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.

This training teaches participants how to be prepared for emergencies that involve a cat or dog. The training will combine videos, lectures, interactive discussion, and hands-on practice. By the end of training participants will be able to perform or understand the following: What goes into a pet first aid kit; What is the normal physical condition, behaviors, and habits of your pet; Identify a normal heart rate, breathing rate, and temperature; How to safely approach an ill or injured cat or dog; How to capture and restrain a cat and muzzle a dog; How to perform bandaging for soft tissue injuries; Care for fractures including head and neck injuries; How to care for an animal with heat/cold related emergencies; Check for breathing and cardiac emergencies; Understand how to give rescue breathing and perform CPR for a dog or cat. No handouts: be prepared to take notes. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED.

Learn the basics of fly casting in this hands-on workshop. We will cover rods, reels, lines, and what you will need to get started. In addition to the casting lesson, we will cover the basic knots used, fly selections and how to fish with them. We will also learn to read the stream or river you are fishing to find the most likely places to catch fish. The lesson will continue with a stream-side lesson on the St. George River on Saturday, June 7, 9:00-10:30 AM. This lesson will be optional to participants and weather dependent.

Learn the basics of fly casting in this hands-on workshop. We will cover rods, reels, lines, and what you will need to get started. In addition to the casting lesson, we will cover the basic knots used, fly selections and how to fish with them. We will also learn to read the stream or river you are fishing to find the most likely places to catch fish. The lesson will continue with a stream-side lesson on the St. George River on Saturday, June 7, 9:00-10:30 AM. This lesson will be optional to participants and weather dependent.

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.

Learn to read the subtle messages your body is constantly sending you through aches, pains, and various physical symptoms. They all mean something. Your body speaks in the Universal Language of Energy and in this class you will learn how to translate that language and connect some dots between your mind and body. All participants will receive a free digital PDF Symptom Decoder Guide.

Discover how relaxation and mindful practices can transform your eye health and vision in this comprehensive class that empowers you to address the root causes of eye strain, fatigue, and vision challenges while cultivating healthier habits. We begin with relaxation techiniques to release tension in the eyes and mind. Through guided practices and exercises, you'll create a foundation of calm and clarity that supports long-term eye health. From there we explore techniques to improve depth perception, color vision, and visual acuity while discovering strategies to reduce dependency on strong prescription lenses. Designed for all ages and all levels of vision whether you're looking to reduce eye strain, improve clarity, or simply care for your eyes more effectively.