Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Anyone can attain personal empowerment. It depends more on your actions than on the size of your bank account or the title on your business card. We will cover 15 simple things you can start doing today to build your competence and confidence. Your Zoom invitation will be sent with all of the information you will need. You will be able to interact live with the instructor during this online event.

Divorce is a course correction in life and unique, with different circumstances, emotions and stories. We each have our own story and look for ways to thrive after this major life change. In this course, you will be given 3 steps and time to reflect and answer questions that will help you reconnect to yourself, identify any patterns of behaviors and help you get clarity on what you want going forward. Once you have registered, an email invitation will be sent with all of the information you will need prior to the course date.

Open gym is a great way to get some exercise in. Most nights a pick up game occurs.

What do you say when you disagree with someone? Avoiding the situation or showing up too aggressively often creates even more tension. In this three-session course, you will learn important tools to approach conversations with clarity, compassion, and curiosity. Curiosity plays a key role in creating connection. Asking questions with a sincere desire to understand and listening to learn makes a huge difference. When someone feels acknowledged and understood, the person feels more open to create ideas for resolving issues. It is important to also be curious with ourselves. Identifying what we feel and need shows self-compassion and helps us be clearer with ourselves and others (even if we don't share our feelings). Learn how to apply these skills to those big (and the seemingly little) disputes and show up as your best self. Join us online! This class will be held using the online platform, Zoom. Prior to the class, you will receive an email from the instructor with the Zoom invitation to access the class. Simply click the link on the day and time of the class and Sherry will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home!

No matter who you are or what you do with your time, stress is bound to occur in your life. Why not educate yourself as much as possible about this common experience and learn to identify your own signs and symptoms of tension, anxiety and worry? Information about stress and questions will be posed in class, giving you time to reflect. Then, you can select and practice some effective stress management strategies we will discuss. Once you have registered, an email invitation will be sent with all of the information you will need prior to the course date.

Emotional intelligence is being able to recognize, understand and manage our own emotions, as well as to recognize, understand and influence the emotions of others. Learn the 4 keys to a happy relationship: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy and social skills. Your Zoom email invitation will be sent with all of the information you will need. You will be able to interact live with the instructor during this online presentation.

Trying to find your gratitude in these trying times may be a challenge and we want to help. Join Shannon for this live online course to discover the difference between someone who is full of joy and someone who is difficult to be around. Gratitude! In this course, we will define what gratitude is, the power of it and how to cultivate it in your life. Once you have registered, an email invitation will be sent with all of the information you will need prior to the course date.

Have you heard about the Keto diet? Wondering what the heck HFLC and NSNG mean? What in the world is a WOE? The Ketogenic Diet and promises of rapid weight loss are all over the media. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation and confusion around this way of eating. Join us to learn the principles behind a Healthy Ketogenic eating plan and see if and how it would make a difference for you. Join us online! This class will be held online Zoom. Upon registering, you will receive a link to access the class. Simply click the link on the day and time of class and Cathy will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home! This online class is held in partnership with St. Louis Park Community Ed.

Where do I start? What can I eat? How does this work? Sound familiar? In this 7-week program you will learn the basic principles of living a Healthy Keto lifestyle. First we will outline the program, begin tracking and prepare your environment for success. Then you will begin to implement the plan. In each session we will discuss common pitfalls and how to manage them, simple swaps so that you can enjoy your favorite foods and many other topics to support your success. Join us online! This class will be held online Zoom. Upon registering, you will receive a link to access the class. Simply click the link on the days and times of class and Cathy will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home! This online class is held in partnership with St. Louis Park Community Ed.

We need to change our makeup application as we age. Our features change, and we need to adjust what we do and do not want to accentuate. We will go over a more natural everyday look and also how to glam for special occasions.

Ever had a day where you can’t stop eating? Do you crave starches, snack foods, and sweets and find the more you eat, the more you want to eat? Is your snacking out of control? In this workshop, we will discuss a two week plan that will STOP your cravings (no kidding!), help you lose weight and help keep your insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but a matter of biology. Learn how you can stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype – just the facts. This class is being held online, interactive through Zoom. You can choose to enable your camera and audio, or just view the live content. More information will be sent before class.

Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Thinner & Feel Better Than Ever! Ever caught your own reflection to see that your head hangs too far forward or your shoulders are too rounded, or you slump too much? You will learn how to correct common posture problems and learn an ‘Instant Alignment Technique’ that will have you standing straighter immediately. We’ll discuss easy to implement tips when at a computer, in a car or working out. There are many benefits to improving posture. And, the good news is no matter how long you may have had poor posture, it is NEVER TOO LATE to make improvements. Your clothes will fit and look better, too! You will need a resistance band for some of the exercises. If you don't already have one, they can be purchased at Target, any sporting goods store or at ImproveYourPosture.com. This class is being held online, interactive through Zoom. You can choose to enable your camera and audio, or just view the live content. More information will be sent before class.

This course will address concerns of aging skin and what necessary product will combat fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, firmness, and texture. As we age our skin's needs change. We will go over protocols for each skin type.

If you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms. In this workshop, we’ll discuss: how thyroid function can make any illness worse; the 5 things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t; why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; connection between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional. This class is being held online, interactive through Zoom. You can choose to enable your camera and audio, or just view the live content. More information will be sent before class.

Are you finding that fat is collecting around your mid-section and no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? If this is your story, your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with your hormone levels than anything else. Until you discover and correct any imbalances, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. In this workshop you will learn 7 key strategies for fighting fat and losing weight, including: concrete solutions (not tricks, not using your will power) for controlling appetite and cravings; ten simple things you can do every day to keep your metabolism burning brightly; how to tell if your thyroid is creating weight problems for you and what to do about it; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain; and how to help your body begin to lose weight again. This class is being held online, interactive through Zoom. You can choose to enable your camera and audio, or just view the live content. More information will be sent before class.