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Tai Chi for Flexibility and Balance
with Carlos Collado

This 21 week course is designed to be easy, safe and effective to learn. It enhances the body's energetic system thus practicing the form improves almost all aspects of health. Over 10 scientific studies show it to relieve pain, maintain and improve health, and the overall quality of life. Almost anyone of any physical condition can begin and continue to progress regardless of age. Practicing this form will help to improve your balance, flexibility, reduce falls, reduce stress, improve muscular strength, fitness, serenity and enhance your mind-body connection.
Taiji Qigong Shibashi for Body, Breath and Mind Connection
with Carlos Collado

This 21 week course is designed to be easy and safe to learn. Taiji Qigong Shibashi is an effective exercise blending the gentle and fluid art of Taiji with the strength of Qigong producing potent health benefits. The wavelike, fluid motions of the form stimulate the flow of qi and blood throughout the entire body. Because of its many health benefits and its efficiency it is a part of the curriculum in most Chinese Medicine Universities throughout China. In this course we will explore how anatomical alignment facilitates deeper breathing and a meditative mindset. Practicing Shibashi will balance your Qi, improving your wellbeing and the quality of your life.
Tai Chi Easy™ with Robin
with Robin Brooks

Join Robin to learn about the incredible health benefits of practicing tai chi. Tai Chi Easy™ is a health-enhancement system that includes a gentle qigong (chee-gong) warm-up, breathing practices, self-massage, and a modified Yang-style tai chi form. We will discover how to nurture our Qi, or vital life force, while engaging in the practices. This class is for everyone, both new and continuing students. Please contact Robin if you have any questions. Optional book to purchase: The Healer Within: The Four Essential Self-Care Methods for Creating Optimal Health by Roger Jahnke, OMD. *No Class: 11/11 & 11/25.
Beginning French
with Laurie Notch

Voulez-vous apprendre le français? Learn French essentials or revive French learned from decades ago! We’ll cover pronunciation, basic phrases, structure and vocabulary with the textbook Barron's E-Z French. *No Class: 11/25.
Fundamentals of Home Canning
with Allison Carroll Duffy

Have you ever wanted to try canning, but were unsure how to get started? Or perhaps you are concerned about food safety, and wondering how to ensure that your canned food is both delicious and safe. Well, this is the class for you! Join Allison Carroll Duffy, Master Food Preserver and cookbook author, for this hands-on workshop covering all that you need to know to get started canning your own food. Well cover the basics of safe home canning, including proper procedures, techniques, and use of tools and equipment. Then we’ll learn hands-on--working together as a group and going step-by-step--to make and can a big batch of jam. We’ll use the boiling water bath method, which is the same method you’ll use for making many other canned goods you might want to make at home, including pickles, salsas, chutneys, and fruit. While this class will focus primarily on the boiling water bath method of canning, pressure canning will also be discussed. At the end of the class, there will be plenty of jam to taste, and each participant will go home with a jar of jam to enjoy...as well as all the know-how you need to start canning confidently at home! *A materials fee of $10 must be paid to the instructor on the first night of class.
Stained Glass Studio
with Penny Hartwell

Have you already taken Stained Glass for Beginners with Penny? Are you looking to continue working on your stain glass project or start a new one? Then this studio class is for you! Come join Penny to freshen up your skills, learn new advanced skills, build in 3D, and explore other possibilities. Bring your own tools and glass. *No Class: 4/21 & 5/26.
Intermediate French
with Laurie Notch

This course will offer lessons in structure and grammar, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and conversation using variety of materials. Continuons à apprendre la langue français! *No Class: 11/26.
Paint Night: Mushrooms
with Shirley Anderson

In this class students will be painting a close up view of mushrooms on the forest floor. You’ll learn how to paint leaf litter, decaying wood, with a little moss thrown in here and there. This should be an excellent class for those who love mushrooms! No Prior experience is necessary; Shirley welcomes beginners with open arms. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time you’ll find this to be a fun and engaging class. Canvas and paints are supplied.