn the Classical Yang Style Tai Chi Long Form 118 to further understand the essentials of Tai Chi benefits , theory and practice . This class is open to anyone that has previously learned Tai Chi and would like to continue to work on cultivating internal energy , better balance , breathing technique and posture coordination .
WOMEN ’ S SELF DEFENSE ( Friday ) The Hive Women ’ s Empowerment Center 483 Spring Street , Windsor Locks Fee $ 50 – Amy Tria , Laurie Pierce March 15 – 6:00 p . m .– 9:00 p . m . No Surcharge , No Senior Discount This Women ’ s Self-Defense class is ideal for any woman ages 12 and up of any ability , no prior experience necessary . You will learn effective boundary setting , communication skills , and bystander intervention as well as physical skills that will help you escape an attacker using strikes , kicks , knees , and elbows . You will learn how to escape from various holds and chokes . You will walk away with all the skills necessary to keep you safe and empowered !
REIKI LEVEL 1 ( Monday ) Enfield Annex – 4 sessions – Room A222 Fee $ 90 – 6:00 – 8:30 p . m . – Rev . Denise Cassella No Surcharge , No Senior Discount Class begins January 22 Would you like to learn a safe , easy way to improve your physical , emotional and mental health ? Are you curious about energy work or just wondering where to start ? Reiki 1 is the perfect starting point . It is the catalyst or spring board to more in depth energy work . Or perhaps you merely want to enhance your own self care . Reiki 1 will give you what you need to give yourself and your loved ones hands on energy treatments . This class focuses on the History and Principles of Reiki ,
Anatomy , Chakras , Meridians , Aura Layers , Healing Effects , Meditation and Ignition , Healing of oneself and Health Benefits . This is an on-site course , there will be a non-refundable $ 5 materials fee per student .
REIKI LEVEL 2 ( Monday ) Enfield Annex – 4 sessions – Room A222 Fee $ 110 - 6:00 – 9:00 p . m . – Rev . Denise Cassella No Surcharge , No Senior Discount Class begins February 26 Prerequisite for this class is Reiki Level 1 . Proof of Certification will be needed at the first class if it was received outside of Enfield or Windsor Locks Adult Education . Become a certified practitioner . This is the class that will give you what you need so you can give others hands on energy treatments . This class focuses on the Change and Spiritual Connection , How Level I and II differ with a review of Level I , the First two Reiki Symbols , Distant Healing , the Third Symbol , Crystal Grid , cover What is a Byosen Scan , Hand placements , What is Intuition , Meditation , Atunement and Practice of Reiki on each other . If this is an onsite course , there will be a non-refundable $ 5.00 materials fee per student .
HOW TO USE YOUR DSLR CAMERA ( Wednesday ) Enfield Annex - Room A224 Fee $ 29 - 3 sessions – March 6 , 13 , 20 Melanie O ’ Connor - 6:00 p . m . to 7:00 p . m . No Surcharge , No Senior Discount Are you ready to make the switch from “ auto ” to “ manual ” settings ? By the end of the course , students will be able to use their camera on manual settings ! Students will learn what all those buttons and menus do . The topics covered will be : ISO , shutter speed , aperture , composition and more . This class will provide small group and individual attention . Learn from a nationally published , award-winning photographer who is also a local school teacher . Students must bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera with a charged battery and a memory card . In addition to the class fee , please bring cash or a check for $ 15 directly to the instructor for printed materials on the first day of class .
HOME INSPECTION ( Mon . & Tues ) Enfield Annex – 2 sessions – April 15th and 16th Room A224 - Mark Roy – No Senior Discount Fee $ 45 – 6:00 p . m . to 8:00 p . m . Come learn about home inspections from a licensed home inspector with 29 years ’ experience . The first session will focus on what is covered by a home inspection , like heating system , roof , siding , plumbing , electrical systems , water supply and drainage systems , and foundations . The second session will focus on environmental concerns ; radon gas , water testing , septic inspections , water potablity ( is water safe to drink ?), mold , asbestos , and indoor air quality .
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