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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!

Unlock the timeless charm of granny squares in this fun and creative crochet class! Whether you're new to crochet or looking to refresh your skills, this class will guide you through the steps to create colorful and cozy granny squares—perfect for blankets, scarves, bags, and more. Students will learn to make a variety of granny squares over a fun 4-week period. 

Supplies to Bring: "Smooth" yarn (not knobby or bumpy).  Regular worsted weight is fine. Bring as many colors as you like, including variegated.  This is a great way to use up yarn ends leftover from other projects.  Crochet hook of the appropriate size for your yarn. Scissors. Darning needle.

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This class is a planning guide for adult children of aging parents. Topics: eldercare, housing, legal, financial, end-of-Life, available resources, and other "A-Z" topics. In-class exercises are designed to help start your personal and family planning process. The course is taught from a family-based and practical real-world experience.

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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.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of basic jewelry design from local jewelry artist Sarah of Copper Fairy Gems. She'll share tips and tricks for each skill as you create your own custom earrings and pendant. We'll cover essential techniques such as design, beading, and using findings, as well as discuss the various tools and materials available for use. This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to practice their jewelry-making skills. You'll leave with two wearable of pieces jewelry and the confidence to keep creating! Materials kit is supplied and tools will be available for use during the workshop.

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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Boost bone density and cardiovascular health with this low-impact fitness class. Using weighted vests, you'll safely add resistance to your walk, burn more calories and improve posture. You'll also build core strength, enhance balance, and reduce your risk of falls, making it an ideal practice for active aging. Each session includes a warm-up, guided outdoor walk, and cool-down stretch. Participants must bring their own weighted vest (no more than 10% of body weight). Adjustable vests are recommended to start light (5% of body weight or less) and increase gradually. We meet in the Clark College fitness studio; lockers are available and the room is locked during walks. Led by an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, you'll learn proper pacing, form, and progression in a supportive, active-aging-focused community.

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.

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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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