Health, Fitness, and Beauty
All Natural Skin Care
Christina Blume
Discover what you need to know about skin care and make your own products. Learn to make cleansing grains, facial steams and cleansers, masques, toners and astringents, acne and blemish treatments and two moisturizers: one for daily use and one for healing damaged skin. Learn to make lip balms. Take home an extensive notebook, a 2 month supply of moisturizers (one jar of the natural healing moisturizer and one jar of the healing moisturizer) and a pot of lip balm.
Sat, Oct 16, 10-noon ACC Campus
WLNS 1006F01-68166 $44, $30 material fee to instructor*
Easy Cold Process Soap Making
Christina Blume
During this part demonstration and part hands-on class, discover how easy it is to make cold process soap in your kitchen! Homemade soap contains moisturizing glycerin and is free of the harsh preservatives and other chemicals found in commercial soaps that can be so drying and irritating to skin. Warning: soap making is addictive, but you’ll never lack for a birthday, hostess, or shower gift for families and friends. *Take home 1 large bar of soap, a bottle of fragrance oil for your first batch of soap and a notebook with instructions, recipes and sources for all materials needed.
Tue, Nov 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. ACC Campus
WLNS 1009F01-68167 $44, $25 material fee to instructor*
MASSAGE
How to Give a Full Body Massage
Brian Cain
Learn the mechanics of giving a therapeutic massage through Swedish and deep muscle tissue techniques and how to take care of your body while giving a massage. Perform a whole body massage with attention to neck, shoulders, and back. Wear loose clothing with short sleeves (swim suits and trunks worn while receiving massages). Bring two twin sheets. Advice on oil will be given at the first class. Must be at least 18 years of age to enroll.
Wed, Oct 6-27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4 wks ACC Annex 2130
WLNS 1014F01-68152 $89, $5 material fee to instructor
Stop Smoking with Hypnosis
Sandra Gourd
Now is the time to stop smoking! By using safe and proven techniques of hypnosis, you can become a non-smoker for the rest of your life. Erase the desire for tobacco completely from your mind. Feel better, breathe better and save money. Both classes include hypnosis sessions. The first class prepares you to successfully stop smoking for the rest of your life. Discover the tools you need to alleviate your emotional and physical cravings for tobacco and take back control, all without anxiety or weight gain. Bring a pillow and blanket to both classes.
Sandra Gourd is an NGH Certified Hypnotherapist focusing on self-improvement including HypnoBirthing, smoking cessation, weight loss, stress and pain management, academic and athletic improvement, and self-hypnosis. She is a Karuna/Reiki Master/Teacher, and recently began doing Reconnective Healing and The Reconnection.
Wed, Oct 6-13 6-9 p.m., 2 wks ACC Campus
WLNS 1017F01-68154 $69
HEALING METHODS
Healing Touch
Sandra Gourd
Learn a variety of ancient forms of healing that are natural and simple, including Reiki, Reconnective Healing, sound healing, and other simple energy healing methods. Receive the Oneness Blessing. These healing methods balance the energies in your body, allowing you to connect directly to the Universal life-force healing energies that are all around us. These energies work on all levels – the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual – bringing the body and mind into balance and encourages self-healing. In addition to receiving the Reiki I attunement, discover how to use these energies to heal yourself and others.
Wed, Oct 20-27, 6-9 p.m., 2 wks ACC Campus
WLNS 1048F01-68160 $69, $20 material fee to instructor
WEIGHT TRAINING
Weight Training for Women 40+
Terri Billings
Discover how you can feel comfortable in any weight room in any gym. Understand the benefits of weight training and learn the importance of proper form. Discuss anatomy and get a full body workout each week. Become familiar with the equipment available to you and practice using it correctly. You will receive a punch card for extra visits at the Fitness Center.
Wed, Sept 22-Oct 27, 5-6 p.m., 6 wks ACC Fitness Center
WLNS 1036F01-68153 $99
L.E.A.N.
L.E.A.N. Essentials: Simple Solutions to Improve Family Health
Gail Nelson
Is your family too busy to eat right and keep fit? Join Mrs. Eatswell, certified Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. Coach, and discover how small changes in lifestyle, exercise, attitude, and nutrition can make a BIG difference in your family’s wellness. Fun, hands-on activities and group discussions show you how easy it is to improve children’s behavior, energy, and overall health. A take-home booklet and healthy snack are included. This scientifically proven, clinically based program was developed by Dr. Bill Sears, “America’s Pediatrician” and author of over 40 books on parenting and nutrition.
Tue, Oct 12, 6:30-9 p.m. ACC Campus
WLNS 1049F01-68177 $49, $10 material fee to instructor
Infant, Child, and Adult CPR
This is a non health-care provider class. Learn how to save a life in an emergency cardiac problem or choking situation. Course costs include a manual and certification upon successful completion. Suitable for anyone 11 years old and older. Instructors are working firefighters/paramedics.
Sat, Sept 25, 8:30-12:30 p.m. ACC Campus
WLNS 1053F01-68161 $69
CPR and First Aid
This combination CPR and First Aid course combines Community CPR, rescue breathing and choking with Basic First Aid. The Basic First Aid course teaches the student how to handle bleeding, falls, fractures, dislocations, shock, seizures, and environmental injuries. Upon completion of this 5 1/2 hour course, you will receive two completion cards valid for two years.
Sat, Oct 23, 8:30-2:30 p.m. ACC Campus
WLNS 1055F01-68162 $79
Hairs to You!
Sunny Weber
Discover what the best hairstyle is for you based on your bone structure, complexion, lifestyle and your position in life. Explore ways to communicate with a stylist, technical terminology, and analysis of hair types, product chemistry, chemical services and more. A free consultation with the instructor may be arranged for a later date.
Sunny Weber has been a stylist for almost 30 years. She has traveled internationally as a speaker and chemical specialist for major hair product manufacturers. She has written a book concerned with individual bone structure analysis for hair stylists.
Wed, Nov 10, 7-9 p.m. ACC Campus
WLNS 1028F01-68176 $44, $5 material fee to instructor
Hatha Yoga
Motion on Mainstreet Staff
Feeling a bit stiff and out of sorts? Having trouble touching your toes? Discover postures to improve flexibility and strength for an overall balanced body. The program can help with stress management as well as increase endurance and concentration. Each class includes breath work, warm-ups, yoga postures, and time for relaxation. *Motion on Mainstreet, 2329 West Main Street, Ste 107, Littleton.
Sat, Sept 25-Nov 13, 11-noon, 8 wks Motion on Mainstreet*
WLNS 1020F01-68165 $120
Introduction to Pilates
Motion on Mainstreet Staff
Participate in mat and ball exercise based on Joseph H. Pilates’ 34 mat exercises. This class emphasizes postural control, correct use of the abdominals, stretching, breathing and core strengthening. Your instructors have been practicing for years and are among the elite of postural restoration, flexibility and fitness teachers. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Some equipment will be available for purchase. *Motion on Mainstreet, 2329 West Main Street, Ste 107, Littleton.
Wed, Sept 22-Nov 10, 6-7 p.m., 8 wks Motion on Mainstreet*
WLNS 1030F01-68173 $120
Beginning Tai Chi Standard Yang Style 24 Form
Kyri Comyn
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art and a form of moving meditation, discipline, defense and exercise and is practiced by millions in China and throughout the world. Daily Tai Chi practice relieves stress and tension, increases energy and tranquility, regulates the body’s internal systems, and improves balance, flexibility, strength, and physical-mental harmony and well being. Learn the Tai Chi stances, movements and forms in sequence with clear, step-by-step instruction. Basic meditation and Qi Gong exercise included. You must be physically able to move. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. For those with physical limitations, this class may not be appropriate.
Wed, Sept 15-Nov 17, 7:15-9:15 p.m., 10 wks ACC Fitness Center
WLNS 1013F01-68164 $189
TAEKWON-DO
TaeKwon-Do for All Levels
Douglas Arnold
TaeKwon-Do is a modern Korean martial art designed for all skill and experience levels. The class combines mental, philosophical, self-motivational, and aerobic training of unarmed combat for self-defense as well as health. Learn and practice the skilled application of bare hand and kicking techniques as well as blocks and dodges for the rapid destruction of a moving opponent. No matter what your ability, you will be challenged at your own physical and mental level. This is an on-going class where your individual improvement is the only goal. Take this class with your child, ages 8 and above.
Master Douglas Arnold, VII Degree Black Belt, trained under General Choi, the Grandmaster, founder and inventor of TaeKwon-Do, competed all across the United States, medaled in four world championships representing the U.S.A., teaches Rape Prevention Courses, has taught seminars and courses around the world, tested and promoted thousands of students, and black belts throughout the United States.
Tue/Thu, June 15-Aug 19, 7:10-8:40 p.m., 10 wks ACC Fitness Center
WLNS 1065M01-58073 $119
Tue/Thu, Sept 14-Nov 18, 7:10-8:40 p.m., 10 wks ACC Fitness Center
WLNS 1065F01-68163 $119
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