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Better Balance
Health and Wellness
FITNESS
Better Balance
Balance allows us to move with more refinement, more efficiency and more pleasure, and helps us avoid falling. This class will help you revive movement in key areas of your body essential for balance. Unlike many Feldenkrais® classes, this training will take place primarily in a seated position on a chair or standing near the chair. It is therefore more suitable for people who have difficulty getting down on the floor.
HSC 4457 $69
Dale Jensen 37945 Tue 6:30pm – 7:30pm Jan 11 – Feb 15 MAI
Chen-Style Taiji
Chen, the oldest style of tai chi, is characterized by silk reeling (energy coiling and disbursement) and alternating fast/slow motions and bursts of power. While this is a more energetic style with kicks, powerful punches and deeper stances, you will perform to your own level of comfort. Chen is the parent style to the five main Taiji styles, combining self-discipline, graceful movement and effortless power.
PEA 4019 $189 | mandatory fee: $20
Karla Groesbeck 37948 Tue 12:00pm – 1:00pm Jan 11 – Mar 29 TRI
Put a Spring in Your Step!
For the most part, you get from point A to point B without an awareness of how you walk.You can, however, bring more attention and refinement to how you walk. This class teaches you the movement patterns to improve your gait. Expect to experience improved balance, fewer aches and pains in your feet, knees, hips and back and a reconnection to the joy and pleasure of going for a walk.
HSC 4456 $89
Dale Jensen 37947 Tue 6:30pm – 7:30pm Mar 1 – Apr 26 MAI
Qigong and Easy Tai Chi: Stretch, De-Stress and Empower
Learn and perform the internal empowerment arts of qigong and tai chi. No matter your age or fitness level, the practice of meditation and mind-body exercise can improve your flexibility, balance, motor skills and mental focus. Reduce stress and increase vitality with natural movement. Calm your mind while creating emotional balance and personal power.
PEA 4171 $189 | mandatory fee: $20
Karla Groesbeck 37883 Wed 12:00pm – 1:00pm Jan 12 – Mar 30 PIT
— Class participant, Tai Chi Chuan for Beginners
Tai Chi Chuan for Beginners
Is tai chi chuan an exercise for health and relaxation, or a martial art? The answer is both. In this beginner Yang-style class, you’ll learn techniques to promote relaxation of the mind and body, centering, better balance, concentration and improved health. Tai chi chuan may also facilitate academic, intellectual and conceptual learning.
PEA 4005 $165 | mandatory fee: $20
Stephen Harrigan 37860 Wed 6:00pm – 7:15pm Jan 19 – Apr 6 TRI
Tai Chi Chuan: Intermediate
Ready for more of a challenge? This class offers a higher level of instruction in Yang-style tai chi chuan. You can work on the form at your own pace and practice elementary pushing hands and applications.
PEA 4095 $189 | mandatory fee: $20
Stephen Harrigan 37861 Wed 7:30pm – 8:45pm Jan 19 – Apr 6 TRI
Tai Chi for Mobility Maintenance
Enjoy this slow, low-impact mind-body exercise that strengthens muscles, improves balance and motor control while facilitating mindfulness and concentration. Practice simple, smooth wholebody movements that can improve your quality of life when added to your daily routine.
PEA 4095 $189 | mandatory fee: $20
Karla Groesbeck 37884 Thu 12:00pm – 1:00pm Jan 13 – Mar 31 TRI
Tennis, Anyone?
Work directly with a group trainer at Chippewa Racquet Club to learn the rules of tennis. You’ll also learn techniques for handwork and footwork, stance, basic strokes and grips.
PEA 4125 $139 | mandatory fee: $90 Katherine VanDeWege 38048 Tue 8:00am – 9:30am Mar 8 – Apr 26 CHI 38049 Thu 8:00am – 9:30am Mar 10 – Apr 28 CHI
Trail Walks 101
Trail walking builds muscles, boosts your brainpower and increases the release of happiness hormones. At the first class, you will learn online how to stay safe on the trail, what to wear, what to bring and where to go. The next classes will include a series of four trail walks. The final class will be a review of personal accomplishments and your path for continuing fitness.
PEA 4018 $89
Dale Jensen 37857 Sat 10:00am – 12:00pm Feb 26 – Apr 2 MAI
Trail Walks 2.0
If you have trail walking experience or want to expand your fitness skills, join this class. After an online introductory class, we will walk four different five-mile trails, providing you with a holistic second step to increase your mind, body and spirit fitness.
PEA 4018 $125
Dale Jensen 37858 Sun 10:00am – 1:00pm Mar 6 – Apr 3 MAI
Yang Tai Chi and Qigong
No matter your age or fitness level, the practice of meditation and mind-body exercise can bring you tranquility and improve your flexibility, balance, motor skills, and mental focus. Reduce stress and increase vitality through these natural and compelling movements. Various qigong sets will be shared. We will practice yangstyle short forms and long-form 108.
PEA 4171 $189 | mandatory fee: $20
Karla Groesbeck 37949 Fri 12:00pm – 1:00pm Jan 14 – Apr 1 TRI
WELL-BEING
Beyond Yin and Yang: Chinese Medicine for Better Living Today
This class is an introduction to the theoretical framework and practical applications of Chinese medicine. We will explore the five pillars of Chinese medicine—acupuncture, herbology, nutrition, qigong, and tui na massage—while learning simple practices and routines you can immediately apply in your life. This training will also cover Chinese medicine as a profession, its safety and ethics and contemporary research, helping you contribute to a heathsustaining lifestyle while supporting healing from acute or chronic illnesses and injuries.
HSC 4056 $99
Morgan Adessa 38071 Tue 6:30pm – 8:30pm Feb 8 – Mar 15 WEB Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness is a gateway to lasting personal transformation. Learn about mindfulness and concentration in a kind and supportive environment, as you take the first steps toward establishing your own meditation practice. There will be a strong emphasis on cultivating an open heart as a support to experiencing the full benefits of mindfulness. All are welcome; suitable for beginners and anyone seeking a refresher.
SYM 4009 $65
Karen Mori 37882 Mon 10:30am – 12:00pm Mar 7 – Apr 11 WEB
Introduction to Self-Hypnosis
Do you want to understand more about the science behind hypnosis? Learn the techniques to engage the mind, body and emotion. You will be exposed to research from academic sources as well as popular practitioners to support your practice. Come learn and practice self-hypnosis techniques in this workshop. Find the power to change you!
HEC 4430 $39
Conrad Welsing 37879 Tue 6:00pm – 8:00pm Jan 11 & Jan 18 WEB
Meet the Mind-Body Connection
Discover how our thoughts, beliefs and emotions can affect our muscles, bones and organs. As you explore these inner lines of communication, you will also learn relaxation techniques that draw inspiration from healing modalities, like yoga and reflexology. These simple stress-relieving tools can enable you to reconnect with your inner sources of strength, joy and well-being.
HSC 4164 $25 37868 Wed 6:00pm – 8:00pm Apr 6 Robin Goldberg WEB
Using Planners to Achieve Your Goals
Clarify your planning needs and preferences, learn various planning systems, review planner types and products and experiment to find what works for you. During the final class we will review and discuss your experiments and determine next steps toward achieving your goals.
BMG 4248 $99
Karen Vigmostad 38046 Sat 10:00am – 12:00pm Apr 2 – Apr 23 WEB
Hobbies and Exploration
FOOD AND DRINK
Chinese Food: Customs and Culture
Explore Chinese food and culture in the classroom, grocery store and at the dinner table. Learn about customs, traditions and stories surrounding food and festivals in China. Discover how to put together a Chinese meal, pick the freshest tofu, know the difference between Szechuan and Cantonese cooking and learn the origin of fortune cookies.
HUM 4014 $125
Frances Wang 37896 Wed 6:00pm – 8:30pm Apr 6 – Apr 20 WEB
Knife-Sharpening Demystified
Nothing is more satisfying than working with a truly sharp kitchen knife. Learn a simple series of steps to bring your knife’s edge to shaving sharp. While we will focus on kitchen knives, we will also learn how to apply the same principles to other tools. We will be demonstrating with a variety of different knives but work with your knives from home to perfect your skills.
CUL 4098 $45 | mandatory fee: $25 37905 Tue 7:00pm – 9:00pm Feb 8 37906 Tue 6:00pm – 8:00pm Mar 22 MI Folk School WEB
MIF
Northern Syrian Cooking
Come explore the fantastic flavor of Syria as you learn how to make a very hearty and easy-to-make dish. Prepare alongside creating a pan-baked ground beef dish, topped with hardy vegetables, served with eggplant salad. For dessert, delectable walnut baklava.
CUL 4157 $45 | mandatory fee: $30 37886 Thu 6:00pm – 9:00pm Jan 6 Jinan Ekhatib DIX
Southern Syrian Cooking
Learn how to make dishes from Southern Syria. Prepare alongside as we make meatballs cooked in a spinach stew made with cilantro and garlic. Our side dish will be vermicelli, jasmine rice salad with a cucumber-yogurt dressing. A sweet cheese Katayaf will be our dessert.
CUL 4157 $45 | mandatory fee: $30 37887 Thu 6:00pm – 9:00pm Jan 20 Jinan Ekhatib DIX Syrian Mediterranean Coastal Cooking
Indulge yourself in appetizing Syrian coastal foods. Prepare alongside as we create moist and tender baked salmon served with lemony Syrian potato salad and a filling spinach lentil soup. A light milk pudding will give our evening a sweet ending.
CUL 4157 $45 | mandatory fee: $30 37888 Thu 6:00pm – 9:00pm Feb 3 Jinan Ekhatib DIX
Syrian Appetizers
Dazzle your guests with well-known Middle Eastern appetizers. This class will show you how to prepare iconic favorites such as falafel, hummus, babaganouj, fetoosh and tahini sauce. Try something new with an orange-layered milk pudding for dessert.
CUL 4157 $45 | mandatory fee: $30 37889 Thu 6:00pm – 9:00pm Feb 17 Jinan Ekhatib DIX
Vegetarian Syrian Dinner
Come explore the delicious flavors of Syria, made completely meatless, but still full of flavor! We will prepare bulgur wheat in tomato sauce topped with caramelized onions, served with zucchini babaganouj and beet feta salad. A sweet cheese baklava will bring our evening to a close.
CUL 4157 $45 | mandatory fee: $30 37890 Thu 6:00pm – 9:00pm Mar 3 Jinan Ekhatib DIX
Syrian Seasonal Recipes
Explore some of the Syrian seasonal favorites in this culinary class. Learn how to prepare Monzaele; a mixture of seasonal vegetables with ground beef and baked, served with rice mejadra and legume salad.
CUL 4157 $45 | mandatory fee: $30 37891 Thu 6:00pm – 9:00pm Mar 17 Jinan Ekhatib DIX
Syrian Holiday Recipes
Learn how to prepare holiday cuisine from Syria! Try roast leg of lamb, seasoned with authentic Syrian spices, served with a mixture of ground beef, nuts and spices. For a side, we enjoy Syrian cauliflower salad and a red pepper walnut dip. Kunafa, a sweet cheese pastry, will be our dessert.
CUL 4157 $45 | mandatory fee: $30 37892 Thu 6:00pm – 9:00pm Mar 31 Jinan Ekhatib DIX
Classes offered in partnership with MI Folk School
Moroccan Cooking
Discover the flavors of North Africa! You will learn how to prepare a Moroccan meal of mixed vegetables and chicken in a tasty broth-based sauce, served with couscous and fried Moroccan pancakes for dessert. Delicious!
CUL 4157 $45 | mandatory fee: $30 37893 Thu 6:00pm – 9:00pm Apr 14 Jinan Ekhatib DIX
Hearty Syrian Dinner
Come explore the fantastic flavors of Syria as you learn how to make a hearty, easy-to-make dish. Prepare alongside creating tomato burgel; a delicious dish with burgel, tomato, onion, butter and red pepper. Also enjoy oven-baked chicken cooked with potatoes, garlic, tomato, red pepper paste and spices. We will also prepare a cucumber yogurt by combining yogurt, English cucumber, salt, dried mint and minced garlic.
CUL 4157 $45 | mandatory fee: $30 37894 Thu 6:00pm – 9:00pm Apr 28 Jinan Ekhatib DIX
Rustic Italian Cooking NEW RECIPES
Savor the secrets of rustic Italian cooking in this online series!
You’ll receive recipes, training and tips from an experienced Italian chef to make memorable menus with dishes that will make family and friends exclaim buono!
A Taste of Northern Italy: Emilia Romagna Region
CUL 4023
37910 Jan 12 DIX $45 | mandatory fee: $30
Roman-Style Chicken
CUL 4044
37912 Jan 19 DIX $45 | mandatory fee: $30
Hearty Vegetarian
CUL 4044
37913 Jan 26 DIX $45 | mandatory fee: $30
Seafood
CUL 4044
37914 Feb 9 DIX $45 | mandatory fee: $30
Homemade Pasta
CUL 4044
37915 Feb 16 DIX $45 | mandatory fee: $30 Genovese
CUL 4044
37921 Feb 23 DIX $45 | mandatory fee: $30
Soups and Stews
CUL 4044
37916 Mar 9 DIX $45 | mandatory fee: $30
Pizza Three Ways
CUL 4044
37917 Mar 23 DIX $45 | mandatory fee: $30
Hearty Appetizers
CUL 4044
37918 Apr 6 DIX $45 | mandatory fee: $30
A Taste of Southern Italy: Genovese Ragu
CUL 4024
37911 Apr 13 DIX $45 | mandatory fee: $30
All classes are taught by Francesca Giarraffa, and meet on Wednesday evenings, 6:00pm–9:00pm.
Wines: Really Good Ones You’ve Never Tried
Treat your palate to atypical wines and learn about less familiar wine regions. We’ll discuss grape varieties and the elements that influence their flavors. We will delve into the growing regions, food pairings and similar wines of each of our eight lesser-known wine samples.
CUL 4101 $45 | mandatory fee: $20 37876 Thu 6:00pm – 9:00pm Apr 7 David Creighton MAI
Wines of Bordeaux
Other than Champagne, Bordeaux is arguably the most wellknown wine region on earth and also the largest. This region produces an amazing range of wines from dry red, white and rosé to white sparkling and sweet whites. The dry reds and sweet whites can also be among the greatest and most expensive in the world.
CUL 4128 $45 | mandatory fee: $25 37877 Thu 6:00pm – 9:00pm Apr 14 David Creighton MAI
Wines of Northern Italy
Many of Italy’s finest and most diverse wines come from northern regions. Many are also quite affordable. In this class, you will survey a variety of wines from the major Italian regions of the north, with an emphasis on locally available wines. You will acquire an understanding of the diversity and quality of Italian wines that you can enjoy and share with others!
CUL 4152 $45 | mandatory fee: $20 37878 Thu 6:00pm – 9:00pm Apr 21 David Creighton MAI
GARDENING
Build Your Own Rain Garden
During a good rain or winter melt, some homes are hit with thousands of gallons of water that can quickly build momentum and cause flooding and drainage issues, sometimes washing out gardens and flooding basements. What is the solution? The permaculture approach to rain gardens. Get the skills to design and build rain gardens that accept stormwater runoff, recharge your groundwater, provide habitats and food for wildlife (including bees and butterflies), and add a nearly maintenance-free, aesthetically pleasing garden installation to your yard for very little money.
HEC 4107 $39 37902 Tue 7:00pm – 9:00pm Apr 12 MI Folk School WEB
Composting Made Easy
Composting is a great way to fortify your garden soil while reducing your carbon footprint. Learn about the surprising amount of household refuse you can compost beyond kitchen scraps, leaves and yard waste. Discover the correct ratio of ingredients to create an odor-free and healthy compost pile, how to troubleshoot issues and use your finished compost to add nutrients, reduce the need for fertilizer and help soil retain moisture.
HEC 4440 $45 37971 Wed 6:00pm – 8:30pm Apr 20 Monica Milla WEB
Homesteading 101
Want to take living green to the next level? It doesn’t take much effort to live a homesteading life, even in the suburbs or at a modest living space in the city. Explore gardening, canning, solar systems, chickens, wild crafting, harvesting, cooking, homemade cosmetics, graywater systems, permaculture and much more.
HEC 4166 $49 37904 Wed 6:00pm – 9:00pm Feb 9 MI Folk School WEB
— Class participant, Winter Seed Sowing
Introduction to Organic Garden Design
What do you want to grow, where do you want to grow it and what can you grow in the space you have? This class covers the basics of creating an organic garden from the ground up. Plan your organic garden, as we cover beginner-level information about soil, site planning, plant choices, basic gardening tools and techniques.
HEC 1165 $75 | mandatory fee: $10 37941 Fri 5:00pm – 9:00pm Mar 18 MI Folk School MIF
Seed Starting for Your Organic Garden
Growing your own plants from seed frees you from the expense and limitations of store-bought flats, gives you access to infinite varieties and rare and heirloom plants, and helps you extend your season. For anyone planning a big garden, starting your own strong and healthy seedlings is imperative!
HEC 1165 $75 | mandatory fee: $10 37942 Sun 12:00pm – 4:00pm Mar 20 MI Folk School MIF
Winter Seed Sowing
Did you know that it’s possible to get a jump on spring by starting your seeds outdoors in winter? Even your vegetable seeds! Learn how to mimic Mother Nature using recycled containers, and knowing how and when to transplant your seedlings.
HEC 4485 $39 37934 Wed 6:00pm – 8:00pm Feb 9 Monica Milla WEB
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Asian Pacific American History and Heroes
Explore the history and heroes of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and celebrate their many contributions. From the first Filipino Americans to arrive in 1587, to the Chinese Americans who built the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869, to the Japanese Americans incarcerated in internment camps during World War II, you’ll learn about the rich and broad development of our nation from this cultural point of view.
HST 4026 $99
Frances Wang 37895 Mon 6:00pm – 8:00pm Mar 7 – Mar 21 WEB
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
WCC offers the basic rider, returning rider and advanced rider classes.
• New riders: Learn to ride and earn your endorsement in the basic rider class where you’ll ride WCC’s motorcycles. • Experienced but unlicensed riders:
Earn your endorsement in the one-day returning rider class where you’ll ride your own motorcycle. • Licensed and experienced riders:
Enhance your skills with the advanced rider class where you’ll ride your own motorcycle.
Class tuition for all classes is only $50.
Motorcycle safety classes receive funding from an annual grant from the Michigan Department of State. Michigan’s motorcyclists provide the money for the grant funding via fees on their motorcycle operator endorsements and license plates.
Classes offered in partnership with MI Folk School See our website for the class schedule: wccnet.edu/noncredit
Chinese New Year’s Traditions, Stories and Food
The Chinese Lunar New Year’s Festival is one of the most important festivals for Chinese people all over the world. It marks the beginning of spring according to the lunar calendar, and has been celebrated in the United States for over 150 years. Learn about the traditions, foods and stories of Chinese New Year. Why can’t you finish the fish? What does serving a whole chicken represent? How high will your fortunes rise in the New Year? Why do people wear red? What’s in those red envelopes? And what Year of the Zodiac is it? Learn to say Happy New Year in Chinese and try your hand at writing a spring couplet.
HUM 4016 $35 37951 Sun 12:00pm – 2:00pm Jan 30 Frances Wang WEB
Coastal Great Lakes
Come learn about iconic Great Lakes coastal resources including lighthouses, shipwrecks, maritime museums, key migratory bird areas, research laboratories and research vessels. You’ll view photographs and videos of these coastal resources, receive handouts and a list of books and resources.
HST 4022 $99
Karen Vigmostad 38045 Sat 10:00am – 12:00pm Mar 5 – Mar 26 WEB
Islands of the Great Lakes
Dotting the Great Lakes are 32,000 islands that nobody knows about yet form the largest collection of freshwater islands on Earth. You will learn what makes an island special and enjoy a lake-bylake survey of the islands and archipelagos in U.S. and Canadian waters. You’ll view photographs, videos and learn the unique characteristics of islands in each lake, including fish, wildlife, plants, lighthouses and shipwrecks.
HST 4012 $99
Karen Vigmostad 38044 Sat 10:00am – 12:00pm Feb 5 – Feb 26 WEB
Understanding the Great Lakes
Did you ever wonder about how the Great Lakes were formed, why water levels go up and down, whether they are healthy and who studies and manages them? Come learn about the large lakes of the world and what makes our Laurentian Great Lakes so special. The review of each lake will include topics, such as resilience, eutrophication and tipping point will be woven into a lakeby-lake review with photographs, facts and stories about the people working to protect the lakes. You’ll find out hows and whys behind their damage, the legal binational structure to repair and protect them and what you can do to help conserve them.
HST 4011 $99
Karen Vigmostad 38043 Sat 10:00am – 12:00pm Jan 8 – Jan 29 WEB Famous Cities: Rome, Florence and Venice
This illustrated presentation gives you a vivid tour of some of the most famous cities; Rome, Florence and Venice. Rome, the Eternal City, is renowned for its centuries as a seat of both political power and religious faith. Florence, the Renaissance City, is regarded as the birthplace of one of the greatest flowerings of art and culture in the history of Western civilization. Venice, the City of Canals, boasts its long tradition as a maritime crossroads of international trade and culture.
HUM 4018 $29 37875 Mon 6:30pm – 8:30pm Jan 17 Marcella Corona MAI
Genealogy 2: Finding African American Roots
Whether you’re seeking information about your African American ancestors or want to know more about the human side of America’s slaveholding past, this class will simplify your search. We’ll look at census, newspaper, church, cemetery, probate, property and other records, as well as migration patterns and laws specific to race.
SOC 4150 $139
Omer Winborn 37925 Mon 6:00pm – 8:00pm Feb 7 – Feb 28 WEB
Get the Most from Your DNA Test
Explore the popular trend of DNA testing for individuals in an easyto-understand casual presentation. You will explore the options and further work necessary to make your testing results even more worthwhile. Discussion and examples of current offerings are key components of this class.
HSC 4394 $39
Conrad Welsing 37880 Tue 6:00pm – 8:00pm Feb 8 & Feb 15 WEB
