Through the movements of Tai Chi and relaxed breathing you will cultivate, store, and circulate your internal energy. The movements are non-impact, smooth, and practiced very slowly at first. Western research has shown improvements in heart, bone, and muscle strength, as well as large reductions in the effects of stress, and an improvement in overall balance, with regular practice. This is the 23rd continuous year of Tai Chi classes through the Five Town Adult Education program!

These ancient Qigong practices have improved the health of millions of people over millennia. The air that we breathe is our most important source of nourishment. There is a mountain of research in western medicine confirming the value of a regular practice of improved breathing for many health conditions, and even more benefits in combination with these movements. Ba Duan Jin, Swimming Dragon & Wu Ming Qigongs will be introduced.

Anna Moorman of Allen Insurance & Financial is a licensed insurance agent with over a decade of experience helping individuals find the right Medicare coverage based on their personal needs, budget, and risk tolerance. During this class she will help answer questions including: What does Medicare cover? What does Medicare NOT cover? When can I enroll in Medicare? What is a Medicare Advantage plan? What is a Medicare Supplement plan?

This class welcomes all levels of students wanting to experience watercolor painting. The weekly exercises are designed to build confidence through step-by-step instructions. Techniques such as wet on wet, dry brush, blotting, etc. are integrated into each watercolor painting. Color theory and mixing are covered along with how to create a successful composition. Many students have returned each year remarking how much they enjoy the class. They learn something new each time they attend. Come and enjoy meeting great people who love to paint and have fun! The supply list is available on our website or by calling the adult ed office. CLASS SKIPS May 29.

Are you ready to break out of the funk that is keeping you from living your best, happiest, and most healthy life? In this class you will get to experience an incredible system that lets you uncover some hidden energetic blockages and learn how they directly relate to your physical symptoms. All participants will have the opportunity to get a free Bioenergetic scan and access to their results.

Have you noticed your electric bills rising? Have you ever wondered what all the different charges are on your bill? Are you struggling to keep up with payments? Join us to learn exactly what all the charges are on your light bill. We will go over the difference between delivery and generation charges, where things like storm costs and utility profits end up on your bill, and most importantly, how we can bring them down. Too often, people leave energy to so-called experts. This session will also be an opportunity for you to share your critical knowledge — about what it is like to be a utility customer. 

Join Jacinda Martinez to learn about the basics of healthy soil and how to make your own using kitchen garden waste. Even with limited space you can compost and you will not only be helping your plants, you'll be taking less trash to the dump! Jacinda will walk you through different options and explain which gadgets actually do the trick.

Have you noticed your electric bills rising? Have you ever wondered what all the different charges are on your bill? Are you struggling to keep up with payments? Join us to learn exactly what all the charges are on your light bill. We will go over the difference between delivery and generation charges, where things like storm costs and utility profits end up on your bill, and most importantly, how we can bring them down. Too often, people leave energy to so-called experts. This session will also be an opportunity for you to share your critical knowledge — about what it is like to be a utility customer.