Health & Safety

ATV SAFETY COURSE

INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

This course will cover environmental concerns and landowner relations; laws and registration of an ATV; ATV parts and safety features, and protective clothing; and basic riding skills. Also covered will be maps, compasses, trail signs, survival and self-help first aid. Passage of final exam is required. Students must attend both evenings of the class in order to receive a certificate. State law requires anyone under 16 driving an ATV to take this course.

MON/March 15, 2010, 6:00-9:00, 2 weeks, Cony, Registration Fee: $5 (to be paid to instructor at class)

BOATING SAFETY COURSE

GLINES, BERT

Offered by the United States Sail and Power Squadrons, this 8 week course covers Boat Handling, Trailering, Aids to Navigation, Marine Radio Usage, Navigation Rules, Personal Watercraft Operation, and Dealing with Adverse Conditions and Emergencies. Also included are Knots and Lines, the Use of Marine Charts, Piloting and Determining Position. Cost of the course is $55.00, which includes the textbook, student CD, nautical chart, and plotting instruments, payable to the instructor on the first night of class.

TUE/January 26, 2010, 6:30-8:30, 8 weeks, Cony, Cost: Free + $55 Materials Fee to be paid to instructor

CPR/AED - AMERICAN RED CROSS

WEIS, BRENDA

This class will teach the skills you will need to help save the life of an adult, child, or infant. You will learn how to deal with life-threatening emergencies and identify the warning signs of a heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, and choking. This training is beneficial for daycare providers, teachers, rafters, and workers. This is a twelve hour class that also covers the use of the Automated External Defibrillator in emergency cases of cardiac arrest.

MON/WED, February 1, 2010, 6:00-9:00, 2 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $45 + Certification fee of $4.00 to be paid to instructor first night of class.

FIRST AID BASICS - AMERICAN RED CROSS

WEIS, BRENDA

Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to recognize emergencies and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illness, wounds, injuries to muscles, bones and joints, and heat/cold related emergencies until advanced medical personnel take over.

MON/May 3, 2010, 6:00-9:00, 1 week, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $12 + Certification fee of $4.00 to be paid to instructor.

FOOT & HAND REFLEXOLOGY

ACHORN, MYRA

Reflexology is a non-invasive, holistic, healthcare technique that works primarily with the nervous system. It also stimulates the circulation of blood and lymph fluid. The theory of reflexology is that pain in the hands and feet is often a reflection of an imbalance in organs, glands and other systems of the body. Reflexology's aim is to alleviate pain and lessen negative factors involved in disease progression, such as congestion, inflammation and tension. Application of pressure to specific reflex areas reduces nervous tension, stimulates the supply of oxygen and nutrients to all cells and tissues, and encourages the discharge of stored toxins. As a result, the body's own healing potential is stimulated, overall health is thus improved, and foot and/or hand pain is diminished. This class introduces students to the history, theory and benefits of reflexology. It also includes interactive practice of hand and foot reflexology techniques. Instructive handouts are provided. Students should bring a small pillow to the second and third nights of class. When your feet feel good, you feel good!

TUE/March 9, 2010, 6:30-8:30, 3 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $38

HEART HEALTH

SMORRA, JANICE RD, LD, CDE

This one and one half hour course focuses on making lifestyle changes to decrease your risk for heart disease. A registered dietitian from Maine General's Nutrition Center will discuss how to improve your cholesterol levels through diet and exercise. What are the components of a lipid profile? What are unhealthy fats? Do healthy fats exist? How can I tell if a food is healthy or not? The answer to these questions and more will be reviewed in this course. At the end of the program, you will be able to locate numerous heart healthy products available at your local supermarkets.

MON/MAY 3, 2010, 6:00-7:30, 1 night, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $15

MAINE BOATING SAFETY

INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

This class is offered by Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. It covers proper operation and safety; boating laws; emergencies and survival (cold water); first aid; environmental ethics; boating equipment and safety features. This course is mandatory for 16 – 18 year olds operating personal water craft (jet skis).

TUE/March 16, 2010, 6:00-9:00, 2 weeks, Technical Center, Registration Fee: $5 (to be paid to instructor at class)

PEACE THROUGH MEDITATION

BARNES, ROBERTA R.

Meditation helps with many physical illnesses. Daily meditation goes beyond melting stress as it leads to decreased sympathetic activity and a group of changes opposite to those of the fight-­or-flight response. A beginning guided meditation allows you to experience the wonderful stillness of meditation that you can learn to enter on your own. In meditation you step away from that ever-churning world around you, tap into your inner dialogue in that space free from worry and judgment, and know the meaning of the word "peace". This style introduces you to several paths into meditation and then you can choose what resonates with you and your lifestyle. Specialized equipment and clothing are not needed; loose clothing is recommended. Your thoughts become clearer and your ideas more vibrant; needed ingredients in finding peace of mind that leads to an amazing future.

TUE/January 26, 2010, 6:00-8:00, 4 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $40

PRE-DIABETES AND DIABETES PREVENTION

RICKER, TAMMY RD, LD, CDE

Have you recently been told you have elevated blood sugars or pre-diabetes? Does one of your parents or grandparents have diabetes? Are you overweight or do not exercise? Then you may be at risk for developing Pre-diabetes or Diabetes. During this one and one-half hour class taught by a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator from Maine General's Diabetes and Nutrition Center, we will discuss what it means to have pre-diabetes and how to prevent or delay diabetes through meal planning and physical activity.

MON/March 22, 2010, 6:00-7:30, 1 night, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $15

TAI CHI

PUCCIARELLI, JOHN

TAI CHI is an ancient Chinese art. It promotes health, harmony and long life. Learn slow, relaxed movements to condition your body and quiet your mind. Improve your posture, flexibility, balance and general well-being. TAI CHI is true self-defense against stress. Anyone can participate and benefit from the training. Yoga is used as a warm-up. Please wear loose fitting exercise clothes.

MON/January 25, 2010, 6:00-7:30 OR THU/January 27, 2010, 3:30-5:00, 15 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $75

YOGA FOR STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY AND HAPPINESS

TUTTLE, LISA

Yoga practice integrates body, breath and mind to reunite you with your natural physical and emotional well-being. This basic series will provide a strong foundation in the physical practice of yoga asana, teaching the basic standing poses, forward bends, twists, backbends and inversions. The practice will quickly strengthen core muscles and increase flexibility - and in addition, the practice of yoga asana will maximize the use of the breath to increase physical stamina and focus the mind. Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, Lisa Tuttle, MPH, will lead students through the basic postures teaching alignment and self awareness, and prepare students for developing a consistent practice of vinyasa (flow series) that will dramatically increase overall wellness. Appropriate for all levels. Students will need to provide their own mats.

WED/January 27,2010, 5:30-7:00, 7 weeks, Cony, Self-supporting Fee: $66

ZUMBA!®
TURGEON, STEPHANIE
Let’s face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial. Working out can be lots of things, but it’s never been known to be an exhilarating experience…UNTIL NOW! The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got Zumba® Every class feels like a party! Come join and you’ll see. You don’t even have to know how to dance. Just move your body and follow the instructor’s lead. It’s easy! It’s the best party around. . .So, come “Join the Party™”!
TUE/January 26, 2010 OR TUE/March 23, 2010, 3:30-4:30, 6 weeks, Technical Center, Self-supporting Fee: $35