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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. Each session is 1 hour. No refunds for unused sessions. 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. Each session is 1 hour. 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. Each session is 1 hour. No refunds for unused sessions.

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. We can't remove all the obstacles in our lives but we can fortify our resilience so that we are ready to take on whatever comes. Your Wellness coach will help you develop healthy habits for reducing stress, building positive relationships and re-energizing healthy behaviors. Each session is 1 hour. No refunds for unused sessions. Our instructor is a Level 2 Precision Nutrition Coach and ACSM certified personal trainer. She is also a Wellcoaches Health and Wellness Coach.

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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Learn how to change oil, replace air filters, inspect your vehicle's vital fluids, remove and change a flat, and what it takes to give your car a quick safety inspection before a trip.

Class is held at Green Drop Garage, 3800 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98663. 

Belly dance is one of the oldest forms of dance and is a great way to build core strength and increase self-confidence! Explore the basics of belly dance, its foundational movements, and rhythms as you get a great workout, and unleash your inner belly dancer.

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This course is perfect for absolute beginners eager to learn how to play chess with confidence. Starting with the basics--rules, piece movements, and board setup--then moving into key opening principles, simple tactics, and winning strategies. Through guided practice games and interactive exercises, you'll build skills step by step. By the end of the course, you'll be able to play a complete game, recognize common checkmate patterns, and start thinking like a chess player. No prior experience needed--just curiosity and a willingness to learn!

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Learn the basics of strength training in a circuit type fashion. We will be focusing on technique more than intensity. We will use a variety of exercises; dumbbells, kettlebells, body weight. All exercises will be taught with progressions and regressions depending on the student's skill level.

Celebrate the season by creating a beautiful Harvest cornucopia centerpiece using fresh seasonal flowers, foliage, and festive accents. Learn basic floral design techniques while crafting a warm, welcoming arrangement perfect for your holiday table. Students will take home their completed centerpiece to enjoy throughout the season.

Classes are held at Ridgefield Floral & Gifts, 104 N Main Ave. Downtown Ridgefield, WA 98642.

 

Create a beautiful seasonal wreath. Learn basic wreath-making techniques while combining natural elements, greenery, and festive accents to design a unique decoration for your home. Students will take home their completed wreath to enjoy throughout the season.

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.

A fun and easy class for those who are curious about the comedy improv world, and those who would like to feel a little less stressed when pressed to make things up on the fly. No requirement to be funny, just need to be excited to play and escape reality for a few hours

A fun-filled one hour workshop of connecting the body, breath and laughter. A class for all body types with no previous yoga experience required. This will be a quick way to awaken the body and ease away the stress and tension of the day.

Enjoy this full-body workout that combines cardio, strength training, and drumming-inspired movement using lightly weighted sticks. Set to upbeat music, this fun, high-energy class improves coordination, endurance, and core strength while relieving stress. All fitness levels welcome.

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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Reiki is a natural hands-on system of stress reduction and relaxation that promotes energetic healing. It is an alternative therapy that can be used in conjunction with western medicine. This course will help you progress in the theory and practice of Reiki from Practitioner I status. You will be led through the handbook with lessons, assignments, and case studies. Upon completion, you will be awarded certification as a Reiki II Practitioner.

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Build strength, balance, mobility, and cardiovascular endurance in this upbeat, music-driven class designed to help active adults 50+ stay strong, capable, and independent as they age. Using a variety of props including weights, bands, gliders, balls, and chairs for support and balance, you’ll train real-life movement patterns like squatting, lunging, reaching, rotating, and getting up and down from the floor. Participants should be comfortable standing for most of class and moving at a moderate pace. Modifications are offered, but the overall class is best suited for individuals with a moderate level of mobility who are looking to improve strength, stability, flexibility, coordination, and overall fitness in a supportive community environment..

This continuation class for the Yang 24 form builds on the foundational skills learned in the Tai Chi for Balance Improvement class. Focus on the posture and flow of movements in Yang 24, working on memorizing the entire sequence and advancing your skills in the Tai Chi Walk. You will also learn to visualize chi and breathing throughout the practice.

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.

Fall Theme: Let’s make some personalized greeting cards by using watercolor paint and ink! The subject is totally open to you, with Nathun there to help with ideas and assistance.

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Fall Theme: Let’s make some personalized greeting cards by using watercolor paint and ink! The subject is totally open to you, with Nathun there to help with ideas and assistance.

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Explore the delicate art of botanical watercolor painting in this hands-on class. Learn how to capture the intricate details and vibrant colors of flowers, leaves, and plants using watercolor techniques. Whether you're a beginner or have some painting experience, you'll enjoy creating your own stunning nature-inspired artwork while developing your skills in color blending, layering, and brushwork.

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Explore the connection between body, mind, and spirit through the practice of yoga. This class is designed to promote balance, vitality, and self-awareness in a supportive and inclusive environment. All levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing.

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Explore the connection between body, mind, and spirit through the practice of yoga. This class is designed to promote balance, vitality, and self-awareness in a supportive and inclusive environment. All levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing.

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