Sessions in Prineville

Mat Pilates

Pilates exercises are performed on the floor using a yoga mat to support your body and movement. This class focuses on building core strength, improving balance, coordination, muscle tone and flexibility. Designed for beginners, the class also offers adaptations and progressions for intermediate and advanced students, ensuring everyone is challenged at their own level. Yoga mat is required, and will be provided for students who do not have one.
February 24, 2026 to March 26, 2026, PRI 119
March 31, 2026 to April 30, 2026, PRI 119

Digestion 101: Healing from Chronic GI Issues

Are you suffering from gut issues? Gas and bloating, chronic constipation, food sensitivities, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.? In this class, you'll learn about your body's gut anatomy, how digestion is supposed to work, and common signals your body is sending you to let you know what's wrong. You'll discover foods to include, foods to avoid, and lifestyle support that can help. You'll also learn when to seek help for further diagnostics. If you're ready to turn your gut issues around, this class is for you.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, PRI 111

Balancing Blood Sugar with Nutrition

Did you know that an estimated 35% of Americans struggle with high blood sugar? If you're one of them-or want to prevent prediabetes from progressing-this class is for you! Join Holistic Nutritionist Dianne Porter for this eye-opening class on how to balance blood sugar naturally through smart dietary choices and simple lifestyle adjustments. You'll discover which foods spike blood sugar, which ones help stabilize it and how to pair foods for optimal glucose and insulin control. Plus, you'll gain practical tips for making healthier choices while dining out. Empower yourself with the knowledge to take control of your health and prevent diabetes before it starts.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, PRI 111

WR 240: Creative Writing: Nonfiction

This course introduces the many forms and purposes of creative nonfiction such as science or nature writing, travel writing, memoir, biography and journalistic essay. Requires individual and collaborative workshop activities to develop skills in drafting and revision. Examines topics, purposes for writing and elements of craft, including voice, scene, description and structure. Requires creation of a portfolio of works reflecting various stages of their writing process. This is a non-credit Community Education course, taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.
March 30, 2026 to June 10, 2026, PRI 111

ENG 205: Survey of British Literature II

This course examines representative texts from the Romantic period through Contemporary literature. The romance of nature, industrial growth, urban experience, the rise of new class identities and alienation of the individual are themes in this period. Literary forms such as lyric and narrative poetry, short stories, the novel and the drama of social realism and literature of the absurd are studied. Explores relations between texts and their cultural and historical contexts. Need not be taken in sequence. This is a non-credit Community Education class taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.
March 31, 2026 to June 11, 2026, PRI 130

Starting Your Business in Central Oregon

Starting Your Business in Central Oregon
Do you have a great idea you think could be a successful business but just don't know how to get started? Cover the basics in this two-hour class and decide if running a business is for you.

Saturday, April 18, 2026, PRI 111

Saute and Soup - Mastering Flavorful Foundations

Learn how the simple technique of sautéing can transform everyday soups into rich, flavorful meals. In this hands-on class, you'll practice the art of building flavor through sauté, then apply it to three comforting classics: chicken tortilla, potato leek and chicken and rice. Along the way, you'll gain practical tips for knife skills, layering aromatics and adjusting seasoning to make soups that taste like they simmered all day.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, PRI 127

Mediterranean Sampler

Enjoy camaraderie, cooking and culinary adventure in this class. We'll work in teams to create a Mediterranean sampler and share appetizers, an entrée and dessert with regional wine pairings. On the menu: Hummus and veggies; Prosciutto-wrapped dates; Cod in saffron broth with chorizo and potatoes; Lemon-anise biscotti; Regional wines. All recipes will be prepared gluten and dairy-free as well as low-glycemic. Please contact the instructor with any additional food sensitivities.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, PRI 127

Photography Jumpstart

Dive in to the world of digital photography. Learn how to capture a beautiful image and use simple photo editing techniques to create a final product. Course includes an overview of basic camera controls as well as post-processing techniques.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, PRI 119

Healing through Nutrition: A Holistic Approach to Autoimmune Wellness

Autoimmune conditions affect 1 in 5 Americans, with more than 100 recognized disorders , and those numbers continue to rise. If you're living with an autoimmune disease and seeking natural, sustainable ways to support your body, this class is for you. Join Dianne Porter, a certified Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) Coach and Holistic Nutritionist, as she guides you through a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach to healing. You'll learn how to harness the power of nutrition and lifestyle to calm inflammation, restore balance and reclaim your vitality.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, PRI 130

Steaming - Fresh, Flavorful and Light

Discover how steaming can lock in flavor, moisture and nutrition while keeping dishes light and delicious. In this hands-on class, you'll explore the versatility of the technique by preparing three favorites: tender orange chicken, crisp spring rolls and savory pork and shrimp dumplings. Learn tips for perfect timing, seasoning and presentation so you can bring steamed dishes to your own table with confidence.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, PRI 127

Prineville: Night Star Photography

Experience the creativity and beauty of star photography with professional photographer Brent Bunch! Learn how to do star photography and light painting with a flashlight, how to set up a digital camera in full manual mode to achieve the best star shots and how to edit star shots on your computer. This class will take place at Prineville Reservoir State Park, which is an International Dark Sky park.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, Prineville Reservoir Campground Day Use Boat Dock and Fishing Pier

Gentle Yoga and Mat Pilates

Experience the perfect balance of strength and serenity in this blended Gentle Yoga and Mat Pilates class. Performed on a yoga mat to fully support your body and movement, this class focuses on building core strength, improving balance and coordination, enhancing muscle tone and increasing flexibility. Designed with beginners in mind, the class also offers thoughtful modifications and progressions to appropriately challenge intermediate and advanced students. Pilates-based core work is seamlessly woven into a gentle yoga flow, creating a healing sequence of movement and breath that reduces stress and releases tension while improving mobility and stability.
June 30, 2026 to August 27, 2026, PRI 119