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Summer 2009


healthy foodnew courseBOOMER HEALTH
Eat, Drink and Become the New 40, 50 or 60
— Peggy Green
Build some great strategies to eat and drink your way to a sexy new you in this four-week course. Close your eyes right now and think curvaceous, enticing and fabulous. Covering nutritional strategies, exercise tips and attitude adjustments, you will be empowered to achieve the active lifestyle you want … and start looking and feeling your best. Create a personal wellness vision, build the foundation for a healthier, more active lifestyle and outline the steps to achieve your goals. Receive valuable help to attain your vision regardless of age or current physical shape. Course materials are $10 and will be provided during the first session.

Peggy Green is a 40 something Personal Wellness Mentor who uses her life experiences to support you in reaching your optimal health and wellness.

  • WLNS 1063M01 — Mon, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, June 15 – July 6
    Schomp BMW Training Room — $59
    1190 Plum Valley Lane, Highlands Ranch

new courseFAMILY HEALTH
What About Weight?: Keep your Children Healthy
— Janelle Weston
Calling all parents! Are you concerned about your child’s weight, eating habits or physical activity level? Would you like to help your child develop a positive body image and self-esteem? Do you want practical ideas to promote healthy habits without causing food and weight preoccupation? Do you need information on how to recognize and prevent eating disorders? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then “What About Weight” is for you! Learn how to help your child develop happy, healthy attitudes and behaviors that will not only enhance self-esteem, but bless their lives forever!
Janelle Weston is a professional educator, health and wellness coach, speaker and writer who is dedicated to helping individuals live happier, healthier lives. Subscribe to her weekly podcast by visiting www.mySoulutions.com.building self esteem

  • WLNS 1050M01 — Tue, 6:30-9 p.m., July 21 (1 session)
    ACC TBA — $39, $5 material fee to instructor

new courseSELF ESTEEM
Self-Esteem Strategies: Building a Strong Sense of Self
— Janelle Weston
Do you want to increase your self-confidence and feelings of worth? Are you tired of basing your self-esteem on external factors? Learn to build a strong and healthy self-esteem; one that can weather any storm instead of one that is constantly being tossed to and fro by every changing circumstance. “Self-Esteem for Everyone” will help you in your quest to build a strong and stable sense of self and provide valuable information and ideas you can use to help build self-esteem in others.

  • WLNS 1045M01 — Tue, 6:30-8:30 p.m., July 28 (1 session)
    ACC TBA — $39, $5 material fee to instructor

PERSONAL IMAGE
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 personal consultation is included. Teenage daughters may register with their mothers.

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.

  • WLNS 1028M01 — Thu, 7-9 p.m., July 23 (1 session)
    ACC TBA — $44, $5 material fee to instructor


taekwon-doTAEKWON-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 or opponents. Take this class with your child ages 8 and above.

Douglas Arnold, VII Degree Black Belt. Doug started TaeKwon-Do at the University of Colorado in 1980 and has competed in over half of the states in this country. He represented the U.S.A. in 4 world championships. Additionally, he earned 1 bronze and 2 silver medals in power breaking, 1 gold in sparring, along with being the men’s team captain. He has trained under General Choi, the Grandmaster, founder, and inventor of TaeKwon-Do. Mr. Arnold has been teaching for years and has produced many Black Belts throughout the United States.

  • WLNS 1065M01 — Tue/Thu, 7-8:30 p.m., 10 wks, June 16-Aug 20
    ACC Fitness Center — $119yoga

YOGA
Hatha Yoga
— Motion on Main Street 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.

  • WLNS 1020M01 — Wed, 7:15-8:15 p.m., 8 wks, June 17-Aug 5
    Motion on Mainstreet — $120
    2329 West Main St., Ste 107, Littletonpilates

PILATES
Introduction to Pilates
— Motion on Main Street 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.

  • WLNS 1030M01 — Wed, 6-7 p.m., 8 wks, June 17-Aug 5
    Motion on Mainstreet — $120weights
    2329 West Main St., Ste 107, Littleton

WEIGHT TRAINING
Weight Training for Women 40+
— Terri Billings
Designed to help you feel comfortable in any weight room in any gym, discover the basics of weight lifting including how good form can protect against injury and maximize results. Discuss anatomy to help develop your own full-body workout to meet your goals. Each week, work on a different segment of the body. Practice exercise for that area and get a good workout each session. Write a complete workout design for your needs. Receive a 12 visit punch card to the Fitness Center!

  • WLNS 1036M01 — Thu, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 6 wks, June 18-July 23
    ACC Fitness Center — $99


no smoking signHYPNOSIS
Hypnosis for Your Health
— Karen Fox
Discover ways of using your mind to support your health. Hypnosis has many health benefits including: faster recovery from surgery, better sleep, support for weight loss, insights for decision making, and confidence building to name a few. Learn to relax your mind and body and connect with your inner wisdom. Bring a list of health of your health and life issues, and get ideas for how to work on them using self-hypnosis.

Karen Fox, Ph.D., CCHt, is a counseling clinical hypnotherapist who has training in whole health and transpersonal hypnosis. Karen has over 30 years of experience working with and teaching a variety of techniques for getting useful insights from the inner resources that are within us.

  • WLNS 1018M01— Wed, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Aug 12 (1 session)
    ACC TBA — $44, $3 hypnosis CD fee to instructorinstructor


cpr trainingCPR - SAVE A LIFE!
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.

  • WLNS 1055M01 — Sat, 8:30-2:30 p.m., July 18 (1 session)
    ACC TBA — $79

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.

  • WLNS 1053M01 — Sat, 8:30-12:30 p.m., Aug 8 (1 session)
    ACC TBA — $69

Infant, Child, And Adult CPR for Health Care Providers
This meets the criteria for health-care provider certification upon successful completion of class and a written exam. Learn how to save a life in an emergency cardiac problem or choking situation. Course costs include a manual and certification upon successful completion. Teaches 1 and 2 person CPR. Instructors are working firefighters/paramedics.

  • WLNS 1054M01 — Sat, 8:30-12:30 p.m., June 27 (1 session)
    ACC TBA — $69


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