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FALL 2008
Art and Craft
Beginning classes require no previous art experience. Choose from drawing, painting, stained glass, crochet, and beading.
Computers
Gain capability with the most frequently used PC programs and applications.

Cooking & Diet
Learn to prepare recipies that are health conscience, won't break your budget and provide comfort

Pet Grooming
Instruction on the tools and techniques for taking care of your pet or others' pets as a professional.
Gardening & Floral Arranging
Outstanding classes from landscape to herbs and garden enhancements you can build.
Healthy Living
Explore Energy Healing, Herbals, Yoga and self defense.
Music & Dance
An assortment of courses to educate and stimulate your creative side.
Online Courses
From A+ Certificaiton to Writing and everything in between, there is something for everyone.
Photography
Training in both traditional SLR and darkroom techniques and digital picture taking.
Unique & Unusual
Classes for your health, your finances, insurance, crafts and much, much more.

What's New - Lapeer Community Education
ART & CRAFT CLASSES
Drawing, The Basics of Learn the basics of drawing with our own local artist Wendy Hellner. Look at the world in lines, shapes, and values. Bring a 9x12 sketch pad, eraser, and a few drawing pencils.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP351-01 11/6 R 2.5 6-8:30 PM $35 $0 LAPR-A121
Painting, Bob Ross Oil Experience the joy of painting with certified Bob Ross instructor; Shari Cole. See a sample painting in the Community Education office. Explore the wet-on-wet oil painting techniques you've seen on TV. Each session teaches a different painting so sign up for one or all. Material fee $15 paid to instructor.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP352-01 9/18 R 4 1-5 PM $49 Supply fee $15 paid to instructor. LAPR-A121
LP352-02 10/2 R 4 1-5 PM $49 LAPR-A121
LP352-03 10/16 R 4 1-5 PM $49 LAPR-A121
LP352-04 10/30 R 4 1-5 PM $49 LAPR-A121
LP352-05 11/13 R 4 1-5 PM $49 LAPR-A121
LP352-06 12/4 R 4 1-5 PM $49 LAPR-A121
LP352-07 12/18 R 4 1-5 PM $49 LAPR-A121
Painting, Brushstroke (1-stroke) Learn a variety of simple brush strokes to create simple flowers and birds to use in painting candles, glassware, furniture, etc. Topics to be covered include: Technique, design transfer, paint and mediums, and types of brushes. Supply fee $6 paid to instructor.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP735-01 10/23 R 3 6-9 PM $39 Supply fee $6 paid to instructor. LAPR-A121
LP735-02 10/23 R 3 9-12 PM $39 LAPR-A121
Watercolors in the Garden Capture the essence of flowers on paper. We will paint flowers Plein Air style and supplement our study with photos. Bring a 9X12 watercolor pad, pallet, and brushes.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP353-01 9/11 R 2.5 6-8:30 PM $35 $0 LAPR-A121
Weaving on a Floor Loom, Introduction to Participate in a demonstration of the processes involved in hand weaving. A floor loom and its tools will be shown in class and you will learn how thread is measured for the loom, how the loom and shuttles work, and have an opportunity to sit at the loom and try it for yourself.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP350-01 9/24 W 2 10 AM-12 Noon $29 $0 LAPR-C317
LP350-02 9/24 W 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
LP350-03 11/11 T 2 10 AM-12 Noon $29 $0 LAPR-C317
LP350-04 11/11 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
Stained Glass Classes with Sharon Shelton
Stained Glass Workshop This class is both for beginners and advanced students. Beginners will learn the basics of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering in this 4 week class, and make a 9-piece Victorian sun catcher and another project if time allows. Advanced students will continue working on projects with instructor assistance. No class 11/26.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP803-01 9/17-10/8 W 10 10:30 AM-1 PM $59 Supply fee $50 - $60 paid to instructor. LAPR-A121
LP803-02 9/17-10/8 W 10 6-8:30 PM $59 LAPR-A121
LP803-03 10/15-11/5 W 10 10:30 AM-1 PM $59 LAPR-A121
LP803-04 10/15-11/5 W 10 6-8:30 PM $59 LAPR-A121
LP803-05 11/12-12/10 W 10 10:30 AM-1 PM $59 LAPR-A121
LP803-06 11/12-12/10 W 10 6-8:30 PM $59 LAPR-A121
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COMPUTERS
Craigs List Craigslist.com is a free Website for people to buy, sell or trade almost anything. We will compare it to sites like eBay, Oodle, classifieds on MySpace, and Freecycle. This class helps you find the odd item that may be too big to ship or so odd that no one thought to sell it. It's also a great place for personals, housing, jobs, services, and gigs.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP160-01 10/1 W 3 6-9 PM $59 $0 LAPR-C311
eBay I Learn how to buy and sell on eBay. Simulate selling an item or open your own account during class time. To open an account, bring your personal checking account information, your personal credit card information, and password information regarding your home e-mail account. Bring an item to sell during class in a digital picture, on CD, or disk.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP122-01 11/3 M 6 9 AM-4 PM $99 $0 LAPR-C311
Excel I An introduction to building spreadsheets, creating and copying formulas, learning to calculate with functions and formulas, copying cell contents and improving the appearance of a worksheet. Choose to learn either the 2003 or 2007 version.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP111-01 10/2-10/9 R 6 6-9 PM $99 $40 LAPR-C311
LP111-02 10/20 M 6 9 AM-4 PM $99 $40 LAPR-C311
LP112-03 12/15 M 6 9 AM-4 PM $99 $40 LAPR-C311
Movie Maker Learn to import video from a digital camera. We will trim, rearrange and copy imported audio and video clips. After adding transitions, effects, titles and credits we will explore new ways to publish and share our new project.

Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP156-01 12/4 R 3 6-9 PM $59 $0 LAPR-C311
MP3 Players Learn to import and organize your music, burn CDs, buy music or audio books, create play lists, and share your music from the iTunes Music Store, public libraries, Rhapsody, Napster, MTV, eMusic, and Pandora. We will explore the basics of using an MP3 player such as navigating the menus, recharging, and synchronizing.


Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP148-01 12/18 R 3 6-9 PM $59 $0 LAPR-C311
MySpace/Facebook for Parents Learn what your children know. This class will introduce you to My Space and Facebook, social networking websites. Learn to network with friends; create blogs, share photos, music, and videos.

Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP157-01 12/11 R 3 6-9 PM $59 $0 LAPR-C311
Office 2007 New Features Designed for the Microsoft Office user switching to the 2007 version.

Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP158-01 12/15 M 3 6-9 PM $59 $5 LAPR-C311
PC, Taking Care of Your This hands-on class teaches you how to correctly care for your PC and deal with a variety of problems from both offline and online sources. Step-by-step procedures will teach you how to prevent the threats of spyware, adware, tracking cookies and more. In addition to learning preventative measures, the class will also explore the various system tools and tasks and how to program your PC for daily and monthly maintenance tasks.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP146-01 11/13 R 3 6-9 PM $59 $0 LAPR-C311
Photoshop I Adobe Photoshop is the professional image editing standard for all photographers, graphics and web designers. During this class students will create a simple magazine cover. You will learn to open, resize and crop an image. History, the navigator, adjusting color, layers, cloning and the text tool will also be covered.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP142-01 9/22-9/29 M 4 6-8 PM $69 $40 LAPR-C311
LP142-02 12/13-12/20 S 4 9-11 AM $69 $40 LAPR-C311
PowerPoint I Learn to create slide presentations for business, holidays, reunions, funerals, and graduations using templates for professional looking presentations. Choose to learn either the 2003 or 2007 version.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP109-01 10/16-10/23 R 6 6-9 PM $99 $40 LAPR-C311
Publisher Create professional looking newsletters, brochures, flyers, and cards with ease using MS Publisher. Choose to learn either the 2003 or 2007 version.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP113-01 10/30-11/6 R 6 6-9 PM $99 $40 LAPR-C311
QuickBooks I Learn the basics of QuickBooks software: creating and managing accounts, accounts payable and receivable and more.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP120-01 9/22 M 6 9 AM-4 PM $99 $40 LAPR-C311
LP120-02 11/17 M 6 9 AM-4 PM $99 $40 LAPR-C311
LP120-03 10/25-11/1 S 6 9 AM-12 Noon $99 $40 LAPR-C311
QuickBooks II A continuation of Quick Books I with advanced accounting techniques including payroll.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP121-01 10/6 M 6 9 AM-4 PM $99 $0 LAPR-C311
LP121-02 12/1 M 6 9 AM-4 PM $99 $0 LAPR-C311
Transfer Your Videos to DVD Many people have home movies/videos but the visual and audio quality deteriorates over time. A typical video tape will only last about 20 years but will begin losing quality after 5 years. DVD's are of better sound and picture quality and may last up to 100 years. In class we will learn to convert analog video to DVD, VCD, SVCD, CVD, AVI, DivX, Xvid, ASF and more.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP154-01 11/20 R 3 6-9 PM $59 $0 LAPR-C311
Word I Create and edit documents, letters and memos, format text and paragraphs. Explore tables, clip art, mail merge and more. Choose to learn either the 2003 or 2007 version.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP106-01 9/18-9/25 R 6 6-9 PM $99 $40 LAPR-C311
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Cooking & diet
Crock-Pot Soups Learn to prepare these delicious easy-to-make soups. Stay warm this winter with the ultimate comfort food. Add soup to your weight loss program for a healthy and satisfying meal. Join us to experience an evening of wonderful aromas and tastes that are sure to delight your pallet.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP915-01 10/21 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $8 LAPR-C317
Cooking Healthy on a Budget Learn to prepare tasty, healthy meals while saving money. Using a little creativity and planning, you can cook
smart and have quality first-class meals on a budget. Learn the tips and tricks for your family.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP916-01 11/11 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
Low Fat Recipes Join us for an evening and learn to replace your old eating habits with nutritious, good-tasting recipes. Add our tasty recipes to your cookbook and share your favorite Low Fat Recipes with others.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP917-01 12/9 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
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Pet GROOMING with Janet Dipirro
PET Grooming I — Basic Pet Care for the Pet Owner The student will be instructed on all of the tools and techniques available to keep their specific pet clean, brushed, nails trimmed, feet/face/privates neat, ears and skin healthy as well as tricks to demat and thin the coat. Common skin and ear problems will also be discussed.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP983-01 9/16-9/23 T 4 6-8 PM $39 $0 LAPR-A121
LP983-02 11/25-12/2 T 4 6-8 PM $39 $0 LAPR-A121
PET Grooming II — Novice Pet Grooming The student will learn how to properly groom their own pet to breed or pet standards. Different styles and routine upkeep will be covered. Techniques in clipper and scissor trimming will be demonstrated and practiced. Basic training of the pet for the ease of grooming will be included.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP984-01 9/30-10/14 T 6 6-8 PM $79 $0 LAPR-A121
LP984-02 12/9-12/23 T 6 6-8 PM $79 $0 LAPR-A121
PET Grooming III — Grooming as a Profession or Business The pros and cons of owning your own pet parlor or doing in home grooming. Your options as an independent contractor or employee will be discussed. Customer relations and pricing protocol will be covered in depth. Demonstration on breeds available to groom but all groups and their differences will be discussed – toys, sporting or working, terriers, spaniels and poodles. Recommend: Pet Grooming I and Pet Grooming II
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP985-01 10/21-11/18 T 10 6-8 PM $129 $0 LAPR-A121
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Gardening & Floral Arranging
In Partnership with Randy and Teresa's Garden Center
Bulbs: The Other Perennial You've all heard of Daffodils, Hyacinths and Tulips but how about Fritillaria, Alliums, Chionodoxa, Eremurus and Colchicum? You can have bulbs blooming from February thru September with all the varieties that are available at nurseries. Come and join us and get your list together to plant next fall.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP427-01 9/30 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C311
Four Seasons of Color in the Garden Is your garden only interesting in the spring and early summer? This class will offer you lots of ideas that will add color to your garden all year round. You'll learn about plants used for their foliage, bark and fruit as well as their flowers to give you interest in your garden.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP449-01 10/7 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C311
Ground Covers: Common and Uncommon You've probably heard of English Ivy or Myrtle for a ground cover but what about Arctostaphylos, Wild Ginger, Snow-in-Summer or Creeping Baby's Breath? We'll give you hundreds of ideas for ground covers that you might not have thought about before.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP428-01 10/14 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C311
Houseplants: Selection, Care and Propagation Beyond Philodendrons and Spider Plants We will examine a wide assortment of indoor plants and how to maintain and propagate them yourself.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP437-01 12/2 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C311
Lilies-What's the Difference Just what exactly do they mean by "Tiger Lily", "Daylily" or "ditch lily"? We'll try and help solve the mystery of the Lilies, how they are all related, are they a true lily and so on.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP459-01 10/21 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C311
Plant Identification This class will help provide you with the tools you need to figure out what type of plant you are looking at. You'll work with a "key" that helps take you through, step-by-step to determine what plant you are looking at based on leaf structure, branching habit and other identifying characteristics.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP456-01 9/23 T 3 6-9 PM $39 $0 LAPR-C311
Propagation of Plants, Shrubs and Trees We'll cover some of the different techniques used to propagate plants whether sexual or asexual. Including cuttings, grafting and layering.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP422-01 10/28 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C311
Shade Gardening If you have a shady spot or even shade everywhere and you think only Impatiens will grow for you, well then this is the class for you. You'll be introduced to the many possibilities providing you with colorful foliage and flowers for your garden.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP408-01 11/11 T 3 6-9 PM $39 $0 LAPR-C311
What's New in Perennials A look at some of the latest introductions for your garden from the orange coneflowers to the million bells and more.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP447-01 11/18 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C311
In Partnership with Perkins Flowers & Garden
Instructed by Larry Beard, MCF Michigan Certified Florist, MSU Floral Program graduate, president of the Michigan Unit of Teleflora
The Classic Cut Flower Arrangement We will discuss the core concepts of floral arrangement: mechanics, use of color, proportion, texture, symmetry, movement, and balance. Each participant will be guided through the process of flower selection, container preparation, arrangement construction, and aftercare of your arrangement. Let this session spark your creativity and inspire you to use cut flowers from you own flowerbeds to create beautiful floral arrangements in the future.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP474-01 9/24 W 3 6-9 PM $39 $15 LAPR-A121
Autumn Harvest Arrangement Bring the bright bold colors of the fall harvest indoors. We will use corn, autumn leaves, pumpkins, cattails, and other harvest produce to add the brilliant shades of maize, orange, red, scarlet, purple, and brown into your own unique floral arrangement.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP475-01 10/22 W 3 6-9 PM $39 $15 LAPR-A121
"Tis the Season" Holiday Wreath Use fresh evergreens in the creation of a holiday wreath for your front door or interior wall to add a holiday
festive touch to your home. Instructions will include how to make that perfect bow and use colorful accents to add that special splash of color to your wreath.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP476-01 11/19 W 3 6-9 PM $39 $15 LAPR-A121
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Healthy Living
Crystal and Gem Stone Healing Explore the energy of crystals and gem stones. Examine the basics of how and why crystals and gem stones work for healing on all levels of life; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. We will learn how to choose, cleanse, and program your crystals and gem stones.

Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP967-01 9/25 R 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
Feng Shui, Beginning Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) is an ancient Chinese art over 4,000 years old that teaches you how to arrange things inside and out of your home to be more in harmony with nature. This style of Feng Shui uses the Bagua map and the five elements as a tool to create balance.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP768-01 9/23 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
LP768-02 11/13 R 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
Feng Shui, Intermediate Break down the Bagwa map and apply the 5 elements to a floor plan. Prior Feng Shui knowledge is a must.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP662-01 9/30 T 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
LP662-02 11/20 R 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
Iridology Your eyes are "windows" into your body's state of health. Explore this alternative medicine technique that compares patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris to a chart to determine past, present, and future health.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP661-01 9/23 T 3 6-9 PM $39 $0 LAPR-C317
LP661-02 11/18 T 3 6-9 PM $39 $0 LAPR-C317
Massage, Couples Bring a partner to share in the relaxation. We will be on the floor with hands on learning. Explore Massage techniques designed for a great at-home massage. We will discuss anatomy, safety, and contraindications. The class focuses on relaxation and Swedish massage. Bring a blanket and pillow.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP673-01 11/24 M 3 6-9 PM $49 $0 LAPR-C317
Meditation – Level 1 Learn meditation to help release stress from your life. Gain knowledge of breathing techniques for deep relaxation and experience guided meditation, all from an instructor with 33 years of formal meditation experience. Come and enjoy!
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP663-01 9 /25-10/9 R 6 6:30-8:30 PM $69 $0 LAPR-C317
Pendulums Learn the history of the pendulum and how to choose and use a pendulum for dowsing and choosing items.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP658-01 9/25 R 1 8-9 PM $19 $0 LAPR-C317
Reflexology Relax your heart through your sole. Modern reflexology is both a science and an ancient art. It provides deep relaxation, revitalizing energy, and stress relief. Reflexology deals with the principle what there are reflex points in the feet that connect to every organ in the body. When precise pressure is applied to the reflex points on the feet, predictable positive changes occur elsewhere in the body
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP681-01 10/1 W 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
Stop Smoking with Hypnosis You've tried patches, pills, and quit cold turkey but still have the urge to smoke. Like any addiction, you need to address the mind as well as the physical.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP668-01 11/20 R 3 6-9 PM $39 $0 LAPR-C317
Energy Classes with Sharon Baker, RN, Reiki Master
Energy Therapies Introduction This class provides a broad overview of different types of energy therapies; classroom discussions and demonstrations to include Reiki, Polarity, Reflexology, Therapeutic Touch and related therapies. The seven major Chakras centers are defined as well as energy fields, attunement, grounding, and centering. The use of the pendulum and a healing treatment are demonstrated allowing students the opportunity to participate and practice on the table.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP675-01 9/10 W 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
Reiki - Level 1 This highly interactive class focuses on, and begins with, a history of Reiki, a form of energy healing that has been in use for over 5,000 years. The seven major Chakras centers, their hand positions (self and client), core issues, colors and locations and how they affect the human body, mind and spirit are discussed in depth. Students learn self healing techniques and a treatment for healing others.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP676-01 9/13 S 7.5 10 AM-5:30 PM $149 $0 Offsite
LP676-02 10/4 S 7.5 10 AM-5:30 PM $149 $0 Offsite
Reiki - Level 2 This class is a continuation of Reiki Level I; students will also learn distance healing techniques. Prerequisite: Level I
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP677-01 10/5 U 7.5 10 AM-5:30 PM $199 $0 Offsite
LP677-02 10/15-10/29 W 7.5 6-8:30 pm $199 $0 Offsite
Reiki Master - Level 3 In order to achieve the Master-Teacher level of Reiki and receive Master Certification, the student must complete all three levels of Reiki. Students will review the Reiki process and learn Reiki teaching outlines, how to give attunements, apply master symbols, and move chi energy through the body. The concept of Reiki Guides is discussed and students receive a final attunement. Prerequisite: Level I and II, no exceptions.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP667-01 11/7-11/8 FS 9.0 F 6-8:30 PM; S 10-5:30 PM $599 $0 Offsite
In Partnership with Patches' Place
Cancer Is cancer curable or just big business? Stop running scared and start living! Educate and protect yourself from this deadly disease.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP021-01 10/30 R 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
Doctors, Nutrition, Prescriptions and Vaccines Learn to participate in your medical care by learning what your doctor should know about nutrition, prescriptions and vaccines. YOU hold the key to maintaining your good health!
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP634-01 12/18 R 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
Green Cookware Evening Primrose, Amino Acids, B12, Calcium: What do I really need and why? This class provides you with knowledge and information regarding vitamins, herbs and supplements which will allow you to make improved decisions relating to your own personal health needs.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP022-01 9/18 R 1.5 6-7:30 PM $25 $0 LAPR-C317
Health Food Stores Not all Health Food store are created equal. Get a tour from the owner and rest your fears. Class held at Patches Place, 659 E. Street, Lapeer.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP012-01 11/20 R 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 Offsite
Healthy Eating Join us to explore websites to help you achieve a healthy eating lifestyle.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP024-01 9/25 R 2 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C311
Herbs and Supplements Evening Primrose, Amino Acids, B12, Calcium: What do I really need and why? This class provides you with knowledge and information regarding vitamins, herbs and supplements which will allow you to make improved decisions relating to your own personal health needs.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP013-01 10/23 R 2.0 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
Toxins We Choose Learn about the toxic foods, cleaning products, and containers that we choose. Discover what alternatives we have!
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP023-01 9/29 M 2.0 6-8 PM $29 $0 LAPR-C317
In Partnership with Equilete & Dynamic Health Solutions
Instructed by Dr. Lisa Orr-Saliga, DD, AMP, HHP.
Classes are accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners
Aromatherapy for the Family and Family Pet, Introduction to Discover how to integrate the use of Aromatherapy and essential oils to improve the physical and emotional well-being of the family and family pet. This introductory class will educate you on the safe application of medicinal oils and how they are used to successfully combat common illnesses, and emotional upset. Learn the appropriate application of aromatherapy as it relates to degenerative disease and common illness in the family and family pet.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP017-01 9/18 R 3 6-9 PM $39 $0 LAPR-C317
LP017-02 11/20 R 3 6-9 PM $39 $0 LAPR-C317
Flower Essence Remedies for the Family and Family Pet, Introduction Flower remedies are a system of holistic healing that grew out of homeopathic medicine. The Flower Remedy system is a collection of 39 different liquid remedies, all of which are devoted to healing problems that stem from imbalances with the mind and emotions. Learn how to responsibly use flower remedies to achieve an emotional balance for yourself or for your animal in order to effect physical, emotional and behavioral dysfunction. Flower Remedies are available to anyone without a prescription. They have no side effects, can be taken with any homeopathic remedy or allopathic drugs, and overdose is impossible.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP969-01 10/16 R 3 6-9 PM $39 $0 LAPR-C317
Integrativee Holistic Health Care for the Family and Family Pet, Introduction Discuss the safe and curative integration of Holistic Health Care into your family's health care system. Many natural health care options such as acupuncture, homeopathy and herbology will be introduced. Understand how the integration of holistic health care can be a viable solution to chronic illness, degenerative disease, emotional inbalance, general health maintenance and prevention of illness. Learn and discuss the available and most successful holistic health practices for the family and family pet.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP018-01 12/4 R 3 6-9 PM $39 $0 LAPR-C317
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Music & Dance
Belly Babies This is a Middle Eastern Dance class that applies the basic steps of belly dancing to the most common discomforts of pregnancy. This program also includes steps and movements to assist in the act of delivery and the reconditioning of your body after birth. Let the Dancing Gypsies teach you how to shimmy your baby into the world!
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP225-01 10/16-11/20 R 6 wks 7:30-8:45 PM $69 $0 LAPR C317
Belly Dance Basic I Join the Dancing Gypsies and learn the ancient art of Middle Eastern Dance. This class will have you shimmying your hips, rolling your abs and moving your arms like snakes. This class will include basic moves and a short choreography. This is a beginning level class, no dance experience necessary. Gold cards not accepted.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP226-01 9/18-10/23 R 6 wks 6-7:15 PM $69 $0 LAPR C317
Dancer, The New Arising Conscious Learn to let go of your ego, balance your chakras and dance through life as a peaceful warrior. No experience needed. Wear comfortable clothing. Class held at the Meditation Self-Healing Center, 244 Law Street, Lapeer.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP664-01 10/8 W 1.5 6-7:30 PM $25 $0 Offsite
Drum, Tie Your Own Frame This instructional gathering will give participants the opportunity to tie and take home their own frame drum, using a cedar frame, elk raw hide, and man made sinew. The process is intricate and demanding but the finished product is strong and beautiful. Plan to stay the full day for this activity. Registration and non-refundable material fee are required 10 days before the class begins. Class held at 3765 Burnside Road, Otter Lake.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP878-01 10/25 S 12 9 AM-9 PM $99 $49 Offsite
Guitar I Learn chords as you play and you will be playing songs in no time! Our instructor, with 20 years of experience, will show you the tools and tips you need to play guitar. Bring your own acoustic or electric guitar.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP853-01 9/22-10/13 M 4 6-7 PM $49 $0 LAPR C317
LP853-02 11/24-12/15 M 4 6-7 PM $49 $0 LAPR C317
Music Retreat, Bob Milne's 6th Annual Michigan Spend four musical mornings learning principles of music with Lapeer's own world-renowned Ragtime piano player, Bob Milne. Daily topics include: Rent Party Piano, Tin Pan Alley, Which Came First, the Music or the Written Note?, and The Music of the Silent Movies. Classes are open to all levels of players. Held at Michigan Christian Youth Camp, 820 N. Lake George Road, Attica. Gold cards not accepted.
Course Number Dates Class Day(s) Hours Time Cost Books/Supplies Location
LP227-01 9/16-9/19 TWRF 12 8:15 -11:30 AM $220 $0 Offsite
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