Westonka Community Education and Services

55+ Defensive Driving 8-hour CourseIf you are 55 or older, save money on your car insurance premiums and become a better driver! Minnesota law requires insurance companies to offer you a 10% reduction for three years if you complete the National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course, taught by professional, certified instructors. The course is two sessions of classroom - no driving or test required. You will receive a certificate of completion to provide to your insurance company. Attendance is required at both sessions to receive credit.Tuesday and Wednesday, November 5 & 65 - 9  pmWestonka Activity Center   Conference Room#7700-A19F$29

Thyroid - This You Need to KnowIf you currently take thyroid medication but are still gaining weight and still have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, rising cholesterol levels, inability to focus, thinning hair, digestive problems, abnormal blood pressure, reduced sex drive, and heart palpitations are only some of the symptoms. In this workshop we'll discuss: how thyroid function can make any illness worse; the five things that need to be measured but usually aren't; why the No. 1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; connection between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor. This workshop is a source of information only and should by no means be considered a substitute for the advice of a qualified medical professional. Instructor Janice Novak has a Master's degree in Health Education and is a best-selling author, speaker and wellness consultant.Thursday, December 126 - 7:30 pmWestonka Activity Center   Conference Room#7565-A19F$29