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howardcc.edu/ConEd 443-518-1700 Winter / Spring 2020 71 Personal Enrichment Environmental Learning Environmental Learning and Leadership Institute Are you concerned about what's happening with our envi- ronment and want to know what can be done about it? e Legacy Leadership Environmental Institute is an educational program that provides you with briefings from experts at NASA, NOAA, University of Maryland and other agencies. Representatives explain global climate change, sustainabil- ity, earth systems science, and best practices on leaving an environmental legacy. is course also covers regional ecol- ogy, local government's eco-efforts, personal non-positional leadership training, and an introduction to local nature and environmental organizations' volunteer possibilities. Visits: Feb. 13 and 20 at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (transportation by carpool). Limited enrollment. Class for ages 18 and above. $125** (includes $40 in fees*) Thu 8:45am-4pm, Feb 6-Mar 26 XE-516 6550 #5707 Belmont Conference Center Aquatics Beginning Swimming - Adult Adjust to the water and learn basic swimming skills such as treading water, floating, the crawl stroke, and rhythmic breathing. Please bring a towel and combination lock. Instructor Meredith Nichols has had extensive experience as an aquatics professional. $110** (includes $45 in fees*) Mon 7pm-8pm, Jan 13-Mar 23 (No class Jan 20) XE-379 6034 #7156 Athletic & Fitness Center Tue 7pm-8pm, Apr 14-Jun 16 XE-379 6175 #6872 Athletic & Fitness Center Advanced Beginning Swim is class provides a link between Beginning Swimming and Improving Stroke Techniques and Endurance. You will review beginner's skills; receive instruction in breaststroke, sidestroke, backstroke, and front crawl/freestyle; review life- saving basics; and improve your endurance. To enroll, you must be able to swim the length of the pool (25 yards) using a front crawl stroke in good form with rhythmic breathing. Sign up now to build your confidence to move on to the next level! $139** (includes $45 in fees*) Wed 7pm-8:30pm, Jan 15-Mar 18 XE-736 6231 #5729 Athletic & Fitness Center Wed 7pm-8:30pm, Apr 15-Jun 17 XE-736 6232 #7898 Athletic & Fitness Center Improving Stroke Techniques & Endurance To enroll, you must be able to swim the length of the pool (25 yards) using the front crawl stroke with rhythmic breathing. Stroke analysis is provided and you will learn to increase your endurance and improve your technique. Bring a towel and combination lock to class. Instructor: Meredith Nichols. $110** (includes $45 in fees*) Mon 8pm-9pm, Jan 13-Mar 23 (No class Jan 20) XE-896 6560 #5734 Athletic & Fitness Center Tue 8pm-9pm, Apr 14-Jun 16 XE-896 6176 #5810 Athletic & Fitness Center Water Aerobics Enjoy vigorous water exercise to tone your body. is class provides cardio and strength training including exercises for your abs. Water-appropriate weights will be used. Please reg- ister early due to limited space. $110** (includes $45 in fees*) Wed 6pm-7pm, Jan 15-Mar 18 XE-625 6562 #5725 Athletic & Fitness Center Wed 6pm-7pm, Apr 15-Jun 17 XE-625 6171 #5804 Athletic & Fitness Center Water Jogging Water Jogging is a non-impact, aerobic, deep-water aquatic exercise course for all adults 16 and older. Water jogging is a total body workout, strengthening muscles especially in the back, legs, and arms. You should be comfortable in deep water in order to take this class. $110** (includes $45 in fees*) Mon 6pm-7pm, Jan 13-Mar 23 (No class Jan 20) XE-610 6575 #5723 Athletic & Fitness Center Thu 6:30pm-7:30pm, Jan 16-Mar 26 (No class Mar 5) XE-610 6572 #5721 Athletic & Fitness Center Fri 5:30pm-6:30pm, Jan 17-Mar 27 (No class Mar 6) XE-610 6574 #5722 Athletic & Fitness Center Tue 6pm-7pm, Apr 14-Jun 16 XE-610 6174 #5803 Athletic & Fitness Center Thu 6:30pm-7:30pm, Apr 16-Jun 18 XE-610 6172 #5801 Athletic & Fitness Center Fri 5:30pm-6:30pm, Apr 17-Jun 19 XE-610 6173 #5802 Athletic & Fitness Center Wellness: Body, Mind & Spirit Half Day Silent Meditation Retreat Take a break from the turmoil of daily life. Join a group of like-minded people for a half day of silent retreat. At the beginning of the class, the instructor will provide guidance to help you settle into silence. As the session continues, there will be less guidance as you learn to explore on your own. ere will be alternate periods of seated and walking medita- tion. Both beginning and experienced mindfulness practitio- ners are welcome. Instructor Jerry Hartman is a graduate of the certificate program at the Meditation Teacher Training Institute, Washington, D.C. $60** (includes $40 in fees*) Sat 10am-2pm, Feb 8 XE-475 6341 #5705 HCC Main Campus Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Mindfulness meditation works by helping the practitioner achieve a better understanding of what is happening in the moment, whether positive, negative, or neutral, not what they want to happen or what think they should be hap- pening. Recognizing that unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can undermine emotional, physical, and spiritual health, you will learn techniques to reduce stress and stress-related disorders. e class will consist of a pre- sentation, opportunity to participate in guided meditation, and time for discussion, questions, and answers. Instructor Jerry Hartman is a graduate of the certificate program of the Meditation Teacher Training Institute, Washington, D.C. $89** (includes $40 in fees*) Mon 7pm-9pm, Apr 13-Apr 27 XE-119 J6185 #5760 Laurel College Center