Workforce Development and Community Education: Fall 2021

45 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required REMOTE Self-Care for Caregivers Designed for the layperson as well as the healthcare professional. Learn resources and tools to help you provide care for yourself as you care for others. Caring for others and managing all the other stressors in your life can affect your own physical, emotional and mental health. Come learn how to stay healthy during difficult times. The emotional and physical demands involved with caregiving can put strain on every aspect of a caregiver ’s life. CE-PRSDV 2185VA, 1 Sat., Sept. 18, 2:00-6:00 pm, $52. J Ricks. #83632 REMOTE Nutrition Myths Will eating after 8:00 pm cause you to gain weight? Will exercising on an empty stomach help you burn more fat? Is agave better for you than sugar? Are all additives used in food bad for you? Will probiotics make you healthier? Find out the answers to these nutrition questions and many more when we review the science behind commonly believed nutrition habits and information. CE-NUTR 2016, 1 Tues., Oct. 5, 9:00-11:00 am, $26. C Gravenese. #83633 IN-PERSON Facial Yoga Forget the facelift! This natural method engages muscle activity to improve your looks regardless of your age and gender. Discover easy exercises, done while sitting, to tone muscles in the jaw, mouth, eyes, and forehead; reduce wrinkles and sagging skin; and allow more oxygen and nutrients to reach skin cells, giving the appearance of a fuller and more youthful look. Bring a small standing mirror, metal teaspoon, unsharpened pencil, and face moisturizer. CE-FITNS 2056, 1 Sat., Oct. 23, 12:30-3:30 pm, KNC-2, $52. H Cuevas. #83526 IN-PERSON Think Positive Having trouble feeling positive or optimistic in these most challenging times? You are not alone. Research indicates that having a positive attitude and thinking optimistically can have a significant impact on our physical, mental and emotional health. Learn strategies and techniques that will enable you to increase your ability to achieve your goals, improve communication and relationships, and generally enhance the quality of your life. CE-PRSDV 2192, 4 Wed., Oct. 20-Nov. 10, 2:00-3:30 pm, KNC-3, $78. A Wainer. #83553 MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION REMOTE Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation Have you wanted to try meditation but did not think it was for you? During this one-session class, we will explore several types of meditation that you can incorporate in your daily life. CE-PRSDV 2105VA, 1 Tues., 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $26. E Wind. Sec. A: Nov. 16. #83537 Sec. B: Nov. 23. #83538 REMOTE Effortless Meditation for a New Perspective Learn the mechanics of meditation. If you are a beginner, come see what meditation can do for you. If you are experienced, it will expand your perspectives and refresh your practices. Discover a set of meditation techniques and how to make them a comfortable part of your daily routine. You will find your days increasingly infused with bright new joy and an unshakeable peace. CE-PRSDV 2178VA, 5 Tues., Oct. 26-Nov. 23, 2:00-3:15 pm, $75. A Rosenberg. #83615 REMOTE Becoming Unstuck: Transformation through Mind, Body & Spirit Whether our “stuckness” is due to circumstances, stress, decisions, illness, etc., science-based mind-body medicine is a powerful tool to move forward. This workshop will introduce meditation, biofeedback, and guided imagery. Discover the potential of a wide range of benefits, including deepening self-awareness and intuition, improved sleep and mental functioning, improvement in pain, and reduced blood pressure. CE-PRSDV 2164VA, $37. S Charbonier. Sec. A: 1 Tues., Sept. 21, 10:00 am-12:00 noon. #83581 Sec. B: 1 Tues., Sept. 21, 6:00-8:00 pm. #83582 Sec. C: 1 Sat., Sept. 25, 10:00 am-12:00 noon. #83583 Sec. D: 1 Sun., Sept. 26, 10:00 am-12:00 noon. #83584 SPORTS & FITNESSS Please consult a physician before attending any physical fitness classes. IN-PERSON Strength Training for Women An introduction to the principles of strength training with an emphasis on technique and injury prevention. Instruction in bodyweight training and equipment usage will assist in designing personalized workout routines for use at home or the gym. Wear comfortable attire and sneakers. CE-FITNS 2085, 10 Wed., Sept. 22-Dec. 1 (skip 11/24), 7:00-8:30 pm, PEB-Fitness Center, $197. R Varian. #83635 IN-PERSON Strength Training for Men Geared for the beginner, this course will cover the fundamentals of equipment use; proper form; design of a workout routine; progression and variation; spotting; and gym navigation. Participants will complete a supervised full-body workout during each class and will acquire an exercise toolbox of compound and isolation exercises for use at home or in the gym. Minors ages 16 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent. CE-FITNS 2089, 8 Thurs., Sept. 23-Nov. 11, 7:00-8:30 pm, PEB-Fitness Center, $166. R Varian. #83636