Augusta Adult and Community Education
Augusta, ME
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Health & Wellness
in Personal Enrichment at Augusta Adult and Community Education
Breath-Taking 101 (Online) W24
with Carole Freeman, Augusta Adult and Community Education
Life is easier when you breathe easier. It’s estimated that 85% of us unknowingly use some type of poor breathing pattern that’s connected to feeling sick and tired.
This class has helped many people feel healthier and stronger simply by learning to switch their everyday breathing to a more beneficial pattern.
Your class link and code will be sent with your registration receipt.
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Female Pain Matters (Online) W24
with Carole Freeman, Augusta Adult and Community Education
A woman’s guide to understanding and managing pain. In this course, you will learn how women experience pain differently from men. You will discover how your hormones, nervous system, breathing patterns, and other factors affect the way a woman's body perceives and responds to pain. You will also explore some strategies to cope with pain and improve your well-being. This course is designed to be informative, engaging, and empowering for all women who want to understand their pain better.
Your class link and code will be sent with your registration receipt.
High Altitude Vacationing (Online) W24
with Carole Freeman, Augusta Adult and Community Education
Don’t spoil your trip to a higher altitude - condition your body first. People often feel shortness of breath, lightheaded, and fatigued at higher altitudes because their bodies work harder while taking in less oxygen. Anxiety increases, and your enjoyment decreases. You’ll have more energy, feel better, and enjoy your trip when you condition your body first to increase oxygenation and endurance. Do the same preparation that elite athletes do with this 4-week, self-paced course at home, even if you live at sea level.
Your class link and code will be sent with your registration receipt.
The Female Brain on Stress (Online) W24
with Carole Freeman, Augusta Adult and Community Education
This course is designed to help women understand how stress affects them differently than men. It explains how women’s brains are wired to react to physical danger and life-threatening situations, and how this can impact their perception of reality and stress responses.
The course also provides insights into how women can use their unique talents to approach stress in a healthy way.
Your class link and code will be sent with your registration receipt.
Expressive Arts Workshop for Trauma Survivors W24
with Alexandria Zadok, Augusta Adult and Community Education
Come explore and play with different healing modalities, including art and writing. This workshop is co-sponsored by the Sexual Assault Crises & Support Center and the Family Violence Project and seeks to create a supportive community. No art skills are needed, just a desire to explore with others. This class is free and all materials are provided. This class meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Alexandria Zadok has had an interest in trauma recovery for decades, using modalities such as art, music, and yoga for her own healing. She is currently working on her Master of Counseling at Vermont University. She hopes to help build a vibrant supportive community for trauma survivors in the Augusta area.
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Saturday Step Class W24
with Deidre Hutchins, Augusta Adult and Community Education
It’s back! 45 minutes of non-stop low-impact cardio on the step. It’s a great way to start your weekend! All you need to bring is water and lots of energy.
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American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training with Child/Infant CPR and First Aid W24
with Sophia Turgeon, Augusta Adult and Community Education
American Red Cross Babysitter's Training provides youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants.
The class uses videos, discussions, demonstrations, activities, and skill training to teach students ages 11-15 how to care for children when their parents are not at home, how to keep themselves and the children safe, and how to be prepared for an emergency using this American Red Cross program.
Students will learn to provide basic care to children and infants and will complete Child/Infant CPR and First Aid. We need all of the time allotted to teach all that is required. Please help your child by ensuring they arrive on time with lunch, a snack, and something to drink and are prepared to stay for the whole class.
This class is being held in two sessions; 9:00 am-3:30 pm. Participants are asked to bring a lunch/snacks/drinks. No one will be leaving the premises or receiving DoorDash deliveries so as not to interrupt the flow of learning. Thank you for understanding.
IT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND BOTH DATES TO EARN THE CERTIFICATION!
Taught by Sophia Turgeon, elementary school teacher and American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED and Babysitter’s Training Instructor.
Introduction to Qigong W24
with Shalimar Chasse, Augusta Adult and Community Education
An ancient wellness practice, with foundational moves associated with the martial arts, that builds energy, balances, and unifies body, mind, and spirit.
This workshop is ideal for those who live with chronic illnesses, are recovering from a health event, and have limited mobility. Some standing is ideal, however seated modifications are possible. The closest practice to qigong is Thai Chi. The difference is that qigong offers a series of exercises that can be more easily remembered. Thai Chi is often centered around multi-step forms that take time to memorize.
Community-accessible video links to follow for continued home practice.