Buffalo Hanover Montrose Community Education

Pickle Ball Private and Small Group Lessons Age 8- Seniors Whether you are just starting out or looking to further your pickleball play, Paul can customize a plan to improve your game at all levels. For group lessons, all players from the group must sign up individually. Once all players from the group have signed up, we will connect you with Paul to coordinate a day/time that works for all. Lessons take place at the Buffalo Middle School Tennis Courts. Lesson Length: Private, Group of 2, or Group of 3 - 60 Minutes Group of 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 - 90 Minutes Instructor Bio- Paul Michael Murray grew up not far from the Orono Activities Center in Plymouth. As a tennis player, he took second in the Don Bosco conference, played at Marquette University and was the Director of Tennis at Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod. His philosophy of putting the fun in fundamentals and the love of doubles strategies and tactics, made his transition to pickleball coach a perfect fit. He has spent the past few years on small adventure travel cruise ships from as far north as Alaska and as far south as Antarctica. Whether you are brand new to the game, or trying to perfect your third shot drop, Paul has the experience to help you improve your pickleball game every step of the way.

This class combines traditional yoga with modern fitness moves. It is a flowing , heat building workout that will make you sweat. An excellent workout designed to lengthen and strengthen your muscles.

In the past you probably could drop weight by cutting back on calories or exercising a bit more. But then suddenly the scale stops moving and you just can’t seem to lose weight. THE GOOD NEWS - You could lose up to 20 pounds in a year – without eating less. Just by revving up your metabolism, you can burn more calories every day, lose fat, boost energy, feel stronger and more fit. In this class, you will learn 20 SIMPLE things you can do every day to boost your metabolism and burn as much as 30% more calories every day.

ACUPRESSURE TO ASSIST WEIGHT LOSS (online) Acupressure is An Eastern healing technique that involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow through pathways called meridians. When the points that regulate metabolism, digestion and thyroid function are blocked or out of balance, losing weight will seem like an impossible task. In this workshop, you will learn the main pressure points that help strengthen thyroid function, boost metabolism, control appetite, decrease food cravings, reduce stress eating and strengthen the entire digestive system.

OVERCOME YOUR CARBOHYDRATE CRAVINGS (online) 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.

As a business owner you have several options when it comes to selecting an appropriate retirement plan to save for your future and reward employees. Whether you are a one-person operation or have many employees, there are a variety of plans that are available to you. Come discuss things to consider when putting a plan in place for your business.

MUDRAS: THE ANCIENT ART OF HAND YOGA (online) Mudras, or ‘yoga of the hands’ has been recognized for centuries as a simple yet effective healing tool. In ancient India, mudras were believed to be the key to spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing and that regular practice of the hand positions can rejuvenate body and mind. The hand positions are easy to do, take minutes to perform and can be done almost anywhere at any time. Mudras can also be used to help relieve numerous conditions such as anxiety, stress, digestive issues, weight loss, bloating, insomnia and so many more. F1226A

Take Charge of Your Health Through Habit Change Taking charge of your health and well-being is a personal responsibility. Because health is the most important part of life, well-being is needed to be happy. We will be identifying motivating factors for change and discussing simple steps to develop habits to shape a healthy future.

ABDOMINAL STRENGTHENERS THAT WON’T MAKE YOU GET ON THE FLOOR (online) Abdominal muscles weaken and lose shape due to past pregnancies, surgeries, sitting at a desk all day, being sedentary and poor posture. Learn a series of extremely effective exercises to quickly strengthen all four layers of abdominal, WITHOUT stressing back or neck joints and WITHOUT getting on the floor. Common abdominal exercises like crunches can place too much stress on back and neck joints. Learn a series of extremely effective exercises to quickly strengthen all four layers of abdominal, WITHOUT stressing back or neck joints and WITHOUT getting on the floor.

Come sample the benefits of Qigong. Qigong will enhance the quality of your life and the lives around you. Join us on Saturdays to experience the activity and further enhance your Qigong work. This practice is open for those just interested to all levels.

Is Saturday the day you set aside to play golf, spend time with your grandkids or enjoy your hobby? In retirement, every day can be like Saturday. That’s a lot of time to fill and it’s important to have a plan. Learn from financial expert Tom Hegna’s book, Don’t Worry, Retire Happy: 7 Steps to a Secure Retirement.

Acupressure To Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia & More (online) Acupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects and help you feel your best. Along with the specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and even weight gain, learn the Nine Master Pressure Points which are the most helpful and most frequently prescribed to help and assist every system in your body.

POSTURE, GET IT STRAIGHT: LOOK YOUNGER, THINNER & FEEL BETTER (online) 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. Your clothes will fit and look better, too!

JUST BREATHE! Techniques to Calm, Center & Balance (online) Breathing in specific ways can have amazing and powerful healing benefits on mind and body. Breath work is the single most powerful thing you can practice for improving energy levels, health and well-being. In this workshop, you will learn ancient breathing exercises that will: neutralize stress by reprogramming your nervous system; increase energy and vitality; increase brain function; improve immune response; decrease depression and anxiety; and help strengthen your back and abs from the inside out. The simplest and most powerful technique for optimum health of mind and body is absolutely free and literally right under your nose.

Here’s a facelift you can do at home. Acupressure is an ancient Eastern healing method that works with the energy that flows through your body. Stimulating facial acupressure points can help erase years from your face naturally, bring a healthy glow to your skin; increase muscle tone; decrease puffiness and eye bags; reduce lines and prevent new lines from forming; even decrease headaches, relieve eye strain, soothe nerves and increase relaxation. Learn how to make your skin as healthy as possible from the inside out.

Step by step instruction of original painting design on stretched canvas. Canvas will be completed in one three hour class. All instruction and supplies included in the fee.

The Power of Volunteering Join AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP staff to learn how you can help your neighbors while improving your health and wellbeing. Hear how local seniors are safely involved in volunteer efforts and the benefits that come with helping others. Explore ways to get involved and share your time in ways that are best suited to you!

If you have taken a state approved 8-hour Defensive Driving Course (55+) in the past, now you can renew your up to 10%, 3 year car insurance discount by taking this state-approved, 4-hour refresher course. There is no driving and no test. You will receive a certificate of completion to provide to your insurance company.