Yoganize
June 17, 24; July 8, 15, 22, 29
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$70 for all 6 classes or $15/class

Instructor: Karen Noonan, yoga instructor since 1988; received physical education degree in South Africa and owned yoga study there as well; certified Pilates, aerobics, and prescriptive back care instructor; qualified yoga therapist.

Dress: Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.
Yoganize is a unique combination of yoga, Pilates and specialized toning exercises
to invigorate the mind, body and spirit. Classes are holistic and prescriptive in
nature, taking into account the individual needs and abilities of each participant.
Join us as we take time to refocus our minds and bodies in a fun and relaxing
class.

Mother/Daughter Yoga
June 19; July 17
12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m.
$50 for both classes or $30/class (price includes mother & daughter)

Instructor: Karen Noonan, yoga instructor since 1988; received physical education degree in South Africa and owned yoga study there as well; certified Pilates, aerobics, and prescriptive back care instructor; qualified yoga therapist.

Dress: Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.
What is better than yoga? Yoga with your daughter! Join us for this fun yoganize class that will allow mothers and daughters to participate together in the relaxing and invigorating benefits of yoga. This class will combine yoga, Pilates, and specialized toning exercises that are appropriate for both mother and daughter. You will love this class!
Please note: Daughters must be between 7 - 12 years old.

Poise, Posture, and Prevention
June 9, 16, 23; July 7
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
$50 for all 4 classes, or $15/class

Instructor: Tommy Hood, Carolina Karate & Fitness Center

Join us for this four-part class that will teach basic self-defense skills every woman should know. You will learn how to recognize danger signals and read body posture while also understanding vital striking points and escape techniques. You will also learn how to use your personal belongings, such as a cell phone or purse, as defense weapons. Come join us so that you will always be prepared for any situation.

Kickboxing
July 7, 14, 28; August 4
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
$50 for 4 classes, or $15/class

Instructors: Carolina Karate & Fitness Center Staff

Dress: Please wear non-restrictive clothing and bring water.
This class is perfect for beginners to advanced! We will learn basic kickboxing techniques and strategies while getting into shape. If you want to experience a fun class that will get you moving, this class is for you! Join us during your lunch hour for a wonderful workout experience.

Get Pumped Up: Cardio Taebo and Karate
June 18, 25; July 9, 23, 30; August 6
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
$60 for all 6 classes, or $15/class

Instructors: Carolina Karate & Fitness Center Staff

Dress: Please wear non-restrictive clothing and bring water.
Come join us for a high-energy aerobics class that utilizes a variety of taebo and karate moves. This class will help burn calories, boost stamina, increase flexibility, and build muscle tissue. We will have fun and get in a good workout all at the same time. What better way to spend your lunch hour?

Beginner Novel Writing
June 23 – 27
10 a.m. – 11 p.m. each day
$70 for all 5 classes

Instructor: E.R. Haire, Jr., CCES Christian Education teacher and beginner novelist; attended Skidmore College Writers Workshop (2003, 2004).

Supplies: Please bring a notebook and pen. Have an inner writer waiting to get out? Ever thought about writing your own novel?
Come learn the basics of good novel writing. A brief overview of the creative process along with the basic mechanics of building a novel will be explored. The week will end with reading each other’s work. No prior experience is needed.

Personal Finance
June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
$99 for all 5 classes, plus a $25 workbook fee

Instructor: Ron Gregory, CCES staff member, who has worked in banking and real estate investments; also taught economics, corporate finance, and personal finance at Furman, Clemson, and Greenville Tech. How do I set up the most effective retirement plan for my family? How will I face my current uncertainties with the changing economy? Join us for this indepth personal finance class that will help answer these questions and more regarding your own financial situation! Ron Gregory, past professor and soughtafter speaker, will lead you through practical applications to help you learn about mortgages, insurance, retirement planning, and consumer finance. The class will consist of both lecture and discussion, so please bring questions and material of your own to discuss. This class will offer advice and material for the beginner to the advanced in the world of personal finance.

Online Scrapbooking
June 10
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
$50

Instructor: Kathryn Mahaffey, teacher at Plain Elementary; avid scrapbook enthusiast.

Supplies: Please bring your pictures on a CD.
Join us for this delightful class where you will become a digital scrapbook designer! You will learn how to use your own digital images to create beautiful photo books. Learn how to get started, upload pictures and choose layouts for your books. You will even have the chance to choose different fonts, backgrounds and covers. Don’t miss out on making designer digital scrapbooks you will cherish forever! These books make wonderful birthday and Christmas gifts for friends and family.

Printable Scrapbook Pages
July 9
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
$50

Instructor: Kathryn Mahaffey, teacher at Plain Elementary; avid scrapbook enthusiast.
Supplies: Please bring your pictures on a CD.

Join us this summer for a digital scrapbooking class that will help you create beautiful pages to captivate your family and friends for generations to come. Digital scrapbooking is a fun way to create layouts that transform your moments into memories! You will design your pages online with your digital photos, but then print these pages so that they resemble your traditional scrapbook pages. The delightful pages you create fit perfectly into standard scrapbooks. This is a fun way to scrapbook without all the needed material fees and supplies!

Traditional Scrapbooking
July 22
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$50, plus $15 materials fee

Instructor: Kathryn Mahaffey, teacher at Plain Elementary; avid scrapbook enthusiast.
Supplies: Please bring your own printed pictures (everything else is supplied).

Join us for a fun class that is appropriate for beginner to experienced scrappers! The class will focus on time-saving tools, fast layout tricks, and organizational tips so that you can create timeless scrapbooks to share with friends and family. You may also bring your own scrapbooks to share ideas with others. Don’t miss out on making scrapbook pages you will cherish forever!

Mosaics for the Garden
July 28 - August 1
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
$50, plus $25 materials fee
(both time periods will be completing the same projects)
Instructor: Marilyn Mullinax-Wood, CCES Art Teacher

Come join us for this wonderful art class. We will create many different mosaic pieces that you can use around your house. From stepping stones and wall decorations to sculpture, you will love using mosaic techniques to create your own personalized creations. Whether you are new to art or have been creating for years, “Mosaics for the Garden” is the perfect class for you!

First Aid & CPR Certifi cation
July 8, 9, 15, or 16
(only need to sign-up for one date)
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$40 for class (includes book, all materials, mask, and completion card)

Instructor: Joe Britt, CCES Teacher and Chaplain; American Heart Association instructor; Emergency Medical Technician;
holds many certifications in Crisis Response
Dress: Please dress comfortably as hands-on learning will require constant movement and floor work.

Receive your CPR and First Aid Certification in just one day! This course is an American Heart Association First Aid CPR/AED training. Each student will learn basic First Aid, CPR, and AED (Automatic Eternal Defibrillator) procedure through hands on practice. At the completion of the class, each student will take a written test in order to receive certification. Once passed, a completion card will be issued. Come join us so that you will always be prepared!

Digital Photography & Photoshop
June 9 – 11 and June 16 – 18
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
$90 for all 6 classes, plus $15 materials fee

Instructor: Dan Harris, CCES photography teacher with over 30 years of professional photography and teaching experience; he has won numerous awards and his work is included in both state and private collections.

Supplies: Students need to bring a digital camera to class. All students must have basic computer knowledge, but no prior knowledge of Photoshop or Mac computers is needed. If you want to improve the quality of your digital pictures, this class is for you! This series of classes will introduce students to design concepts that can be applied to any style or genre of photography. After importing students’ photos into Adobe Photoshop, we will learn enhancement and creative effects. This class will focus on the fundamentals of design and composition, instead of photos of pets or people. At the end of the class, students will leave with a number of printed photographs (this is included in the materials fee).

Girls to Women: The Adolescent Years
July 8, 15, 22
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
$99 for all 3 classes or $40/class

Instructor: Melisa Holmes, MD, is a local physician, nationally sought-after speaker, and co-author of the Girlology series of books for adolescent girls. She came to Greenville in 2005 after spending 12 years on faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) where she held joint appointments in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pediatrics, and was named among the Best Doctors in America. As the founder of Girlology, an educational services program that focuses on promoting healthy development among girls and young adult women, she directs motherdaughter programs and teen programs across the Southeast.

Join passionate speaker Melisa Holmes as she works with parents regarding the changes and challenges of caring for adolescent girls. The three main emphases will be 1) body-image/self esteem, 2) teen culture and peer pressures, and 3) health and wellness. Starting with a brief presentation followed by a roundtable discussion format, each session will address the issues within the topic that parents wish to discuss. Each class will build on information presented in the prior class, but attending each class in the sequence is not required. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to learn from knowledgeable and dynamic speaker!