Saddleback Valley Magazine Winter 2015 | Page 24

Adult SOCIAL CLASSES Dance Ballet Fitness It’s always the right time to dance! If you love ballet or have always wanted to try it, now is the time. Improve flexibility, gain muscle tone and get a great workout! Come experience Ballet Fitness! Questions, please call: 949-572-5920 Instructor: Positive Energy Dance Center Location: 22600-C Lambert St. #908, Lake Forest Fee: $50/5 weeks ADT3744 Thu Jan 7 6:00-7:00 pm Do NOT litigate MEDIATE The less expensive alternative to divorce, parenting and family disputes! JoAnna Konogeris, MA and Cristina Barnes cofounded South Orange County Mediation after finding that not all legal problems were resolved within the courts. And often the perceived “losing” party did not comply with the orders. This lack of resolution is compounded by the fact that family matters like divorce and elder issues are emotional and are usually not served well by costly litigious battles that are win-lose and damage any ongoing relationship. These family matters are often in need of swift resolution, however, impacted court calendars for litigated cases can run into years of hearings, continuances, and ultimately trials, leading to huge financial burdens for the parties involved. Mediation allows for a non-adversarial resolution process. Mediation is a confidential and private process. Mediated agreements are filed with the courts and are as binding as a litigated decision. The parties do not have to air their personal matters in a public forum such as a courtroom. Your family disputes remain private and are resolved through addressing concerns and interests relevant to your particular circumstance. If you have ever been in a courtroom or party to a litigated case you may have felt the anxiety and fear of this extremely confined and formal process. Most people are not even aware of how the court system works and are overwhelmed and confused. In litigation there is always a winner, therefore there is always a loser. Mediation advocates win – win outcomes for both parties. Skilled mediators facilitate clear communication by helping the parties transition from adversarial roles to collaborative participants in determining their best outcomes, thereby creating a better future for themselves and their family. Parties who choose to mediate recognize that it is in their best interest to create their own customized agreement making it more likely to be adhered to. Win-Win starts with a phone call! South Orange County Mediation JoAnna Konogeris & Cristina Barnes 949-521-1631 • 949-322-6980 www.southorangecountymediation.com 24 | S Magazine Hip Hop Fitness Art Art-recreation of Classical & Contemporary Artwork An exciting new concept of learning fine arts, from watercolors thru oils or for professional or personal portfolio recollection. These fine art sessions will take you to the next level at your own pace of learning, you will also learn the steps of making your own ceramic pieces with low-fire clay using the throw-wheel machine at end of every session. Your newfound collection of artwork and pottery pieces will be a perfect addition to your portfolio. Questions: [email protected] Fee: $140/5 weeks ($15 material fee paid to the instructor) Ages: 18+ years ADT3716 Fri Nov 20 7:00-8:00 pm ADT3717 Sat Nov 21 5