Westonka Community Education and Services

CPR/AED and First Aid Certification Instructor Shelly Nahan; RN, BSN, PHN, Health & Safety Specialist with Team Take Heart Would you know what to do in a cardiac, breathing, or first aid emergency? The right action can help save a life! With an emphasis on hands-on learning, this First Aid/CPR/AED course gives you the skills to save a life. Training meets OSHA's Best Practices for Workplace First Aid training for the infant, child and adult. Skills include how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in all ages, CPR, use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED), and choking. First Aid will include wounds and bandaging, burns, head, muscle, bone and joint injuries, heat and cold emergencies, poisonings, and sudden illnesses. Upon completed this course, you will receive a two-year certification. If you are looking for Basic Life Support (BLS) training for the Healthcare Professional, please email for more information: ssnahan@live.com Monday, February 3 6:00 - 8:30 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #7518-A25W $69 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, April 21 6:00 - 8:30 pm Westonka Activity Center | Conference Room #7518-B25W $69

Avoid the Pitfalls of Perimenopause/Menopause Instructor Janice Novak Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can last 10 - 15 years. Common symptoms include fatigue, migraines, weight gain, water retention, depression, sleep disturbances, joint aches, hot flashes, anger flashes, fibroids, exaggerated PMS and more. Once you understand exactly what is causing all the troublesome symptoms, they are much easier to correct. We'll discuss how to get hormone levels measured - blood test vs. saliva test and what to do with the results; traditional HRT vs. bioidentical; acupressure points to assist in symptom relief and nutritional musts. You'll leave with multiple tools and techniques for restoring health and well-being. Monday, March 3 6:00 - 7:30 pm virtual class - link to be sent closer to start date #7562-A25W $29

Hips, Thighs and Otherwise Instructor Janice Novak We have become a nation of professional sitters, causing lower body muscles to weaken and sag. In this workshop, you will learn: my famous "10 Minute Miracle Exercise" series to strengthen lower body muscles quickly and in the process, increase metabolism and bone density; decrease two inches off saddlebag area in two weeks; trim inches off lower body by getting rid of excess water weight; breathing technique to stimulate fat metabolism; acupressure points for lymph circulation and drainage. If you don't have time, money or inclination to haul yourself to a gym, you will love these powerful and effective techniques. You will need a resistance band, tied in a loop for some of the exercises. Monday, April 14 6:00 - 7:30 pm virtual class - link to be sent closer to start date #7563-A25W $29

Vitamins and Herbs: Facts and Fallacies Instructor Janice Novak Confusion abounds about vitamin supplements. Do you need them? Which ones are best? How do you choose? In this workshop, you will learn the seven guidelines that determine if a supplement is well balanced or a waste of money. (The instructor DOES NOT sell any supplements). Also, we’ll discuss what current research says about: antioxidants, phytochemicals, anti-aging nutrients, colloidal minerals, chelated minerals, sustained release formulas, as well as Collagen, Glucosamine Chondroitin, Melatonin, and Echinacea. Wednesday, May 7 6:00 - 7:30 pm virtual class - link to be sent closer to start date #7564-A25W $29