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New Workshops Offered at BCC10:45AM / Tuesday, May 05, 2009
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. - Berkshire Community will offer the following new workshops at its South County Center in Great Barrington this summer.
“Brain Bending Exercises for Your Mind Muscles: 21st Century Thinking Skills” (WKS 2081) teaches students to improve their thinking skills by practicing simple, non-ideological tools, techniques and skills developed by Dr. Edward De Bono from the Cognitive Research Trust in Cambridge, England. The practical skills learned will help students quickly and systematically think through any situation, decision or problem, and confidently take action. Classes, taught by Richard Ruth, meet Monday and Thursday evening, June 1 through June 25, from 5:30 to 7. Cost for registration is $130.
“Stress Busters and Energy Boosters” (WKS 2080) shows how learning and practicing simple physical and mental exercises from China, Japan, Korea, India, Native America, Harvard and Cambridge de-stress, re-balance and boost energy in less than 24 minutes a day. Classes, taught by Ruth, meet Friday morning, June 5 through June 26 or July 10 through July 31, from 11 to 12. Cost for registration is $45.
“Stay Green and Comfortable for Less” (WKS 9703) examines the basics of home energy use, waste and conservation. Students learn practical ways to lower energy bills and stay comfortable using green materials, conservation and the sun. Classes, taught by Ed Sepanski, meet Tuesday evening, June 9 through June 30, from 6:30 to 8:30. Cost for registration is $80.
“The Energetics of Teaching and Learning” (WKS 1621) examines how energetic interactions can affect and influence teacher and student health, attitude, growth, advancement, and personal relationships. The instructor, Nixsa Mills M.Ed., is a graduate of the Healing the Light Body School. She has been granted certification in Luminous Healing and Energy Medicine and also holds certifications for Macrobiotic Healing & Reiki. Class meets Wednesday morning, June 10 or July 8, from 9 to 12. Cost for registration is $35.
For more information, or to register, call BCC’s South County Center, at 413-528-4521. For long distance (in Mass only), call 800-816-1233, ext. 5201 or 5202. |
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