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Beginner Level Yoga

$35

with Wendy McLoon

Calendar Jan 15, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks
Yoga has been shown to have vast health benefits for people of all body types and fitness levels. If you can stretch your muscles, you can do yoga! This six-week series will introduce basic yoga postures (along with modifications) and healthy alignment with some breath work and relaxation/meditation sprinkled in. We will play with linking postures together into a gentle ‘flow’ sequence that will stretch your muscles and relax your mind. As this will be in a virtual format via Zoom, verbal instructions will be replacing any hands-on adjustments. Participants should have a yoga mat or towel and wear clothes that allow for unrestricted movement. Some props that are helpful to have are two yoga blocks, a yoga strap (or scarf, belt or other long piece of fabric), and a folded blanket. A folding chair would be helpful for modifications or balance poses, and wall space nearby can be useful as well. Participants should have the ability to get up and down from the floor fairly easily, and be cleared by a medical professional if there are chronic health issues such as high blood pressure. Wendy McLoon-Waterman is a certified yoga instructor (RYT500) and a member of Yoga Alliance. She is also a certified Yoga Therapist working with individuals with physical and/or psycho-emotional challenges, and is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Country Line Dance (Session 1)

$39

with Sue McKay

Calendar Jan 29, 2025 at 6:30 pm
No partner required - This fun line dance class will offer a variety of line dance steps and routines--done to all your favorite country songs -- that can go from classroom to dance floor in a flash! Clear instruction, step and combination breakdowns, and plenty of time to practice makes this class perfect for dancers who are brand new to line dancing as well as for those just hoping to learn a few more routines. No class on February 19.
Full Course

Spanish for Beginners Part 3

$64

with Francisca Smith

Calendar Jan 30, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 7 weeks
This is the third part of the Spanish for Beginners course. It is an introduction to Spanish in a personalized and fun style. The class is designed to help students acquire a foundation of Spanish vocabulary while learning how to speak and listen to the language for general and practical use. Students are encouraged to speak Spanish whenever possible in the class. The book is additional.

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Transformative Art Journey: Four Techniques, Seven Weeks of Creative Exploration

$140

with Charlene Lutz

Calendar Jan 30, 2025 at 6 pm

I’m thrilled to invite you to an inspiring art course designed to offer dedicated time and space for diving deep into a variety of art-making techniques. Over the course of seven weeks, we’ll explore watercolor, batik, and printmaking, culminating in a final week dedicated to mixed media where we’ll blend all of our newfound skills. Each part of the course is thoughtfully structured to support mindful and intentional creation, allowing you to slow down, connect with your inner artist, and develop your skills. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, this course is designed to inspire exploration, deepen your practice, and unlock new forms of expression. Course Breakdown: 1. Watercolor (Weeks 1-2): Immerse yourself in the soothing flow of watercolor, exploring techniques such as washes, blending, and layering to create vibrant and expressive pieces. 2. Batik (Weeks 3-4): Dive into the ancient art of batik, working with wax resist and fabric dyes to craft richly textured, layered designs on fabric and paper. 3. Printmaking (Weeks 5-6): Discover the fundamentals of printmaking, including monoprints and relief techniques (gelatin and linoleum) to develop your own series of unique prints. 4. Mixed Media (Week 7): In our final week, bring everything together by combining techniques from the previous sessions. We’ll explore new ways to layer materials, integrate collage, and experiment with found objects, allowing you to create complex, multi-dimensional artworks that reflect your creative journey. Each session will include demonstrations, guided exercises, and plenty of hands-on time to explore the techniques. By the end, you’ll have a portfolio of work and a toolkit of new skills to continue creating on your own. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community of fellow creatives to share inspiration and ideas with along the way.

ZUMBA GOLD®

$39

with Sue McKay

Calendar Jan 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Zumba Gold classes are Perfect For Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original Zumba moves you love at a lower-intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance! No class on February 20.

Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers 

$195

with Network Learning Resources

Calendar Feb 3, 2025

Every successful person in the workplace utilizes financial information to aid effective decision making. Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers explain the financial concepts and accounting processes used in most businesses and will provide practical techniques that will increase your effectiveness and career. Get a foundation to understand the seven steps in the accounting cycle and use financial information in decision making. Come away with the knowledge to analyze resource allocation and evaluate financial performance.

Adobe Illustrator Essentials

$225

with Network Learning Resources

Calendar Feb 3, 2025
Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. In this course, you will learn Adobe Illustrator fundamentals to set up a print document and use various tools to draw, type and color all kinds of shapes and illustrations. Learn how to efficiently manage layers and artboards, and create print-ready PDF documents. Access to Adobe Illustrator software required.

Business Writing

$195

with Network Learning Resources

Calendar Feb 3, 2025

Take away the key practices you need to develop and hone your business writing communication effectively and successfully. Get the best practices for crafting effective, professional business documents. Find out how to avoid grammatical pitfalls. And acquire business writing principles that will be good for years to come.





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