2008 Building a Healthy Community through enrichment innovation and fun!

PERSONAL GROWTH ❂
ADULT PROGRAMS
PERSONAL GROWTH
Prog. No. Class Days Time Location Mtgs. Dates Fee
3407.301 Chinese Herbs Tues. 7:30-9:30 PM LG Rec. Ctr. Room C 2 06/17-06/24 34
2315.202 Creative Memoir Writing Tues. 9:30-11:30 AM Neighborhood Ctr. Rm. #2 4 05/27-06/17 43
3349.301 Diabetes-Friendly Cooking Wed. 6:00-8:00 PM Warner Hutton House 1 06/04 39
3468.301 Eating For Health While On The Run Tues. 6:30-8:30 PM LG Rec. Ctr. Room C 1 07/29 36
3468.302 Nutrition To Enhance Fertility And Tues. 6:30-8:30 PM LG Rec. Ctr. Room C 1 07/22 36
Prepare For A Healthy Pregnancy
3466.302 Weight Loss For Life Wed. 7:15-8:30 PM See description 6 06/18-07/23 72
RETURNING IN THE FALL Bridge,
Interior Decorating, Journey Of The Chakras, Feng Shui,
Creative Writing Workshop.
CHINESE HERBS
The use of Chinese herbs in preventing diseases and relieving physical
discomforts has been practiced for many centuries. This class
introduces you to the herbs commonly used to strengthen your
body, boost your energy and nourish your skin. You will also learn
about the herbs that are known to relieve stress, arthritis, allergy
symptoms and more. Because herbs are natural and mild, you will
learn how they can be incorporated into regular meals to enhance
nutrition and taste. Class is co-sponsored with City of Saratoga
Recreation Dept.
Instructor: John Fung. M.S. Stanford. John is a Consultant to
Health Concerns in Oakland. He has done research on Chinese
herbs for more than a decade and co-authored a book entitled,
“Sixty Years in Search of Cures”, with his father, a long-time practicing
herbalist.
CREATIVE MEMOIR WRITING
Learn this intuitive method to unlock your literary potential! Put
the critic aside and write ‘non-stop’. Relaxing and fun, this class has
application to memoir, short story, novel, poetry and creative expression.
Weekly lessons teach the ‘craft’ of writing. Guest speakers. All
adults welcome. Parking permits will be passed in class.
Instructor: Lynn Rogers. MA., is the author of BORN IN
BERKELEY, EDGAR CAYCE AND THE ETERNAL FEMININE,
WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE, and SAN JOSE
ALVISO, a new local history book. A number of her students have
been published.
DIABETES-FRIENDLY COOKING
Patients, parents and caretakers will learn practical skills
in everyday meal preparation for diabetics and pre-diabetics.
You’ll find out how to stock a healthful, diabeticfriendly
pantry and refrigerator. Cecilia will demonstrate
efficient cooking techniques and ingredient substitution,
with emphasis on how to make one creative preparation stretch
across several meals. Classes are co-sponsored with the City Of
Saratoga Recreation. Fee includes all supplies and you may bring
one guest for no additional fee!! A different menu will be presented
at each class. Warner Hutton House is located at 13777A
Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, near the Saratoga Recreation Center.
Instructor: Cecilia Lam. is a cooking and nutrition consultant/
teacher for the Diabetes Society and owner of Spa Dining.
New!
EATING FOR HEALTH WHILE
ON THE RUN
With so much wonderful produce in season during the
summer, the healthy yet delicious meal options are endless.
Eating seasonally is not only great for you, but also great for
the environment. Summer is often a busy time for us and it can
be a challenge to eat well while on the go. Learn some tips on eating
healthy: what healthy snack foods to pack, how to shop, what loser
foods to avoid. This two hour interactive talk will go over nutrition
basics: what is a healthy diet, how to get quality protein, healthy fats,
and complex carbohydrates into a daily diet that can accommodate
a busy schedule. Easy meal/snack ideas, recipes and samples will be
provided.
Instructor: Nancy Birang and Shannon Gibbs. are certified nutrition
educators from Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition and
Culinary Arts.
NUTRITION TO ENHANCE
FERTILITY AND PREPARE FOR A
HEALTHY PREGNANCY
Infertility among American couples is increasing at an New!
alarming rate. Scientific evidence has validated that nutrition,
what you eat and do not eat, plays a significant role
in conception and full term delivery. This interactive talk for
future Moms and Dads will cover specific foods and nutrients that
support hormone cycles, ovulation, sperm quantity and quality.
Learn what long term nutritional changes to make. Meal/snack
ideas, recipes and sample foods will be provided.
Instructor: Nancy Birang and Stephani Regalia. are certified
holistic nutritionists from Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition and
Culinary Arts.
WEIGHT LOSS FOR LIFE
Moving your body is an important part of weight loss and health.
But, without proper body mechanics, you may get injured and discouraged
and discontinue physical activities. In this class you will
learn body mechanics that will help eliminate and prevent physical
injuries. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting to move
your body, this class will help you lose weight, feel better, and move
your body for life! Come prepared to walk at least one half mile.
Instructor: Julie Davis. M.S., MFT, is a Licensed Marriage &
Family Therapist with a private practice in Los Gatos. Visit her
website at www.juliedavismft.com.
New!
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