Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
Cornish, ME
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Health & Wellness
in Personal Enrichment at Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
TAI CHI TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
with Volunteer Leader, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
Tai-Chi is one of SVACE’s longest-running classes which has experienced some gradual and wonderful changes over the years. It is now led by loyal volunteers who are willing to lead, learn, and practice the Yang Style 24 Form, the 40 Form, and the Qigong warm-ups for all attendees. Bring water and comfortable footwear. Please pre-register as a minimum of 8 people is required to run the course.
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TAI CHI – TUESDAY ONLY
with Volunteer Leader, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
Tai-Chi is one of SVACE’s longest-running classes which has experienced some gradual and wonderful changes over the years. It is now led by loyal volunteers who are willing to lead, learn, and practice the Yang Style 24 Form, the 40 Form, and the Qigong warm-ups for all attendees. Bring water and comfortable footwear. Please pre-register as a minimum of 8 people is required to run the course.
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TAI CHI – THURSDAY SESSION
with Volunteer Leader, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
Tai-Chi is one of SVACE’s longest-running classes which has experienced some gradual and wonderful changes over the years. It is now led by loyal volunteers who are willing to lead, learn, and practice the Yang Style 24 Form, the 40 Form, and the Qigong warm-ups for all attendees. Bring water and comfortable footwear. Please pre-register as a minimum of 8 people is required to run the course.
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AGING WELL & HAPPY
with Marianne Wyer, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
Class topic and discussion of getting older, living longer, and enjoying the process: What is a Blue Zone? What’s love got to do with it? What moves you? What is in your genes? Let’s explore these questions and share the journey! Please pre-register as we need a minimum of 4 people to run the course.
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ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE CONTROLLING THE WAY YOU EAT
with FA Instructor, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
Do you struggle with food obsession, overeating, undereating, or bulimia? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) offers a solution for all forms of food addiction. There are no dues or fees. To preserve confidentiality, call Sharon, the FA Coordinator, for zoom access link (207) 205-7373 or email fa.newcastle.maine@gmail.com.
DEATH WITH DIGNITY
with Valerie Lovelace, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
There is still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about Maine's compassionate end-of-life care option. Many providers and patients are still not familiar with Maine's Death with Dignity Act. In effect since September 2019, the law permits physicians to practice medical aid-in-dying under specific circumstances. Join this class to get fact-based information and the details you need to know about Maine's law, how to have the conversation with your physician, and how to qualify for the law or support your loved one who may be qualifying. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.
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BREATH-TAKING 101 - ONLINE
with Carole Freeman, Sacopee Valley Adult & 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 every-day breathing to a more beneficial pattern. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.
Online at your convenience
About Carole: Carole Freeman is a Respiratory Therapist and Breathing Specialist and holds a graduate degree in Health Sciences from Loma Linda University Medical Center. She focuses on the relatively new field of pulmonary medicine in recognizing and treating breathing disorders.
HIGH ALTITUDE VACATIONING - ONLINE
with Carole Freeman, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
Don’t spoil your trip to a higher altitude - condition your body first. People often feel shortness of breath, light headed and fatigued at higher altitudes because their bodies work harder, while taking in less oxygen. Anxiety increases, 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. Online at your convenience. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.