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The Week Ahead With Community Ed
Boise's Choice for Lifelong Learning!
Here's a list of Community Education classes beginning next week (Feb. 24-27). Register up to the day a class begins!
"Let's Eat, Grandma" or "Let's Eat Grandma" - Why Grammar and Punctuation Count!: Clear, understandable writing is important regardless of your age or field of employment. Students will gain a better understanding of both grammar and punctuation, an appreciation of their importance and where to go for assistance. Click here to learn more and register.
Adoption 101: Ever considered adoption? Adoption 101 is a class that teaches participants about the adoption process and types of adoptions. Participants will also learn about the history of adoption and adoption law in Idaho. Participants will learn the services available to birth parents. Click here to learn more and register.
Autism/ADHD - Correct the Imbalance: Learn the latest on how integrating the hemispheres of the brain, supplementation, and correcting food intolerances can reduce the symptoms and behaviors associated with Autism and ADHD. Taught by
Emily Yuen, a Certified NAET Practitioner and Asian Bodywork Therapist, Diplomate (NCCAOM). Emily is a graduate of Evergreen State College, where she specialized in Applied Asian medicine, as well as a graduate of the Wellspring School for Healing Arts in Boise, Idaho. She specializes in treating food allergies and sensitivities, ADHD, autism, autoimmune system disorders and emotional imbalances. Emily works at Boise Natural Health. Click here to learn more and register.
Italian I - Introduction: Join this native speaker and learn Italian with fun and easy lessons that will get you speaking quickly. Students will focus on greetings, introductions, ordering from a menu and other useful expressions. Click here to learn more and register.
Living to 100 - Fight Cancer!: Learn about all the natural solutions to prevent and reverse cancer naturally and live to 100 in good health. We will discuss how to super-oxygenate, alkalize, hydrate, and nourish your body correctly to put an end to this deadly disease. Among other things, learn the top 10 best cancer fighting foods, herbs, & supplements. Click here to learn more and register.
Reiki/Healing Touch: Rest, Relax, Heal: Learn Reiki / Healing Touch, which is a powerful yet gentle form of healing that removes blocked energy, reduces stress, promotes relaxation, and aids our self-curing. This practice is perhaps the most ancient healing modality and most easily recognized as the laying on of hands. Reiki is natural, safe and non-invasive. Those who receive Reiki often experience tension relief, pain reduction and an overall sense of well being. For others, Reiki can be a life-altering experience! Click here to learn more and register.
Rocks, Gems and Fossils: Come to a show-and-tell about rocks and gems in Idaho and around the world! This class is for rock and gem enthusiasts who want to learn more. You will take a special look at dinosaurs and fossils. Bring passions, questions, and individual rock samples to share! Click here to learn more and register.
Colon Hydrotheraphy/Cleansing: This class will discuss the benefits of colon hydrotherapy, colon cleansing, and detoxification. Taught by a Certified Colon Therapist with 19 years of hydrotherapy practice. Click here to learn more and register.
Exercise in 12 Minutes a Day!: This is a short duration, high intensity path to burning fat and building muscle. Join a local medical professional and exercise specialist to learn how cutting-edge science now tells us that amazing health benefits can be achieved through only minutes of daily exercise. Click here to learn more and register.
First Time Home Buyers: This first time home buyer class will discuss the step-by-step process of buying your first home; from pre-approval, searching for a home, negotiating the offer, inspection, appraisal, final loan approval, title and escrow to closing. Learn what to expect before making this very important investment and fulfilling your dream of home ownership. Click here to learn more and register.
How to Convey Compassion: This class will equip participants to better provide a caring response to those they meet who are at turning points in their lives: a challenging new medical diagnosis, loss, divorce, unemployment are just a few of many times when people reach out to others. If they reach out to you, are you ready to accompany them in a way that can help? This course will include tips on what not to do or say, how to simply listen, and convey caring. Click here to learn more and register.
H-P Life Training: Basics of Communication: This class introduces the novice entrepreneur to the business communication concepts and gives them the opportunity to apply these concepts to a real business case. Students will learn about different communication channels, how they are used and the basics of slide presentation software. Click here to learn more and register.
Make Your Own Glass Cup: In this workshop, you and an instructor work together to create your own glass cup. You will learn basic functions in the glass blowing studio and how to use certain tools, all while creating your very own cup! This is a great way to satisfy your curiosity about playing with molten glass. Click here to learn more and register.
The Power of PERSI: The Power of PERSI will give public educators and public employees detailed insight into their retirement benefits. We will discuss a comprehensive retirement plan of PERSI benefits, social security, investment accounts and insurance. Click here to learn more and register.
Understanding Your Energy Field: This experiential class will teach you how to gain awareness of your own energy field. Learn about different energy systems and how to maximize balance for health and healing. Click here to learn more and register.
CPR Certification - American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI): Learn the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) Heartsaver CPR procedures for performing Heartsaver CPR and methods for assisting choking patients; this class will also cover the AED (Automated External Defibrillators) used in schools. This class is designed for first responders in the workplace or similar settings. Click here to learn more and register.
Home Buying - Now is the Time: Learn how to save a lot of money and avoid problems when buying your first home or your dream home. Interest rates are still low and so are the prices in the valley but they are both headed up! Buy now while homes are still affordable. Learn how to find the best buys, how to get financing, how to search for properties yourself, how to be the first buyer to know about new home listings, home inspections and more! Gain knowledge and save dollars! Click here to learn more and register.
Quick and Easy Meals: Are you tired of spending too much time in the kitchen, or too much money eating out when you don't want to cook? Learn simple rules, recipes, and systems that will minimize the time and energy you spend preparing meals for now and later. Click here to learn more and register.
Be More Productive in Less Time: Do you find yourself overwhelmed and tired of being too busy, but still not having the success you want in your business? Join a productivity specialist and learn key strategies to end overwhelm, overcome procrastination, and more. And most importantly, make your business successful. Click here to learn more and register.
Communication Skills: This class will teach communication skills for use with individuals, families, and groups so that you can communicate effectively. Explore interpersonal communication issues in relationships, family life, and develop an understanding of how to improve your communication. Leave with plenty of skills in your tool-box for improving the way you communicate, and learn how dynamic it can be. Click here to learn more and register.
Contribute to Our Community: Want to feel more engaged in our community? Volunteering is a wonderful way to be active with many physical and emotional rewards. Join in a facilitated discussion with a panel of local organizations looking for volunteers. Click here to learn more and register.
Holiday Bread Around the World: The instructor will share recipes from northern, southern, and eastern Europe, including background on lesser known Ukrainian, Romanian and Hungarian traditions. Participants will be guided through preparation of one batch of dough (your choice of recipe) to take home. Click here to learn more and register.
Tea is Hot and What Else?: Explore and enjoy the world of tea! Lead by a Certified Tea Specialist, you'll be introduced to tea history and experience through tastings and cuppings several of the five types of tea. You'll learn to brew the perfect cup and discover your preference in flavor and aroma. Click here to learn more and register.
Women's Self Defense Against Violent Crime: This course focuses on learning the habits and mental preparedness which minimizes the need for violence during self-defense. Click here to learn more and register.
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Thank you for your support of our program!
The Community Education Team
Notice of Participation
The Boise School District is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment. Patrons who participate in the Boise Schools District Community Education program agree to abide by Boise School District Policies, as applicable. See www.boiseschools.org for a complete review of Boise School Board policies.
Notice of Risk
Participation in a Boise School District Community Education class may be dangerous and cause injury. Participants and their invitees assume all risk of participation. The Boise School District is not responsible for any injury or damage suffered by a participant/student, or that person's invitees, nor responsible for any medical, dental, chiropractic or hospital bill related to participation in a Community Education activity. By participating in Community Education you are expressly agreeing to assume the risk of participation, to release the District from all claims for liability, injury, or damage, and to hold the District harmless from such.
Community Education classes are authorized to take place on Boise School District property. When appropriate, the class instructor may obtain written authorization to conduct class at another location.
Class Content Disclaimer
The Boise School District Community Education volunteer instructor/presenter is not affiliated with nor endorsed by the Boise School District and the District is not responsible for the accuracy, validity, benefit nor detriment that may result from an instructor's information or presentation.
Religious/Sectarian Program
Attendance and participation in Boise School District Community Education classes are voluntary. Community Education classes may provide information about and discuss sectarian or religious doctrines. Community Education classes are not part of the District's required curriculum. The District's religious expression policy respects the right of each individual to follow his/her own beliefs, so long as the beliefs do not infringe upon the rights of others.
Photographs/Videotapes
Each participant consents to the use of photographs or videotapes taken of them for future program promotional or marketing materials.
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