Adult classes

Accessible Recreation

EMERALD ADAPTIVE BOWLING WINTER 2023 Ages 16+. Send those pins flying! This fun, accessible bowling league is designed for people experiencing physical or mental disabilities. Complete a registration form available at Willamalane Adult Activity Center 215 W C St. or during regularly scheduled league times. Participants will need to bring $10 each week for lane fees. Bowling occurs on the first Saturday of each month. Meet at Emerald Bowling Lanes, 140 Oakway Road. Registration is ongoing.

EMERALD BOWLING LANES, 140 OAKWAY ROAD 1/7–4/1 Sa 1–4pm $17 30593

Arts and Crafts

DRAWING: FIND THE ARTIST YOU ARE Ages 18+. This class will help students learn drawing and sketching techniques. Students will discover their hidden skills and personal artistic style. This session will emphasize landscapes. All skill levels are welcome. Supplies are provided.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/11–2/15 W 2:30–4:30pm $88 ID/$106 OD 30823

DRAWING: CHARCOALS AND PASTELS Ages 18+. Dive into a new medium with this class. Students will introduce charcoal and color chalk pastels into their repertoire as they learn the basics of drawing and adding color. This class makes these intimidating media easy to use. All skill levels are welcome. Supplies are provided.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/11–2/15 W 5–7pm $88 ID/$106 OD 30824

DRAWING AND PAINTING: WATERCOLOR/ACRYLICS RIVERS AND LAKES Ages 18+. Paint quiet water with surroundings of piers, boats, waterbirds, shells, and more. You may use mixed media, such as colored pencils or pen and ink, with watercolors or acrylics. Demonstrations and individual instruction make this class perfect for beginning and intermediate students.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/23–3/20 M 12:30–3:30pm $88 ID/$106 OD 30825 DRAWING AND PAINTING: LANDSCAPES, RIVERS, AND LAKES Ages 18+. Use watercolors and acrylics to create quiet landscapes with small ponds or lakes. Study how to draw and paint small animals and figures surrounding the environment. Each class includes a specific lesson, demonstrations, and individual evaluations. No class Feb. 21.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/24–3/21 Tu 9:30am–12:30pm $88 ID/$106 OD 30826

FLORAL DESIGN: ART OF KOKEDAMA Ages 18+. Start the year off with a beautiful Kokedama! Kokedama is a Japanese word that means “plant soil ball wrapped in moss.” Take home your arrangement to display this easy care houseplant anywhere in your home or office. There is an additional $25 fee for supplies.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/25 Sa 10–11:30am $42 ID/$50 OD 30813

BARN QUILT PAINTING CLASS Ages 18+. This six-hour class has guided instruction that will take you through the entire process of barn quilt painting. Choose from three dozen quilt patterns or bring your favorite and have the instructor evaluate the difficulty. At the end of class, you will have a unique masterpiece, ready for hanging. You may even be inspired to participate in a Barn Quilt Trail in your neighborhood! A kit fee of $80 is due to the instructor on the day of the event. Refunds are not guaranteed after Dec. 31.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/14 Sa 9am–3pm $42 ID/$50 OD 31069

FLORAL DESIGN: HEARTS AND DECOUPAGE Ages 18+. Love is in the air. The instructor will teach you how to decoupage a beautiful container and design a flower arrangement. You will take home the finished product, perfect for any family member or friend or to keep for yourself. There is an additional $25 fee for supplies.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/11 Sa 10–11:30am $42 ID/$50 OD 30814

FLORAL DESIGN: DECORATIVE BIRDHOUSE Ages 18+. Decorate a birdhouse perfect for your favorite community of birds. Students will use natural and recycled items and other embellishments to decorate a birdhouse to take home. There is an additional $25 fee for supplies.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/11 Sa 10–11:30am $42 ID/$50 OD 30815

COLOR WHEEL FOOTSTOOL CLASS Ages 18+. In this two-part class, the instructor will teach you how to piece and assemble the Color Wheel Footstool, a unique piece of furniture that will brighten up any space. Students will take home a completed project. A kit fee of $80 is due to the instructor on the first day of the class.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/18–4/1 Sa 9am–noon $42 ID/$50 OD 31070

FLORAL DESIGN: SPRINGTIME ARRANGEMENT Ages 18+. Celebrate all the wonderful aspects of spring in this floral design class. Students will learn how to decorate a ceramic rain boot and plant a spring flower bulb in it. You will take home what you make. There is an additional $25 fee for supplies.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/8 Sa 10–11:30am $42 ID/$50 OD 30816

HEARTY SOUPS MADE SIMPLE Ages 18+. What is better on a cold winter day than a hot bowl of flavorful, delicious soup? Make two kinds of soup and take some home. Chef Stanley will teach you tips and tricks to enhance flavor, adapt for vegetarian and meat options, and manage quantities. Refunds are not guaranteed after Jan. 17.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/24 Tu 2:30–4:30pm $32 ID/$38 OD 31244 1/24 Tu 6–8pm $32 ID/$38 OD 30875

SUSHI Ages 18+. Make sushi like a pro in this fun, hands-on class. You’ll learn how to roll sushi, understand how it is made, and explore the interplay of ingredients and artistic presentation. There is an additional fee for supplies. Refunds are not guaranteed after Feb. 21.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/28 Tu 2:30–4:30pm $32 ID/$38 OD 31246 2/28 Tu 6–8pm $32 ID/$38 OD 30877

ITALIAN 101 Ages 18+. Learn to make fresh pasta and pair your creation with a variety of sauces Then, learn what al dente means and how to use different pasta shapes. Get ready to mangia — eat! Refunds are not guaranteed after March 21.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/28 Tu 2:30–4:30pm $32 ID/$38 OD 31245 3/28 Tu 6–8pm $32 ID/$38 OD 30878 EMPANADAS EXTRAVAGANZA Ages 18+. Learn how to make sweet and savory empanadas with Chef Stanley. From an appetizer to main dish, empanadas will be a new family favorite! During class, you will learn to make a simple side to round out the meal. Refunds are not guaranteed after April 17.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/25 Tu 2:30–4:30pm $32 ID/$38 OD 31243 4/25 Tu 6–8pm $32 ID/$38 OD 30879

Dancing

BELLY DANCING: BEGINNING Ages 14+. Improve your fitness and core strength while working out to world music and learning the basics of belly dancing. Classes emphasize posture, stretching techniques, and muscle isolation to avoid injury and improve strength.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/9–2/27 M 5:30–6:30pm $59 ID/$71 OD 30810

BELLY DANCING: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Ages 14+. Improve your fitness and core strength while working out to world music. Classes emphasize posture, stretching techniques, and muscle isolation to avoid injury and improve strength. Students learn combinations of moves, transitions, formations, and musical theory for performance readiness. Prior belly dance experience is required.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/9–2/27 M 6:45–7:45pm $59 ID/$71 OD 30811

BELLY DANCING: BEGINNING LEVEL 2 Ages 14+. Improve your fitness and core strength while working out to world music. Classes emphasize posture, stretching techniques, and muscle isolation to avoid injury and improve strength. Students learn combinations of moves, transitions, formations, and musical theory for performance readiness. Prior belly dance experience is required.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/11–2/15 W 5:30–6:30pm $59 ID/$71 OD 30812

EAST COAST SWING DANCE SERIES Ages 18+. Are you ready to jump, jive, and wail? Dance the afternoon away while you learn east coast swing dance techniques and rhythm. Beginners are welcome. The final class includes refreshments.

BOB KEEFER CENTER 1/20–2/24 F 12:30–2pm $55 ID/$66 OD 30730

BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE SERIES Ages 18+. This eight-week session is perfect for those new to ballroom dancing or for anyone wanting to brush up on their skills. Learn footwork, framework, and fundamentals for leading and following. It is recommended, but not required, to sign up with a dance partner. The final class includes refreshments.

BOB KEEFER CENTER 3/10–4/28 F 12:30–2pm $55 ID/$66 OD 30729

COUNTRY PARTNER DANCE SERIES Ages 18+. Join the country-western fun in this upbeat, partner-style dance series. During this six-week session, the instructor will focus on basic footwork and combinations. It is recommended, but not required, to sign up with a dance partner. The final class includes refreshments.

BOB KEEFER CENTER 5/5–6/9 F 12:30–2pm $49 ID/$61 OD 30731

WRITER’S WORKSHOP: MEMOIR SERIES Ages 18+. Become a great storyteller as you write your memoir. Learn creative methods for writing about your life experiences and organizing stories into a cohesive collection. The class includes writing exercises, and participants may read their work to the group. This workshop is led by Ann Heide, author and former feature writer for the Register-Guard. Prerequisite: Writer’s Workshop class or instructor approval.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/3–2/7 Tu 10am–noon $59 ID/$71 OD 30817 1/3–2/7 Tu 12:30–2:30pm $59 ID/$71 OD 30818

WRITER’S WORKSHOP: CRAFTING YOUR SHORT STORY Ages 18+. Challenge yourself and feel the rewards of writing a creative short story. The class includes writing exercises, and participants may read their work to the group. This workshop is led by Ann Heide, author and former feature writer for the Register-Guard.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/4–2/8 W 10am–noon $59 ID/$71 OD 30819

INTRO TO SPANISH Ages 14+. This fun class is perfect for beginners. Learn basic Spanish comprehension, greetings, numbers, directions, and much more. Required textbook: Living Language Beginning and Intermediate.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/5–2/23 Th 6–8pm $74 ID/$89 OD 30820

SPANISH 2 Ages 14+. Learn complex Spanish verbs, vocabulary, sentence structure, and everyday usage. This class is for intermediatelevel students. Required textbook: Living Language Beginning and Intermediate.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/10–2/28 Tu 6–8pm $74 ID/$89 OD 30821

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Ages 13+. Learn American Sign Language basics through games, practice drills, and review. Integrate approximately 100 basic signs into conversations while focusing on parameters and handshapes.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/12–2/16 Th 4:30–6pm $74 ID/$89 OD 30822 ESTATE PLANNING BASICS Ages 18+. Gain an understanding of wills, trusts, and power of attorney. These processes guide how property passes at death. We will discuss wills, trusts, pay-on-death arrangements, joint ownership, and powers of attorney. Attorney Chas Horner will lead this lecture. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/4 W 3–4pm FREE 3/1 W 3–4pm FREE 30843 30844

BIRDS OF OREGON AND GENERAL SCIENCE (BOGS) Ages 18+. BOGS is a group of birding and ecology enthusiasts that meets twice a month for lectures on birds or science. The group schedules walks at local birding areas. The group will meet on the first and third Thursday of each month and present a free lecture. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/5–4/20 Th 9–11am FREE 30851

IS CBD OIL TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? Ages 18+. CBD oil has been researched for its therapeutic potential to treat many common health issues, such as anxiety, depression, acne, and heart disease. Learn about the ongoing research from Heather Shelton, BSN, RN, Nurse Herbalist. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/10 Tu 1–2pm FREE 3/14 Tu 1–2pm FREE 30856 30857

CRAVINGS, WEIGHT GAIN, AND BLOOD SUGAR ROLLER COASTER Ages 18+. Nutrient-dense meals support a healthy metabolism. Learn which nutrient supplements may support healthy blood sugar levels and appetite control. Natural Grocers presents this free lecture. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/13 F 11am–noon FREE 30852

TREE FRUITS, GRAPES, AND BERRIES PRUNING WORKSHOP Ages 18+. Get your fruit-bearing trees and bushes ready for spring. This workshop will cover proper pruning equipment, important pruning principles, and the best time to prune. Learn different pruning cuts and techniques that will speed up your work. The demonstration will use a variety of plant materials. A Master Gardener certified by OSU Extension Service will lead this lecture. A suggested $10 donation will help support the work of the Master Gardeners program. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/24 Tu 1:30–3pm FREE 30861

ADVANCE CARE PLANNING: HAVING THE CONVERSATION Ages 18+. Learn about end-of-life choices and preferences, required and helpful documentation, and how to have discussions with loved ones about difficult topics. Chris Eilers, Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist, presents this free lecture. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/26 Th 1–2pm FREE 30847

ESTATE PLANNING MASTER CLASS Ages: 18+. Explore some of the common issues you might encounter while estate planning, such as estate tax, longterm care payment, and making end-of-life decisions with the Oregon Advance Directive. Attorney Chas Horner will lead this lecture. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/1 W 3–4pm FREE 4/5 W 3–4pm FREE 30845 30846

IMMUNE SUPPORT 101 Ages 18+. Just like the rest of our body, the immune system requires optimal nutrition to work at its best. Keeping your immune system healthy will ensure that your body is ready to handle whatever comes its way. Natural Grocers presents this free lecture. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/10 F 11am–noon FREE 30853

PAIN RELIEF WITH CANNABIS Ages 18+. The effects of CBD oil on brain receptors may help manage pain. Pre-clinical studies sponsored by the National Institutes of Health are researching how cannabis may relieve symptoms caused by arthritis, chronic pain, multiple sclerosis pain, muscle pain, spinal cord injuries, and more. Learn about these studies from Heather Shelton, BSN, RN, Nurse Herbalist. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/14 Tu 1–2pm FREE 4/11 Tu 1–2pm FREE 30858 30859

ROSE PRUNING WORKSHOP Ages 18+. Get ready to smell the roses. This workshop will cover the best time to prune roses, proper pruning equipment, and important pruning principles for pruning hybrid tea, Florinda, shrub, and climbing roses. The demonstration will feature a potted rose. A Master Gardener certified by OSU Extension Service will lead this lecture. A suggested $10 donation will help support the work of the Master Gardeners program. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/15 W 1:30–3pm FREE 30862

HOME SHARE Ages 18+. Explore the benefits of turning your extra room into additional income and companionship in this free lecture. Learn why home sharing is a solution to affordable housing that brings communities together. Registration is requested. RESILIENCE: POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH Ages 18+. Explore the sources of trauma, and learn steps to build resilience and begin to heal. Chris Eilers, Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist, presents this free lecture. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/23 Th 1–2pm FREE 30848

BONE BUILDERS AND BONE BREAKERS Ages 18+. Bones are living tissue that need care throughout your life. Learn how to support lifelong bone health with nutrients. Natural Grocers presents this free lecture. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/10 F 11am–noon FREE 30854

HEALTH IMPACTS OF SOCIAL ISOLATION AND LONELINESS Ages: 18+. Feelings of loneliness and social isolation are a risk factor for developing or worsening chronic health conditions. Learn how social engagement and physical activity support a healthy body and mind in this free lecture presented by Christopher Eilers, Older Adult Behavioral Specialist. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/23 Th 1–2pm FREE 30849

OMEGAS, OH MY! Ages 18+. These unique fats found in fish and algae are vital to optimal health and play a key role in brain, heart, weight, and joint health. Natural Grocers presents this free lecture. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/14 F 11am–noon FREE 30855

PRUNING RHODODENDRONS AND SPRING BLOOMERS Ages 18+. This workshop will cover the best time to prune rhododendrons and spring flowering shrubs, based on their growth habit and flowering time. You will also review proper pruning equipment and important pruning principles. A Master Gardener certified by OSU Extension Service will lead this lecture. A suggested $10 donation will help support the work of the Master Gardeners program. Registration is requested.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/25 Tu 1:30–3pm FREE 30863

Do-it-yourself skills can help you live well, save money, and waste less. Urban Homesteading covers a variety of cooking, preserving, and gardening techniques.

FERMENTING: CHEESE MAKING Ages: 18+. Learn about different cheese cultures and cheese making processes. We will make fresh ricotta and a hard cheese. We will also discuss how to make yogurt and kefir. Bring a clean, wide-mouth pint jar with a new lid or $1 to purchase one from the instructor.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/5 Th 6–8pm $24 ID/$29 OD 30827

FERMENTING: BREAD MAKING Ages: 18+. Make sourdough bread while learning about proofing, sourdough culture biology, and tips for creating artisanal bread. Take home a bread roll and some sourdough starter.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/12 Th 6–8pm $24 ID/$29 OD 30828

FERMENTING: SAUERKRAUT AND KOMBUCHA Ages: 18+. Learn sauerkraut basics as we turn a head of cabbage (or several) and some salt into sauerkraut. You will also learn how to make kimchi, kombucha, vinegar, and gherkin pickles. Take home a pint of sauerkraut and a kombucha SCOBY.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/19 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 30829

FERMENTING: BEYOND SAUERKRAUT Ages: 18+. Learn how to make fermented pickles, salsa, hot sauce, non-alcoholic beverages, and corned beef. Take home giardiniera and habanero hot sauce to finish fermenting at home. Bring a clean, wide-mouth pint jar with lid or $1 to purchase one from the instructor.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/26 Th 6–8pm $24 ID/$29 OD 30830

GARDEN: PRUNING AND GRAFTING Ages: 18+. Learn how to prune fruit trees and grapes for form and productivity. We’ll cover thinning, recognizing fruiting spurs, and directing growth patterns. Learn how to graft new varieties onto existing trees or rootstock — just in time for the annual Propagation Fair. The class will be held outdoors on the instructor’s property.

OFF-SITE LOCATION 2/4 Sa 2–4pm $20 ID/$24 OD 30831

GARDEN: BACKYARD POULTRY Ages: 18+. Nothing beats a fresh backyard egg. Learn how to raise egg-laying chickens and ducks. We’ll cover breeds, feed, housing, and safeguarding against predators and disease.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/9 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 30832

GARDEN: PREP FOR SPRING Ages: 18+. Learn what you can do to prepare your garden for early planting. Learn gardening basics and advanced techniques, including the difference between starts and direct sowing, co-planting, attracting beneficial insects, composting, soil amendments, and maximizing limited space. Take home some free seeds. GARDEN: INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING Ages: 18+. A productive bee hive can produce up to five gallons of honey every year. Learn beekeeping basics, including equipment, supplies, sources, and techniques. We will also discuss current issues with beekeeping, local laws, and how to manage common diseases and pests.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/23 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 30834

PICNIC: SAUSAGE MAKING Ages: 18+. Learn how to make your own sausages from whole ingredients. Develop a spice mix so your sausage is as mild or spicy as you like.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/2 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 30835

PICNIC: HOMEMADE CONDIMENTS Ages: 18+. Make your next picnic amazing with your own homemade condiments. Learn how to make mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and relish, and how to tailor each recipe to make your own signature versions. Bring three small containers to take home a share of what we make in class.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/9 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 30836

PICNIC: OUTDOOR HERBALS AND ESSENTIAL OILS Ages: 18+. Make effective natural insect repellent creams, sprays, and healing salves. Learn about the SPF potential of various herbal combinations. Take home a share of what we make in class.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/16 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 30837

PICNIC: SOURDOUGH SAUSAGE BUNS Ages: 18+. You’ll use a sourdough culture to make buns and learn about sourdough bread techniques, including how to catch your own wild sourdough culture. Take home an established sourdough starter to get baking at home.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/23 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 30838

SELF CARE: BALMS AND SALVES Ages: 18+. Make a variety of skin creams, lip balms, herbal salves, and tinctures as gifts or as a treat for yourself. Take home a sample of what you make in class.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/7 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 30839

GROW PROJECT GARDEN BOX Prepare your summer garden for an abundance of fresh produce with a new raised bed. These kits come with a cedar garden box, soil, and seeds — just add water! Kits include a raised garden bed made of hearty plank cedar that is deep enough to accommodate almost anything you can think to plant. Two sizes are available: 3-by-3 and 6-by-3. Visit willamalane.org/grow for more resources and an assembly video. Product assembly is available for a suggested donation of $10. Sales begin April 1.

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4/1–8 Sa–Sa $65 ID/$78 OD 6x3

4/1–8 Sa–Sa $85 ID/$102 OD 30872

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SELF CARE: SOAP MAKING Ages: 18+. Learn the basics of soap making, including the chemistry of saponification and the properties of different base and fragrance oils and other additives. During class, you will learn how to make liquid soap and two forms of laundry soap. Take (Garden Resources & Opportunities with Willamalane) home some of the soap we make. Bring a clean, wide-mouth pint jar with a new lid or $1 to purchase one from the instructor.Established in the Spring of 2020, Willamalane staff banded together to ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER cedar garden box, soil, and seeds. With a goal of getting more families in Springfield 4/13 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 30840 SELF CARE: GINGER TREATS Ages: 18+. Ginger can be used for a number of sweet or savory treats. We will cook up a batch of candied ginger, ginger syrup, access to healthy eating and convenient outdoor recreation, we made a concerted effort to remove as many barriers as we could. We made them ginger sugar, and pickled ginger for sushi. These all make great small enough to fit in just about any yard and provided everything a new treats and you will take home a share of what we make. ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER gardener would need to get started, including free gardening resources at 4/20 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 30841 e also provided an option for people to donate money to a G.R.O.W. in Springfield Our goal to reduce barriers for families in Springfield continues in 2022. To keep these kits affordable, we’re seeking sponsors to help us offset the cost

GARDENING TIPS

SELF CARE: AROMATHERAPY AND ESSENTIAL OILS Ages: 18+. Use essential oils effectively and safely in spray mists, skin creams, massage oil, and even mosquito repellent. This class is based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/27 Th 6–8pm $20 ID/$24 OD 30842 HOW TO ACCESS VIRTUAL FITNESS? Ages 18+. Get in-person instruction to help you log in and get moving! Bring the device (a laptop, tablet, iPad, or phone) you’ll use to access virtual fitness classes.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/5 Th 11am–noon FREE 31052

FAD DIETS AND SUPPLEMENTATION Ages 18+. Quick fixes and shortcuts are promised in today’s diet culture with many new diets and supplements coming out yearly. Be prepared by learning the mechanisms behind some of these diets and supplements and decide what is going to be effective for you.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/27 F 10–11am $5 ID/$6 OD 30788

SENIOR STRENGTH TRAINING Ages 18+. Fight age-related muscle loss and gain independence in your daily life through strength-specific training modalities. Learn the basics on how to start using resistance training safely and effectively.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/27 F 10–11am $5 ID/$6 OD 30762

MINDFUL MEDITATION Ages 18+. Relax in a quiet space and explore your inner self through mindful meditation. Connect to a deeper sense of wakefulness and mindfulness. Yoga mats will be provided for those who do not have their own.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/28 Sa 10–11am $5 ID/$6 OD 31154 3/11 Sa 10–11am $5 ID/$6 OD 31195

GETTING STARTED OR RE-STARTED WITH YOGA Ages 18+. Join us to hear a brief yoga history, review basic poses and range of motion, and learn about the benefits of yoga and mindfulness. This workshop is perfect for beginners or those returning to yoga after time off. You are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it. Yoga mats, yoga blocks, straps, and blankets will be provided to those who do not bring their own.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 1/28 Sa 11:30am–1pm $7 ID/$8 OD 30725

HOW TO PERSONALIZE YOUR EXERCISE Ages 18+. By learning to pay attention to your own sensations, you can build the skills to exercise at the right intensity and range for your needs and comfort. This workshop includes insights from The Nia Technique. Come ready to move (at your own level).

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/6 M 10am–noon $8 ID/$10 OD 30921

YOGA FUNDAMENTALS Ages 18+. Each session of this six-week class will explore a different aspect of yoga, from history and philosophy to correct post-alignment to prevent injury. Each short discussion will be followed by a short, floor-based yoga practice. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat and pillow. Blankets and blocks will be provided.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/6–3/13 M 10–11:15am $7 ID/$8 OD 30745

INTRO TO YIN AND NIDRA YOGA Ages 18+. Learn how longer-held, passive yin poses can help regulate stressed nervous systems and promote relaxation. Yoga Nidra is referred to as the “yoga for sleep.” Through guided imagery and relaxation prompts, participants are led into the space between meditation and sleep. The workshop agenda includes 30 minutes of lecture followed by an hour of Yin yoga practice. All poses are floor-based. Bring a yoga mat and pillow. Blankets and blocks will be provided.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/10 F 10–11:30am $7 ID/$8 OD 30743 4/7 F 10–11:30am $7 ID/$8 OD 30744

WALKING 101 Ages 18+. Learn how to get started with a walking program. This workshop will cover necessary and optional equipment; the differences between Nordic walking, indoor walking, and hiking; distance and goal setting; strength work to support good walking muscles; and the nutrition impacts of a walking program.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/11 Sa 9–10am $5 ID/$6 OD 30707

HYPERTROPHY TECHNIQUES AND INFORMATION Ages 18+. Understand how gaining and maintaining muscle is beneficial for your body and the pitfalls to look out for. Learn about strength training and muscle mass benefits and how to train and retain muscle.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/17 F 10–11:30am $7 ID/$8 OD 30765 BE NICE TO YOUR KNEES Ages 18+. Knowledge and practice can make it possible to move in ways you might not expect! Learn about simple changes you can make to improve your knees and function more comfortably.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/27 M 1–2:30pm $7 ID/$8 OD 30920

DIETARY GUIDANCE Ages 18+. Explore healthy eating, superfoods, and fad diets. We will learn tips, tricks, and techniques for eating healthy, staying informed, and making healthful decisions for your body, mind, and spirit. Bring a notebook to take notes.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/3 F 10–11am $5 ID/$6 OD 30763

HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED Ages 18+. Need help getting motivated? Learn techniques and mindsets for staying consistent and motivated. Invest in your mind, body, and spirit. Bring a notebook to take notes.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/3 F 11:30am–12:30pm $5 ID/$6 OD 30766

WOMEN’S SPRINT TRIATHLON Q&A Ages 18+. Have you ever wondered what it takes to do a sprint triathlon? Are you concerned that you are not the triathlon type? Find out why women of all sizes, ages, abilities, and backgrounds not only can do a triathlon but also find their place in this amazing, supportive community! This discussion will be focused around training, equipment, and upcoming events in summer 2023.

SCIATIC AND BACK SUPPORT Ages 18+. Learn various Pilates and yoga exercises and stretches to help reduce sciatic and back pain. Bring a yoga mat and foam roller. Equipment will be provided for those who do not have their own.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 2/25 Sa 10am–noon $7 ID/$8 OD 31051 5/13 Sa 10am–noon $7 ID/$8 OD 31166 ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/11 Sa 9–10am $5 ID/$6 OD 30708

OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION I Ages 18+. Instructor Cindy O’Brien reversed her osteoporosis diagnosis within two years through education, exercise, and nutrition. This workshop will cover new information about osteoporosis and osteopenia, including nutrients and foods that help build bones, exercises that help strengthen and protect your bones, and DEXA Scans. Get your general questions answered. Bring a notebook to take notes.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/18 Sa 9:30–11:30am $10 ID/$12 OD 30710

OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION II Ages 18+. Instructor Cindy O’Brien reversed her osteoporosis diagnosis within two years through education, exercise, and nutrition. This workshop will go more in-depth regarding nutrients, foods, medications, and DEXA Scans. Get your general questions answered. Bring a notebook to take notes.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 3/18 Sa 12:30–2:30pm $10 ID/$12 OD 30711

BALANCE FROM HEAD TO TOE Ages 18+. Do you want stronger balance? Learn easy fullbody exercises that can help improve your balance without frustration. Bring a notebook to take notes.

ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER 4/22 Sa 9:30–11am $7 ID/$8 OD 30712

TARGET YOUR ACHES AND PAINS Ages 18+. Be your own health advocate! Learn time- and money-saving methods to help self-diagnose aches and pains. Bring a notebook to take notes.