Healthy Living

• Healthy Living Course List

Hagerstown Community College offers a diverse array of classes to enhance your body, mind, and spirit. Experience the joys that come with a healthy approach to living.

• Active Outdoor
• Dance
• Fitness
• Yoga & Pilates
• Water Exercise
• Mind, Body and Spirit – Reiki, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation

Offered in Winter 2010

For a complete listing of all Continuing Education courses in the Healthy Living area, click here.

Dancing

Ballroom Dancing—Beginning
Learn to do the waltz, the foxtrot, the rumba, the cha-cha, swing, and the tango with the help of dance instructors Carroll and Jean Goodnight.

Class Limit: 28  Fee: $85  Senior Adult Fee: $50  Registration Fee: $5

FIT 008 A1 Th 06:00PM-07:30PM 01/21/10-04/08/10
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Main

Ballroom Dancing—Intermediate
Join the Goodnight dance instructors as you expand your dancing skills to include the Quick Step, the Mambo, and more.

Class Limit: 28  Fee: $85  Senior Adult Fee: $50  Registration Fee: $5

FIT 017 A1 T 08:15PM-09:30PM 01/26/10-04/13/10
Western Maryland Hospital Cntr Aud

Find Pleasure in Ballroom Dancing—Beginning
Student will learn the basic dance figures of the most popular rhythms including the cha-cha, swing, the foxtrot, the walta, and the rumba under the guidance of dance instructors Bev and Irv Easterday.

Class Limit: 28  Fee: $85  Senior Adult Fee: $50  Registration Fee: $5

FIT 010 A1 T 07:00PM-08:30PM 01/26/10-04/13/10
Western Maryland Hospital Cntr Aud

Find Pleasure in Ballroom Dancing—Intermediate
Geared towards students when previous ballroom dancing experience, students will learn more about popular dances such as the cha-cha, swing, the foxtrot, the waltz, and the rumba with the help of dance instructors Bev and Irv Easterday.

Class Limit: 28  Fee: $85  Senior Adult Fee: $50  Registration Fee: $5

FIT 017 A1 T 08:15PM-09:30PM 01/26/10-04/13/10
Western Maryland Hospital Cntr Aud

Dancing Like Stars!
Learn the intricacies of ballroom choreography with the help of Bev and Irv Easterday as you explore pre-determined dance sequences borrowed from sequence dance, which is popular in Europe, and round dance, which is popular throughout the U.S.

Class Limit: 40  Fee: $95  Senior Adult Fee: $50  Registration Fee: $5

FIT 006 A1 W 07:00PM-09:30PM 01/27/10-04/14/10
Western Maryland Hospital Cntr Aud

Middle Eastern Dancing
Discover the ancient art of belly dancing, which is a recreational activity that can be enjoyed at any fitness level.

Class Limit: 25  Fee: $65  Materials Fee: $5  Registration Fee: $5

MBP 068 A1 Th 07:30PM-08:30PM 01/14/10-03/04/10
Athletic & Rec. Bldg 201

Zumba Gold
Designed for the active older adult or the beginner, this course uses easy-to-follow steps inspired by the Latin fitness program.

Class Limit: 20  Fee: $65  Senior Adult Fee: $39  Registration Fee: $5

MBP 052 B1 M 08:45AM-09:45AM 01/11/10-03/08/10
Athletic & Rec. Bldg 201

Senior Fitness

Total Fitness
This complete conditioning program focuses on the three essential elements of exercise: stretching, strengthening, and cardiovascular conditioning. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and bring an exercise mat.

Class Limit: 60 Fee: $65 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

SEN 046 A1 MW 09:00AM-10:15AM 01/25/10-03/17/10
Athletic & Rec. Bldg PC2

Exercise
Join instructor Sandy Ferris for this gentle yet effective exercising program, which includes low impact aerobic moves, strength training, flexibility, and balance training.

Class Limit: 30 Fee: $55 Senior Adult Fee: $45 Registration Fee: $5

SEN 085 B1 TTh 09:30AM-10:30AM 01/19/10-04/13/10
St John’s Lutheran Church Hall

Pump, Flex and More
Practice weight training and cardiovascular conditioning at your own pace as you learn to exercise the large muscles that tend to atrophy as we age. New students are asked to arrive a half an hour early for the first session for a special orientation.

Class Limit: 30 Fee: $45 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

SEN 087 B1 TTh 09:00AM-10:15AM 01/12/10-04/08/10
Athletic & Rec. Bldg 201

Living Well With Juanita Souders
Learn how to sustain a healthy lifestyle by incorporating physical flexibility, muscle toning, and aerobic fitness into your daily routine.

Class Limit: 30 Fee: $45 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

FIT 009 B1 F 09:00AM-10:00AM 01/15/10-03/26/10
Athletic & Rec. Bldg 201

Fitness in Keedysville
Join instructor Sandy Ferris for this gentle yet effective exercising program, which includes low impact aerobic moves, strength training, flexibility, and balance training.

Class Limit: 18 Fee: $55 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

SEN 371 B1 W 10:00AM-11:00AM 01/13/10-05/19/10
Little Antietam Community Cent Hall

Simply Fit
Join instructor Sylvia Rodgers for a class that uses easy exercises to help improve range of motion, muscle strength, and endurance. Light hand weights and resistance bands are used but not required.

Fee: $45 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

SEN 379 B TTh 09:30AM-10:30AM 01/12/10-03/25/10 S Hag Seventh-Day Adv Church Hall

Water-Based Fitness

Arthritis Aquatics
Designed for people who will benefit from increased flexibility and range of motion as well as those who want to maintain strength and increase stamina, this gentle exercise class is held in a warm water pool. No swimming ability necessary.

Class Limit: 15 Fee: $45 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $5 Registration Fee: $5

FIT 012 C MW 02:30PM-03:30PM 01/11/10-02/22/10
Village At Robinwood Pool

FIT 012 D MW 02:30PM-03:30PM 03/08/10-04/14/10
J Souders Village At Robinwood Pool

Splash Aerobics
Join instructor Juanita Souders for a simple but effective cardiovascular workout in water. Recommended for those who are comfortable with moderate exercise.

Class Limit: 15 Fee: $45 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $5 Registration Fee: $5

FIT 001 C1 TTh 02:30PM-03:30PM 01/12/10-02/18/10
Village At Robinwood Pool

FIT 001 D1 TTh 02:30PM-03:30PM 03/09/10-04/15/10
Village At Robinwood Pool

Yog-Wa (Water Yoga)
Done in a warm water pool, this class focuses on enhancing flexibility and strength with a special emphasis on increasing mind/body awareness and improving breathing techniques.

Class Limit: 15 Fee: $49 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 043 B1 M 05:30PM-06:30PM 01/11/10-03/08/10
Village At Robinwood Pool

Aqua Pilates
This shallow water exercise program uses pilates principles to help you strengthen, lengthen, and improve muscular-skeletal strength and alignment of the body, as well as improving posture, core stability, muscle balance, and static and dynamic balance. Participants must bring a "fun noodle" to class.

Class Limit: 15 Fee: $55 Senior Adult Fee: $39 Materials Fee: $5 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 084 A1 T 05:30PM-06:15PM 03/23/10-05/11/10
Village At Robinwood Pool

Aqua Zumba
Join instructor Anita Binder for this challenging workout where you will experience the merengue, cha-cha, salsa, lambacia tango, and flamenco as you exercise in a warm water pool.

Class Limit: 15 Fee: $49 Materials Fee: $5 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 125 A1 M 06:45PM-07:45PM 01/11/10-03/15/10
Village At Robinwood Pool

Mind, Body and Spirit

Massage

Friends and Family Massage Series: Seated Chair Massage
Join Chuck and Terrye Armstrong, nationally certified massage therapists, for a two-hour session that will provide you with the necessary information and techniques to help alleviate stress, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, and muscle tension and discomfort. Participants are asked to wear loose clothing and bring a pillow.

Class Limit: 16 Fee: $39 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 089 B1 S 10:00AM-12:00PM 03/06/10
Valley Mall 4

Friends and Family Massage Series: Hand and Foot Massage
Nationally certified massage therapists Chuck and Terrye Armstrong conduct a two-hour session showing you how massage can help alleviate pain caused by average daily living, hand and wrist pain, muscle tension and discomfort, and soreness and stiffness. Participants are asked to wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring a pillow. Limit the amount of jewelry on hands and wrists.

Class Limit: 12 Fee: $39 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 090 B1 S 10:00AM-12:00PM 03/20/10
Valley Mall 4

Learn to Massage Your Baby
Learn to communicate with your baby by touch in this specially designed class that is intended for parents and their infants. The infant should be under 10 months of age and only the parent(s) will be in contact with their child.

Class Limit: 6 Fee: $55 Materials Fee: $5 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 128 A1 Th 06:30PM-07:30PM 01/21/10-02/18/10
Valley Mall 3

Meditation and Healing

Principles of Meditation - A Joyous Peaceful Way of Life
Join instructor Mary Ann Allan as you practice an ancient art that is meant to help you sustain concentration, restore balance for depression, develop constructive thought patterns and ease pain associated with chronic diseases.

Class Limit: 15 Fee: $65 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 027 A1 W 10:30AM-12:00PM 01/13/10-02/17/10
Valley Mall 3

MBP 027 B1 T 06:30PM-08:00PM 02/23/10-03/30/10
Valley Mall 7

Reiki Jin Kei Do Level I
This workshop will introduce you to the healing properties of Reiki and teach you how to use it to support your meditation and healing, as well as help you learn self-treatment, full treatment for others, and Qi Gong techniques.

Class Limit: 8 Fee: $85 Senior Adult Fee: $50 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 039 A S 09:00AM-05:00PM 02/20/10
Valley Mall 6

Usui Reiki Level One
Learn about the ancient Buddhist healing technique during this one-day workshop as you practice breathing and meditation techniques and learn new ways to reduce stress and pain from daily life.

Class Limit: 15 Fee: $65 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $5 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 069 A S 09:00AM-04:00PM 04/17/10
Valley Mall 3

T'ai Chi

Beginning T'ai Chi (easy T'ai Chi Primer Form)
Designed specially for novices and seniors, this beginning course introduces students to the art of t'ai chi ch'uan, which promotes health, improves balance, and enhances mind-body awareness. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes.

Class Limit: 24 Fee: $79 Senior Adult Fee: $55 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 072 A1 Th 06:00PM-07:00PM 01/21/10-03/25/10
Career Programs Building 213

Intermediate T'ai Chi (Authentic Northern Wu Style)
An intermediate course that is intended for those who have taken beginning t'ai chi courses and are ready to expand on the skills they learned previously as they take on a more challenging method of t'ai chi ch'uan practice. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes.

Class Limit: 16 Fee: $79 Senior Adult Fee: $55 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 073 A1 Th 07:00PM-08:00PM 01/21/10-03/25/10
Career Programs Building 213

Women's Health

Women's Self-Defense Seminar
This one-day seminar is designed for women who are interested in all aspects of self-protection from an assailant and is intended to give participants the knowledge and skills training needed to better deal with dangerous situations.

Class Limit: 30 Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 067 B M 06:00PM-09:00PM 03/01/10
Career Programs Building 211

Bones for Life (TM) Healthy Bones...A Guide for Help With Osteoporosis, Arthritis and Better Balance
Join physical therapist Tammy Spitzer as you learn how to better use your skeletal alignment to improve posture, balance, strength, and self-confidence. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring an extra pair of socks.

Class Limit: 20 Fee: $45 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 080 A S 09:00AM-12:00PM 03/06/10
Valley Mall 3

Yoga

A Taste of Yoga With Simone Heurich RYT 500, Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor
This introductory session will give you the opportunity to experience the basic poses, breathing, and relaxation techniques of Hatha Yoga. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and bring a floor mat and one or two blankets.

Class Limit: 10 Fee: $25 Registration Fee: $5

PDV 799 B1 S 02:00PM-04:00PM 01/23/10
Career Programs Building 213

Yoga for Everybody With Simone Heurich RYT 500, Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor
Suitable for all ages and abilities, this session will introduce students to the basic poses, breathing, and relaxation techniques of Hatha Yoga. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing and bring a floor mat and one or two blankets.

Class Limit: 15 Fee: $99 Senior Adult Fee: $59 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 119 B1 W 06:00PM-07:30PM 01/27/10-03/17/10
Career Programs Building 213

MBP 119 C1 W 06:00PM-07:30PM 03/31/10-05/26/10
Career Programs Building 213

Yoga for the Health of It! With Simone Heurich RYT 500, Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor
Designed for those who would like to find more comfort from chronic conditions or ailments, this course focuses on utilizing theraputic techniques to create better alignment, as well as more strength and flexibility with foot, hip, back, shoulder, and neck problems.

Class Limit: 12 Fee: $45 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 037 B1 S 10:00AM-12:00PM 03/06/10-03/20/10
Career Programs Building 213