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My Journey Through Paralysis: From Dead to Life - HB In-Person
This delivery will present the gradual decline in arthritic condition leading to stenosis, then paralysis. Loss of balance, walking and increasing pain will be discussed. A series of surgeries and remedies will be described and when available, video/photos will be used to illustrate conditions. A selection of journal entries over a ten-month recovery will be shown and discussed. Everyone is open to ask questions throughout and after the delivery.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 7
Instructor: Jim Siders, Charlie Teague
Dates: 4/9/2026 - 4/9/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg (opens in new tab)
Room:

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My Journey Through Paralysis: From Dead to Life - HB Zoom
This delivery will present the gradual decline in arthritic condition leading to stenosis, then paralysis. Loss of balance, walking and increasing pain will be discussed. A series of surgeries and remedies will be described and when available, video/photos will be used to illustrate conditions. A selection of journal entries over a ten-month recovery will be shown and discussed. Everyone is open to ask questions throughout and after the delivery.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 28
Instructor: Jim Siders, Charlie Teague
Dates: 4/9/2026 - 4/9/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: HB Zoom

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Ten Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease (They Just Might Surprise You) - HB In-Person
When Nancy's husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, they were surprised by the list of common symptoms that the neurologist shared. This mini-seminar will focus on personal experience, enhanced by take home materials from the Parkinson's Foundation.
Fee: $5.00
Remaining Seats: 14
Instructor: Nancy Carstens
Dates: 4/1/2026 - 4/1/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg (opens in new tab)
Room:

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Beginning Tai Chi for Health and Balance, Term II - HB In-Person
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This class is designed for beginners and those who may have previous experience and simply wish to maintain this gentle practice for health and balance. In the first term, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of Tai Chi and learn an easy, step-by-step set of movements created by Dr. Paul Lam. The second term builds on the first adding additional movements to the set taught in the first term. It is recommended that potential participants sign up for both terms.
Fee: $35.00
Remaining Seats: 9
Instructor: Susan Nodurft, Brigid Elchos
Dates: 3/16/2026 - 4/22/2026
Times: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sessions: 12
Days: M W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg (opens in new tab)
Room: Annex A

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Building Fitness Through Dance - HB In-Person
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Come learn foundation dances to go with a variety of music.
Fee: $20.00
Remaining Seats: 21
Instructor: Mike Spencer
Dates: 3/17/2026 - 4/14/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 5
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg (opens in new tab)
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Chairobics - Get Fit While You Sit!, Term II - HB Zoom
This class combines fun and fitness while moving to music. It is designed to increase muscle strength and range of movement as well as improve cardiovascular health. Small hand weights, elastic bands and/or small balls will be used for toning and we will use a chair for seated exercises and standing support. Balance training and core exercises are also incorporated in this class. NO ON-THE-FLOOR EXERCISES.
Fee: $35.00
Remaining Seats: 22
Instructor: Valerie Webber
Dates: 3/16/2026 - 5/13/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 18
Days: M W
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: HB Zoom

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CPR and First Aid Basics: Things You Need to Know - HB In-Person
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This course will provide CPR and First Aid Basics. The CPR component of the course is perfect for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a CPR course completion card to meet a job requirement. The First Aid component will discuss first aid skills and next steps when identifying common medical and injury emergencies.
Fee: $15.00
Remaining Seats: 9
Instructor: LaWanda Baskin
Dates: 3/25/2026 - 4/1/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg (opens in new tab)
Room:

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Intermediate Tai Chi for Health, Term II - HB In-Person
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This class is for Tai Chi students who would like to advance their practice beyond the introductory Beginning Tai Chi for Health course. The offering will include practice of previously learned sets as well as new forms based on the Sun and Yang styles of Tai Chi.
Fee: $25.00
Remaining Seats: 13
Instructor: Susan Nodurft, Brigid Elchos
Dates: 3/16/2026 - 4/22/2026
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 12
Days: M W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg (opens in new tab)
Room: Annex A

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Line Dancing for the Beginner, Term II - HB In-Person
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Line dancing is a great way to stay healthy in a fun way. No experience or partner necessary. Come dance with us!
Fee: $35.00
Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: Joni Guthrie
Dates: 3/16/2026 - 4/22/2026
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 12
Days: M W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg (opens in new tab)
Room: Annex A

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Moving to the Oldies (Low Impact Aerobics), Term II - HB In-Person
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In addition to moving to the oldies, low impact aerobics raises your heart rate while minimizing any major impact on the joints, which reduces the risk of injury. This mode of exercise can help you achieve your exercise goals while maintaining and building muscle mass that, unfortunately, decreases with age.
Fee: $35.00
Remaining Seats: 16
Instructor: Joni Guthrie
Dates: 3/16/2026 - 4/22/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 12
Days: M W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg (opens in new tab)
Room: Annex A

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Restorative Yoga, Term II - HB In-Person
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Restorative Yoga is fully on the floor and uses props like bolsters and blocks to align the body into gentle chest openers, small back bends, spinal twists and forward folds. The postures are each held for five minutes or more. Deep breathing and mindful attention to the sensations of the body and the experience of stillness is a primary focus. Restorative Yoga is perfect for any level student who wants to restore and renew body, mind and spirit.
Fee: $25.00
Remaining Seats: 11
Instructor: Stacey Ready
Dates: 3/19/2026 - 4/23/2026
Times: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg (opens in new tab)
Room: Annex A

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Tai Chi for Health on Zoom, Term II - HB Zoom
This class is an introduction to Tai Chi and designed for beginners or individuals who have limited Tai Chi experience. Participants will be introduced to the basic principles of Tai Chi and learn an easy Tai Chi routine emphasizing slow movement and balance. This class is a prerequisite for Tai Chi for Health on Zoom (Tai Chi II).
Fee: $35.00
Remaining Seats: 20
Instructor: Susan Nodurft
Dates: 3/16/2026 - 4/22/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sessions: 12
Days: M W
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: HB Zoom

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Yoga for Every Body-Mixed Level Yoga, Term II - HB In-Person
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Throughout this mixed-level class you will be invited to experience each pose with self-awareness as well as awareness of safe alignment while enjoying yourself! This class will allow advanced students to deepen their practice, and modifications of poses will be offered both visually and through detailed vocal cues allowing Level I students to advance their practice while honoring their growth. (Warm up, standing poses/balance, cooldown)-HAVE FUN!
Fee: $35.00
Remaining Seats: 11
Instructor: Stacey Ready
Dates: 3/17/2026 - 4/23/2026
Times: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 12
Days: Tu Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg (opens in new tab)
Room: Annex A

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