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Health & Fitness

KEEP YOUR MIND AND BODY HEALTHY WITH EXETER ADULT EDUCATION

Keep your mind and body healthy this Fall with one of our wellness courses. This semester classes are beginning soon at Exeter Adult Ed.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FIRST AID – Mike Hall
This course is designed for individuals with limited or no medical training. Students will be trained on basics of first aid, medical emergencies,(including choking, breathing problems, shock) injuries (bleeding, broken bones and burns) as well as environmental emergencies. Students will receive a HeartSaver First Aid Course Completion Card within 10 days of course completion. Monday, October 5 or October 26, $50, 6:00-9:00 pm

HEARTSAVER ADULT CPR/AED – Mike Hall
This 3-hour interactive course covers adult/child CPR, how to use an AED, how to help choking victims, and how/when to phone 911. You will receive a American Heart Association CPR Adult Certification. Card issued within 10 days of course completion. Monday, September 28 or October 19, $50, 6:00-9:00 pm

BALLROOM DANCING- William Vanderhoof
This beginner class requires no experience, just a willing partner! Learn the basics of foxtrot, merengue, rhumba, and swing. Class size limited to six couples. Please wear comfortable shoes-no sneakers or rubber soled shoes. $90 per couple.
Monday nights, 8 weeks, beginning September 28, 2 class times available:
6:30-7:30 pm or 7:30-8:30 pm.

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HORSES, A BEGINNER GUIDE TO CARE & ENJOYMENT - Ann Miles
This class will cover the basics of riding and caring for horses and ponies in a professional facility with supportive and experienced instructors and specially trained horses. Attendees must wear closed toe shoes with a heel (i.e. work boots), and long pants (jeans are ok). Helmets are required for all participants (available on site). Please dress in layers, apply sunscreen and insect repellent before coming to class, and bring a beverage. Class meets in Kensington at Trundle Bed Farm. Thursdays, 4 weeks, beginning October 1, $135,
5:00-7:00 pm

TAI CHI – Taoist Tai Chi Society
This course is an introduction to the gentle art of Tai Chi – a series of slow connected movements that improve balance, strength, flexibility, digestion, concentration and more. Suitable or all ages and types whether athletic, sedentary or in between. Students may stay beyond this class offering to learn the entire set. Class is held in the Taoist Tai Chi Studio, adjacent to our office. Tuesdays, 6 weeks, beginning September 29, $40, 6:30-7:30 pm.

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WELLNESS YOGA – Jeanne Goddard, Pathways Yoga Teacher
Gain more energy by learning simple, easy techniques to balance breathing while gaining control over your body and maintaining complete range of movement. Stress relief and meditation practices included. Bring a yoga mat or beach size towel.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 weeks, beginning September 29 or October 1, $95, 6:30-8:00 pm

Space is limited in each class. Sign up now! Pre-registration required for all classes.

Complete registration information and other course selections are in the brochure which can be found at area businesses, libraries, online at adulted.sau16.org, or by calling the Exeter Adult Education Office at 775-8457.

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