Do you suffer from stress, anxiety or sleeplessness-- or even high blood-pressure or hypertension?  Does your mind never stop going?  Meditation can help!  Meditation is a simple, easy to learn practice that involves focusing your thoughts and your breathing to help you relax into the present moment.  Studies show that regular meditation can help promote increased mental clarity and emotional balance, reduce the physical effects of stress, and create a greater sense of well-being.  In this interactive course, you will learn the empowering concepts and techniques for successful personal meditation and will find support in crafting your own meditation regimen.  Come experience for yourself the abundance of inner peace, personal health and spiritual connection that come from meditation.

No Senior Discount for this class.

Class dates:  March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Ever caught your own reflection to see that your head hangs too far forward, or your shoulders are too rounded, or you slump too much? With this class, you will learn how to correct common posture problems and learn an ‘Instant Alignment Technique’ that will have you standing straighter immediately. We’ll discuss easy to implement tips when at a computer, in a car or working out. There are many benefits to improving posture. And, the good news is no matter how long you may have had poor posture, it is NEVER TOO LATE to make improvements. Your clothes will fit better, too! You’ll need a resistance band for some of the exercises.

Senior Discount Price: $20.00

Acupressure is an ancient healing art that can offer great relief, with no side effects from symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, bloating headaches, irritability, nausea, insomnia, anxiety and even weight. Learn which points balance hormone levels naturally, including thyroid hormones. Acupressure is a wonder self-help tool that will help you feel your best. We will discuss breathing techniques, nutritional musts, and more.

Seniors Discount Price: $20.00

Busy night? Skip the takeout—make pizza your easiest meal of the week. In this hands-on class, with step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to prepare and freeze homemade pizzas for quick, healthy, affordable, stress-free dinners anytime. We’ll make fresh freezer-friendly pizza dough use it to prepare the crusts, and learn the process required for topping freezing, storage, and baking so they bake up perfectly from frozen each and every time. Important pro-tips for freezer friendly dough and toppings will also be shared. You’ll also learn how to prepare a fast no-knead pizza—an easy mix-and-bake method that comes tog ether in under an hour from start to finish. With make-ahead tips, and ready-to-go ingredient ideas, you’ll leave with practical ways to save time and money, eat healthier, and always have a delicious meal within reach. Equipment Needs: Stand mixer, and 12-inch disposable aluminum pizza pans.

No Senior Discount.

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.

Senior Discount Price:  $20.00

Ever had a day where you can’t stop eating? Do you crave starches, snack foods, and sweets and find the more you eat, the more you want to eat? Is your snacking out of control? In this workshop, we will discuss a two-week plan that will STOP your cravings (no kidding!), help you lose weight and help keep your insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but a matter of biology. Stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype – just the facts.

Senior Discount Price: $20.00

Skip the takeout and bring bold, homemade Asian flavors to your table in 30 minutes or less! In this hands-on cook-along experience, you’ll learn how to create three quick, scratch-made healthy chicken rice bowls inspired by Japanese, Chinese, and Korean cuisine. We’ll make Chef Tess’ versions of Teriyaki Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, and Gochujang-glazed chicken using a simple, repeatable HEALTHY cooking method that makes weeknight meals fast and stress-free. You’ll also learn an easy versatile approach to preparing vegetable sides. Tips for marinating, seasoning, and building flavor will also be shared. Perfect for busy nights and meal prep, these dishes are fresh, economical, and better than takeout. Equipment Needs: well-seasoned or non-stick wok optional.

No Senior Discount for this class.

Fall is synonymous with pumpkins, with spice, harvest, and ghoulish family fun. In this interactive, real-time cook along participants will create a playful and delicious Halloween-themed meal from scratch using the instructor’s personal recipes. We’ll start by preparing a savory seasoned meat filling, then use it to stuff and shape puff pastry into fun, ghoulish “coils” (intestines) before baking to golden perfection. To complete the experience, you’ll make a cranberry-based dipping sauce for a spooky (and tasty) finishing touch. For something sweet, participants will bake pumpkin-pumpkin-spice chocolate chip muffins—a cozy fall favorite that perfectly balances the savory side of the menu. Perfect for a night full of fun costume parties, trick-or-treating or get-togethers!

No Senior Discount for this class.