Sat, Aug 30, 2008

Accent

Body and Mind

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 01.11.2006
Most events require advance registration. Call ahead.
Health
Today
Senior/Low-Impact Aerobics — YMCA Jacobs City Program Center, 1010 W. Lind St. For seniors and beginners. 8:15-9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Free to YMCA members; $2 drop-in for nonmembers. 888-7716.
Living Well — Northwest Medical Center, Rancho Vistoso, 13101 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. The topic: "It Takes Guts: Keeping your Gastrointestinal System Healthy," with Dr. Wataru Tamura. 3-4 p.m. Jan. 11. Free. 544-2000.
Breast Health: Myths and Fact — A Game Show with host Dara Demi — Bookman's, 6230 E. Speedway. An interactive game-show format is part of the Breast Cancer Boot Camp Community Education Series. 5:30-6:45 p.m. Jan. 11. Free. 546-1601.
Adrenal Fatigue — Westin La Paloma Resort, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive. Learn about the major signs and symptoms. Speaker: James L. Wilson, author of "Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Disorder." 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 11. Free. 886-1035.
Thursday
Feldenkrais Method — Awareness Through Movement — The DanceLoft, 61 E. Congress St. Gentle neuromuscular exercises to help you recognize habitual movement patterns and discover more comfortable ways to move. Instructor: Lindley Hunter Silverman. 7:15-8:15 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 12-April 13. $7-10 per class. 250-4664.
Friday
Trauma Healing: An Introduction to Somatic Experiencin — Bookman's, 1930 E. Grant Road. Learn basics of Somatic Experiencing, developed by Peter Levine, author of "Waking the Tiger." 7-9 p.m. Jan. 13 or 4-7 p.m. Jan. 15. Free. 325-5767.
Saturday
Introduction to Massage — The Providence Institute, 3400 E. Speedway. Workshop with Providence School of Massage faculty. 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 14. Free. 323-0203.
Bio-Touch Practitioner Training — IFBM: Bio-Touch, 5634 E. Pima St. A simple touch healing technique shown to reduce stress, pain and blood pressure. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 14 and 15. $48, includes manual, video and hands-on practice of entire technique. 323-7951.
Free Medical Seminar — Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Cañada Drive. Seminar on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, led by Dr. Hunter Yost. 1-2 p.m. Jan. 14. Free. 219-5060.
Pilates and Gyrotonics Open House — Sierra Fitness Pilates and Gyrotonics, 5455 N. Kolb Road. Sierra Fitness introduces its new Pilates/Gyrotonics director, Jeni McLish, and its staff of instructors. Demonstrations and refreshments. 1-3 p.m. Jan. 14, Feb. 18 and March 18. Free. 577-9000.
Monday
Building Bones: Session I — Oasis, Robinsons-May, third floor, El Con Mall, 3435 E. Broadway. Improve the health of your back and increase bone and muscle strength. Thirteen sessions. 11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 16- March 1. $42.25, plus $5 per- trimester-processing fee. For active seniors, 50 and older. 795-3950, Ext. 1-2113.
Tuesday
"Caring for Persons With Dementia: Part 1" — Pima Health Systems, 2250 N. Craycroft Road. A practical skills class for family caregivers funded by the Older Americans Act through the Pima Council on Aging. 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 17. Free. 546-4469.
Wednesday
Breast Cancer Boot Camp Fitness Classes — Udall Park, Ramada No. 2, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. Outdoor workout helps build physical strength and mental focus. All fitness levels welcome. Bring dumbbells and water. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22. $25 for six-week session. 546-1601.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training Program — Dusenberry-River Center Library, 5605 E. River Road. Coaches prepare participants to cross the finish line of a marathon or half-marathon, century ride or triathlon. Raise funds while training. Must be 18 or older to train, or 16 with a parent's or guardian's approval. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Free. 795-0091.
Classes
Today
Trans-channeling Training — Stairway of Light Learning Center, 337 E. Grant Road. Learn to express your deeper wisdom. 3:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Suggested donation: $5. 622-6163.
Saturday
Advanced Fractions for Elementary Students — Sixth Avenue Tutorials, 1730 N. First Ave. Areas covered include common, simple, compound, decimal, percentage; fraction operations; odds and ratios. For grades 3-5. 9-11 a.m. Jan. 14. $15; $10 SAT members. 406-6705.
Standing Up to Bullying seminar — Holiday Inn Express, 8373 N. Cracker Barrel Road, Jan. 14, Radisson Hotel, 6555 E. Speedway. Register at www.StrongFamilies.us or call. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2-5 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Jan.14 and 28. $20. 1-866-544-4075.
Basket Weaving with Native Grasses Workshop — Oracle State Park, Center for Environmental Education, 3820 Wildlife Drive, Oracle. Participants learn simple weaving techniques using native beargrass fibers. 1-4 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. $8, includes park entrance fee. 896-2425.
Sunday
Healing Trauma and Introduction to Somatic Experiencing — Bookman's, 6230 E. Speedway. A theoretical and clinical approach to helping people work through symptoms of trauma, such as post car accident and attachment trauma. Learn more about it. 11 a.m. Jan. 15. Free. 748-9555.
Tuesday
Spanish for Fun — Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley. Spanish conversation with Myriam Barrientos. All levels welcome. 1-2 p.m. Jan. 17 or 7-8 p.m. Jan. 24. Free. 229-5300.
Introduction to Enneagram and Meditation — Wesland Institute, 3367 N. Country Club Road. Enneagram is a psychological system for understanding the human personality. 7-9 p.m. Jan. 17. $100. 881-1530.
Wednesday
Volunteer Environmental Education Guide Training — Oracle State Park, Center for Environmental Education, 3820 Wildlife Drive, Oracle. Volunteers learn to lead hands-on, interactive trail programs for elementary school students. 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22. Free. 896-2425.
Considering Divorce — Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. For parents who may be contemplating a separation or divorce. 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Free to residents of Pima County. 740-5590.
Ten Homes, 10 Years Real Estate Investment Class — Title Security Agency, 6390 R. Tanque Verde Road, Suite 100B. See how you can buy 10 homes in 10 years using your current income and assets. Good credit and employment history are required. 6-7:15 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Free. 790-5000.
● Compiled by Cina Fell. Find more calendar listings at: dailystarcalendar.com