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KELLOGG Lifelong COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEARNING no homework, no tests, no grades! Classes through December 2014 Murder Most Foul: A Century of Sensational Murders in Battle Creek Getting Paid to Talk: Voiceovers Secrets of a Restaurant Chef Fight Fat After 40: A Workout that Works! Parent & Child: Understanding the Bully The Other Side Series Understanding Russian Culture & Language DIY Yogurt: Homemade is Best Yoga for Emotional Balance 269-965-4134 | www.kellogg.edu/lifelong
New classes! page Finding $ for College 3 Staying Young & Looking Great 4 You Can Have the Relationship You Want 5 Making Mentoring Work for You 7 Chair Yoga: Seated Exercise for Health 13 Party Planning Made Easy: Secrets from a Caterer’s Kitchen 28 Cake-in-a-Jar Creations 28 Get Organized: Take Charge of Your Desk at Home or Work 33 Social Security Strategies to Maximize Your Benefits 35 Cut the Cord: Save $ on Your Home Phone & TV 37 Samsung Galaxy Tablet: Tips & Tricks 40 All Lifelong Learning classes are held at KCC’s Regional Manufacturing Technology Center unless otherwise noted. Early Birds! Register before September 26 to receive $5 off any class over $20! Must call to receive discount (does not apply to online classes). KCC’s Lifelong Learning 450 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397 e-mail: ll-info@kellogg.edu Staff www.kellogg.edu/lifelong Mary L. Green Connie Dawe 269-965-4134 — voice Abbie Brennan 269-565-2129 — fax Judy McGuigan
Never miss a Lifelong Learning class again with our NEW Contents Calendar feature! Personal Interest 2 We hope you’ll find this new feature easy-to- use and if you take advantage of our Early Bird Fitness 9 discount and register today for your classes Healthy & Holistic 15 you’ll never forget a class in November or December if you use the Calendar of Classes to Arts & Hobbies 22 remind you! Here’s how: Cooking 26 Visit www.kellogg.edu/lifelong and click on Music & Writing 30 “Calendar of Classes” Home & Garden 31 First, select all the classes you’ve registered for Money & Financial Health 33 then click on “Add to My Calendar.” Select your Languages 36 calendar from the list and follow the instruc- tions. If your preferred calendar is not listed, Computers 37 you have the option to have your reminders Parent & Child 44 emailed to you, or texted to your cell phone. Map 46 You can set up an email reminder to your Registration Information 47 preferred email address by clicking on the “Remind Me By Email” button and then select when you want to receive the message (from 15 minutes to 4 days before your scheduled class, you decide). We’ll even send you a text message to remind you of your class on the day of class! Lifelong Learning Simply select “Txt me event info” under “Other classesCallareJudytheat 269-965-4134 perfect to Event Actions” and enter your mobile number gift for the person order your gift certificates and wireless carrier. A text message will be sent who has everything! to you the day of your class. Call Judy at 269-965-4134 to order your gift certificates Your Friends in Lifelong Learning Bring a friend to class and make it a girls’ night out! Send her this link www.kellogg.edu/lifelong and decide on the classes you want to take together w w w. k e l l o g g . e d u / l i f e l o n g 1
PERSONAL INTEREST Personal Interest shame game; stop buying tickets for guilt trips; and give schoolyard bullies (of any age) an education. If you or someone you love is dealing with someone who is intentionally unpleasant and uncooperative on a regu- lar basis, then it’s time to attend this class. NOTE: You may bring one child (age 8 and older) with you to class at no additional cost, simply provide their name and birth date when you register. For more than one child, there is a $10 per child fee; please contact Lifelong Learning directly to register more than one child at 269-965-4134. Thursday • 9/25/14 • 6-8 pm • $25 Curvatude: The Curvy Girl’s Guide PDEV CK002-01• Mike White to Style Is your closet a mismatch of different styles, colors and types of clothing? Do you stand in front of it in the morning and wonder what to wear? What if your closet and drawers were filled with the perfect clothing for you? Discover fashion style do’s and don’ts for women size 14 and above—style tips, your color palette, core building blocks of a fash- ionable wardrobe, plus shoes and accesso- ries! Learn how knowing your personal style and what colors work best for you makes both shopping and getting ready in the morning a pleasure instead of a chore. Plus, we’ll share fall and winter trends that work for you. You’ll walk away with everything you need to know about what looks best on Bookkeeping Basics: A Simple you, and you will have discovered the secret Way to Manage Your Money of being a curvaceous, chic fashionista! Accurate and timely record-keeping is essen- Wednesday • 9/24/14 • 6-8:30 pm • $25 tial for the sole proprietor or small home- PDEV CB003-01 • Patti Henderson based business owner. Keeping track of your financial data is a necessary element of your Parent & Child: Understanding the future success. In this new class we’ll help Bully you understand what is important, how to School has started and the bullies are back. record it, and how knowing where you stand Are you or your child dealing with someone financially every month can help you grow who delights in making your life difficult? your business. We’ll also cover the basics of Does this person cut you down to size and double-entry bookkeeping, and practice with then claim that he/she was “just kidding”? journal entries and do basic reports. Only Bullies are people who want what they want 20% of small businesses started this year will when they want it, and they don’t care who be here in five years—knowing your finan- they have to hurt to get it. Sound familiar? cials through the basics of bookkeeping will Learn real-life strategies on how to hold help you in your goal of being a success (and manipulators and intimidators accountable you’ll be ready for tax season too!) for their mean or devious remarks; act on Mondays • 9/29/14-10/27/14 • 6-8 pm • $59 MONY CH010-01 • Randy Dirks (vs. act out) your anger so that you don’t suffer in silence; refuse to play the blame- 2 LIFELONG LEARNING — FA L L 2 0 1 4
PERSONAL INTEREST with how the local Legacy Scholars program works. You won’t want to miss this class— and you can bring your high school student along at no charge! NOTE: Please provide your student’s name and birth date at time of registration. This class will be held on KCC’s Main Campus, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek in the Ohm Building, Room 109. Tuesday • 9/30/14 • 6-8 pm • $29 MONY CB003-01 • Roderick Simmons & Nikki Jewell How to Get Your Book Published In this class we’ll cover everything from budgets to bookstores as we share how to become successful in self-publishing your book. We’ll cover topics that include: your options for custom book publishing; how to design a successful book project; editing basics; working with an illustrator, ghost- writer, and other contractors; planning with storyboards; and e-book publishing. We’ll share samples of well-designed and award- winning books and examples of budgets for Discover Henna: Hand & Wrist Art publishing. So, if you’re interested in making your book idea a commercial success instead Have you seen the beautiful traditional, of losing your shirt in the process you’ll temporary tattoos that are used to cele- want to join an expert in book publishing, brate Eid al-Fitr, Hindu weddings, and other the founder of Jenkins Group from Traverse auspicious occasions? The magical art of City MI. mehndi, or henna painting, has been prac- Tuesday • 9/30/14 • 6-8 pm • $45 ticed for centuries in India, Africa and the WRTG CI002-01 • Jerrold Jenkins Middle East, and now we’re bringing it here to you. Don’t miss this fun new class where you’ll learn the history and traditions of henna, and you’ll discover the art of mixing and using henna with a painting technique to create a unique design that will last up to three weeks; plus, you’ll get a kit to take home to freshen up your artwork later. Tuesday • 9/30/14 • 6-8 pm • $29 (includes materials) CRFT CR002-01 • Carli Ray Finding $ for College If you need help paying for college, this class will provide information on college Cut the Cord: Save $ on Your savings plans, loans, grants, work study, Home Phone & TV and scholarships that can make attending Do you grit your teeth every time the college affordable and a reality. Join a KCC bill shows up from your cable or phone Admissions Representative and the Financial company? No one should pay hundreds of Aid Director as they share tips and ideas dollars to watch their favorite shows or call for funding your college expenses, along their friends and family! In this new class w w w. k e l l o g g . e d u / l i f e l o n g 3
PERSONAL INTEREST our favorite tech guy will share a variety of any season. Join our favorite fashion and low-cost options for these services and he’s beauty consultant to find ways you can look prepared to answer any questions you may fabulous forever! have about how it all works. Join us and you Wednesday • 10/1/14 • 6-8:30 pm • $29 can save money and still enjoy a quality tele- PDEV CB003-02 • Patti Henderson vision and phone experience. Session 1: Tuesday • 9/30/14 • 6-9 pm • $25 Getting Paid to Talk! Intro to COMP CG003-02 • Randy Dirks Professional Voiceovers Session 2: Monday • 12/8/14 • 6-9 pm • $25 Have you ever been told you have a great COMP CG003-04 • Randy Dirks voice? From audio books and cartoons to NOTE: This session will be held on KCC’s Main Campus, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek in the documentaries, commercials, and more, this Ohm Building, Room 109 class will introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Today, the range of voices hired has grown dramatically from the days of announcers. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in your area! We’ll discuss industry pros and cons and play samples from working voice professionals. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to record a short professional script under the direction of our teacher. This class is lots of fun, realistic, and a great first step for anyone interested in the voice over field. In an effort to ensure a quality class experience, we must limit attendance. So, please register early. Wednesday • 10/1/14 • 6-8:30 pm • $39 PERF CI003-01 • Voice Coaches, Inc. Peace of Mind Organization: You: Staying Young and Looking Planning for the Unexpected Are your important papers in shambles? Great Would you be embarrassed to have your chil- In this new class you’ll get tips, techniques dren or loved ones see the mess those vitally and ideas that will make you look and feel important documents are in? Whether you great! You’ll discover beauty products based are downsizing to a smaller home, moving on the science of aging, facial exercises to into a retirement residence or a hospice fight off gravity, popular surgical procedures, facility, organizing your important end-of- permanent makeup options, and makeup life documents is something you can do to tricks to hide the signs of aging. Plus, we’ll help your loved ones or the executor of your share easy-to-do skin care and make-up tips estate in the event of your death. There is so that will make you look great at any age, in much to think about and get in order for a downsizing move or end-of-life move. Even if you are just preparing your important docu- For more information ments so they are more easily accessible, you or to register won’t want to miss this important class where we’ll explore the various types of documents call you should keep and the best way to orga- nize and store them. You’ll walk away with a sample packet of forms to help you leave 269.965.4134 your family “the gift” of an organized life. An optional notebook with complete guides and 4 LIFELONG LEARNING — FA L L 2 0 1 4
PERSONAL INTEREST forms will be available for purchase from the instructor for $20. Past Life Meditation Experience Thursday • 10/2/14 • 6-8 pm • $29 PDEV CM002-01 • Delma Smith Have you ever had that sensation of deja`vu when meeting someone new or traveling to a place you’ve never been before? Some people are simply curious about past lives while others want to know why they have so many challenges in this life. In this class you’ll relax and journey through a medita- tion that may take you across oceans or distant lands to help you figure out your past lives. Have no worries; this medita- tion is a safe, protected process designed to help you tap into your subconscious mind. Your instructor, a certified hypnotherapist who has done numerous group regressions, promises that you’ll be surprised by what You Can Have the Relationship you learn, and you may even experience a You Want glimpse into your future. Don’t miss this Marriage and relationships should be based chance to discover who you were and what on love, right? But does it seem as though you did in former lifetimes as the memories you and your spouse or significant other are often bring balance to your perceptions speaking two different languages? “Together and expectations of your current lifetime. forever” is the number one thing we want to This will be a very rewarding and enjoy- hear from our beloved before marriage. “We able experience that you will never forget! are too different to be together” is often the NOTE: Please bring a blanket and pillow thing we want to say to our beloved after for your comfort during the meditation. the wedding. Why does this happen? Your Also, please do NOT wear scents/perfumes instructor is a guest writer of a dating website to class. and the author of over 100 articles about Monday • 10/6/14 • 6-9 pm • $29 human relationships. Join us as we share HOLV CD003-01 • Jewel Shelden specific, simple steps you can take to “speak” your loved one’s language, and identify ways you can share your own needs as well. Join us Nighty-Night: Yoga Moves to Help and you can help strengthen your relation- You Sleep ship and build a loving bond that will last. You know the feeling: It’s 11:15 p.m. and NOTE: Contact Lifelong Learning directly you’ve watched the news for tomorrow’s at 269-965-4134 for “couple” pricing. One weather…you know it’s time for you to go to person from the couple will register at the bed, but your eyes are wide open and your $79 price and the second person’s informa- brain’s running 100 miles per hour. Or, you tion (name/address/birth date/phone) must work third shift, it’s already noon and you be provided at that time. feel wired for sound and the last thing you Mondays • 10/6/14-10/27/14 • 6-8 pm • $49 want to do is crawl into bed. If you suffer (single) $79 (couple) from stress, insomnia, or lack of energy PDEV CK008-01(single) PDEV CK008-02 due to lost sleep you can benefit from this (couple) • Diana Turner class. We’ll practice simple breath aware- ness in supportive yoga poses to help release deep tension. As tension dissolves you’ll feel relaxed and ready for sleep. Join us to visit us on the web @ nourish and nurture your body, mind and spirit…sleep well. www.kellogg.edu/lifelong Tuesday • 10/7/14 • 6-7:30 pm • $19 YOGA CC002-01 • Kim VanHoose w w w. k e l l o g g . e d u / l i f e l o n g 5
PERSONAL INTEREST Get Organized Now! In this new class we’ll take a look at how clut- ter affects everything from your daily life to your long-term goals. Whether you’re over- whelmed by things to do (errands, phone calls, picking up, or putting away) or things you have (clothing you never wear, piles of unread magazines, overflowing closets, and stuffed storage boxes), this class is filled with easy tools and tips to get organized in every area of your life. We’ll even demonstrate how easy it can be to organize your junk drawer (and we all have one). Don’t procrastinate any longer, this is the perfect time to release the stuff and get on with the important A Walk Through the Wine Store things you want to do with your life! Explore the wine store under the guidance Thursday • 10/9/14 • 6-8 pm • $29 of an expert! In this fun, casual group setting HOME CA002-01 • Delma Smith you’ll learn how to navigate the different sections of the store to find that perfect bottle of wine, no matter the occasion. Do you prefer a crisp Chardonnay, a smooth Pinot Noir or something more unique and obscure? In this fun class we’ll show you how to interpret the often-confusing wine label, the various types of wine and the regions they come from, how and why they’re grouped the way they are in the store, and other little tidbits of wine knowledge. If you’re new to the wine scene and want to know more about the wonders of “the grape” then join us in this walking tour of a local wine store where you’ll discover everything you need to know to be a savvy wine enthusiast. NOTE: You must be 21 to register for this class; class size Social Security Strategies to is limited, so register early. No alcohol will Maximize Your Benefits be consumed in this course; it is for informa- This informational class will help you under- tion only. Class will meet at Mega BEV, 5570 stand and clarify some questions about Social Beckley Road, Battle Creek MI. Security. Are you approaching retirement Session 1: Wednesday • 10/8/14 • 1:30-3 pm • $25 and wondering when to apply for, and how COOK CT002-01 • Scott Neicko to maximize, your Social Security benefits? Session 2: Wednesday • 10/22/14 • 6-7:30 pm • $25 Would you like to know how to avoid having COOK CT002-02 • Scott Neicko your benefits permanently reduced? Did you know that you could claim benefits based Instructor biographies are on your ex-spouse’s record? Do you have a parent, relative, friend or colleague who available on our website is wondering what to do about their social www.kellogg.edu/lifelong security situation? Did you know you can For more information or to register call: 269.965.4134 6 LIFELONG LEARNING — FA L L 2 0 1 4
PERSONAL INTEREST change your mind after you have claimed hend the criminal and some on the details your benefits? Attend this class to find revealed during the trials. You’ll discover answers for these questions and others that the prominent Battle Creek figures involved you may have and receive information that in the murders, as victim or perpetrator—a will help you get the maximum benefits from beloved doctor, a successful businessman, social security. NOTE: This course is educa- and a future Michigan governor. You’ll be tional only and non-commercial. No specific surprised both by the speed of the judicial financial products will be discussed or sold. process from crime to verdict to sentencing, You will receive a handout with examples and and the intrusive and biased part the press illustrations and you may bring your spouse played in reporting the sensational events. or one guest at no additional charge. Please We hope to see you as we explore the darker provide the guest’s name and birth date when side of Battle Creek’s history. you register. Tuesday • 10/14/14 • 6-9 pm • $35 Thursday • 10/9/14 • 6-7:30 pm • $29 HSTY CA003-01 • Mary Butler & Jody Owens MONY CE002-01 • Thomas Owiti Rub-a-Dub-Dub: Create All Natural Making Mentoring Work for You Soaps Do you want to save money, help the envi- Not everyone is fortunate enough to have ronment, and keep your family shiny clean? access to a personal and/or professional In this hands-on soap making class you’ll mentor who can help encourage growth create 100% natural soaps including laundry during the more challenging episodes of life. soap, liquid hand soap, bar soap and a sham- How do you develop and strengthen impor- poo that smells great. Come prepared to get a tant social, spiritual and personal values in little messy (in a clean kind of way) and you’ll the absence of a more experienced, mature take home your finished soaps along with role model? This class is for anyone who recipes to make more at home. These unique has ever wished for a life-seasoned special and handmade soaps make excellent gifts for someone to provide foundational wisdom the holidays, too. and timely guidance. We’ll talk about the Wednesday • 10/15/14 • 6-9 pm • $35 (includes importance of mentors and ways to find one, materials) as well as supplemental sources of direction CRFT CG003-01 • Carli Ray and support during the times you find your- self without a personal sounding board. How to “Read” Others: Saturday • 10/11/14 • 10 am-12 pm • $19 PDEV CI002-01 • Kristy Smith Deciphering Verbal & Nonverbal Communication We are receiving and assessing messages Murder Most Foul: A Century of from those around us—even when we’re not Sensational Murders in Battle aware that we’re doing it. Has anyone ever Creek lied to you, and you knew it, but you didn’t If you love Battle Creek history, then you’ll know how you “knew” it? We’ll bet you love this new class! Our favorite local histori- were picking up communication clues—both ans will share stories that cover a wide variety verbal and non-verbal. In this new class you’ll of crimes that are a part of our city’s past— learn about the communication process, love triangles, revenge murder/suicides, and how you can use this new information political crimes, and sordid bar fights. Some to determine the sincerity and honesty of of these historical cases even went to the others. Gestures, facial expression, posture, Michigan Supreme Court and resulted in eye movement, and even unconscious body pivotal rulings on criminal procedure. The movement tell the truth—even if they aren’t! stories will explore different aspects of our Your instructor is a police officer and you’ll heinous history; some on the uniqueness learn communication techniques used by of the crime, some on the chase to appre- professionals. Join us for this in-depth look w w w. k e l l o g g . e d u / l i f e l o n g 7
PERSONAL INTEREST at language and body language; we bet you’ll insights about the country she loves with you. never be lied to again after this fun and inter- Plus, you’ll learn a few Russian phrases that esting class. will help you in your travels! Thursday • 10/16/14 • 6-9 pm • $29 Wednesdays • 11/5/14-11/19/14 • 1-3 pm • $35 PDEV CE003-01 • Mike White FOLA CK006-01 • Diana Turner Obituary Writing: Lasting Words Toward a Lasting Legacy Have you ever wondered what others will say about you when you’re gone? Instead of wondering, start writing—your obituary that is! There’s no one better qualified than you to capture the essence and details of your life. You’ll rest more peacefully knowing the last words written about you were not left up to the last-minute recollections and research of your grieving family members. Whether you’re 30, 40, 50, 60 years old or older, get started now with this highly personal under- taking. You will learn through discussion, DIY Yogurt: Homemade is Best! obituary examples and hands-on practice about the information to collect and how We all know that yogurt is the latest health to assemble it into an obituary format that craze, but really, how healthy is the yogurt shares a bit of your personality. Just think of you buy at the store? Would you love a good it as one less thing to leave behind undone. basic yogurt that is naturally sweet without Your instructor is a family life educator and any added sugar? Join us to discover how professional writer and she is here to help you you can make delicious yogurt at home with shape your last words into a lasting legacy. only a few simple ingredients and utensils. Saturday • 11/8/14 • 10 am-12 pm • $25 Plus, we’ll show you how to control the WRTG CH002-01 • Kristy Smith tanginess to suite your own palate as well as the thickness of your yogurt (regular vs. Greek). Avoid the “Frankenfood” additives used by manufacturers and discover a variety of toppings that will make your homemade yogurt healthy as well as delicious. Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes and tast- ing samples. Tuesday • 10/21/14 • 6-8 pm • $25 COOK CH002-01 • Gary Colles Travel Bug: Russian Culture & Language Russia is a fantastic travel destination for Are You Ready? Emergency its history, culture, art, and cuisine. With so Preparedness for You & Your much to do and see, where does one start? Family This insider’s guide will provide practical Whether it’s a zombie apocalypse (we love travel tips, cultural insights, and resources those movies!), a weeklong power outage to make your travels easier, more afford- or a natural disaster, you and your family able, and especially memorable. Join Diana, need to be prepared. Join us in this class a Russian native, as she shares her personal where you’ll learn the most important emer- 8 LIFELONG LEARNING — FA L L 2 0 1 4
FITNESS gency preparedness techniques (especially at this time of year), basic survival skills, and personal/property protection practices. NOTE: Contact Lifelong Learning directly at 269-965-4134 for “couple” pricing. One person from couple will register at the $45 price and the second person’s information (name/address/birth date/phone) must be provided at that time. Thursday • 11/13/14 • 6-9 pm • $29 (single) $45 (couple) PDEV CP003-01 (single) PDEV CP003-02 (couple) • Mike White Fitness Create Fused Glass Holiday Advanced Yoga: Find the Power Ornaments Within You can add some dazzle to your tree or In this new class you will discover your own make unique Christmas gifts for friends or sense of power and strength as we push family. In this class you’ll create two fused ourselves to the edge with advanced level glass ornaments and learn to cut glass, design movements. If you’re a dedicated practi- and decorate using a variety of items to make tioner or an intermediate student looking your ornaments one-of-a-kind. We’ll even to deepen your yoga practice then this class include a small package of dichroic glass to is for you. All sessions will be skillfully add extra sparkle to your ornaments! Your sequenced with a Tantric Hatha Yoga theme items will be fired in the kilns at the West to help us engage and reach an advanced Michigan Glass Art Center and will be ready apex asana. Yoga experience is required. for the December holidays. NOTE: This class will be held on KCC’s Thursday • 11/13/14 • 6-8:30 pm • $49 (includes Main Campus, 450 North Avenue, Battle materials) Creek in the Ohm Building, Room 109 CRFT CM002-01 • West Michigan Glass Art Wednesdays • 9/17/14-10/8/14 • 6:15-7:45 pm • $49 Discover the Secrets of a YOGA CG006-02 • Jennifer Troutner, RYT Professional Organizer This great new class creates a forum for you to ask any organizing question you may have of our professional organizer! After covering a few organizational secrets (and you’ll be surprised when you hear them), we’ll open the floor for your questions—no matter what part of your life or room in your house you want to organize you can get answers from an expert and learn from others in this unique new class. Bring photos of the spaces that need organizing help and then take the tips home and give them a try—closets, kitchens, basements, garages, offices—finally, you’ll Taste of Tai Chi learn how to organize that messy space with Are you still searching for the perfect exer- secret tips from a professional! An optional cise form? Come experience the graceful book will be available for purchase from the movements of this ancient practice combin- instructor for $7. ing exercise, concentration, and body aware- Tuesday • 11/18/14 • 6-8 pm • $25 ness. Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation. HOME CA002-02 • Delma Smith The slow gentle form will move almost every w w w. k e l l o g g . e d u / l i f e l o n g 9
FITNESS joint in your body, with gentle or no impact. hike approximately 2.5 to 4 miles on one of No special equipment or clothing is needed these local trails, and we’ll even stop occa- to do Tai Chi. This class is good for anyone sionally to identify regional plants or animals looking to keep their joints moving, increase and share our experience in nature. The goal their balance or just learn something that is to make hiking, which is a great way to stay is relaxing. This is a class for beginners and active and get exercise, both fun and enter- you’ll be able to practice the techniques you taining. NOTE: Contact Lifelong Learning learn in class at home with a DVD that’s directly at 269-965-4134 for “couple” pricing. included in your class fee. One person from couple will register at the Session 1: Wednesdays • 9/24/14-10/29/14 • $79 price and the second person’s informa- 10-11:30 am • $79 tion (name/address/birth date/phone) must LFIT CW009-01 • Sue Deese be provided at that time. Also, the first class Session 2: Thursdays • 10/16/14-11/20/14 • will be held at KCC’s Regional Manufacturing 6-7:30 pm • $79 Technology Center, 405 Hill Brady Road, LFIT CW009-02 • Sue Deese Battle Creek, and each following week you’ll meet at the designated trailhead. Saturdays • 9/27/14-10/18/14 • 2:30-4:30 pm • $49 (single) $79 (couple) LFIT CA008-01 (single) LFIT CA008-02 (couple) • Chad Curtis Yoga Basics: Easy Does It Learn the basic yoga postures, meditation and breathing techniques in this gentle yoga class. This introductory class will prepare you with basic yoga postures and insure safe positioning to make your yogic journey easy Hiking for Fun & Fitness on your body and mind. Do you enjoy walking or hiking outdoors, Mondays • 9/29/14-10/20/14 • 5:30-7 pm • $35 but are unsure of where to go locally? Do YOGA CF006-01 • Kim VanHoose you love being out in nature? This class will introduce you to local trails that are available Yoga: Meditation in Motion at no charge to the public. We are lucky to live Experience the connection between breath in an area rich with public lands and private and movement. This dynamic yoga class will reserves that are open to the public, but many reignite the relationship between your body of them are unknown. Each week you will and spirit as you carefully observe your natu- ral flow from asana to asana. This practice will prepare you for gentle to moderate yoga classes and bring forth your awareness and focus, both on and off the mat. Mondays • 10/27/14-11/17/14 • 5:30-7 pm • $35 YOGA CA006-01 • Kim VanHoose We’re always looking for great Yoga: Vinyasa Flow course ideas and instructors. Get the deep effects from your body, mind, and spirit with this high energy yoga class. If you have an idea for a course, visit This class will give you the workout you were www.kellogg.edu/lifelong and download looking for and the relaxation you deserve. It the Course Proposal Form. will include a range of warm up moves, flow and twist postures, a cool down and each Of particular interest are instructors for: Writing • Arts & Crafts • Languages • Gardening 10 LIFELONG LEARNING — FA L L 2 0 1 4
FITNESS session will end with a well-earned relaxation a routine of high energy movement while meditation. Yoga experience is preferred. working out to beautiful rhythmic Salsa, Mondays • 11/24/14-12/15/14 • 5:30-7 pm • $35 Cumbia, Reggae, and Merengue music. If you YOGA CG006-01 • Kim VanHoose want to have fun and be happy while burning calories and sculpting your body, join this class today! Please wear comfortable cloth- ing and bring water to class. NOTE: This class will be held at KCC’s Main Campus, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek in the Miller Building Auxiliary Gym. Session 1: Tuesdays • 10/7/14-10/28/14 • 5:30- 6:30 pm • $29 LFIT CG004-01 • Lorene Frisbee Session 2: Tuesdays • 11/4/14-11/25/14 • 5:30- 6:30 pm • $29 LFIT CG004-02 • Lorene Frisbee Best Deal! Both Zumba Classes with Lorene! Tuesdays • 10/7/14-11/25/14 • 5:30-6:30 pm • $49 LFIT CG008-01 • Lorene Frisbee Nighty-Night: Yoga Moves to Help You Sleep You know the feeling: It’s 11:15 p.m. and you’ve watched the news for tomorrow’s weather…you know it’s time for you to go to Best Deal! bed, but your eyes are wide open and your Yoga Mondays with Kim! brain’s running 100 miles per hour. Or, you Join us every Monday to experience the work third shift, it’s already noon and you many benefits of a regular Yoga practice. feel wired for sound and the last thing you Mondays • 9/29/14-12/15/14 • 5:30-7 pm • $89 • want to do is crawl into bed. If you suffer YOGA CI018-01 from stress, insomnia, or lack of energy due to lost sleep you can benefit from this class. We’ll practice simple breath aware- ness in supportive yoga poses to help release Got Questions? Look for answers on pages 47-48. If you don’t find the answer there, go to our website www.kellogg.edu/lifelong and choose Zumba® Fitness Workout FAQ on the navigation bar. Of course, you can Learn the latest workout that has the exer- cise world burning up! This hot Latin and always email your question to us at ll-info@ Caribbean exercise works your core and gets your heart pumping. If you want to tone kellogg.edu, or call us at 269-965-4134. your body while having fun, then join us for w w w. k e l l o g g . e d u / l i f e l o n g 11
FITNESS deep tension. As tension dissolves you’ll feel relaxed and ready for sleep. Join us to nour- ish and nurture your body, mind and spirit… sleep well. Tuesday • 10/7/14 • 6-7:30 pm • $19 YOGA CC002-01 • Kim VanHoose Self Defense Basics Many self-defense seminars teach awesome techniques that work—but only if you prac- tice them on a regular basis! This class is designed to get you to think differently about Fight Fat After 40: A Workout that yourself and your environment, and offers Works! some simple and effective practices to help If you’re a woman over 40, you are undergo- you deter, evade and escape an attack should ing physical and emotional changes, declin- the need arise. It will teach you how to “keep ing metabolism, fat deposits at your waist- your head” about you in stressful situations line, decreased energy, mood swings, food and will offer some practical insight that you cravings--do we need to continue this list? can use in everyday life. This class will give Now pile on chronic, long-term stress which you confidence and a good foundation in hits women between 40 and 60 and leads self-preservation skills to keep you safe and to self-destructive eating behaviors. The sound. Both men and women want to be weight gained from this chronic, toxic stress safe! Likewise, both men and women want to settles inside the abdomen and is associated help their boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, with heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. wives, sisters, brothers and friends be safe. Low impact cardio moves mixed together Grab a friend (after all.... it’s only practice!) with intense strength training are the right and come have fun while you learn to protect combination for burning fat, especially after yourself and keep yourself from becoming age 40 when losing muscle is a weekly occur- a victim! NOTE: Contact Lifelong Learning rence if you’re not exercising. This workout directly at 269-965-4134 for “couple” pricing. includes easy-to-follow moves that use your One person from couple will register at the body weight to build strength and endur- $39 price and the second person’s informa- ance all set to fun and energizing music. No tion (name/address/birth date/phone) must weights or mats are needed, just comfortable be provided at that time. clothing, a towel and water bottle because Session 1: Monday • 10/13/14 • 6-8 pm • $25 (single) $39 (couple) lots of sweating is guaranteed. Wednesdays • 10/15/14-11/19/14 • 5:30-6:15 pm MAAR CB002-01(single) MAAR CB002-02 • $39 (couple) • Janean Crapo LFIT CV005-01 • Cheryl Luts (NOTE: This session will be held on KCC’s Main Campus, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek in the Ohm Building, Room 109) Seasonal Yoga Experience: Fall/ Session 2: Wednesday • 12/3/14 • 6-8 pm • $25 (single) $39 (couple) Earth Yoga MAAR CB002-03 (single) MAAR CB002-04 Join us for the second installment of our (couple) • Janean Crapo seasonal/elemental yoga class. This class will prepare you for the transition from summer’s heat to the cooler feeling of autumn. We will visit us on the web @ learn moves designed to embrace the act of www.kellogg.edu/lifelong grounding to earth. All movements will be For more information or to register call: 269.965.4134 12 LIFELONG LEARNING — FA L L 2 0 1 4
fitness slow and mindful as we settle our energetic North Avenue, Battle Creek in the Ohm minds and bodies for the long winter to Building, Room 109 come. This is an all levels class so beginners Wednesdays • 11/5/14-11/19/14 • 6:15-7:15 pm and experienced practitioners are welcome. • $29 NOTE: This class will be held on KCC’s YOGA CF003-01 • Jennifer Troutner, RYT Main Campus, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek in the Ohm Building, Room 109 Thursdays • 10/16/14-10/30/14 • 6:15-7:45 pm • $39 YOGA CC005-01 • Jennifer Troutner, RYT Bicycle Maintenance: Winterize Your Bike Oh, we know…you wish you could ride your bike year-round, but in Michigan that is a bit difficult. We know when the weather breaks and the sun warms the pavement you’ll want to be able to get your bike out and enjoy your first ride of the season. However, if you don’t prep your bike with our winter maintenance tips you may discover that first ride of next bike season is shorter than you expected. Bring your bike to class and we’ll provide all the tools; you’ll walk out with your bike “winterized” plus you’ll know how to do it yourself next time. Do a little work now and you’ll be able to keep rolling along come spring! Qigong: Nine Segment Breathing Tuesday • 10/28/14 • 6-8 pm • $25 You can relieve stress through a simple breath LFIT CR002-01 • Chad Curtis technique called Nine Segment Breathing. The practice of this qigong is to focus one’s Chair Yoga: Seated Exercise for mind on the breath to assist in eliminating Health & Well Being all other thoughts during meditation. While not a specific study of Buddhism, this form We all know yoga is great exercise, but what belongs to the practice of Tantric Buddhist if you have physical challenges that keep you cultivation and originated in Tibet. Join us from being able to get up and down off the as you learn to focus on the breath while floor? In this new class you’ll experience directing your energy in a methodical order guided relaxation and slow, dynamic yoga through three pathways in the body. By moves all while seated in a chair. Chair yoga doing this you will enter into a state of calm- can help people with symptoms related to various health issues including hyperten- sion, arthritis, vertigo, multiple sclerosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or chronic pain. Chair yoga is especially good if you have a For more information pre-existing injury or work in an office or at a computer all day and need simple stretch- or to register call ing tips. Join us to experience a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or using a chair for support. NOTE: This class will be held on KCC’s Main Campus, 450 269.965.4134 w w w. k e l l o g g . e d u / l i f e l o n g 13
FITNESS ness. Continued practice of Nine Segment tation, movements to open our heart, ways Buddhist Breathing will purify your body to live without fear, dancing for energy and and take you on a path towards enlightening delight, and understanding the influence of realizations. NOTE: This class will be held yoga with food. NOTE: This class will be on KCC’s Main Campus, 450 North Avenue, held on KCC’s Main Campus, 450 North Battle Creek in the Ohm Building, Room 109 Avenue, Battle Creek in the Ohm Building, Monday • 11/13/14 • 6-7:30 pm • $19 Room 109 HOLV CH001-01 • Janean Crapo Wednesdays • 12/3/14-12/17/14 • 6:15-7:45 pm • $39 Yoga for Emotional Balance: YOGA CC005-02 • Jennifer Troutner, RYT Simple Moves to Relieve Depression Yes, you can take a natural path to mental Fr i e nd fer a health and wellness. Whether you currently Re gift suffer from depression or have in the past, you know as the season’s change we can fall e i ve a $5 lf! e c se and r te for your me inward and feel closed off. Or if you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, ica certif end mention y’roeucurrently you understand how the winter months affect r na your mood and sense of well-being. This new ri u your f d if yo ss, class is for those who have experienced this in Have register, an earning cla the y ong L the past, currently suffer from depression, or when d for a Lifel rtificate… e re f t ce easy! anyone who needs a little extra boost during regist d you a gi i t ’s that s e n the hectic and demanding winter season. In we’ll this class we’ll be working with guided medi- Parent & Child Classes New this Fall! Understanding the Bully • Halloween Crafts • Wizards & Fairies • Holiday Cookies & Cupcakes 14 LIFELONG LEARNING — FA L L 2 0 1 4
H E A LT H Y & HOL I ST IC Healthy & Holistic tion that may take you across oceans or distant lands to help you figure out your past lives. Have no worries; this medita- Taste of Tai Chi tion is a safe, protected process designed to Are you still searching for the perfect exer- help you tap into your subconscious mind. cise form? Come experience the graceful Your instructor, a certified hypnotherapist movements of this ancient practice combin- who has done numerous group regressions, ing exercise, concentration, and body aware- promises that you’ll be surprised by what ness. Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation. you learn, and you may even experience a The slow gentle form will move almost every glimpse into your future. Don’t miss this joint in your body, with gentle or no impact. chance to discover who you were and what No special equipment or clothing is needed you did in former lifetimes as the memories to do Tai Chi. This class is good for anyone often bring balance to your perceptions and looking to keep your joints moving, increas- expectations of your current lifetime. This ing your balance or just to learn something will be a very rewarding and enjoyable expe- that is relaxing. This is a class for beginners rience that you will never forget! NOTE: and you’ll be able to practice the techniques Please bring a blanket and pillow for your you learn in class at home with a DVD that’s comfort during the meditation. Also, please included in your class fee. do NOT wear scents/perfumes to class. Session 1: Wednesdays • 9/24/14-10/29/14 • Monday • 10/6/14 • 6-9 pm • $29 10-11:30 am • $79 HOLV CD003-01 • Jewel Shelden LFIT CW009-01 • Sue Deese Session 2: Thursdays • 10/16/14-11/20/14 • 6-7:30 pm • $79 LFIT CW009-02 • Sue Deese You: Staying Young and Looking Great In this new class you’ll get tips, techniques and ideas that will make you look and feel great! You’ll discover beauty products based on the science of aging, facial exercises to fight off gravity, popular surgical procedures, permanent makeup options, and makeup tricks to hide the signs of aging. Plus, we’ll share easy-to-do skin care and make-up tips that will make you look great at any age, in any season. Join our favorite fashion and beauty consultant to find ways you can look fabulous forever! Wednesday • 10/1/14 • 6-8:30 pm • $29 PDEV CB003-02 • Patti Henderson Introduction to Tarot Card Past Life Meditation Experience Reading Have you always wanted to understand the Have you ever had that sensation of deja`vu Tarot cards and their meanings? This Tarot when meeting someone new or traveling workshop will help you begin to work with to a place you’ve never been before? Some the cards or expand on your knowledge people are simply curious about past lives as we explore the history of this ancient while others want to know why they have tradition. We’ll share easy techniques to so many challenges in this life. In this class prepare you to answer questions about life, you’ll relax and journey through a medita- relationships, health, and finances as we guide you through the 78 cards of the Major w w w. k e l l o g g . e d u / l i f e l o n g 15
H ealthy & H O L I S T I C and Minor Arcana and help you unlock their purchase your own pendulum from your wisdom and guidance. Your class fee includes instructor after class ($8-$10 each). a deck of tarot cards, so simply bring a note- Wednesday • 10/8/14 • 6-8:30 pm • $29 book to this intense and interactive work- HOLV CE003-04 • Patti Henderson shop. Be prepared to tap into your intuition and open your mind. Herbal Teas for a Healthy Winter Tuesday • 10/7/14 • 6-9 pm • $39 (includes materials) Come learn about the health benefits of HOLV CE003-01 • Carli Ray herbal teas that will help you stay well during the long winter months. There’s a certain The Art of Pendulum Dowsing comfort in a steaming cup of tea on a cold day, and we’ll share a variety of teas and how Dowsing is a skill that is as old as human you can use them for your benefit. Plus, you’ll history, yet it’s also very relevant today. In make an herbal mask and ointments that will this new class you’ll find out what dowsing ensure when everyone else is sick you will be is, who can do it, how to do it, plus when energetically healthy and enjoying the bless- and where it works. Discover how dowsing ings of the season! can become an invaluable tool to optimize Thursday • 10/9/14 • 6-8 pm • $25 your own health, well-being, and quality of HOLV CG002-01 • Carli Ray life. Using a pendulum is a simple tool to tap into your subconscious mind and this Tibetan Buddhist Meditation new class will show you how you can use a Discover your inner tranquility with a pendulum to physically demonstrate, on a Buddhist meditation called “calm abiding.” tangible level, the existence of an invisible The practice of meditation is simply resting world of energy outside the one we perceive the mind in the present moment of experi- with our five senses, and how we can connect ence. In this practice, we place our awareness with it. NOTE: Your class fee includes a text. on our normal breathing. When we become A pendulum will be provided for practice distracted, we gently bring our awareness in class. You will have an opportunity to back to the breath. During this class there New cooking classes for Fall! Ultimate Burger Creations DIY Yogurt Making Artisan Bread Local Cuisine: From Farm to Face Secrets of a Restaurant Chef Wild About Greens Cake-in-a-Jar Creations Party Planning Made Easy Creative Cooking for One or Two People 16 LIFELONG LEARNING — FA L L 2 0 1 4
H E A LT H Y & HOL I ST IC will be detailed instruction in this technique, your body and how being in balance can along with some short practice sessions, and help assimilate the nutrition you put into it also plenty of discussion. A meditation prac- through the foods you eat. When you leave tice enables us to cultivate inner peace and you’ll understand why it’s important and creates a feeling of deep well-being. When how to bring your body’s pH into balance. we become familiar with our natural and Tuesday • 10/21/14 • 6-8 pm • $25 luminous mind, we discover that we already HOLV CI002-02 • Karla Anderson have everything that we need. NOTE: Space is limited, so please register early. This class Holistic Nutrition: Enzyme will be held at the Holistic Health Center, 181 Therapy for Health North Avenue, Battle Creek. Enzymes are natural proteins that stimulate Tuesday • 10/14/14 • 6-7:30 pm • $19 and accelerate many biological reactions in HOLV CH002-01 • Matthew Willis the body. Digestive enzymes, many of which are made in the pancreas, break down food Holistic Nutrition: For Adults & and help with the absorption of nutrients Children into the blood. Metabolic enzymes build Learn the holistic building blocks of nutri- new cells and repair damaged ones in the tion and the different nutrition needs of blood, tissues, and organs. In this class you’ll adults and children. We’ll focus on vitamins, learn how to use enzyme therapies to main- minerals, anti-oxidants, essential fatty acids, tain homeostasis and health in the body. probiotics and digestive enzymes. We’ll also Food, digestive and metabolic enzymes are discuss how our bodies use proteins, carbo- important components for the health and hydrates and fats and why our diet needs healing of our bodies and after this class to include all of these building blocks for you’ll understand ways you can use enzyme optimal health. You’ll leave this class with therapies for improved health. information to begin healing your body in a Tuesday • 10/28/14 • 6-8 pm • $25 natural way. HOLV CI002-03 • Karla Anderson Tuesday • 10/14/14 • 6-8 pm • $25 HOLV CI002-01 • Karla Anderson Holistic Nutrition: Essential Oils & Flower Essences Scents and aromas from oils and infused essences from plants can be used in your regime towards balance and good health. In this new class we’ll share how essential oils may relieve headaches, reduce stress, and add balance to your life. You’ll learn how to discern the therapeutic effective- ness of the oils and the healing proper- ties of the most widely used oils including lavender, lemon, peppermint, plus many more. Flower essences help you deal more constructively with the negative behavior patterns of human nature such as impa- tience, inability to say no, timidity, and inap- Holistic Nutrition: Balance Your pH propriate guilt. By better understanding and pH stands for power of hydrogen, which is correcting the underlying stress patterns, we a measurement of the hydrogen ion concen- can redirect ourselves to balance towards tration in our body. When our pH is low our body is in an acidic state, and this acidic condition may lead to a number of degen- visit us on the web @ erative diseases. In this class you’ll learn how www.kellogg.edu/lifelong balancing your saliva and urine pH affects w w w. k e l l o g g . e d u / l i f e l o n g 17
healthy & holistic our own true nature. Essential oils and flower workshop you will discover how you can essences seek to restore balance to our body connect to your individual spirit guides. and our emotional well-being and in this new You’ll discuss the idea of spirit guides and class you’ll discover the most effective ways to learn what you might expect in your first use essential oils and flower essences. meeting. Then, after entering a relaxed state Tuesday • 11/4/14 • 6-8 pm • $35 you’ll experience a guided meditation that HOLV CI002-04 • Karla Anderson & Karen will introduce you to your spirit guide. Your Slocum guides will never lead you astray or cause you to do anything negative or destructive, Holistic Nutrition: Healthy Body there is no danger in this introduction. Mechanics & Stress Release NOTE: Please bring a pillow and blanket for Have you ever experienced that feeling that your comfort during the guided meditation. your body was “out of alignment”, kind of Wednesday • 10/15/14 • 6-8:30 pm • $25 like your car when it needs an adjustment? HOLV CD003-02 • Patti Henderson In this new class you’ll learn the impor- tance of healthy body mechanics, and we’ll discuss how our bodies react to structural and visceral stressors in both positive and negative ways. We will also bring together the highlights from the Holistic Nutrition classes giving you a whole new understand- ing of how to bring balance to your body by addressing the three sources of stress in our lives: Mechanical, Nutritional and Emotional. Tuesday • 11/11/14 • 6-8 pm • $35 HOLV CI002-05 • Karla Anderson & Justin Casey, D.C. Best Deal! Holistic Nutrition Series Archangel Connection for only $99 We’ve been told our angels are all around Tuesdays • 10/14/14-11/11/14 • 6-8 pm • $99 • us and that we can call on them any time, HOLV CI010-01 yet how do we know whom to call and whether or not they have visited us? In this Meet Your Spirit Guide new workshop you will get to learn about We all have spirit guides; highly evolved five of the Archangels, their specific areas of spirits who will serve us, but will never expertise, and come to know their vibration assist without being asked. Are you ready through a guided meditation. NOTE: Please to ask your guides for help? In this unique “Tap” into the New iPad classes see page 42 Power of Technology! 18 LIFELONG LEARNING — FA L L 2 0 1 4
H ealthy & holistic bring a pillow and blanket for your comfort during the guided meditation. Reflexology Best Practices: Wednesday • 10/22/14 • 6-8:30 pm • $25 Level 2 HOLV CD003-03 • Patti Henderson In this continuation of Level 1, you’ll be able to broaden your exploration of specific Meeting the Ascended Masters supports to the body’s physiologic systems The Ascended Masters are souls who have as we explore approaches to assist with relief walked our Earth, working through the trials of difficult symptoms related to disorders of and triumphs of human existence. Who breathing, digestion, pain, sleep and tension. better to watch over and guide us on our We will continue to discuss reflexology’s journey through this life? In this class you application for specific medical conditions, will become acquainted with the Ascended contraindications, and referral. The class- Masters and the roles they play in our lives room is equipped with massage tables for and for humanity. You will learn which your comfort and to demonstrate best prac- Ascended Master is of particular importance tices for the reflexology provider’s posture to your unique journey and why, and you and hand technique. Handouts will provide will be guided in a meditation to meet them. guidance for your home practice, includ- NOTE: Please bring a pillow and blanket for ing gentle stretching and warm-up exercises your comfort during the guided meditation. recommended for the practitioner and your Wednesday • 10/29/14 • 6-8:30 pm • $25 potential reflexology recipient. NOTE: This HOLV CD003-04 • Patti Henderson class will be held at the Holistic Health Center, 181 North Avenue, Battle Creek. The Other Side Series: Spirit Saturday • 10/25/14 • 11 am-1:30 pm • $35 HOLV CI003-02 • Becky Porter Guide, Archangels and Ascended Masters for only $59 Best Deal! Reflexology Level 1 & 2 Wednesdays • 10/15/14-10/29/14 • 6-8:30 pm • $59 • HOLV CD009-01 for only $49 These workshops are designed to provide an introduction to touch therapy techniques and Reflexology Basics: Level 1 a certificate record of contact hours will be Reflexology is a natural healing art that is provided upon request. based on the principle that there are reflexes Saturdays • 10/18/14-10/25/14 • 11 am-1:30 pm • in our hands and feet that correspond with $49 • HOLV CI006-01 every part of our body. In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the history of this ancient practice, basic anatomy, zone therapy, meridians, mapping, assessment, and when reflexology should not be used. This hands- on class will allow you to practice with your- self or a partner from class as you discover sign up how reflexology can promote circulation, Would you like to relieve tension, provide comfort and support "be in the know" for yourself or others. You’ll also receive about our upcoming classes? handouts that explain basic reflexology treat- ment, includes foot/hand maps, and addi- Visit tional resources you can access later. NOTE: www.kellogg.edu/lifelong This class will be held at the Holistic Health and sign up for our free monthly Center, 181 North Avenue, Battle Creek. newsletter Saturday • 10/18/14 • 11 am-1:30 pm • $35 HOLV CI003-01 • Becky Porter Trends, tips and hot topics along with the latest info on Lifelong Learning classes. w w w. k e l l o g g . e d u / l i f e l o n g 19
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