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Empower your wellness after 40! Navigate the transformative journey from Perimenopause to Post-menopause with our dedicated wellness coach. Discover how hormonal changes affect your body, from bone density to stress levels, and learn how tailored nutrition and exercise can enhance your well-being.

Are you having trouble starting or maintaining a desired way of life? Research shows that accountability is a major factor in motivating healthy habit changes. Learn how to meal plan on a budget or manage your weight without sacrificing enjoyment of food. Eating right can create a ripple effect on your health, leading to increased vitality, healthier skin, improved digestion, more restful sleep and a better immune system. Our instructor is a Level 2 Precision Nutrition Coach and ACSM certified personal trainer. She is also a Wellcoaches Health and Wellness Coach.

Have you always wanted to begin an exercise program, but don't know where to start? Sign up for one-on-one personal training with a nationally certified trainer who will create and lead you through an exercise program based on your goals. Your trainer will contact you by the first week of the term to schedule your training sessions. No refunds for unused sessions.

Have you always wanted to begin an exercise program, but don't know where to start? Sign up for one-on-one personal training with a nationally certified trainer who will create and lead you through an exercise program based on your goals. Your trainer will contact you by the first week of the term to schedule your training sessions. No refunds for unused sessions.

Have you always wanted to begin an exercise program, but don't know where to start? Sign up for one-on-one personal training with a nationally certified trainer who will create and lead you through an exercise program based on your goals. Your trainer will contact you by the first week of the term to schedule your training sessions. No refunds for unused sessions.

Do you have an aging parent or partner with declining health? Explore the complex issues you may encounter when assisting the elderly. Learn the key legal issues and documents relevant to elder care, the differences in medical insurance, the different types of housing/medical assistance available to the elderly, and the potential role of hospice or palliative care.

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We're all going to die, and we don't know when, says Rev. Bodhi Be, a mentor of the instructor and director of perhaps the only non-profit funeral home. Given that important and poignant truth, there are many things we can do to prepare ourselves and save our loved ones time and stress.In this class, we will explore legal documentation, practical considerations, relational networks, wishes for your memorial and your body's disposition, and much more. All of this information is valuable to anyone regardless of age or state of health. The class will also provide free or inexpensive tools to help you complete and maintain your end-of-life preparations. This course is a partnership with Edmonds College.

Learn about Buddhism and begin on a path to reduce suffering. We will meditate, learn about the historical Buddha, explore various traditions and options for continued practice, and practice metta (loving kindness) and gratitude. You will be prepared to confidently continue your practice via in-person or Zoom mediation services.

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Learn basic first aid for medical emergencies. Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training methods are covered. Discuss illness, injury and many environmental and emotional considerations. Proper technique for choking emergencies is included. Upon completion, students will receive a two-year Certification Card that follows the American Heart Association guidelines.

Learn basic first aid for medical emergencies. Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training methods are covered. Discuss illness, injury and many environmental and emotional considerations. Proper technique for choking emergencies is included. Upon completion, students will receive a two-year Certification Card that follows the American Heart Association guidelines.

Discover how to pickle, preserve, conserve, brine, and otherwise to extend the shelf life of a variety of foods. We will explore the science and principles of food preservation in order to practice the various preservation methods introduced during class.

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Create a satisfying and balanced meal in a bowl! Create whole grains and starches, vegetables, a variety of protein options, and three sauces to mix and match. Perfect for meal prep and batch cooking. Meat and vegetarian options.

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In this demonstration class, you will learn how to butcher a whole chicken and then how to cook each part. Leave empowered with the knowledge to do this on your own. Food prepared by the chef will be sampled in class.

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Have you ever wanted to know how to make Chicken Teriyaki? Learn how to prep and cook chicken teriyaki, rice and a vegetable component to accompany your dinner with expert guidance!

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Have you ever wanted to know how to make Chicken Teriyaki? Learn how to prep and cook chicken teriyaki, rice and a vegetable component to accompany your dinner with expert guidance!

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Mason bees are our premier pollinators and the early bee for orchards and berries. They are easy to raise and are referred to as the "gentle bee". To help them survive until next spring, they need a safe and clean hatching space. During this interactive lecture and lab, we will be opening nesting material. You can bring your own straws and break apart boxes or use supplied materials (we get our bees and boxes back). We will also discuss what to do in the fall and winter and how to protect these valuable bees until spring. See supply list

Learning the ancient Japanese hands on healing of Reiki will help you to awaken and enhance your natural healing abilities. Reiki helps to reduce stress, pain and chronic conditions while promoting relaxation and wellness for the body, mind and spirit. This class is a great benefit to individuals for self-health or professionals to include Reiki in their practice. No experience necessary. Includes certificate of completion.

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Learn how to harvest roots in your garden and the wild, along with preserving them for year-round use. Discover the benefits of various plant roots and learn how to prepare them in teas, tinctures, and other concoctions for natural healing.

Unleash your inner dancer as you learn the fundamental steps and rhythms of salsa dancing. Explore the basics of footwork, partnering techniques, and the infectious rhythms that make salsa so captivating. No prior dance experience is necessary. Singles and partners welcome.

The 24 Yang style, renowned for its popularity, comprises slow, continuous, soft, and circular movements seamlessly woven into a flowing pattern. Practicing Tai Chi involves executing a sequence of postures or movements with slow, graceful transitions, ensuring each posture blends seamlessly into the next without interruption. Students learn easily and greatly improve balance.

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Learn about self-defense techniques that focus on empowering women to feel stronger, more self-assured, and able to protect themselves. Wear loose-fitting clothes and plan to remove shoes and socks. Pre-requisite: ability to lift 10 lbs., crouch, and rotate. Ages 14 and over. Students under 18 must have consent of parent or guardian.

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Learn about self-defense techniques that focus on empowering women to feel stronger, more self-assured, and able to protect themselves. Wear loose-fitting clothes and plan to remove shoes and socks. Pre-requisite: ability to lift 10 lbs., crouch, and rotate. Ages 14 and over. Students under 18 must have consent of parent or guardian.

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Learn physical poses to explore the body as a means to feel inwardly, and to discover where you are strong, tight, weak, or dull. Relieve stress and prevent falls by incorporating balance, strength, and flexibility. Focus is on breathing and relaxation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat.

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Strengthen your core with Pilates while infusing the calming and stretching aspects of yoga all in one class.  Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.

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