Active Outdoors

Spring Birding—Migratory Song Birds
Class and Field Trip

Every year thousands of song birds migrate north into our Mid-Atlantic region. Join Dave Weesner, area birding specialist and discover the joy of spring birding! The first session will introduce you to the spring birding basics focusing on: migration, silhouettes, identification, equipment and habitat. You will discover where and how to find birds in Washington County and Maryland with a focus on Spring Migration. This class will culminate in a local birding field trip to view habitat and identify these beautiful birds. Please bring binoculars and bird book, dress in layers and wear waterproof shoes. Field Trip date is Saturday, April 26, 7:00AM - 9:00AM, location for this field trip to be discussed in class session. Class Limit: 20

Fee: $30 Registration Fee: $5

SEN 521 A1 W 06:30PM-08:30PM 04/16/08-04/26/08
D Weesner Valley Mall 1

Mysterious Creatures of the Night:
Evening Wildlife Walk

As the sun sets in Washington County and dusk surrounds the evening air, many animals that are not active during the daylight hours come out of hiding. Join Dave Weesner, area Naturalist and Maryland DNR Ranger, for this relaxed and informative evening wildlife walk. Dave has led many of these interesting evening wildlife walks and always enjoys pointing out and identifying many of these mysterious voices of the night. Nocturnal animals we hope to see or hear: Barred Owl, Screech Owl, Whip-Poor-Will, Woodcock, beaver, deer, bats and species of frogs, toads and insects. We will be walking on relatively flat terrain in the Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area. We will meet in the parking area of the Indian Springs Wildlife Management Area near Clear Spring, Maryland. A complete itinerary and directions to the parking area at Indian Springs will be sent to you one week prior to the trip departure date. Please bring binoculars, flashlights, dress in layers and wear hiking boots or supportive shoes. Class Limit: 20

Fee: $15 Registration Fee: $5

DIS 147 A1 S 07:30PM-10:00PM 05/17/08 D Weesner

Join our champion of history John Frye on this
informative and fun interpreted C & O Canal Walk!

Town Creek to Oldtown

This is a lovely 4-mile walk on the C&O Canal Towpath along a beautiful area of the canal that is still maintained today with water. We will begin our walk with an interpreted over view of the Canal history in the area by John Frye. Our final destination point on this walk is the historic village of Oldtown. Please join John Frye in Oldtown for a tour of the historic points of interest in this charming area. A lunch stop and opportunity to tour the C&O Canal Museum at the Cumberland Terminus in the restored Canal Place Heritage area of Cumberland, Maryland will cap off this terrific day. A complete itinerary will be sent to you one week prior to the program date. Transportation will be provided via HCC Vans, lunch on your own in Cumberland. Please feel free to bring a bag lunch or have a delicious treat in an area restaurant located in Canal Place. Departure from the HCC Main Campus, a direction map for parking will be sent with the itinerary. Class Limit: 15

Fee: $15 Registration Fee: $5

DIS 186 A1 S 08:00AM-04:00PM 05/03/08 J Frye

Leisurely Canoe and Kayak Trip at Rocky Gap
State Park

Professional water guide Mike Sweeny of Tom’s Run Outfitters will meet us at Rocky Gap State Park for this wonderful morning of leisure canoeing on the lake. If you have always wanted to try canoeing or would simply enjoy a ride in a canoe, this is the trip for you. Our canoe instructors will help you with instruction and guidance during this relaxed experience. This may be your maiden voyage or a return to a once loved activity, please come along with us and enjoy the day! Fee includes use of canoe for the morning and transportation to the Park. Mike will supply the equipment and lifejackets as well as a few good canoeing yarns to make this trip complete. Bring a bag lunch in a small cooler, hat, sunscreen, and rubber soled shoes. Activity level is low to moderate. Please call Anne Myers, (301)790-2800, Ext. 582 if you have any questions regarding the activity level of this trip. A complete itinerary will be sent to you one week prior to the trip date. Departure from the Hagerstown Community College Main Campus, a directional map locating the parking area will accompany the itinerary. Class Limit: 18

Fee: $40 Registration Fee: $5

PDV 837 A1 F 08:00AM-04:00PM 05/16/08

Active Outdoor Canoe Paddle Trip on the Potomac River

This is the active outdoor water lore trip you have been waiting for! Professional water guide Mike Sweeny of Tom’s Run Outfitters will take you on a wonderful active outdoor canoe paddle down the Potomac River from Cohill Station to Hancock, Maryland. Enjoy the great outdoors as you paddle down the scenic Potomac, viewing waterfowl and nature in all its splendor. Mike will supply the equipment and lifejackets as well as a few good river yarns to make this trip complete. Bring a bag lunch in a small cooler, water, hat, sunscreen, and rubber soled shoes. Activity level is moderate to high depending on the River water height, active paddling will be necessary. Entering the canoe may involve walking on surfaces with some uneven ground. Canoe trip will run approximately 4 hours in length with a break for lunch. Please call Anne Myers, (301)790-2800, ext. 582 if you have any questions regarding the activity level of this trip. Transportation will be supplied to the pick-up and drop off point on the River with a departure point of the HCC Main Campus. A complete itinerary and HCC campus parking map will be sent to you one week prior to the trip date. Class Limit: 15

Fee: $40 Registration Fee: $5

PDV 836 A1 F 07:00AM-03:30PM 06/13/08

Dance

Swing Dancing—Beginning

It was called “Swing” in the forties and “Jitterbug” in the fifties. In England it’s called “Jive.” Whatever you call it, it’s big again — REALLY BIG. Whether your scene is ballroom, country and western, or high school gym, you’ll be glad you took this class! You and your partner need to register individually TODAY! You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Class Limit: 30

Fee: $40 Registration Fee: $5

PDV 152 A1 M 07:15PM-08:45PM 04/28/08-05/19/08
T Reeder/J Reeder Western Maryland Hospital Cntr

Gotta Dance?

Class Reunion? Wedding? Want to look great at the prom? Try our crash course for survival on the dance floor. Learn how to Waltz, Fox Trot, Rumba, and Cha Cha. You’ll need a partner, so if you’re without a significant other, recruit a parent, child, sibling, pal, neighbor, or co-worker—anyone who wants or needs to dance. You and your partner need to register TODAY! This course is designed for beginners. Ted and Janice guarantee you’ll have fun with their relaxed style of teaching. (Note: sneakers are not recommended). Class Limit: 30

Fee: $40 Registration Fee: $5

PDV 140 B1 M 07:15PM-08:45PM 06/02/08-06/23/08
T Reeder/J Reeder Western Maryland Hospital Cntr

Middle Eastern Dancing

Discover your inner beauty and strength through an exciting and ancient art form of dance. Join Amira who provides you with an introduction to belly dancing which is a wonderful recreational activity and art form that can be enjoyed at any fitness level. Participants will learn what is common in all belly dance styles and work on exercises that can help them improve posture, strength, and flexibility. Dancing is a great way to relieve tension and stress. This class embraces all body types and ages. Benefits include improving self-image by increasing awareness of posture, grace, body language, facial expressions, and good health. Class Limit: 25

Fee: $65 Materials Fee: $5 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 068 E1 R 07:30PM-08:30PM 04/03/08-05/22/08
M Hobbs Athletic & Rec. Bldg 201

Middle Eastern Dancing—Intermediate

Join “Veda Sereem” who has been teaching and performing middle eastern dance for 35 years and learn the ancient form of middle eastern dance to include steps, movements and combinations through a choreographed routine with emphasis on technique and various intricate movements. Although Zills (finger cymbals) will be introduced, it is not required that participants purchase them. Musical patterns with emphasis on rhythms required for a middle eastern routine will be introduced. Prerequisite: Recommended that participants attend two beginner Middle Eastern Dance classes prior to registering for this class. Class Limit: 20

Fee: $65 Materials Fee: $5 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 105 B1 T 07:30PM-08:30PM 04/08/08-05/27/08
T Dartouzos Athletic & Rec. Bldg 201

Middle Eastern Dance Workshop Exploring Shemming Combinations

Join “Veda Sereem” who has been teaching and performing middle eastern dance for 35 years and learn shimming combinations in Egyptian and Arabic traditions. Learn how to shimmy in the middle eastern dance tradition using ball, flat shimmies, ball felon, shimmy and drops, shimmy moving up and back, and walking. No previous class experience necessary. Class handouts include a sheet of middle eastern dance shimmy terms. Class Limit: 20

Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 106 B1 S 02:30PM-04:00PM 04/12/08 T Dartouzos
Athletic & Rec. Bldg 201

Middle Eastern Dance Workshop—
Line Dance

Learn an exciting line dance of the middle east choreographed by Veda Sereem. The line dance incorporates belly dancing steps and movements with dancers performing together in a line then opening to dance individually and back again into the line. The music used is just as exciting as the line dance itself —The Gypsy Trail. Please bring a full skirt or long veil (2-3 yards) to wrap on your hips to swing with a few movements during the dance. Class Limit: 20

Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 110 A1 S 02:00PM-04:30PM 04/19/08 T Dartouzos
Athletic & Rec. Bldg 201

Fitness

Total Fitness

Join others who are seeking to improve their overall health and meet new people. This complete conditioning program includes the three essentials: stretching, strengthening, and cardiovascular conditioning which includes low impact aerobics and floor exercises for toning. (An imbalance can occur when even one of these is neglected.) While utilizing the spacious ARCC building, toe tapping music inspires the participant and sets the pace for the various phases of the program. Each phase is carefully programmed to maximize physiological, psychological, and social benefits. Class will not meet on Monday, May 28th. Class Limit: 50

Fee: $65 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

SEN 075 B1 M W 09:00AM-10:15AM 05/05/08-06/30/08
R Parks Athletic & Rec. Bldg PC2

Pump, Flex, and More

Have you ever wondered why a friend of yours seems to have more vim, vigor, and vitality than you? Perhaps he or she has discovered the many advantages of exercising with this instructor who has been teaching fitness for 30 years. In this unique program, you will discover how to use muscles for the maximum benefit to you. Add more life to your years and more years to your life, while continuing to stress the importance of cardiovascular conditioning. The weight training portion of the sessions will concentrate mostly on the large muscles that tend to atrophy as we age. In all areas of the program, each person will start and progress at his or her own pace. NOTE: New students only please arrive at 8:30 a.m. at the first class session for a special class orientation. Class Limit: 30

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

SEN 087 C1 TR 09:00AM-10:15AM 04/15/08-06/26/08
J Souders Athletic & Rec. Bldg WC

PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise)

Are you among the estimated 37 million Americans who have arthritis? Well, if you do, this class is for you. The P.A.C.E class was developed by the Arthritis Foundation and is a popular exercise program for people of all ages. Join our P.A.C.E certified instructors to experience this properly designed and executed program that helps people with arthritis keep joint flexibility, range of motion, maintain strength, and build overall stamina. THIS CLASS IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR EXERCISE PRESCRIBED BY A DOCTOR OR THERAPIST. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING THIS EXERCISE PROGRAM. (Textbook available as a reference tool but not required, may be purchased from the instructor.)

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

SEN 379 F TR 09:30AM-10:30AM 04/08/08-06/26/08
S Rodgers Hag Seventh-Day Adv Church

Living Well With Juanita Souders

Join Pump, Flex and More instructor Juanita Souders for this great new class focusing health and fitness. Are you thinking of adding an extra day to your lifestyle program or perhaps your schedule allows for a weekly healthy living break; this Friday morning class may be a great fit into your plan! Juanita will focus on sustaining a healthy lifestyle by incorporating physical flexibility, muscle tone and aerobic fitness with weekly tips on nutrition and a positive mental outlook. This class is active, challenging, creative, fun and effective. So join Juanita Souders now for this great new class and begin living well today! Class Limit: 30

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

FIT 009 C1 F 09:00AM-10:00AM 04/11/08-06/27/08
J Souders Athletic & Rec. Bldg 201

Water Exercise Courses

Aquatics Arthritis

Are you among the estimated 37 million Americans who have arthritis? If so, then this class is for you! Join Juanita Souders, HCC Fitness Instructor and Arthritis Foundation Certified Instructor, for this gentle, yet structured exercise class in warm water. Designed to keep flexibility and range of motion. Also maintain strength and build overall stamina. No swimming ability necessary. Easily accessible entry into and exit from warm water. Must have doctor’s permission. Handicapped parking and entrance accessible. Class will not meet on 1/21. Class Limit: 15

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

SEN 327 D1 MW 02:30PM-03:30PM 03/10/08-04/16/08
J Souders Village at Robinwood

SEN 327 E1 MW 02:30PM-03:30PM 05/05/08-06/11/08
J Souders Village at Robinwood

Splash Aerobics

You will really get moving, marching, hopping, kicking and splashing in this great new water aerobics course with Juanita Souders! This is a great, but simple cardiovascular workout that is followed by stretching and toning exercises. You can workout in shallow or deep water. This is recommended for all who are comfortable with moderate exercise. Please consult with your physician before beginning a new exercise routine. Class Limit: 20

Fee: $40 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

FIT 001 D1 TR 02:30PM-03:30PM 03/11/08-04/17/08
J Souders Village at Robinwood

FIT 001 E1 TR 02:30PM-03:30PM 05/06/08-06/12/08
J Souders Village at Robinwood

Feldenkrais

A Walker’s/ Runner’s Dream Performance in Speed Or Distance Through the Feldenkrais Method^®

This course is based on concepts from Jack Heggies’ Running with the Whole Body—a 30 day Program to Running Faster with Less Effort. Through Feldenkrais’ Method of Somatic education, one gets to experience brief Awareness Through Movement(TM) lessons. These sessions will educate a person on improving their ability by increasing their awareness of how the parts of the body move together to make the whole body move with less effort. Improvement can be seen and felt by learning how to breathe more efficiently and deeply, often eliminating those twinges of pain. Even running times can be reduced or a person can run longer with less effort. For many people, it actually enhanced their enjoyment of running; or walking if that was their issue. You’ll experience how the arms can help drive the legs to perform better. You will get an opportunity to experience pre-post running and judge for yourself. Maybe it will even give you that extra edge over your competitors. Indoor and outdoor, be prepared for weather. Wear your running or walking gear. Class Limit: 20

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

MBP 104 A1 S 09:00AM-02:00PM 03/08/08 T Spitzer
Valley Mall 4

Dynamic Sitting Using the Feldenkrais Method^®

Sitting does not have to cause discomfort! And getting in and out of a chair or car can be done with grace and ease. Through a series of relaxing easy-to-do lessons you will discover a more comfortable sitting posture, as well as how to move better in all your daily activities. You’ll be sitting pretty...and with more comfort, less stress and fewer aches and pains. Whether you sit at a desk, a computer, in a car or at the dinner table you will learn how to do it better and in a way that relieves rather than contributes to your troubles. Based on the acclaimed Relaxercise book and audiotape series of seated Feldenkrais lessons. Whoopi Goldberg finds these lessons, “an easy way to get through these stressful days.” Class Limit: 15

Fee: $59 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 046 A1 W 06:00PM-07:15PM 03/19/08-04/23/08
R Hunter Village at Robinwood Antietam Room

Effortless Gardening

Have a green thumb without an aching back! This season experience the joy of gardening and feel great too! In this workshop, you will discover that basic gardening tasks such as digging, planting, weeding, hoeing and raking can be easier and more pleasurable than you ever thought possible. Through a series of gentle, easy-to-do movement explorations you will learn efficient ways to pull, push, bend, squat, lift and carry. This workshop is for those of all ages and degrees of experience. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a blanket or mat to lie on. The workshop is taught by a certified and experienced teacher. This course will use the garden of Synergy Healing Arts Center. Synergy Healing Arts Center is located at 13593 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, PA—visit www.synergymassage.com for directions.

Fee: $39 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 042 A1 S 01:00PM-05:00PM 04/12/08 R Hunter
Synergy-Blue Ridge Summit

Feldenkrais^® Awareness Through Movement

Come and explore your own unique capabilities for a fuller life. Learn to move with greater flexibility and comfort and with less pain. Focusing on yourself, you will be guided through a series of simple, easy-to-do movements designed to increase awareness and introduce a greatly expanded range of options that affect all aspects of your life. Surprise yourself! Reconnect with your own natural grace, comfort and ease. Wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a blanket or mat. This course is taught by an experienced, certified Feldenkrais practitioner. For additional information see: www.feldenkrais.com. CEUs available. Class Limit: 15

Fee: $59 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

NRS 073 B W 06:00PM-07:15PM 04/30/08-06/04/08
R Hunter Village at Robinwood Antietam Room

Pelvic Power for Women: Solutions for Incontinence Through the Feldenkrais Method^®

Weak pelvic muscles contribute highly to incontinence. There are many causes including: during and post childbirth, following a hip fracture, during and after prolonged inactivity from illness or surgery, with urinary infections and many other reasons. This workshop will give you an opportunity to learn several strategies to overcome incontinence, often without the need of prolonged medications or possibly any medications. You’ll develop a keen awareness of the power of the pelvic floor muscles. Class is for women only. Wear comfortable clothing and bring yoga mat or blanket/pillow. Class Limit: 20

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

MBP 103 A1 S 09:00AM-12:00PM 05/03/08 T Spitzer
Valley Mall 4

Hypnosis

Pilates

Core Workout—Power From Within

This core workout is PILATES-based exercises in a sequential flow. Proper breathing, pelvic alignment, rib cage placement, scapular movement, and stabilization all combine to achieve a stronger core. Your benefit is a stronger, leaner body. Instructor, Anita Binder, is a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, a personal trainer, and certified through AFAA, AEA, PilatesFit and Yogafit. She brings 30 years of fitness knowledge, experience and training to this class along with her own unique blend of incorporating props to strengthen the CORE. Please bring a sticky mat to class. Class Limit: 15

Fee: $65 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 028 B1 T 05:45PM-06:45PM 03/25/08-05/13/08
A Binder Village at Robinwood RR

Muscle Make Over

Train and tone your abdominals, upper body, and lower body. This progressive training program uses a set or repetitive exercises with free weights and the use of other exercise equipment. Instructor, Anita Binder, is a registered Yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance, a personal trainer, and certified through PilatesFit, AFAA, AEA, and Yogafit. She brings 30 years of fitness knowledge, experience and training to this class. Please bring a sticky mat and a stability ball to class. Class Limit: 15

Fee: $55 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $5

Registration Fee: $5

MBP 063 B1 W 05:15PM-06:15PM 03/26/08-05/21/08
A Binder Village at Robinwood RR

Pilates With Props

Now that you have mastered the basic mat exercises, join Sandy Ferris as you challenge your practice by adding props (magic circles, light hand weights, and balls) to your workout. During this session we will increase the intensity of the workout by adding these props and continue to deepen our understanding of the fundamentals. Bring an exercise mat and wear comfortable clothing. Class Limit: 15

Fee: $59 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $5

Registration Fee: $5

MBP 061 B1 T 08:00AM-09:00AM 04/08/08-05/27/08
S Ferris Athletic & Rec. Bldg 201

Yoga

Yoga Pilates Fusion

Join Sandy Ferris, a registered Yoga teacher (RYT), as you try this dynamic form of exercise that incorporates movements from the disciplines of hatha yoga and pilates. Participants will both stretch and strengthen all major muscle groups, improve posture, stimulate circulation, and blood oxygenation, and will reduce stress and tension. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Class Limit: 20

Fee: $69 Senior Adult Fee: $39 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 038 D1 R 05:00PM-06:00PM 03/20/08-05/08/08
S Ferris Classroom Bldg CLR-111

Straight Up Yoga

Whether trying Yoga for the first time or having some exposure to Yoga, you will enjoy this class. This flowing style Yoga integrates safe, practical asanas (poses) that are easy to learn. Sticky mat is required. Use of Yoga blocks, straps, and other props are incorporated. Instructor, Anita Binder is a Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, a personal trainer, and certified through YogaFit, PilatesFit, AFAA, and AEA. She brings 30 years of fitness knowledge, experience, and training to this class. Please bring a sticky mat to class. Class Limit: 15

Fee: $59 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

PDV 492 B1 T 07:00PM-07:45PM 03/25/08-05/13/08 A Binder Village At Robinwood RR

Yog-Wa (Water Yoga)

Yoga done in a warm water pool. The water comfortably supports the body. Gentle on the joints and muscles. Poses enhance flexibility and strength. Breathing, and mind/body awareness are emphasized. A blend of traditional postures adapt to the water. Fun, relaxing and effective! Anita Binder, a personal trainer, and Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, certified by AFAA, AEA, and Yogafit guides you through the poses. Class Limit: 15

Fee: $49 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 043 A1 M 05:30PM-06:30PM 03/31/08-05/19/08 A Binder Village at Robinwood

MBP 043 B1 R 05:30PM-06:30PM 04/03/08-05/21/08 A Binder Village at Robinwood

A Taste of Yoga With Simone Heurich RYT 500, Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor

This introductory session will give you the opportunity to experience basic poses, breathing and relaxation techniques of Hatha Yoga. You will discover that the many benefits of yoga await you, no matter your age or abilities. Poses are modified as needed for each individual, and you will learn how to bring yourself more comfort through proper alignment, and balanced strength and flexibility. Through hatha yoga, experience a more vibrant body, peaceful mind and joyful heart. Yoga instructor Simone Heurich has been a student of yoga for over 30 years and is a Certified Teacher in the Anusara style of Hatha Yoga and a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. Students 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 D1 S 02:00PM-04:00PM 03/15/08 S Heurich
Village at Robinwood RR

Yoga for Everybody With Simone Heurich RYT 500, Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor

This session will introduce students to the basic poses, breathing and relaxation techniques of Hatha Yoga. Through developing your self awareness, you will learn proper alignment, increase your strength, and improve your flexibility. Through encouragement in honoring where you are starting from, you will experience the benefits of yoga without unnecessary discomfort. You’ll appreciate how important your breathing is and learn ways to breath in a more balanced way. Through hatha yoga, you can experience a more vibrant body, peaceful mind, and joyful heart. This session is suitable for all ages and abilities. Yoga instructor Simone Heurich has been a student of yoga for over 30 years and is a Certified Teacher in the Anusara style of Hatha Yoga and a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. Students are asked to wear comfortable clothing and bring a floor mat and one or two blankets. Class Limit: 15

Fee: $65 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

NRS 244 D1 W 05:45PM-07:15PM 03/26/08-04/30/08
S Heurich Classroom Bldg CLR-111

Yoga for the Health of It! With Simone Heurich RYT 500, Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor

This yoga class is perfect for you if you have a special condition that you would like to improve or find more comfort with. We will modify poses for a variety of needs, such as fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and chronic fatigue. We will also utilize therapeutic techniques in poses to create better alignment, more strength as well as flexibility with foot, knee, hip, back shoulder and neck problems. Whatever your unique situation is, our hope is that you will leave this class with some specific ways to feel better. Class Limit: 12

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

MBP 037 B1 S 11:00AM-01:00PM 03/29/08-04/05/08
S Heurich Valley Mall 6

Self-Defense

Women’s Self-Defense Seminar

This seminar is designed for women who are interested in all aspects of self-protection from an assailant. During this seminar, you will gain an understanding of the background and theory underlying the use of self-defense methods that involve awareness, avoidance, and active response. The instructor will address your own concerns and scenarios, according to the types of attacks that you worry about most as women. You will learn how to deal with problem situations via training methods that are suited for your own level of strength and ability as women. We will cover basic principles of evasion and getting away, certain legal issues as they pertain to self-defense, and your mental state as it carries through to physical methods used against specific attacks. You will have time for basic solo practice of the methods, which will help you to build in basic body responses that are based on sound principles. You will then practice some of the methods in pairs at a controlled pace for safety and to assure they are performed correctly and will project well to a sudden and full-speed situation. Then you will drill the solo form again. You can then try these (in a controlled manner) with the instructor in order to check your skills against a bit more strength as an added obstacle. While no one method can make you invulnerable to a determined predator, this seminar should give you the knowledge and skills training needed to better develop your own edge for dealing with dangerous situations. Class Limit: 30

Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 067 D1 M 06:00PM-09:00PM 03/31/08 P Cote
Emma K. Doub Elementary

MBP 067 E1 M 06:00PM-09:00PM 05/05/08 P Cote
Emma K. Doub Elementary

Reiki

Reiki Jin Kei Do—Second Degree

(Note: Pre-requisite — First-Degree Reiki Jin Kei Do) Anne Aden will lead this two day, Second Degree Reiki Jin Kei Do class that will expand your capacity to channel Reiki energy. Second Degree Reiki Jin Kei Do is a stronger vibrational energy than First Degree. Where First degree is a warm, gentle energy that radiates from the entire hand, Second Degree is an intense source of energy that surges from the palm chakra and “magic sword” fingers. In this second degree training, students will receive two energy attunements to raise the vibration of the crown and palm chakras; learn and practice three sacred Reiki symbols; learn and practice a lying-down treatment protocol; learn how to help others in their emotional healing process; practice meditation; learn a new Qi Gong practice. Reiki Jin Kei Do is called the way of compassion and wisdom. This lineage emphasizes the daily practices of reiki self-healing, mindfulness meditation, and moving meditation (ex. Qi Gong, Tai Chi, or yoga) to increase the practitioner’s capacity to channel energy and to be of greater service to his/her clients. Class Limit: 8

Fee: $150 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 101 A SU 09:00AM-05:00PM 04/05/08-04/06/08
A Aden Valley Mall 7

Usui Reiki Level One

Reiki, pronounced “ray-kee,” Rei meaning universal life force and Ki meaning individual life force in Japanese. Reiki is a rediscovery of an ancient Tibetan Buddhist technique of healing that involves the transfer of healing energies form one person to the next. BENEFITS of Reiki: Induces a deep relaxation response which decreases stress, anxiety, decreasing pain and improving sleep, works through the autonomic system to lower blood pressure and heart rate, augments the ability of the immune system in healing, stimulates brain production of endorphins that act to decrease the perception of pain and create a state of well-being, decreases the negative effects of treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, or drug therapy by reducing stress, anxiety, decreasing pain, improving sleep, and increasing appetite. Class Limit: 15

Fee: $65 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $5

Registration Fee: $5

MBP 069 B S 09:00AM-04:00PM 04/19/08 A Hargett
Valley Mall 6

Usui Level Three Reiki

This course lead by Anna Hargett provides practitioners of 1st and 2nd degree Usui Reiki with knowledge about what a Master is and the responsibilities that go along with being a master. Enhance your Reiki skills to a greater degree and advancement. Learn how to use Reiki in manifesting your life goals, defining a Reiki grid, and identifying Reiki’s healing connection with your chakras. Prerequisite: First and Second Degree Usui Reiki Class Limit: 15

Fee: $65 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $5

Registration Fee: $5

MBP 097 A1 S 09:00AM-04:00PM 05/17/08 A Hargett
Valley Mall 6

Usui Reiki Teacher/Master

This course lead by Anna Hargett provides practitioners of Usui Reiki with knowledge about how to teach Usui Reiki, what is involved in developing classes, sharing business tips, and understanding the code of ethics. Prerequisite: First, Second, and Third Degree Usui Reiki Class Limit: 15

Fee: $55 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $5

Registration Fee: $5

MBP 098 A1 TR 07:00PM-09:00PM 06/10/08-06/12/08
A Hargett Valley Mall 8

T’ai Chi

Beginning T’ai Chi (easy T’ai Chi Primer Form)

This beginning course in t’ai chi ch’uan is designed especially for the novice and for seniors who wish to learn and practice a simplified version this profound art form. In this class, the art of t’ai chi is taught as a holistic exercise that promotes health, improves balance, and enhances mind-body awareness. The participant will receive step-by-step instruction in an easy-to-learn primer form of less than 20 movements selected from the Yang and Wu styles of t’ai chi. The instruction will also include some of the basic principles and theory derived from ancient Chinese thought as well as from modern human anatomy and physiology. When practiced correctly, t’ai chi promotes natural resistance to disease and helps speed recovery. The movements of t’ai chi are circular, soft, and flowing, and are performed slowly with concentration and control. This course is an excellent system for people of all ages and fitness levels as it builds strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance in a very gentle and low-impact manner. In beginning t’ai chi, the participant can return again-and-again to same class and simplified primer form for depth of understanding, or use the lessons as a foundation if they wish to pursue continued studies of t’ai chi at an intermediate or advanced level. Wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes. Class Limit: 24

Fee: $79 Senior Adult Fee: $55 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 072 D1 R 06:00PM-07:00PM 04/10/08-06/12/08
P Cote Emma K. Doub Elementary

Intermediate T’ai Chi (Authentic Northern Wu Style)

This intermediate level course features the authentic Northern Wu style t’ai chi ch’uan that was passed down via the late Grandmaster Wang Peisheng of Beijing, China. This class is suited for those continuing on from beginning t’ai chi and for those who are ready from the start to experience a more challenging method of t’ai chi ch’uan practice. The participant will receive step-by-step detailed instruction in the movements and principles of the 37-posture Wu style t’ai chi form. No previous experience with t’ai chi is required if you are in good health and feel you are ready to begin your t’ai chi experience at an intermediate level. Those who have taken one or more semesters of the beginner’s t’ai chi course, and those who have practiced other t’ai chi styles, are welcome. The participant in this class will experience all of the same mind-body benefits mentioned for beginning t’ai chi, and will make rapid progress toward a higher understanding of t’ai chi for both health and self-defense. Wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes. Class Limit: 16

Fee: $79 Senior Adult Fee: $55 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 073 B1 R 07:00PM-08:00PM 04/10/08-06/12/08
P Cote Emma K. Doub Elementary

Friends and Family
Massage Series

Friends and Family Massage Series:
Seated Chair Massage

Imagine the stress we experience in a day...jobs, family, finance, health problems and all the other conflicts that may arise. Now imagine simple non-invasive, massage techniques that will aide in relaxation and stress reduction. Join Chuck and Terrye Armstrong, Nationally Certified Massage Therapists, for a two-hour session that will provide you with the necessary information and techniques that will help alleviate: stress, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, and muscle tension and discomfort. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring a pillow. Class Limit: 16

Fee: $39 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 089 C1 S 10:00AM-12:00PM 04/05/08
C&T Armstrong Valley Mall 8

Friends and Family Massage Series: Hand and Foot Massage

Tired, aching feet and hands? Learn how to effectively and properly massage your hands and fee. Join Chuck and Terrye Armstrong, Nationally Certified Massage Therapists, for a two-hour session that provides you with the necessary information that will help alleviate: Pain caused by average daily living, Hand and wrist pain, Muscle tension and discomfort, and Soreness and stiffness. 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 C1 S 10:00AM-12:00PM 04/12/08
C&T Armstrong Valley Mall 4

Hypnosis

Self-Hypnosis: Learning and Applying Techniques in Your Everyday Life

Every day, we encounter situations and events that can cause stress, a flight or flight reaction, and we react with tensions that can cause stress, anger, fear, insomnia, even high blood pressure. By using the powerful resources of your subconscious mind through self-hypnosis, you can gain new control over the inner you, and use specific techniques to reduce stress and tension and gain the calmness and focus that enables you to create coping mechanisms. Students will experience hypnosis, and learn techniques to do self-hypnosis whenever needed. This 4-hour session is taught by Marcia Proctor, a Certified Master Hypnotherapist, with certifications from the International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Association, the National Guild of Hypnotists, the Association for Professional Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (International), and the American Association of Behavioral Therapists. Class Limit: 30

Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $15 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 099 A1 S 09:00AM-01:15PM 05/17/08 M Proctor
Valley Mall 4

Hypnosis and Meditation for Better Sleep

We often allow the stress of life to affect us in negative ways. One result is poor sleep or insomnia. With hypnosis and meditation, an individual can learn to let go of the stressors that keep them from needed sleep. Scripts for hypnotic induction, relaxation, parts regression, and achieving sleep, as well as handouts will be provided. Experiential opportunities will be included in this session that is taught by Marcia Proctor, a Certified Master Hypnotherapist, with certifications from the International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Association, the National Guild of Hypnotists, the Association for Professional Hypnotherapy and Psycotherapy (International), and the American Association of Behavioral Therapists. Class Limit: 30

Fee: $35 Materials Fee: $15 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 056 A S 09:00AM-01:15PM 04/12/08 M Proctor
Valley Mall 6

Hypnosis and Pain Management

This full-day course taught by Marcia Proctor, a Certified Master Hypnotherapist, with certifications from the International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Association, the National Guild of Hypnotists, the Association for Professional Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (International), and the American Association of Behavioral Therapists examines hypnosis as a tool to manage pain and discomfort, both on an emergency basis, short-term, and long-term basis. The ability of the individual to manage pain can be remarkable when accessing the subconscious mind through hypnosis, which is an altered state of focused awareness. Each participant will be provided a workbook along with scripts for hypnotic induction, pain management, and healing imagery. Experiential opportunities will be provided during this session. Upon course completion, each participant will receive a certificate in hypnosis and pain management. (Workbook included in materials fee) Class Limit: 30

Fee: $69 Senior Adult Fee: $40 Materials Fee: $30

Registration Fee: $5

MBP 055 A S 08:30AM-04:30PM 04/26/08 M Proctor
Valley Mall 6

Mind, Body and Spirit

Principles of Meditation

If the practice of meditation is a new concept you would like to experience—or if you wish to renew your meditation practice, this course will help you establish a firm foundation. The practice of this ancient art will enrich your life experiences and expand your horizon. Meditation is an excellent support to prevent, slow or control cardiovascular disease, improve your ability to sustain concentration, restore balance for depression, develop constructive use of thought patterns and ease pain associated with chronic diseases. Mary Ann Allan is a life long seeker and an Eighth Degree Astarian. Active in the tri-state area as a mentor and teacher, she has given lessons, lectures and workshops for over two decades. Class Limit: 15

Fee: $65 Senior Adult Fee: $35 Registration Fee: $5

MBP 027 E1 T 06:30PM-08:00PM 03/04/08-04/08/08
M Allan Village At Robinwood

MBP 027 F1 W 07:00PM-08:30PM 04/16/08-05/21/08
M Allan Valley Mall 8

Restoring Fertility: a Four Step Natural Approach (for Those Having Difficulties Conceiving)

Join us as Jeffrey Worth, a nurse who is also a certified massage therapist leads a discussion about a four step natural approach for those who are having difficulty conceiving. Learn about hormones and the reproductive system, the causes of infertility, how to balance the hormonal system naturally, and an approach that can be effective in and of itself as well as in conjunction with IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). Class Limit: 35

Fee: $10 Registration Fee: $5

NRS 076 A1 W 06:30PM-08:30PM 04/16/08 J WorthVillage at Robinwood Lobby

Dealing With Anxiety/Panic

Why suffer from anxiety? Anxiety and fear of symptoms produced from anxiety can lead to panic attacks. Learn about anxiety symptoms, related fears, and panic attacks and what you can do to alleviate them using meditation and hypnotic techniques. Class Limit: 15

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

Registration Fee: $5

MBP 096 A1 MW 07:00PM-09:00PM 05/19/08-05/21/08A Hargett Valley Mall 6

Bones for Life^® Healthy Bones...A Guide for Help With Osteoporosis, Arthritis and Better Balance

Join Tammy Spitzer, a physical therapist who is also a guild-certified Feldenkrais Practitioner™, as you learn how to better use your skeletal alignment to improve posture, balance, and a feeling of safety. This system was developed by Ruthie Alon, GCFP with roots in The Feldenkrais Method^®. People can sense a dynamic, powerful alignment using pressure through the feet or hands in a safe and stable manner, helps to stimulate bone strength. Techniques shared in this class will give you options for safe and effective movement with less fear of falling. People who have attended this session have stated that these strategies have helped them feel stronger, clearer, more flexible, and that they experience an improved blood flow in their arms and legs. This technique improves balance and strength on any level, for those who feel healthy, or if you are challenged with balance difficulties. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring an extra pair of socks to class. Class Limit: 20

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

MBP 080 B1 MW 05:00PM-07:00PM 03/31/08-04/02/08T Spitzer Valley Mall 3

Bones for Life^® II

Bones for Life II is a continuation/expansion of BFL I. It will offer additional and more advanced strategies to take one’s balance and poise another step further. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an extra pair of socks. Class Limit: 20

Fee: $45 Senior Adult Fee: $35

Registration Fee: $5

MBP 102 A1 MW 03:00PM-05:00PM 04/07/08-04/09/08T Spitzer Valley Mall 8