Self Care   

This course is an introduction to couple's massage. You will learn technique-by-technique how to massage, starting with applying oil or lotion and warming up muscles, to working out knots and deep tissue massage. In this interactive class, the massage routine is broken into various steps to make it easy to grasp. A partner is required for this class (both participants must register and pay for the course).

This is great class for couples and even friends who could benefit from a good back and neck rub. 

Note: Please bring (1) bed-sized pillow per couple to class. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing that is soft to the touch since you will be using your hands to massage over clothing.

The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program provides free and unbiased health insurance counseling to elders and individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. SHINE wants to remind you about the importance of planning for long-term care. Researching your options, choosing the type of care desired, preparing financially and informing/involving your loved ones will make your transition much more smoothly. Long-term care services involves skilled nursing, custodial and hospice or palliative care. Did you know that long-term care activities of daily living in a home, community, or facility will not be covered by Medicare?

Having a great checklist is helpful; and understanding all of the resources available will be key to the planning process. Did you know there are Federal or State programs such as: VA, Federal & Uniformed Services; the CARES, Ombudsman, and partnership programs; along with other resources that can guide a beneficiary and loved ones through the process. There is a self-assessment guide, a consumer guide; steps on choosing a nursing home or other long-term care providers, a shoppers guide for choosing long term care insurance and ideas on how to use your home to stay at home. It is also important to share your wishes with family members about future medical care, therefore, having advance directives, living wills, health care proxies, Five Wishes, and POA's in place are key to preparing for future health care needs.

Resources are available at your fingertips, all you need to know is where to find it. Let us be your resource connection!

Have you ever had IBS type symptoms like gas, bloating, burping and intestinal discomfort? Is it IBS, IBD, Food allergies or Leaky Gut (intestinal permeability)? We will discuss natural treatments, elimination diets, eating habits and if a detox is right for you. So many people experience GI disturbances - but we usually keep the symptoms to ourselves. Don't let the symptoms disrupt your activities any longer. This is the opportunity to learn more about various root causes of your symptoms. You will receive tips and ideas to try at home.

Thousands of years ago, Indian sages began to understand the life force, or prana, that animates all life and is associated with the cerebrospinal column. They identified the seven energetic centers, or chakras, along the spine and detailed the function and importance of each. This introduction to the chakras will help you become familiar with their names, locations, and functions.

Your brain is the control center for every aspect of your life, and it is always changing. A healthy brain allows you to remember, learn, plan and focus with clear and active pursuit! Discover how you can influence healthy brain aging. This workshop will highlight lifestyle factors that play a significant role in brain health and lead you through some fun 'cognitive motor' brain training exercises. Cognitive motor training is when the body is moving and the brain is thinking. This class will incorporate the 'SwitchedOn' brain training app with exercises designed especially for active agers.