Health & Wellness

NATURE & OUTDOOR

INTRO TO THE JOY OF FLY FISHING

Discover the joy of fly fishing in this hands-on course taught by experienced local fly fisherman. Develop a proficiency in fly-casting and increase your understanding of which fly to use. This course will focus on the basics, but will also include information for those who have prior experience. The last class students will meet at a location on the South Santiam River. See supplies to bring to class: linnbenton.edu/supplies

LEBANON 28146 TR 6:30 P.M.-7:50 P.M. 27-SEP 6 $129 FEE ELLIOTT, BOB & SWANSON, MICHAEL LCX-103

FOREST BATHING: AN ECOTHERAPY EXPERIENCE NEW!

Forest bathing is a Japanese ecotherapy practice (Shinrin-Yoku) in which participants experience nature in a slower, more meditative focus. You will discover new ways to practice and enjoy the benefits of nature through a 2.5 hour experience in which participants will learn about forest bathing from the practice origins and proven benefits to human health and well-being. Forest bathing is for anyone who enjoys spending time in nature and would like to explore a guided ecotherapy practice you can continue to enjoy on your own. Students will enjoy a cup of tea and fruit to conclude.

LEBANON 28168 S PRENOVEAU, SUSANNAH 28229 S PRENOVEAU, SUSANNAH 10:00 A.M.-12:20 P.M. 8-OCT WTRLPK 1 $49 FEE

10:00 A.M.-12:20 P.M. 29-OCT 1 $49 FEE MCDCRK

HEALTH & WELLNESS

INTRODUCTION TO INTERMITTENT FASTING

Learn all about intermittent fasting, what it is, what it isn’t, and how you can easily incorporate it into your lifestyle! We will explore the basics of intermittent fasting and how a 70-20-10 approach to your health can give you huge results!

CORVALLIS 28193 R KNOCK, CATHRYN LEBANON 28227 S KNOCK, CATHRYN 6:00 P.M.-7:50 P.M. 13-OCT 1 $29 FEE BC-244

10:00 A.M.-11:50 A.M. 19-NOV 1 $29 FEE LCX-103 Join Gena Sellers in this 2-hour workshop as she walks you through the essentials of wheelchair resources, use, and maintenance. Confined to a wheelchair since 2004, Gena has first-hand experience in navigating a new lifestyle. She will walk you through and teach you the parts of a wheelchair, where to get custom wheelchairs to fit all different lifestyles, and how to navigate and get the full potential of the equipment.

REMOTE 28197 S SELLERS, GENA 3:00 P.M.-4:50 P.M. 22-OCT 1 $29 FEE ZOOM

UNDERSTANDING MARKETING BUZZWORDS IN FOOD PRODUCTION NEW!

Confused about the use of buzzwords in the food industry? People use terms such as ‘organic’ ‘natural,’ and ‘traditional’ interchangeably, but they mean very specific things according to the certifying organizations. This workshop will give you the understanding to not be fooled by the use of buzzwords to provide empty promises, so you can make educated choices in your food sources.

CORVALLIS 28212 W 6:00 P.M.-8:50 P.M. 2-NOV VILLARROEL, AURORA BC-236 1 $49 FEE

UNDERSTANDING TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE NEW!

Most people think that Traditional Chinese Medicine entails only acupuncture, but there are several other disciplines that are used in conjunction. Another misconception is that Traditional Chinese Medicine is only used to treat ailments, when in reality most of the focus is on prevention by balancing the energy in the body. We will explore the different disciplines of Traditional Chinese Medicines and how the five elemental constitutions affect an individual’s wellness, for both humans and pets, and their interactions with others.

CORVALLIS 28223 W 6:00 P.M.-8:50 P.M. 9-NOV VILLARROEL, AURORA BC-236 1 $49 FEE