Aroma Yoga Essentials - *Stimulate the Mind and Senses* In Person 6 Weeks Session 1

“Aromatherapy and yoga are both ancient healing practices that can be used to improve physical, mental, and spiritual health. Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to enhance well-being, while yoga is a practice that focuses on relaxation, deep breathing, and meditation. Together, they can create a holistic experience that can improve your health.”  Different aromas and physical postures can have different effects including: good for meditation, relaxing and uplifting, balance the mind and emotions,  improve concentration, support immunity, relieve stress and help you sleep, help you feel calm and centered, help with mental rejuvenation, relieve tension in the brain and body. 

Instructor: Michelle Spencer 

Date: Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15

Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm 

Cost: $62 for 6 weeks 

Location: Hampden Academy

Mahjong is a fun and popular classic Chinese game of strategy and skill. This beginner class is for people who have no or limited knowledge of this Chinese tile game. Every meeting will include: an introduction to the tiles, an explanation of the Mahjongg card, an introduction to the tiles, an explanation of the Mahjongg card, and a chance to actually play the game in a relaxed environment. 

Time: 6:00-8:00pm 

Date: Thursdays, April 3-May 29th (No class April 24),  8 classes

Yogalates Fusion - 6 weeks 

Yoga infused Pilates for Core Strength, Flexibility, Meditation, and Breathwork. Strength is important. It allows us to perform all the activities we love for the rest of our lives. By focusing on our core, we can access the muscles that support our bodies. "Studying the practice founded by Joseph Pilates, we look at how to incorporate these movements and exercises into a yoga/Pilates fusion class that will strengthen the body, increase flexibility and improve our balance. Classes can be done with body weight exercises or with light weights if you would like to bring your own. Some exercise bands will be available to use as well.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer 

Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm

Dates: Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15

Cost: $62 for 6 week session

Location: Hampden Academy

Tai Yoga Flow: 6 week - In-Person Class  Session 2 

A practice that will involve a series of slow, rhythmic movements and physical postures, meditation, controlled breathing, stretching and strength for the mind and body! Tai Yoga is a combination of Tai Chi, Traditional Yoga Postures and Qigong.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer  

Date: Fridays, April 4, 11, 18, May 2, 9, 16 (No class April 25)

Time: 10:00 -11am 

Cost: $62 for 6 weeks  

Location: Keith Anderson Community House

Yogalates Fusion - 6 weeks  In-Person Class   Session 2

Yoga infused Pilates for Core Strength, Flexibility, Meditation, and Breathwork. Strength is important. It allows us to perform all the activities we love for the rest of our lives. By focusing on our core, we can access the muscles that support our bodies. "Studying the practice founded by Joseph Pilates, we look at how to incorporate these movements and exercises into a yoga/Pilates fusion class that will strengthen the body, increase flexibility and improve our balance. Classes can be done with body weight exercises or with light weights if you would like to bring your own. Some exercise bands will be available to use as well.

Instructor: Michelle Spencer 

Fridays: 11am - 12 pm

Starts: Session 2  Fridays, April 4, 11,18, May 2, 9, 16 (No class April 25)

Cost: $62 for each 6 week session

This 3 night course is designed for students who have their own camera, have an understanding of how the camera works, and/or feels comfortable with digital photography. This course will cover basic photography concepts, how to compose the best photo, landscape photography, as well as taking photos in a variety of settings.

Chords Are Key - Using the Chord Method  By Craig Coffman

Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director.  He has over 30 years experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout The United States, Kenya, South Africa Arizona and the Philippines. He has a degree in Sociology from Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.  

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People -  Zoom- 3 Hour Class 

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well.   The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. 

           Topics include:

How chords work in a song

How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it

How to form the three main types of chords

How to handle different keys and time signatures

How to avoid “counting”

How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Date:  Monday, April 7 – 6:30pm-9:30pm

Cost: $69 (includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons)

Basic First Aid - In Person

First aid principles will be covered in this hands on, one night course. Topics include bleeding, shock, injuries, sudden illness and more. Students can receive an American Heart Association HeartSaver certificate after completing the course. 

Instructor: Chad Kirkpatrick   

Day/Time: - Tuesday, March 4   6:00-9:00 pm

Cost:  $65.00 - Includes Certificate