In this hands-on class, taught by Holistic Nutritionist Dianne Porter, students will explore the art of creating delicious, nutrient-rich appetizers featuring high-quality meats and fish. From elegant seafood bites to savory meat-based starters, students will learn how to create impressive dishes that are both nourishing and full of flavor - perfect for entertaining or starting a wholesome meal. This class combines culinary skill-building with nutritional insights to help you craft appetizers that taste as good as they are for you.

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Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

In this interactive culinary class, taught by Holistic Nutritionist Dianne Porter, students will discover how to craft three flavorful, nutrient-dense vegetarian appetizers that are perfect for any occasion. Focusing on seasonal vegetables, plant-based proteins and creative flavor combinations, participants will prepare dishes that are as satisfying as they are healthy. Whether for entertainment or everyday enjoyment, these plant-powered starters are sure to impress.

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Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

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.

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Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Prineville
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

Better Bones and Balance® program, developed by researchers at the Bone Research Lab at Oregon State University, uses targeted exercises that reduce the rate of bone loss, improve strength and balance and reduce the risk of falls.

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April 7, 2026 to June 4, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm PDT | Bend

Introduces women to the program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques called the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) System. Topics include: awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance and basic hands-on defense training. This course is open to Women only. This is a non-credit Community Education course, taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.

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April 30, 2026 to May 1, 2026 | 5:00pm-7:50pm PDT | Bend

Imagine relieving fatigue and improving sleep. Imagine resolving skin issues and improving digestion. Imagine reducing food cravings and shedding weight. These are all symptoms of an overburdened liver in need of detoxification support. In this class you'll learn how toxins accumulate in the body and how detoxification works. You'll learn which foods and herbs enhance your body's natural detoxification and simple activities and habits that are detoxification supportive.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm 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, March 25, 2026 | 6:00pm-8:30pm PDT | Bend
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 6:00pm-8:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 1:00pm-3:30pm 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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This course contains no sessions at this time.

Explore the special vibrancy and nutrition that culinary herbs add to our foods with Integrative Nutritionist Dianne Porter. Learn to appreciate the aroma and flavor of culinary herbs as we explore their historical uses and their science-based medicinal applications. Class includes hands-on cooking with fresh herbs and delicious recipes. On the menu: chicken sage and garlic sausage patties, rosemary farinata and za'atar roasted cauliflower.

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Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

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.

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June 30, 2026 to August 27, 2026 | 5:30pm-6:45pm PDT | Prineville

Get inspired with these gluten and dairy-free recipes that are sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are gluten and/or dairy-free, or love someone who is, you'll earn confidence in baking delicious and healthy treats using a variety of GF flours and baking techniques, as well as troubleshooting common alternative baking challenges.

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Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 11:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend

Central Oregon is a challenging growing environment, but many medicinal herbs seem to love it here. This class will explore medicinal garden designs, gardening and propagation techniques and recommend herbs for this region. We will explore individual herbs and what they are used for. The trip also includes a field trip to Oregon Wild Harvest, a medicinal herb farm in Culver. Students are responsible for transportation to the field session.

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June 3-6, 2026 | 5:30pm-8:30pm 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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February 3, 2026 to March 10, 2026 | 5:30pm-6:45pm PST | Bend

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.

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Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 1:00pm-3:00pm PDT | Prineville

Did you know that one in three Americans are pre diabetic? The good news-pre diabetes is a wake-up call, not a life sentence! In this hands-on culinary class, you'll discover how to take charge of your health with delicious, blood sugar-friendly meals. Learn to transform your breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert into nourishing, satisfying dishes that support balanced blood sugar. Taught by holistic nutritionist Dianne Porter, you'll leave empowered to make simple, tasty changes that can have a lasting impact on your well-being.

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Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 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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This course contains no sessions at this time.
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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, May 7, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

This four-week art journaling class is designed to guide participants through an expressive, hands-on journey into creative self-discovery using layers of paint, paper, texture and storytelling. Whether you're an experienced artist or a curious beginner, you'll learn to move beyond the blank page and unlock your unique narrative through tactile layers of your own artwork.

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April 3-24, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

If you are one of the millions of people living with chronic pain, participating in the Living Well with Chronic Pain self-management program can help you learn skills to improve your health and quality of life. Living Well with Chronic Pain is a 6-week evidence-based program developed by Stanford University and the Self-Management Resource Center. This class is for anyone with a chronic pain diagnosis, or who experiences chronic neck, shoulder or back pain; fibromyalgia; repetitive strain injury; neuropathic pain or neuralgias; and those who experience persistent headache and/or other, severe muscular pain. Course is taught by educators licensed by the Self-Management Resource Center. Packed with useful advice, tips, strategies and positive reinforcement, Living Well with Chronic Pain empowers participants to become their own informed pain self-managers.

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June 1, 2026 to July 6, 2026 | 1:00pm-3:30pm PDT | Bend

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.

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February 24, 2026 to March 26, 2026 | 5:30pm-6:45pm PST | Prineville
March 31, 2026 to April 30, 2026 | 5:30pm-6:45pm PDT | Prineville

Does "healthy eating" feel harder than it should be? Is deciding what to cook for dinner a daily challenge? In this fun, hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to plan meals that are healthy, affordable and work with your busy schedule. We'll cover the basics of building a balanced plate, share budget-friendly food ideas and explore easy prep strategies that you can actually stick with. Best of all, you'll leave with your very own one-week meal plan that aligns with your schedule, your tastes and your goals, so you can feel confident and stress-free about what's on the table.

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Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

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.

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Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 12:00pm-3:00pm PDT | Prineville

This course is a scientifically researched program designed to introduce fundamental mindfulness and meditation training for reducing stress, and bringing greater resilience, life balance, and well-being into everyday life.

The program consists of eight weekly sessions with an additional silent retreat day. It is a practical yet also intensive approach that trains attention, allowing people to develop more awareness and choices in their daily lives.

Instructor, Kim Young, is a qualified MBSR teacher and certified yoga instructor. Her training includes intensive practice with Solterreno Academy in Spain, Mindful Schools (USA), Mindfulness Thailand, Discovering Mindfulness, David Treleaven Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, and Mindfulness in Schools Project (UK). Kim has also completed Mindful Self-Compassion courses and integrates this into her work.

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March 16, 2026 to May 18, 2026 | 5:30pm-6:30pm PDT | Bend

Aging is inevitable; but how we age can be shaped profoundly by our nutritional choices. In this evidence-informed class with Holistic Nutritionist Dianne Porter, we'll explore how diet and targeted nutrients support cognitive function, mobility, immune health, muscle maintenance and overall vitality as we get older. We'll also look at how thoughtful supplementation can help fill nutritional gaps when food alone isn't enough. This class is ideal for anyone seeking to age proactively, prevent nutritional deficiencies, and maintain long-term health and independence through nutrition.

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Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

Did you know 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure-and only half have it under control? If you're looking to manage your blood pressure naturally or take a proactive approach to heart health, this class is for you! Join Holistic Nutritionist Dianne Porter for a practical, science-backed session on the dietary and lifestyle factors that influence blood pressure. You'll discover the key nutrients your body needs, the role of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and which healthy fats support optimal cardiovascular function. Take charge of your health and learn how simple, sustainable changes can make a big difference.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond

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, March 28, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm 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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April 9, 2026 to June 4, 2026 | 11:00am-12:15pm PDT | Bend

Worried about thinning bones? You can strengthen your bones at any age using proven strategies without medication. Bone loss can be slowed, stopped and sometimes partially reversed through practical, realistic approaches that may include diet, supplements, physical activity and posture habits. Your instructor brings both professional insight and personal experience, having improved her own bone health from advanced osteopenia to normal bone density.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 5:30pm-7:00pm PDT | Bend
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 10:30am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

Learn Taekwondo! Master Jung offers expert training in traditional martial arts, focusing on discipline, respect and physical fitness. Taekwondo gives a total body workout while providing stress relief, practical self-defense skills and increased self-confidence. Classes are taught at Master Jung's studio, Deschutes Jung's Taekwondo, and are open to community members 16 and above. This 8-week class is held once per week and leads up to optional belt testing. Master Jung is 4th-degree black belt in Taekwondo, 1st-degree blackbelt in Judo and Hapkido, and a professional boxer.

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January 26, 2026 to March 16, 2026 | 6:45pm-7:35pm PST | Bend
January 27, 2026 to March 17, 2026 | 6:45pm-7:35pm PST | Bend
January 28, 2026 to March 18, 2026 | 6:45pm-7:35pm PST | Bend
January 29, 2026 to March 19, 2026 | 6:45pm-7:35pm PST | Bend
March 30, 2026 to May 18, 2026 | 7:15pm-8:05pm PDT | Bend
March 31, 2026 to May 19, 2026 | 6:45pm-7:35pm PDT | Bend
April 1, 2026 to May 20, 2026 | 7:15pm-8:05pm PDT | Bend
April 2, 2026 to May 21, 2026 | 6:45pm-7:35pm 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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April 14, 2026 to May 12, 2026 | 10:00am-10:45am PDT | Bend
April 14, 2026 to May 12, 2026 | 6:30pm-7:15pm PDT | Bend

This hands-on cooking class explores the healthful, plant-based Mediterranean Diet, which has consistently ranked as a top choice in various categories, including Best Overall Diet by U.S. News & World Report. Students will prepare three vegetarian and gluten-free Mediterranean dishes: African Peanut Soup, Moroccan-Style Quinoa with Chickpeas and Classic Italian Anise Biscotti.

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Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 2:00pm-5:00pm 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, June 14, 2026 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

This all-levels vinyasa yoga series invites you to explore not just how we move, but why we move. Each class combines mindful physical practice with an introduction to foundational yogic philosophy, offering tools for living with greater awareness, intention and connection.

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January 5, 2026 to March 16, 2026 | 5:30pm-6:45pm PST | Redmond
March 30, 2026 to June 8, 2026 | 5:30pm-6:45pm PDT | Redmond
June 23, 2026 to July 23, 2026 | 5:30pm-6:45pm PDT | Bend

Wondering what medicinal herbs grow in Central Oregon? This class will teach us how to identify and use medicinal plants. We will learn about how to ethically wildcraft herbs, which herbs are poisonous, and how Native People traditionally used plants. This class includes a lecture on local plants and culminates in a trip to Lookout Mountain to identify plants in their native habitat. The hike is moderate 3.0-3.5, with gains between 1,000-1,500 ft in elevation. Students are responsible for their own transportation to field location.

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June 22-25, 2026 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend