NEW Thyroid Information Workshop
Are you one of the millions who suffer from thyroid function? Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, arthritis, rising cholesterol levels, foggy thinking, inability to focus, thinning hair, skin, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some symptoms of low thyroid. Discuss how low thyroid can make any illness worse, the five things that should be measured and often are not, why a prescribed hormone may not be working, treatment options, how thyroid malfunction relates to joint aches and pains (including fibromyalgia), foods that can help or hinder, misunderstood rules for medications, environmental triggers, new recommendations, what to discuss with your doctor. If you take thyroid medication and are still gaining weight and having other symptoms there is more you should know. This workshop provides information and is not intended to substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional. Instructor: Janice Novak, has a master’s degree in health & physical education. Location: HS/red LL.

#6356            Saturday, Jan. 28, 11:15 am-12:45 pm

                   1 session       Cost: $26

NEW Overcoming Carbohydrate Cravings

Do you crave starches, snack foods, and sweets and find the more you eat, the more you want? Is your snacking out of control? Discuss a two-week plan that will stop cravings, help you to lose weight and help keep insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but a matter of biology. Learn how to stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype-just facts. Instructor: Janice Novak, has a master’s degree in health & physical education. Location: HS/red LL.

#6357          Saturday, Jan. 28, 9:30-11 am

                   1 session       Cost: $26

Thyroid Information Workshop AND Overcoming Carbohydrate Cravings

 (see descriptions above)

#6355            Both classes for only $44

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Saturday
Stability Ball, BOSU Balance & Strength Training	Zumba	Beginning Sun Tai Chi for Health	Boot Camp/Strength Training	Boot Camp/Strength Training
Middle School       Weight Room	Golden Lake Elementary Cafeteria	Blue Heron Elementary Cafeteria	Middle School       Weight Room	Middle School   Weight Room
1/17     no class	1/18     no class	1/18       6 -7 pm	1/19       6:30 - 7:30 pm
1/23     no class	1/24       6 - 7 pm	1/25       6 -7 pm	1/26       6:30 - 7:30 pm
1/30     7:30 - 8:30 pm	1/31       6 - 7 pm	2/1          6 -7 pm	2/2         6:30 - 7:30 pm	2/4       11 am - noon
2/6       7:30 - 8:30 pm	2/7      no class	2/8          6 -7 pm	2/9     no class	2/11     11 am - noon
2/13     7:30 - 8:30 pm	2/14       6 - 7 pm	2/15        6 -7 pm	2/16       6:30 - 7:30 pm	2/18     11 am - noon
2/20   no class	2/21       6 - 7 pm	2/22        6 -7 pm	2/23       6:30 - 7:30 pm	2/25     11 am - noon
2/27     7:30 - 8:30 pm	2/28     no class	2/29        6 -7 pm	3/1         6:30 - 7:30 pm
3/5       7:30 - 8:30 pm	3/6       no class	3/7          6 -7 pm	3/8     no class
3/12   no class	3/13     no class	3/14     no class	3/15   no class
3/19     7:30 - 8:30 pm	3/20       6 - 7 pm	****BONUS****	3/22       6:30 - 7:30 pm
3/26     7:30 - 8:30 pm	3/27       6 - 7 pm	WATER AEROBICS	3/29       6:30 - 7:30 pm
		HIGH SCHOOL RED BUILDING POOL
		1/11-2/29   7:30-8:15PM

The Fitness wristband program
Great value - no long term commitment - No limit on classes you can attend - Potential for new classes to be added
Select classes you are interested in - Save over $100 per session if classes were taken individually
Wristbands are $83 per winter session and are mailed out one week prior to first class with a calendar.
Absolutely no admittance without wristband. For information call 763-792-6100

NEW Stability Ball, BOSU Balance & Strength Training
Designed to engage those muscles “left out” of typical routines that soley focus on strength. Bosu and stability ball engage stabilizer muscles that are critical to balance in sports and daily living. Focus on your core and those tricky stabilizer muscles. Class consists of warm-up, instructional workout and cool down.
Instructor: Staff. Location: MS/weight room.
Mondays, Jan. 30-March 26, (no class Feb. 20, March 12), 6:30-7:30 pm
7 sessions

Zumba
Latin and international music is combined with dance to create a dynamic, exciting, and effective cardio workout. These fun and easy routines feature interval aerobic training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.  Have an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of calorie burning, heart racing, music pumping, and body energizing movements meant to engage and captivate for life. No dance experience required. Instructor: Maria Tovar. Location: GL cafeteria.
Tuesdays, Jan. 24-March 27 (no class Feb. 7, 28, March 6, 13), 6-7 pm
6 sessions

NEW Beginning Sun Tai Chi for Health
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise that originated in ancient China. Tai Chi has proven via scientific study to: reduce pain, & stiffness; relieve stress; improve concentration, balance, posture, hearth and lung function; lower blood pressure; enhance the flow of Qi (life energy); integrates body and mind. The program includes warm-up, cool-down, Qigong exercises, special precautions and a set of 12 movements in Sun (soon) style Tai Chi. ***Please note, Sun Tai Chi is a progressive class building upon fundamentals learned each session. Participants are encouraged to start with lesson 1 and continue rather than jump in mid course.***Instructor: Judy Kloos, advance Tai Chi instructor and wellness specialist, trained through the Arthritis Foundation and HealthWays Silver Sneakers program. Location: BH gym 3/cafeteria. 
Wednesdays, Jan. 18-March 7, 6-7 pm
8 sessions

***Bonus***
Water Aerobics
An added value this session. No swim ability needed. Participate in adult water exercise class. Lose inches and improve your health. Water provides massaging action beneficial to muscle toning. Location: HS/red pool
Wednesdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 29, 7:30-8:15pm
8 sessions

Boot Camp/Strength Training
Come and get a complete heart-pumping workout in just 60 minutes. Maximize exercise time by keeping the intensity high through a combination of stregth training, flexibility and cardio all in one workout. Don’t worry about planning and implementing your own exercise routine, just show up and have fun while burning caloires. Instructor: Staff
Location: MS weight room.
Thursdays, Jan. 19-March 29 (no class Feb. 9,March 8, 15), 6:30-7:30 pm
8 sessions
Saturdays, Feb. 4-25, 11 am-12 pm
4 sessions

Learn basketball basics at this popular annual camp. Join us for quality basketball instruction.  Wear tennis shoes and sweat pants or shorts.  Work on ball handling techniques, footwork, shooting form, and more.  Instructor: Rosa Csulits. Includes drawstring bag. Location: MS gyms.

#6160A          grades 1-2

Saturdays Feb. 4-25, 9-10:15 am

4 sessions      Cost: $36

#6160B          grades 3-4

                   Saturdays, Feb. 4-25, 10:30-11:45 am

                   4 sessions      Cost: $36

No Sweat Cover letter AND The Successful Interview

#3028            Both classes for only $29

 
NEW No Sweat Cover Letter

Writing cover letters can feel like the bane of a job searcher’s existence. You stare at a blank page, force out a sentence, erase the sentence, play a game of solitaire and start anew. But, after years of experience and research our instructor has realized that it is only dreaded because it is not well understood. Master the skill of writing an awesome cover letter once and for all. Instructor: Margaret Smith, founder of UXL, a coaching and consulting firm focused on helping people reach their career goals, created course work at a variety of universities on behalf of 3M to develop state competencies. She is an adjunct professor leading continuing education and leadership development programs at the University of St. Catherine.

#3026            Location: HS/ red LL

Thursday, Jan. 26, 6-7 pm

                   1 session       Cost: $15
 

NEW The Successful Interview

Sick and tired of walking out of an interview feeling exhausted, confused, frustrated, or unsure of the outcome? Let’s face it: interviews are a challenge. Learn how to put an end to wasted interviews. Explore ways to relay skills and demonstrate what you have to offer. Take control of your interview and make a lasting impression turning opportunity into reality. Instructor: Margaret Smith, founder of UXL, a coaching and consulting firm focused on helping people reach their career goals, created course work at a variety of universities on behalf of 3M to develop state competencies. She is an adjunct professor leading continuing education and leadership development programs at the University of St. Catherine.

3027             Location: HS/red LL

Thursday, Jan. 26, 7:15-8:45 pm

                   1 session       Cost: $19

The best way to ensure top dollar for items sold on eBay, is to learn from a pro! Joel Karsten  is one of the top three “Certified eBay Education Specialists” in the country with vast experience having listed over 700,000 items. Learn how to set up accounts and every subject required to become a successful seller: safety, pricing, photography, titles, descriptions, policies, shipping, returns, feedback and selling strategies. Even experienced sellers will learn new skills to help understand eBay’s new “best match” search system and how it will improve sales. A detailed workbook printed by eBay Press is available for $15, and is a step-by-step guide for reference. Basic computer knowledge helpful; however we will not work on computers during class. Instructor: Joel Karsten.

#3508            Location : HS/red LL

Thursday, Feb. 2, 6:30-9:30 pm

1 session       Cost: $39

Learn the basics of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher by creating and saving projects each week. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or general computer knowledge. Instructor: Kim Richardson has taught computer skills in the Centennial District for eight years.

#3511            Location: BH B122 computer lab

Tuesdays, Feb. 14-28, 6:30-8:30 pm

                   3 sessions   Cost: $42

Explore archery as a lifetime sport while developing National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) target archery skills. Learn safe techniques and practices; acquire skills related to effective communication, cooperation, rules, and respect in a group; use practice to improve skills and reach goals; rehearse good sportsmanship and gain exposure to the value of natural resources and the outdoor community. Equipment provided (Genesis Compound Bows) via the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (NASP), National Wild Turkey Federation (Struttin’ Toms Chapter), Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (Lakes Chapter), Centennial Community Services and Anoka County Youth Initiatives Grant. Instructors: Kim Jacobson, John Peterson, Matthew Doth. Cost: $66. Location: GL gym.

#6360B          grades 4-8

                   Thursdays, Feb. 2-March 1, 6:30-8 pm

                   5 sessions

Have fun while learning lifelong golf skills through individually based teaching. Work on grip, stance, and swing fundamentals to the basics of the long game (drivers and irons) and short game (pitching, chipping and putting). Each child has their own rubber mat. All equipment, including top of the line junior golf clubs and indoor foam golf balls provided. Instructor: After SchoolGolfAcademy

#6345A        Location: CT gym

Mondays, Feb. 27-March 26, (no class March 12), 3:50-4:50 pm

4 sessions      Cost: $50

#6345B        Location: CV gym

Thursdays, Feb. 2-23, 3:50-4:50 pm

4 sessions      Cost: $50

Join Centennial High School cheerleaders after school to learn cheers, jumps, dances and simple stunts. Participants will be divided by grade level. Perform for families 4:30 pm on final session. Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes and bring a water bottle and snack. Instructors: Blaire Dallman, Morgan Feela, Mackenzie Crowley  Tiffany Friermuth. Cost: $44 (includes drawstring bag & pom poms)

#5056A          Location: BH/gym 1 & 2

                   Tues. & Thur., Jan. 31-Feb. 14, 3:50-4:50 pm

                   5 sessions

#5056B          Location: RL gym B & C

                   Mon. & Wed., Feb. 6-22, (no class Feb. 20), 3:50-4:50 pm

                   5 sessions

#5056C          Location: CT gym
                   Tues. & Thur., March 20-April 3, 3:50-4:50 pm
                   5 sessions