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Osher Life Long Learning Institute
Office of Extended Education
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst St.
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Phone (707) 826-5880
FALL 2008
HEALTH & PERSONAL GROWTH
Survising and Thriving Menopause and Beyond
Learn a short version of Tai Chi in this class designed for OLLI members. It is made up of simple, smooth, circular movements, designed to stretch, limber, tone and strengthen the body – a gentle, easy to learn, and fun way to get fit. Get special training in stress reduction and pain management, relaxing mind, body and spirit. Improve balance, posture, muscle tone and flexibility. Strengthen and open joints. Improve circulation, metabolism, concentration, relaxation. Improve ability to focus and remember. Boost immune system. Receive training in stress reduction and pain management, and in moving and seated meditation. Learn techniques to lower and balance blood pressure and quiet the mind. Anyone can do it. No previous experience is necessary.
Take one or both sessions of six classes each. Bring a bottle of water, and comfortable flat shoes.
Session 1:
date ..... Mon., Sept. 15-Oct. 20
time ..... 10-11:30 a.m.
fee/members ..... $60 (crn 43472)
fee/nonmembers ..... $75 (crn 43473)
place ..... First Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St., Arcata
instr ..... Glenda Hesseltine
Session 2:
date ..... Mon., Oct. 27-Dec. 1
time ..... 10-11:30 a.m.
fee/members ..... $60 (crn 43483)
fee/nonmembers ..... $75 (crn 43942)
place ..... First Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St., Arcata
instr ..... Glenda Hesseltine
Glenda Hesseltine, M.A. has been a tai chi instructor/practitioner in the Yang style for almost 20 years. She is certified in tai chi for arthritis by Dr. Paul Lam of Australia and endorsed by the American Arthritis Foundation. Glenda brings over 35 years of meditation training from many disciplines and a deep commitment to help people heal. With a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a specialty in psycho-synthesis, she uses guided imagery and sound toning in her classes.
Surviving and Thriving
Menopause and Beyond
Hormones, vitamins, osteoporosis, empty nests, sex and relationships! Menopause is a prime time to evaluate your personal health and make a plan to be at your best throughout life. Healthcare specialists will talk about the latest ways to make the most of menopause, midlife and the aging process. Topics include menopause, heart and bone health, fitness, sexuality and relationships. You will learn ways to promote physical and mental and health as you enter midlife.
This course will engage you with information, a theater piece on aging, and exercise and fitness tips and practice. We will learn from each other by sharing challenges and successes.
Instructors are generously volunteering their time to teach this course. Some sessions are led by a family therapist, an exercise specialist as well as a dramatic presentation by a local actress/writer.
Call 442-2961 for more information about this class.
date ..... Mon., Oct. 6-20
time ..... 6:30-8:30 p.m.
fee/members ..... $15 (crn 44434)
fee/nonmembers ..... $20 (crn 43462)
place ..... Six Rivers Planned Parenthood, 3225 Timber Fall Ct., Eureka
instr ..... Debbie Hatch, Kim Ervin
Lead instructor Debbie Hatch has over 30 years of clinical experience and is currently women’s health nurse practitioner at Six Rivers Planned Parenthood.
Dr. Kim Ervin completed her residency in obstetrics and Ggynecology in 1985. Prior to coming to Eureka in 1989, she practiced in Wyoming. With the goal of “women caring for women” as a guiding force, she opened her own practice, now known as North Coast Women’s Health, in 1992.
Retirement is rapidly being redefined. Creative and energetic living is not restricted to the young. We will use Ernie Zelinski’s hilarious book The Joy Of Not Working to address the myths and facts of retirement in America. Through the use of the latest research, lively discussion and self discovery, we will design a plan to meet the three most important human needs – Structure, Purpose and Community. People at any stage of retirement are invited to enhance their lives by joining us in this meaningful pursuit.
date ..... Tues., Sept. 30- Nov. 4 (no class Oct. 21)
time ..... 1-3 p.m.
fee/members ..... $50 (crn 43423)
fee/nonmembers ..... $65 (crn 43412)
place ..... Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, Multipurpose Room
instr ..... Cheryl Johnson
Cheryl Johnson, M.A., uses her experience as a career/life coach, a former college psychology instructor and her own recent semi-retirement process to inspire, educate and entertain. She was the original coordinator of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and still loves to teach and learn.
KEET- TV invites you to participate in this 4-week workshop in the nationwide Campaign for Love and Forgiveness, to explore how love and forgiveness can effect positive change in individuals and communities. In each of the four conversations about love, film clips will be shown from the PBS documentary film, The Mystery of Love, to stimulate discussion on the many personal and social expressions of love.
Participants will also identify actions they can take to more consciously use the power of love to heal and transform their lives and communities. This is an opportunity in a safe and comfortable environment to speak honestly about our experiences, and to listen and respond to each other with encouragement and compassion.
For more information, visit the KEET website.
Conversation 1:
Emotion, Energy, Practice, Force: What is Love?
Conversation 2:
Nature and Nurture: The Power of Love
Conversation 3:
When It’s Hard to Love
Conversation 4:
For the Benefit of Others: Kindness, Altruism and Volunteerism
date ..... Thurs., Sept. 25- Oct. 16
time ..... 10 a.m.-noon
fee/members ..... $5 (crn 44422)
fee/nonmembers ..... $10 (crn 43432)
place ..... Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, Multipurpose Room
instr ..... Julie Fulkerson
Julie Fulkerson holds a B.A. in German, teaching and counseling credentials and a master’s in psychology from HSU. She has been a local elected official at the city and county levels, owner of an art-based business, and founder and facilitator of Cascadia Leadership Center. She has facilitated numerous community initiatives involving diverse groups.
The KEET-TV Campaign for Love and Forgiveness helps participants explore the role of love and forgiveness as tools for transformation. Each conversation is focused on a clip from the PBS documentary, The Power of Forgiveness, to spark reflection and dialogue. Participants will explore such questions as: Why forgive? Why not forgive? Does forgiveness come naturally to us? What are the benefits of forgiveness? Why do people forgive? What are the different beliefs about forgiveness?
Readings and video clips will illuminate topics including different beliefs about forgiveness: internal and external forgiveness; the relationship of forgiveness to health, relationships, schools, workplaces, communities; and forgiving yourself and others.
date ..... Tues., Sept. 30- Oct. 28 (no class Oct. 21)
time ..... 10 a.m.-noon
fee/members ..... $5 (crn 44427)
fee/nonmembers ..... $10 (crn 43416)
place ..... Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, Multipurpose Room
instr ..... Cheryl Johnson
See biography of Cheryl Johnson under “The Joy of Not Working,” above.
