Style on a Dime

Ladies, a great wardrobe need not break the bank! Spend a lively Saturday morning learning what styles and color palette work best for your specific body shape and coloring. We'll also explore the benefits of tapping into local women's consignment opportunities, ending with a scavenger hunt at a nearby consignment shop. Leave class with a personalized notebook filled with resources, inspiration to clean out your closet, and the know-how to spend your money wisely on styles that look great on YOU! Instructors Shawna Kitzan and Ronna Russell are style consultants for Ahead of the Curve. $7 materials fee payable at class.

S8650 / Sessions 1
Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N
Kitzan / Russell
$39

Start Date:5/1
End Date: 5/1
WCC - Cascade Hall #105

Weight Control through Hypnosis

Hypnosis works! When we increase physical activity, make better food choices, and become more attentive to what we eat, we lose weight. Hypnosis helps turn these changes into new habits, assisting in maintaining a healthy weight. Certified hypnotherapist Leigh Mcdiarmid will present a tried and true (and diet free!) program for long-term weight reduction and maintenance. You will learn how to use hypnosis techniques for motivation, self-acceptance, and true change while designing your own program of healthier eating and exercise. $15 material fee payable to instructor at class.

S8760 / Sessions 3
Tu from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Mcdiarmid
$69

Start Date:4/13
End Date: 4/27
WCC - Laidlaw Ctr #215A

Navigating Life's Transitions

"The only constant is change"…and in these changing times, having a clear sense of direction and strategies for staying on course are critical. Whether you are looking at a career change or want to clarify your personal goals, this course is designed to help you navigate change with confidence and grace. Learn how to align your goals with your core values; make purposeful choices to get the results you want; and step out of the status quo and begin the journey toward achieving your vision. Lynne Brisdon is a Certified Professional Coach and has taught in post-secondary career programs in Vancouver, B.C.

S8444 / Sessions 3
M from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Brisdon
$65

Start Date:4/19
End Date: 5/3
WCC - Heiner #104

The Art of Now--Six Steps to Living in the Moment

When you are at work do you fantasize about being on vacation? When you are on vacation do you worry about your work piling up for your return? Where is NOW? How do we live in the present? Learn about the science behind mindfulness and how to put it to work for you. Instructor Melanie Springer will teach six steps to living in the present--from how to stop ruminating, to learning about "flow," to true engagement. Mindful people are happier, more exuberant, more empathetic, more secure, and have higher self-esteem. Learn how mindfulness can reduce stress, boost immune function, reduce chronic pain, and reduce the risk of heart disease. Explore the science of mindfulness and reap the lasting benefits! Dynamic instructor Melanie Springer has an MA in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Positive Psychology.

S8704 / Sessions 1
M from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Springer
$35

Start Date:5/3
End Date: 5/3
WCC - Cascade Hall #165

Simplicity Circle

Ready to simplify your life? On Earth Day, join author Susan Colleen Browne and a welcoming circle of like-minded students to share tips and suggestions for slowing down, reducing consumption, and streamlining your lifestyle. In honor of the spring growing season, we'll also look at ways gardening and growing your own food can help you toward simplicity. You'll leave with loads of ideas and the inspiration to create your own "Simple Life." Browne is a "modern homesteader" and the author of a memoir, Little Farm in the Foothills: A Boomer Couple's Search for the Slow Life.
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Letting Go of Clutter: Bundle--Reduced rate for both classes

S8410 / Sessions 2
Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N
Koehnline
$59

Start Date:4/10
End Date: 5/8
WCC - Cascade Hall #131

Letting Go of Clutter I

Clutter drains your energy, gets in your way, distracts you from what's important, and doesn't have a real place or use in your life. Physical clutter is often connected to mental and emotional clutter. Whether clutter is a minor annoyance or a major issue, this workshop is an important first step in creating the space for the life you want to live. Carolyn Koehnline, MA, LMHC, is a local psychotherapist in private practice. She has taught clutter classes and workshops for many years and takes a creative approach to helping adults navigate the practical realities of life.

S8412 / Sessions 1
Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N
Koehnline
$35

Start Date:4/10
End Date: 4/10
WCC - Cascade Hall #131

Letting Go of Clutter II

For those who have attended Letting Go of Clutter I, or any of Carolyn Koehnline's clutter-related classes, this is a chance to take your decluttering work a step further. Uncluttering is a process of learning to use your time, space, and energy well. Come review the basics and assess where you are in your uncluttering process. Learn ways to maintain the positive changes you've made and explore further how to let go of the energy-drainers in your life.

S8416 / Sessions 1
Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N
Koehnline
$35

Start Date:5/8
End Date: 5/8
WCC - Cascade Hall #131

Introduction to Hand & Foot Massage

Join this hands-on workshop and learn how to relax the entire body by applying gentle massage and acupressure to the hands and feet. Licensed massage practitioner Marie Matteson, MS will discuss basic massage and reflexology techniques. Please bring a large blanket or sleeping bag, a pillow, and one sheet. Clean feet are appreciated by all who attend!

S8376 / Sessions 1
Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N
Matteson
$35

Start Date:4/17
End Date: 4/17
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101K

Introduction to Full Body Massage

Learn how to give a soothing full-body massage to friends and family in this hands-on workshop. Licensed massage practitioner and counselor Marie Matteson, MS will guide you step-by-step through how to give a massage, using techniques practiced by professionals. She will also discuss how to apply massage oil or lotion, avoid fatigue, and determine situations where massage is not recommended. All participants will have the opportunity to both give and receive massage, so sign up with a friend, spouse, or significant other for a relaxing experience! Please bring shorts, t-shirt or sports top, two sheets, a sleeping bag or blanket, a water bottle, and a sack lunch to class.

S8364 / Sessions 1
Sa from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Matteson
$75

Start Date:5/1
End Date: 5/1
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101K

Advanced Massage Techniques

Learn massage techniques specifically geared toward the neck, shoulders, and low back to relieve tension and achieve better range of motion. Licensed massage practitioner Marie Matteson, MS will also cover anatomy and how muscles move (kinesiology). Marie's beginning class, Introduction to Full Body Massage, is recommended as a great foundation for this class but is not required. Bring shorts, t-shirt, two sheets, sleeping bag or blanket, water bottle, and sack lunch to class.
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