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    American Heart Association Heartsaver® CPR AED & First Aid Training Certification Course

    Learn to follow a plan to act quickly and effectively in a life-threatening situation. You will be trained in CPR and Airway Obstruction for adults, children, and infants by practicing your skills with manikins and AED (Automated External Defibrillators) trainers. You will be practicing skills that require working on your hands and knees, bending, standing and lifting. Please inform your instructor if you have any physical conditions that might prevent these activities. Consider bringing a pad or blanket to kneel on. Additionally, this course covers first aid. Learn a plan of action to recognize and deal with sudden illnesses, injuries, and environmental emergencies. This video-based, instructor-led course teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. Successful participation in this all in-person course results in an American Heart Association ‎Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED ‎Heartsaver® Certification. The Certificate is valid for two years. The course is the same for first timers and those who are recertifying. Note: We are back to fully in-person training. There is no e-Learning component to this course.
  • Avoid the Pitfalls of Perimenopause/Menopause (online)

    Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can last 10-15 years. Common symptoms include fatigue, migraines, weight gain, water retention, depression, sleep disturbances, joint aches, hot flashes, anger flashes, migraines, fibroids, exaggerated PMS and more. Once you understand exactly what is causing all the troublesome symptoms, they are much easier to correct. We'll discuss how to get hormone levels measured - blood test vs. saliva test and what to do with the results; traditional HRT vs. bio-identical; acupressure points to assist in symptom relief and nutritional musts. You'll leave with multiple tools and techniques for restoring health and well-being. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the first day of class.
  • Decision Fatigue: Less Overwhelm, Better Results

    Feeling stressed and exhausted from constant decision-making and too many choices? Discover how overcoming decision fatigue can reduce stress and enhance the quality of your choices. Feel more relaxed, make smarter decisions!
  • Declutter Your Mind

    Stop wasting energy on worries beyond your control! Learn to identify and eliminate these draining worries by developing awareness of what you can influence and what you cannot. Break the cycle of feeling overwhelmed.
  • Face Yoga (online)

    There are 19 flat muscles in your face, all of which can be strengthened and toned, just like arm or leg muscles. Facial exercises can take years off your appearance by reducing frown and forehead lines, reducing ‘puppet mouth’ lines, lifting and firming neckline, making upper and lower cheeks fuller, reduce puffiness and sagging around eyes, improve circulation and nutrient flow into cells and improve lymph circulation. Learn simple exercises that will rejuvenate your face. You will need a regular teaspoon for a few of the exercises and a little of your favorite facial moisturizer. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio either on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use.
  • From Good to Gorgeous: Makeup Tips and Techniques for Women 40+

    Would you like to look like the very best version of yourself and feel more confident? Makeup routines we used in our 20s and 30s don't work for us anymore, but what does? This class will offer demonstrations of makeup techniques for women 40+ and answer your questions. You will leave knowing the techniques and types of products that will help you look your very best and you'll also receive a comprehensive hand-out. Check out Elise Marquam Jahns' YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/@EliseMarquamJahns/videos.
  • From Good to Gorgeous: Makeup Tips and Techniques for Women 40+

    In this class you will create a 10 minute personalized makeup routine that will help you look your very best. You will assess your facial features and learn the 4 most important research-proven steps you can incorporate into your makeup routine. Then you will learn the makeup techniques you can use to create your most beautiful look in the least amount of time. A hand-out will be provided that will guide you through the entire process. Check out Elise Marquam Jahns' YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/@EliseMarquamJahns/videos.
  • Hips, Thighs & Otherwise (online)

    We have become a nation of professional sitters, causing lower body muscles to weaken and sag. In this workshop, you will learn: my famous ‘10 Minute Miracle Exercise’ series to strengthen lower body muscles quickly and, in the process, increase metabolism and bone density; decrease 2 inches off saddlebag area in 2 weeks; trim inches off lower body by getting rid of excess water weight; breathing technique to stimulate fat metabolism; acupressure points for lymph circulation and drainage. If you don’t have time, money, or inclination to haul yourself to a gym, you will love these powerful and effective techniques. You will need a resistance band, tied in a loop for some of the exercises. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the first day of class.
  • Metabolism Boosters & Busters (online)

    In the past you probably could drop weight by cutting back on calories or exercising a bit more. But then suddenly the scale stops moving, and you just can’t seem to lose weight. THE GOOD NEWS - You could lose up to 20 pounds in a year – without eating less. Just by revving up your metabolism, you can burn more calories every day, lose fat, boost energy, feel stronger and more fit. In this class, you will learn 20 SIMPLE things you can do every day to boost your metabolism.
  • Navigating Disability: Understanding Medicaid and Waiver Programs

    Understanding the complexities of Medicaid and various disability programs can be confusing and time consuming. Come learn about types of waivers, eligibility requirements, and effective planning strategies that will help you or your loved one receive appropriate services. *If you are attending with a second person, please list the name of the second person in the registration process.
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    Posture & Osteoporosis Workshop: Building Better Bones (online)

    Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? You’ll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We’ll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, un-round shoulders and flatten your midsection. Learn how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and how to re-gain bone mass. We’ll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition, minerals and trace minerals needed for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some of the exercises. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio either on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use.
  • The Weight-Loss Drug Revolution?

    This Diabetes Education Program is designed to review the Obesity epidemic and showcase the newest and latest FDA approved drugs on the market. Learn about Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound.
  • Thyroid Things You Need to Know

    If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how thyroid function can make any illness worse; the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t; why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; connection between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the first day of class.
  • Understanding Diabetes - the basics

    The ABCs of Diabetes Management is designed to empower individuals with diabetes, their families , and caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to effectively manage this chronic disease. The topics covered include the diagnosis of Diabetes, signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia, Carbohydrate counting and reading nutrition labels, blood glucose monitoring, and treatment of hypoglycemia.
  • What is an End-of-Life Doula?

    This will introduce community members to the role of End-of-Life Doulas. Doulas assist patients and family members in all aspects of end of life. This includes patient and family education, legacy work, advanced directives, life review, sitting vigil with a dying patient, and all aspects of grief. Doulas provide emotional, spiritual and practical care where hospice leaves off. Find out why a Doula can help and how we compliment hospice.
  • Women, Weight, and Hormones (online)

    Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until any imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We’ll discuss concrete solutions (not tricks, not using your will power) for controlling appetite and cravings; simple things you can do every day to boost your metabolism; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain. As this course will be taught virtually, you will need access to video and audio on a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection. This class will be held on Zoom, which is free to use. The Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the first day of class.