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Get excited about dinner with these seven ingredient (or less) dishes that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. In this hands-on culinary class, discover simple ways to incorporate more vegetables in your meals, while taking the challenge out of weeknight meal planning. Learn time-saving tips and prep methods. Take the series of two classes, at a discounted rate, or sign up for either of the single session topics. Week 1 is Soups & Starters, week 2 is Main Meals.

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August 3-10, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

Get excited about dinner with these seven ingredient (or less) main dishes that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. In this hands-on culinary class, discover simple ways to incorporate more vegetables into your meals, while taking the challenge out of weeknight meal planning. Learn timesaving tips and prep methods. Nutritious, delicious, and quick are what will be happening in your kitchen with Indian Butter Chicken, Tomatillo Turkey Chili, and Gazpacho Cod in Parchment.

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Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

Get excited about dinner with these seven ingredient (or less) dishes that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. In this hands-on culinary class, discover simple ways to incorporate more vegetables into your meals, while taking the challenge out of weeknight meal planning. Learn timesaving tips and prep methods. Nutritious, delicious, and quick are what will be happening in your kitchen with Butternut Squash Soup, Roasted Pear & Celery Salad, and Roasted Broccoli Salad.

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Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

This Basic Life Support renewal training requires all participants hold an AHA BLS certification card that is current on the date of the class.

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Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 1:00pm-3:30pm PDT | Bend

Buddha taught we all have a naturally conscious and loving presence. However, we get distracted by our reactions to life situations and develop habits of mind that overshadow our original compassionate nature. This class will explore the Buddhist point of view by exploring the principles and practices of the tradition that help us reawaken the original mind.

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October 17, 2024 to November 21, 2024 | 7:00pm-8:30pm PDT | Bend

The AHA's BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills. The HeartCode BLS Provider provides the same education and certification as the standard BLS with a convenient online portion that can be done at home followed by an in-person 2.5-hour skills session. See Additional Course Information for details on the in-person skills session guidelines.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 6:00pm-8:30pm PDT | Bend
Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 6:00pm-8:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 9:00am-11:30am PDT | Bend

Discover the transformative power of art journaling. This immersive, hands-on course is designed for all levels. Whether a seasoned artist, or complete beginner, this course will guide you through the process of combining visual art with written expression, to create a personal and reflective journal. Explore a variety of art techniques, materials, and prompts, to tap into your creativity and document your inner journey.

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November 1-22, 2024 | 9:30am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Are you suffering with 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.

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Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

Holidays are a time of gatherings and sharing good food. In this class, you'll gain confidence in baking gluten and dairy-free treats that will have everyone at your gatherings asking for seconds! Using a variety of gluten-free flours and baking techniques, students will gain hands-on experience in baking flaxseed bread, jam-filled walnut scones, and pumpkin biscotti.

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Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Hatha Yoga focuses on stretching and strengthening the body, and promotes relaxation and mindfulness. In Sanskrit, 'hatha' means life force, or increasing one's internal vital energy. This Hatha Yoga series will include breathing practices, asanas, and short meditation practices. Offerings will build upon the experience and interest of participants. The class is open to beginners as well as experienced yogis. A typical class will include a 5-10 minute arrival practice including introduction to pranayama (breathing practices), short mindful meditation, and intention setting. Asanas (poses) will focus on sun salutations and foundational yoga postures, with modifications.

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October 1, 2024 to November 5, 2024 | 5:30pm-6:45pm PDT | Bend

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in America, and isn't slowing down. Energy Medicine, with roots in Eastern healing traditions, has intriguing and important perspectives to offer in terms of prevention and augmenting conventional treatment. From personal experience, Gail Jett, a Nurse Practitioner, and Certified Eden Energy Medicine Advanced Practitioner, will compare/contrast the two viewpoints and share empowering energy medicine tips and techniques with students.

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Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

This course is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. This course uses AHA's research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students' learning of skills.

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Have you been curious about using medicinal herbs but didn't know where to start? This class is not just about theory; it's about practicality. It's designed to provide an overview of simple herbal remedies to address your and your family's minor illnesses. During the class, we will cover which herbs to use and demonstrate medicine-making techniques for getting the most out of your medicine. This class will teach making infusions, decoctions, tinctures, liniments, salves, and syrups. Come ready to have some fun with herbs and leave with the confidence to use them effectively.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | 3:30pm-6:00pm PDT | Bend

The common perception is that comedy improvisation is just "making things up." The reality is that improvisation has formal rules and structure that guide players forward to success. Join Renny Temple, master improviser and actor/director, in this interactive workshop of fun improv games and exercises for enjoyment, for stage, and for life. Come play, and enjoy a lot of laughs along the way!

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September 9, 2024 to October 2, 2024 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Have you ever wondered how what you eat may influence your annual lab tests results? You are what you eat, as the saying goes. Join Integrative Nutritionist Dianne Porter and examine common lab tests such as the complete metabolic panel, complete blood count, lipid panel, and key essential nutrients. We'll explore what these results mean to your health and discover how you can use your diet to create positive changes in your labs - and your health!

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Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

Restorative yoga is a powerful sequence of supported therapeutic postures to turn on the body's natural healing capacity. This is an experience of holding shapes while being supported with bolsters, blankets and sandbags to add traction, grounding and increased range of motion. Props support the body to open and lengthen gradually.

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August 1-22, 2024 | 11:00am-12:15pm PDT | Bend

"Food is medicine" summarizes the class's goal of helping students learn about the medicinal value of various herbs and spices. Incorporating these into our diets is a sure way to address health and improve nutrition. Students will take home recipes for easy-to-make herbal blends and dishes.

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Monday, October 7, 2024 | 4:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Holidays can be particularly challenging for those struggling to balance their blood sugar. In this class, led by Holistic Nutritionist Dianne Porter, students will learn tips to make both sweet and savory treats that won't spike blood sugar and will impress friends and family at holiday gatherings. On the menu: Savory Mixed Nuts; Cauliflower Bake; and Pecan Shortbread Cookies.

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Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PST | Bend

One in three adults in the US has high blood pressure and only half have their blood pressure under control. If you're one of these people, there is good news. There are several factors within your control that influence blood pressure. In the class, taught by Integrative Nutritionist Dianne Porter, you'll learn which specific key nutrients to include in your diet, the importance of balancing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and which good fats to include in your diet to support healthy blood pressure.

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Thursday, August 8, 2024 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

Oula merges high-intensity cardio with easy-to-follow choreography, mindfulness practices, and a culture of inclusivity - all to an energetic pop soundtrack. Every Oula class empowers participants to challenge their bodies and process their emotions through music, movement, and, most importantly, community connection. The focus is on "how you feel" rather than "how you look" so participants experience the freedom of a non-judgmental (of self and of others) environment and community, rather than competition. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable, athletic shoes.

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September 23, 2024 to December 5, 2024 | 6:15pm-7:15pm PDT | Bend

Bone loss can be slowed and many times even reversed by following specific dietary, habit, and (especially) supplement practices. Your instructor has restored bone density from advanced osteopenia to normal bone density. Learn how supplementation with the three "calcium taxis" can help rebuild our bones. In contrast, calcium supplementation isn't always needed, and many Americans are getting too much calcium from pills, contributing to arterial plaque buildup. Learn how bone-rebuilding medications work and how they can weaken the bones.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:00pm PDT | Bend

Low thyroid hormones impact every cell and organ in the body. Many practitioners don't order all the tests needed to accurately identify your thyroid status, which can lead to a missed diagnosis or the wrong medication for treatment. You'll complete a thyroid questionnaire, learn the many symptoms of low thyroid, and receive easy instructions for basal body temperature testing. Learn which tests to request for a first assessment or if you've been diagnosed and treated for low thyroid but still have symptoms. We'll explore how foods like soy and wheat can interfere with thyroid function while iodine, selenium, and certain herbs can help.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:00pm PST | Bend

Reiki is a simple, natural, and safe method of healing and self-improvement that everyone can learn and use! In this class, learn about the history of Reiki, how to use it to promote healing for yourself and others, and practice giving and receiving Reiki. Students will receive a beautiful Reiki Level 1 manual and a personalized Reiki First Degree Certificate of Completion. This class qualifies for 5 Continuing Education hands-on contact hours for Oregon LMTs.

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Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 10:00am-3:30pm PDT | Bend

International Tai Chi Champion Master JianFeng Chen will help you start your journey of internal energy movement with the 8 and 24 Yang styles using humor, Eastern philosophy, and practical application. The benefits of Tai Chi include increased flexibility, balance, and strength.

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October 8, 2024 to November 5, 2024 | 10:00am-10:45am PDT | Bend
October 8, 2024 to November 5, 2024 | 6:30pm-7:15pm PDT | Bend

This four-part series will share mindful ways of being that can be easily integrated into our daily lives and have a positive impact on your well-being. Learn about the science of mindfulness and its effects on the mind, body, and spirit. Experience a variety of practices, including creative drawing and painting, mindful movement, and compassionate action. Sessions will include time for learning about the most recent research, engaging in mindful practices and activities, and sharing in conversation with others. The sessions will be engaging and interactive, with opportunities to extend learning beyond the class with a variety of resources. All are welcome, more diversity leads to greater learning and new perspectives.

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October 3-24, 2024 | 5:30pm-7:00pm PDT | Bend

The Whole30 is the favorite anti-inflammatory diet for many. Want to do something bold to smash inflammation and be inspired by what it can do for your joint pain, mental clarity, quality of sleep, and much more? With no calorie restriction, you avoid five food categories for 30 days. Common benefits include noticeable improvement in sleep (#1!), joint pain, abdominal swelling, mental clarity, mood, anxiety, irritability, energy and stamina over the day, skin problems, and headaches. When you end the diet, you'll more easily notice which foods contribute to the return of unwanted symptoms, and figure out how often you can eat them and still keep your newfound benefits.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:00pm PDT | Bend

A whopping 90% of us don't consume enough vegetables each day. Veggies help with weight loss, blood sugar regulation, skin, hair, and nail health and are cancer-protective. Swap the bagel for one of these veggie-filled breakfasts and get a head start on getting the recommended servings of vegetables each day. On the menu: Cauliflower Bake, Sausage Egg Cups (meatless option available), and Sweet Potato Hash. Please contact the instructor with any additional food sensitivities.

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Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Just because the weather has changed doesn't mean it's time to give up your salads. In this hands-on class you'll make and sample three award-winning salads that will impress those at your table this winter. On the menu: Roasted Broccoli Salad with Apple; Roasted Bacon, Onion, & Mushroom Salad; and Warm Lentil Salad with Turkey Sausage and Apple.

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Sunday, October 20, 2024 | 11:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend

Weight gain and weight loss is about calories in vs. calories out, right? For some people, it's really that simple. Yet this overlooks powerful, hidden physiological factors that push people to overeat, and trying to solve them with willpower is often impossible. For millions more, it's even more confounding. You don't have to overeat to be overweight! The NIH declared obesity a disease in 1998 and the AMA in 2013. And rightly so. Decades of research reveal complex genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the development of obesity and its resistance to treatment.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:00pm PST | Bend