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Fitness, Health & Wellness

Gentle Yoga w/ Heather (Winter Sessions)

$114

with Heather Laffely

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 5, 2027 at 5:30 pm, runs for 7 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 6, 2027

This gentle class is for those looking to stretch, connect to the breath and practice traditional yoga postures, at a slow pace. We gently and safely encourage our muscle tissues to deeply lengthen and stretch, increasing range of motion and flexibility. Conscious intention and awareness are given to the breath, strengthening the nervous system and deepening the connection to mind and body. This class is designed for new, as well as, seasoned yogis looking for a mindful, gentle practice. *No Class: 2/17, 2/18.

Memoir Writing

$130

with Ann Kimmage

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 12, 2027 at 1 pm, runs for 8 weeks

Have you desired to write your memoir but don’t know how to get started? Have you started but feel stuck? If you need direction and guidance for your writing this course is for you! Instruction will focus on the craft of writing (setting a scene, dialogue, voice, showing vs. telling, character development, etc.) as well as feedback on your writing. Memoir writing is a discovery process in which you weave life experiences into a coherent pattern. Come and enjoy the exciting process of writing in an informal, friendly, atmosphere with an instructor with decades of teaching experience and the author of two memoirs. *No Class: 2/16.

Meditation And Stress Management

$75

with Ann Kimmage

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 12, 2027 at 3:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Have you wondered why people meditate or how to counter your stress patterns more effectively? This class will assist you in establishing a meditation and mindfulness practice and introduce you to restorative Qigong movements that help reduce stress and anxiety. The class is taught in an informal, personalized manner by a certified stress management instructor with over twenty years of meditation experience. Please bring along a cushion or small blanket. *No Class: 2/16.

Tea Making

$35

with Katie Munn

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 14, 2027 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

As we enter into the winter months having a nice cup of tea can be so supportive to the body. If you are curious about medicinal herbs come join Clinical herbalist Katie Munn for this fun informative tea making class. We will discuss common herbs used for stress, immunity & digestion and learn how to make a tea blend. We will then use the knowledge you learned to create your very own tea to take home!





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