Go Back to School With Interesting Adult Course Offerings

Souhegan High School is offering evening enrichment courses and workshops for fall 2012 this year.

The courses will be filled with the first registered and payments before the first class will secure your seat. The cost of the course is based on the number of weeks the course meets and residence in the SHS School District. 

All courses and workshops meet at Souhegan High School. (412 Boston Post Rd., Amherst, NH 03031)

Yoga I: Moving Into Peace

Teacher: John Silva

Dates: Monday 6 weeks 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4

Times: 5:15 – 6:45pm

Cost: $50.00 for residents, $60.00 for non-residents

We will focus primarily on yoga postures and breath work, working toward engaging body, mind, and spirit in our practice. Classes will last 90 minutes, the last part of which will be a relaxation period. The course is appropriate for all levels of experience, especially beginners. Participants should bring a yoga mat and block and optionally a throw or blanket for relaxation. The instructor has over 15 years of yoga experience, including 5 years as a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher. 

Yoga II: Moving Into Peace

Teacher: John Silva

Dates: Monday 6 weeks 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4

Times: 7:00 – 8:30pm

Cost: $50.00 for residents, $60.00 for non-residents

We will focus primarily on yoga postures and breath work, working toward engaging body, mind, and spirit in our practice. Classes will last 90 minutes, the last part of which will be a relaxation period. The course is appropriate for all levels of experience, especially beginners. Participants should bring a yoga mat and block and optionally a throw or blanket for relaxation. The instructor has over 15 years of yoga experience, including 5 years as a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher. 

Dine Around Europe

Teacher: Elizabeth Skipper

Dates: Monday 6 weeks 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4

Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm.

Cost: $100.00 for residents, $110.00 for non-residents. Lab fee for ingredients is paid directly to the instructor.

Cook and dine around Europe, with stops in France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Holland. This six -week cooking class will feature a different cuisine each evening. You'll recognize some of the well-known dishes like quiche, Wienerschnitzel, and chicken Marsala, but have you ever tried kaassoep, geschnetzeltes, or flädlesuppe? We'll do all these and more – you're sure to discover some new favorites! Class will be a mix of demonstration and participation, depending on the number of students. As always, there will be plenty of astuces (expert tips and tricks) sprinkled throughout. The instructor is Elizabeth Skipper, an accomplished personal chef and culinary teacher, of The Everyday Epicure LLC in Amherst. www.theeverydayepicure.com

Hypnosis for Life Enhancement:
“Re-Programming Your Mind for Success”

Teacher: Lois Hermann, from Amherst Hypnosis Center (603-553-6144)

Dates: Monday 6 weeks 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11

Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm

Cost: $77.00 for each participant

Are you struggling to lose weight? Feeling tired or unhealthy? Overwhelmed with your To-Do list? Are you hard on yourself, or others? Are you frustrated with family, kids, or your spouse? Would you like an escape from the madness? Here’s your opportunity to take charge of your life through this amazingly fun, relaxing and empowering course! Register now to become part of this fun-filled and insightful class where you will learn life skills that improve the way you respond to daily challenges. Discover how to use the power of your mind to enhance your personal, social, and professional skills. Transform your thoughts to create a life of health, wealth and happiness.

This class is designed to help YOU achieve the goals you desire. Depending on the class interests, we will focus on a variety of topics during the six weeks, including: lowering stress, losing weight, building incredible confidence, simplify and organizing your life, generating financial abundance, enjoying improved health, and creating more passion in your relationships. If you want to feel unbelievably good this spring, register today. Come and enjoy the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Lois Scheffler is a Certified Hypnotist through the National Guild of Hypnotists and has extensive training in NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP), Reiki, and Feng Shui. She also has forty years as a multi-registered medical professional. Because of her extensive background in medicine, education, corporate leadership, and diverse cultures, Lois’s clients receive tailor-made programs that address their specific needs. This “Life Enhancement” program is designed to help you jumpstart your success.

Fitness: Strength Training for Beginners

Teacher: Armand Chery

Dates: Monday 6 weeks 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4

Time: 6:00-7:00pm

Cost: $50.00 for residents, $60.00 for non-residents

Bring: Bottled water and light comfortable workout clothes

If you are looking for a way to ease yourself into Strength Training, this class is for you. This joint-friendly class will combine Cardiovascular, Strength and Flexibility training to help you achieve a total body workout in a group setting. The results: motivation, excitement, a leaner, toner, lighter and healthier you. Join the fun and enjoy an exhilarating workout with your friends.

Fitness: Strength Training Level 2

Teacher: Armand Chery

Dates: Monday 6 weeks 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4

Time: 7:00-8:00pm

Cost: $50.00 for residents, $60.00 for non-residents

Bring: Bottled water and light comfortable workout clothes

This class is designed for individuals who are not new to Strength Training, but want to take it to the next level. The focus will be on Weight Loss, Endurance Training, Muscle Conditioning and Balance Training. End result: Smaller #waistline, Better Cardiovascular Endurance, Better Athletic Abilities and a New and Improved Body. Join this group of fun and excited individuals whose common goal is to get in shape while having fun. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it. Bring a friend or a family member to join in

Tuesday

Watercolor Painting

Teacher: Kevin Dadoly

Dates: Tuesday 8 weeks 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19

Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm

Cost: $90.00 for residents and $100.00 for non-residents

Join Kevin Dadoly as he instructs this popular studio course designed to enhance and challenge all levels of watercolor artists from the beginner to the exhibiting artist! Expect to explore all types of painting techniques, and subject matter, in an enjoyable and positive environment.

Wednesday

Pottery Studio

Teacher: Mary Salmon

Dates: Wednesday 6 weeks 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm

Cost: $70.00 for residents and $80.00 for non-residents $20.00 lab fee for supplies.

6 Weeks of studio experience creating with clay. Pinch, coil, and slab construction as well as wheel throwing. Decorative glaze and texturing techniques will be explored.

Conversational French in Amherst

Teacher: Armand Chery

Dates: Wednesday 6 weeks 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm

Cost: $50.00 for residents and $60.00 for non-residents

The focus of this class is to learn the alphabet, pronunciation, noun, pronoun, verbs, helping verbs, adjectives, numbers, how to form basic sentences and hold a simple conversation. This class is designed to make conversational French less intimidating and more enjoyable in a relax atmosphere. The instructor is a native French speaker and has over 35 years of experience. Armand Chery is a native French speaker who has been living in the US for the past 34 years. He has been teaching French for the past 38 years both at the High School and College levels and is also fluent in Haitian Creole and Spanish. French and Fitness are Armand’s passions and he enjoys teaching as you will get to discover through his teachings. If you have questions Armand can not answer, he will go the extra mile to find that answer for you.

T-Shirt Quilt Class

Teacher: Jean Cannon

Dates: Wednesday 6 weeks 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

Time: 7:00 – 9:00pmCost: $70.00 for residents and $80.00 for non-residents

Are your bureau drawers, closets, and storage boxes filled with your favorite

T-shirts from school, sports, camp, vacations, concerts, etc. that you just can't part with? Come to this T-Shirt Quilt class and learn how to turn these treasures into a warm, comfy, quilt that will be great for curling up with on a cold winter night. This class will focus on making the quilt top only. If there is enough interest a second class will be offered, to teach you how to quilt this T-shirt treasure, or you will be given information on how to have this quilt finished by a professional quilter. You will need a portable sewing machine in good working order, basic sewing supplies, and approximately 1 dozen t-shirts. This number is somewhat flexible. This, along with other fabric requirements, tools, and supplies will be discussed at the first class. Some sewing experience will be helpful, but not necessarily quilting experience.

Thursday

Stained Glass Creations

Teacher: Susanna Ries

Dates: Tuesday 6 weeks 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 11/7, 11/14

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

Cost: $80.00 for residents and $90.00 for non-residents

Come enjoy the art of making stained glass panels, lamps, and ornaments. Get ready for the holidays and make some handmade glass presents this year. I will supply all tools and some glass. You may

need to buy some material at a local glass shop ($50.00 min). Whether you are a beginner or an experienced glasser, come share your creative ideas and work together in a fun-filled class environment. Susanna Ries has been teaching stained glass for 4 years and creating original stained glass for 21 years.