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Our premier, comprehensive childbirth class is designed for pregnant women and their partners who prefer a more condensed format. This in-depth, interactive 6-hour series meets either all-day Saturday or two consecutive Sunday afternoons or two consecutive Monday nights. The series covers a wide range of topics in-depth based on Lamaze International's Six Healthy Birth Practices, including: •the various stages of labor, birth, and early postpartum;; •relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures and positions for labor and delivery; •partner's role with laboring mom; •pain management options and birth interventions; hospital procedures, and Cesarean birth. All of our childbirth educators are highly trained, active in the birth community and are Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators (LCCE). The cost of this class also includes a two-hour breastfeeding class. After you complete your registration, we will email you the code to register for your free class. University of Michigan Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 185.00. 734.973.1014. info@lamazefamilycenter.org www.lamazefamilycenter.org [map]
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At Lazar Spinal Care, we believe in lifelong family wellness care. If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, if you’re ready to be more alive and live your fullest life, this workshop is for you. This 45 minute workshop discusses the difference between health and wellness, why our body is breaking down and ways to achieve optimal health. The workshop is followed by a Q&A session, so bring your questions with you.RSVP by email or phone to save your seats. Lazar Spinal Care, Scio Township Medical Suites, 203 S. Zeeb, Ste 106, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Free. 734-274-5107. care@lazarspinalcare.com www.LazarSpinalCare.com [map]
No diet plans here! Learn how to cook healthy food and make it taste amazing. Again, this is not a detox plan or fad diet. We will focus on cooking nutrient-rich, high-fiber, high-protein, lean whole foods to get you glowing from the inside out! Recipes include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack & dessert!MenuBreakfast: Muesli with Apple, Figs, Berries & Lemon-scented Honey Greek Yogurt;Lunch: Hijiki and Edamame Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette and Super-Simple Miso Soup;Dinner: Golden Vegetable and Chickpea Tagine with Fresh Herbs and Fluffy Quinoa;Snack: Kale Chips;Dessert: Rich Chocolate Dipped Apricot CoinsFull participation. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $75. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
"Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a FREE, ongoing, two-part series. Part 1 provides information on how to recognize and understand adolescent substance abuse. Part 2 provides information on what should and should not be done to help when a teen substance abuse problem is recognized, and concludes with a short talk by a young person in recovery. The series is presented by Dawn Farm and Growth Works therapists, and is co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston and Washtenaw Regional Coordinated School Health Program Advisory Team, and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Greenbrook Recovery Center. All workshops are free and open to all. The presentations are targeted primarily to parents and caretakers of teens, but are also inclusive of teens, family members, people who work with teens, students, and anyone interested in attending for any reason. All are welcome to attend! Registration is not required. A certificate to document attendance can be provided on request. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Classroom EC4, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. Free. 734-973-7892. tud@dawnfarm.org http://www.teensusingdrugs.org [map]
Have you found your social media niche? In this presentation, Mark Johnson will discuss three winning approaches to social media marketing across 3 generations. Three people, three approaches, something for everyone!Here’s a list of each person studied.•GenY - Duncan Johnson, Dunks Productions at dunksphotography.com.•30-Something - Eric Schimelpfenig AKBD, SketchThis.net •Gen X - Courtney M. Price, courtneyprice.com Learn how their unique approaches have led to success in finding a social media niche, marketing a business and engaging their numerous followers.It’s a multi-generational short-course in social media!Mark Johnson FAIA is principal of MARKITECT.me, a firm specializing in marketing, social media, education, and design. He is a FAIA architect, AIBD Professional Building Designer and NKBA Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD). Mark also serves as National Director, Social and Virtual Media, for Green Builder® Media, LLC. Conor O'Neills, 318 South Main. Free. 734-272-4698. info@LA2M.org la2m.org [map]
Zumba is a dance fitness class based on Latin dance and using international rhythms. This 15- week class costs $50 and meets Wednesdays from 12 – 12:45 p.m. starting January 9 in the Wolverine Tower basement fitness room, 3003 S. State Street, Ann Arbor. If Zumba is not your thing, MHealthy offers over 100 other exercise classes open to the general public, and held at various campus locations and the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. The winter class schedule will be on the website after November 26. Registration opens December 3, classes run January 3-April 17. For more information, call (734) 647-7888 or visit http://www.Mhealthy.umich.edu/exercise. Wolverine Tower, 3003 S. State Street. $50 per 15-week session. (734) 647-7888. http://hr.umich.edu/mhealthy/programs/activity/classes/ [map]
Magical, aren't they? Well, it depends entirely on the company they keep. That's why we are celebrating National Bean Day with bean's perfect partner: RICE. Seems that at a nutritional level, beans and rice make the perfect pair because together they provide all the 20 amino acids that make up protein.It's a secret expressed throughout the Americas that we'll reveal together. While learning tricks to consistently get a great result, we will prepare a variety of recipes hailing from Louisiana, Jamaica and Belize. Whether you want to spice up the week's menu or fire up your metabolism, expanding your rice and bean repertoire is reason enough to celebrate! Menu: Creole Shrimp with Louisiana Red Beans and Rice; Jerked Chicken with Jamaican Rice and "Peas" (red kidney beans); Coffee Dry-Rub Pork Medallions with Belize Black Beans and RiceFull participation. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $75. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
MTango is a student organization dedicated to spreading the joy of Argentine tango in the University of Michigan community and beyond. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding teachers at affordable prices, and we look for instructors who are not only excellent dancers and experienced teachers but are also articulate and personable people. We also host social dance parties and share our talents through performances. MTango offers a popular intensive beginner's series in Argentine tango (no partner or experience required), as well as classes for more advanced dancers. It's a great way to meet people, listen to awesome music, relax, share a few dances, and have lots of fun! Mason Hall - 3rd Floor, 419 S. State St. $25 for 6 classes. 313-820-4229. whitemn@umich.edu www.umich.edu/~mtango [map]
Come spend a morning with us for a Streudel primer! The only way to really learn this one is to roll up your sleeves, tie on an apron, and get into the nitty gritty with us! You will prepare the paper-thin pastry dough, stretch it to its limits, and then fill it with both sweet and savory fillings. Menu: Mushroom Streudel, Beef & Tomato Streudel, Apple StreudelFull participation. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $75. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Bring your favorite someone and a bottle of wine and learn to prepare this entire healthy menu together! A perfect date night - guilt not included! Menu: Curried Pumpkin Bisque; Arugula and Apple Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette; Maple-Balsamic-Glazed Tempeh with Shallot and Chestnuts; Candied Ginger Pears.Full participation. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $150/couple. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Come out to Epic Races December 16th, Triathlon Training Clinic, hosted by former Olympian and multi-sport athlete Sheila Taormina. Whether you're an experienced athlete or a complete beginner, this clinic is for you! Two Class Levels Never-Ever (Only available on 12/16)Join the growing ranks of triathletes from the age of 7 to 70+. Even if you have never swum in a lake, ridden a bike more than a few miles, or even run a mile, you can train to complete a triathlon this summer. In this clinic you will gain the background, tools, and motivation to give it a tri. You will spend some time in the classroom, doing dry land training, and time in the pool. Participants will receive a 12-week sprint triathlon training plan. I’ve Tried Before (Class for 12/16 is full)The “I’ve Tried Before” group will learn triathlon training secrets from Sheila Taormina followed by coaching in the pool. Learn advanced stroke techniques and improve your form for more efficient and effective s Whitmore Lake Community Pool, 7430 Whitmore Lake Rd., Whitmore Lake. $95. info@epicraces.com www.epicraces.com [map]
Our premier, comprehensive childbirth class is designed for pregnant women and their partners who prefer a more condensed format. This in-depth, interactive 6-hour series meets either all-day Saturday or two consecutive Sunday afternoons or two consecutive Monday nights. The series covers a wide range of topics in-depth based on Lamaze International's Six Healthy Birth Practices, including: •the various stages of labor, birth, and early postpartum;; •relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures and positions for labor and delivery; •partner's role with laboring mom; •pain management options and birth interventions; hospital procedures, and Cesarean birth. All of our childbirth educators are highly trained, active in the birth community and are Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educators (LCCE). The cost of this class also includes a two-hour breastfeeding class. After you complete your registration, we will email you the code to register for your free class Lamaze Family Center, 2855 Boardwalk. 185.00. 734.973.1014. info@lamazefamilycenter.org www.lamazefamilycenter.org [map]
The Atari Punk Console (APC) is a classic simple synthesizer / sound generator. Originally created by Forest Mims III and called a “Stepped Tone Generator. It was later modified and renamed the Atari Punk Console by Kaustic Machines. We will provide the tools, parts, and knowledge for you to build and play with a fully operational APC!This workshop is geared for any and all that are interested. You need no experience with electronics, circuits, or music. We’ll teach you the basics, and walk you through the steps.By the end of the workshop, you should have a basic understanding of:- Electrical circuits- Basic electrical components- Electronic musicIf you wish to take the class, we are asking for $10 to $15.If you wish to take the class, and take your APC home with you, we ask for $25 to $30.- The assembled APC will be on a breadboard. This allows you to quickly modify, disassemble, recreate, or build something completely new and different with all your parts! All Hands Active, 525 E. Liberty St. Donation. $10 to $25. 734-904-9595. joshdont@gmail.com http://www.allhandsactive.com/events/atari-punk-console-workshop/ [map]
In the past 15-20 years, neuroscience has demonstrated the existence of neuro-transmitter circuits in the brain that can be altered & redirected by our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, relationsohips, & external environment. Research has shown that the brain is dynamic, connective, & socially seeking organ. Come learn about some of these new developments - mirror neurons, differences in men & women's brains, ways to deal with our reactivity, etc.Carole has 30 years experience as a therapist, coach, & inspirational teacher. She is a certified Imago therpist & workshop presenter. She is devoted to helping people develop safe, loving relationships. She offers couples therapy, group therapy, and therapy for individuals. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 S. Main Street. Free. 734-424-2797. carole777@aol.com www.therapy4couples.com [map]
