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Donald Schweim, a community gardener with 20+ years of gardening experience, will try his best to answer all of your organic gardening questions! Special emphasis will be on how to adapt gardening techniques to make them accessible! Interested gardeners will learn about companion planting, organic pest control, fertilizer and more! Participants can also suggest subjects that they are interested in learning more about. All ages and abilities are welcome!DATES AND TIMESMondays: March 25th, April 8th, April 29th, May 13th, June 3rd, from 1-2:30 pm.REGISTRATION INFORMATIONThere is a $4.00 registration fee for the series of classes. Limited need based scholarships, are available.Please register for the class by contacting Ava at ava@aacil.org, or at 734-971-0277 x-55. Interested participants MUST register by March 20th! Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, 3941 Research Park Drive. Donation. $4. (734) 971-0277 ext. 55. ava@aacil.org [map]
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Peachy Fitness offers one FREE ladies only Zumba class to new clients. No gym membership is required. We offer class packages and students discounts. Chapel Hill Clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. 734-681-0477. info@peachyfitness.com www.peachyfitness.com [map]
Come learn how to use our CNC machine to make a sign! No prior CNC experience needed, but having taken our CNC class will help. This class will not certify you for unsupervised use of the CNC machine.Bring a laptop with the free image editing software Inkscape installed. We’ll show you how to use Inkscape to design a sign that our CNC machine can run. After your design is finished we’ll generate tool paths for the sign in our copy of Vectric VCarve.When the class is over you will have a file that you can run on our CNC at a later point in time to create a sign. Many jobs on the CNC take 1-2 hours so it isn’t realistic to be able to run your sign during the time allotted for this class.Class cost: $10 members / $15 non-members. All Hands Active, 525 E. Liberty St. $15. allhandsactive@gmail.com http://www.allhandsactive.com/events/cnc-workshop-come-make-a-sign/ [map]
Lecture by Dr. Charles F. Gehrke, MD, FACP, FASAM. When all else has failed - what does work when confronted with a loved one's addiction? What does not work? What can others do to help? What does not help? What role does an individual play in supporting another person's recovery process? These and other questions will be addressed in order to assist participants to find effective methods to successfully support another person's recovery, avoid enabling another person's addiction, and maintain their own health and well-being. Free CE for addiction professionals is offerred. Dawn Farm is a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. Free. 734-485-8725. info@dawnfarm.org http://www.dawnfarm.org/programs/education-series [map]
This advanced class is for those who possess a strong foundation for conversing in French and wish to interact with others in the language. During our class time we discuss a variety of topics and advance our knowledge of Francophone culture through French literature, film, and song. If you are interested in joining the class mid-session, pro-rating options are available. Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Current session: March 6 - April 24. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Avenue. Entire 8-week session: $50 Ann Arbor Senior Center members, $60 non-members. (734) 794-6250. pssimmons@a2gov.org www.a2gov.org/seniors [map]
We will study cultural history and heritage of India through lectures and discussions. Indian civilization dates back five thousand years and the elements of its culture grew, flourished and suffered decay throughout this period. Topics will include social and political thought, religion and philosophy, languages, literature, art, architecture, music and science and their influence and legacy on the world at large. Venkat Lakshminaryan has previously taught OLLI courses on Indian religion, history and government.Class meets Wednesdays, March 27 - May 8. Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 2900 Jackson Avenue. $40. 734-998-9351. germedoll@med.umich.edu www.olli-umich.org [map]
Twitter continues to be a happening place to be in social media. It's great for making connections everywhere including conferences, among colleagues and especially with prospective clients. Learn how Deb uses twitter to connect with important influencers. She'll also share 5 smart strategies to make the most of twitter and how you can make solid, fruitful business connections as a Super Connector.Deborah Nystrom of REVELN Consulting, is a change facilitator & strategist; executive, leader team, and group coach; and an organization development consultant. Deb is also a social media coach for coaches, consultants, and small business via the Social Media Learning Lab.Deb entered the social media learning curve doing marketing work for her own start-up in 2008 and in the process, meeting local and national marketing gurus. Deb started her career as an internal multi-unit consultant in the 80′s working with many change projects and initiatives. Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main Street. Donation. 734-272-4698. info@la2m.org la2m.org [map]
If you possess a beginner’s understanding of the French language and would like to improve your speaking abilities, this intermediate French class is for you. In a small group setting, we will provide you with the tools to strengthen both your grammatical and conversational skills. We will also explore Francophone language and culture through a variety of books and films. If you are interested in joining the class mid-session, pro-rating options are available. Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Current session: March 6 - April 24. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Entire 8-week session: $50 for Ann Arbor Senior Center members, $60 for non-members. (734) 794-6250. pssimmons@a2gov.org www.a2gov.org [map]
Here is a chance to review the Spanish that you may have studied in the past. You will be able to improve your ability to speak, read and understand the language through oral practice, grammar exercises and reading. We will use the text, “Complete Spanish Grammar” (2004) by Gilda Nissenberg. Jeanne Van Ochten has lead many OLLI Spanish classes.Class meets Wednesdays, March 27 - May 22. Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 2900 Jackson Avenue. $40. 734-998-9351. germedoll@med.umich.edu www.olli-umich.org [map]
The U-M Department of Psychiatry's Autism Spectrum Disorders Program now offers a free monthly educational seminar to provide evidence-based education on diagnosis, treatment, access to care, and coping strategies to caretakers of children and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder. Seminars are held at the Rachel Upjohn Building on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m.; please contact Sue Wonnacott at 734-764-0250 for more information. Rachel Upjohn Building, 4250 Plymouth Road. Free. 734-764-0250. http://ummentalhealth.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-ASD-Parent-Education-Seminar-2013.pdf [map]
Peachy Fitness offers one FREE ladies only Zumba class to new clients. No gym membership is required. We offer class packages and student discounts. Gretchen's House, 2625 Traver Blvd. 734-681-0477. info@peachyfitness.com www.peachyfitness.com [map]
Learn practical tools for how to communicate your ideas, concerns and creativity in ways that bring people to the table. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 South Main Street. Free. 734-330-5048. revselena@centersoflight.org [map]
In these Thursday morning sessions, you will learn a practice somewhat similar to Chinese acupressure but which also draws on the wisdom of ancient yoga and Ayurveda philosophy. You can decide what would be of the most benefit to you, whether weekly sessions or a class now and then. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a cushion and a blanket. Instructor Ramesh Narula has been practicing yoga and meditation for 58 years and has facilitated workshops in 12 countries. The class is free; a donation to the Ann Arbor Senior Center is welcome. An Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Avenue. Free. (734) 794-6250. [map]
The old-fashioned flowers our great grandmothers loved to grow were colorful, fragrant, and hardy—and just as perfect for today’s gardens as those of yesteryear. You’ll discover some forgotten plants as well as rediscover some old favorites. Learn the history of flowers that would have been grown in southeastern Michigan over a hundred years ago and the modern equivalents for today’s gardens. You’ll find out everything you need to know to grow these plants in your own gardens, plus some fun facts besides, such as hidden Victorian flower meanings and medicinal and everyday uses. We’ll also briefly touch on gadgets and plants popular in Midwestern seed catalogs of the late 1800s.Instructor is a master gardener volunteer who researched, designed, and maintained the Cobblestone Farm 1860s fountain garden. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr., TI Bldg Rm 108. $29. 734-975-6865. http://www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning/search/keyword/heirloom/ [map]
Join us for a 3D Scanning Workshop! We’ll have an open discussion on new 3D scanning technologies. If you have done any 3D Scanning we’d love to see what/how.- Test recent releases of low cost / free options, ie:– Skanect: http://skanect.manctl.com/download/– ReconstructMe: http://reconstructme.net/system-requirements/– Kinect Fusion via the Kinect SDKIf you can’t attend for the whole time, don’t worry. We’ll be playing with the technology all day long!Workshop/discussion is free to attend! All Hands Active, 525 E. Liberty St. Free. allhandsactive@gmail.com http://www.allhandsactive.com/events/3d-scanning-discussionworkshop/ [map]
Peachy Fitness offers One FREE ladies only Yoga class To new clients. This class is for beginners to intermediate levels.No gym membership is required. We offer class packages and students discounts. Gretchen's House, 2625 Traver Blvd. 734-681-0477. info@peachyfitness.com www.peachyfitness.com [map]
