Please Note: You must complete Session 1 prior to taking this Session II. We are alive because of story; it is one of our ancestors’ most powerful technologies, and we are all storytellers. A story is an energy, and like the walls of Jericho, maybe if we put enough of our stories out there, into the air, the walls will start falling; they are already cracking. –Natalie Diaz Sometimes to live our best lives, it is necessary to revisit the myriad stories from our past to come home to our genius or true essence. Elizabeth Potter, published poet and essayist, will lead you on a journey through your life, assisting you to uncover the often hidden gems of stories from your personal history, which have wisdom and insight to impart to you as well as your readers. These “messenger stories” can often crack the code of what we need most to step back onto the path to reaching our full potential. She will present chapters and exercises from her manuscript, I Go Back to Find Her, which recounts her own journey through the stories of her past toward healing and vibrant living. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, as well as a relaxed, supportive community of writers. No experience is necessary and all are welcome.

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A 45-minute group fitness class that combines cardio, strength training and Pilates with drumming to achieve a full-body workout. Using Ripstix, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.  It helps with agility, coordination and strength and includes routines standing, sitting and laying down.  POUND is for all fitness levels and modifications are shown throughout the workout.  Ripstix are provided.  Comfortable clothes, sneakers (or barefoot), a yoga mat and water are recommended.

Join Barb in our 92-degree saltwater pool at Covey Physical Therapy and reap the benefits of the slow meditative movements of tai chi and qigong through water. This class will help you improve your balance, strengthen your body, and relax your mind. The class is 45 minutes long and ends with a quiet guided meditation in the pool.

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Back and neck issues arise when we get tight, weak, and fall into poor posture patterns. Come work on stretching, strengthening, posture, and ergonomics! Let Jaimee teach you how to keep your neck and back healthy.

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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but  simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a  few hours you can learn enough about playing  the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private  lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along  with your favorite songs right away.

Since this class is being held online with Zoom, you will  be able to sit at home with your guitar and  take this class without any pressure at all. And  since the class includes an online book and  online follow-up video lessons, you will be able  to continue your practice and study on your  own.

An optional periodic online question and  answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well.

Topics include:

• How chords work in a song
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns
• How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
• How to play along with simple tunes

For ages 13+. 

Instructor: Craig Coffman

November 13, 2024

Time:  6:30-9:30 pm

Location: Live Online via Zoom

Registration: $69

 

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play the piano the way professionals do-using cords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book. Online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+ Location: ZOOM 

ONLINE -one night workshop

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but couldn’t find the time?

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do—using chords. Since this class is being held online using Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional online question/answer session and a recording of the class are included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. Topics include: how chords work in a song, how to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it, how to form the three main types of chords, how to handle different keys and time signatures, how to avoid “counting,” and how to simplify over 12,000 complex chords. Class limited to 15 students.