Tai-Chi is one of SVACE’s longest-running classes which has experienced some gradual and wonderful changes over the years. It is now led by loyal volunteers who are willing to lead, learn, and practice the Yang Style 24 Form, the 40 Form, and the Qigong warm-ups for all attendees. Bring water and comfortable footwear. Please pre-register as a minimum of 8 people is required to run the course.

Tai-Chi is one of SVACE’s longest-running classes which has experienced some gradual and wonderful changes over the years. It is now led by loyal volunteers who are willing to lead, learn, and practice the Yang Style 24 Form, the 40 Form, and the Qigong warm-ups for all attendees. Bring water and comfortable footwear. Please note: This is for one day a week. You can do Tuesday or Thursday in any given week as your schedule permits.

Winter can be a time of great beauty, rest, and rejuvenation or it can be a time of struggle, especially if you suffer from seasonal affective disorder or SAD. In this seminar, we will discuss how to overcome the winter blues, what supplements can help, how to get through winter with joy, and so much more. Please pre-register as a minimum of 5 people is required to run the course.

Boy, it’s cold out…but never fear! Just join us for a winter indoor walking activity that helps melt stress, health issues, and maybe even a few pounds without battling cold, snow, or ice. Come on in, warm up, and just walk! Meet in the lobby at Sacopee Valley Middle School. Please pre-register as a minimum of 3 people is required to run the course.

No class on February 19.

Take your yoga off the mat and onto the couch! Feeling unmotivated or too embarrassed to exercise in public? Join other beginners for this introductory workshop and learn basic yoga positions and breathing practices to add some exercise and movement into your day. Enjoy these short, easy yoga exercises and discover the simple changes you can make to adapt each pose to fit your body’s needs. Practicing yoga has many benefits including increased blood flow and improved strength and flexibility. And the added mental health boost isn’t a bad thing either! Join us and start your journey to better health! Wear comfortable clothing and have a couch handy! Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Jessy Lynn Ostara, a 500-hour Certified Yoga Instructor, has years of experience teaching several movement modalities. Her concentration is in meditative belly dance, yin, hatha and chair yoga. She is also a certified meditation teacher through the ShivaShakti School of Yoga and Healing Arts.

This course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner and is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. Learn how, why, and when to administer CPR: the differences in use on adults, children, and infants; how to react to a choking adult or child; how and when to use an AED; and what the Chain of Survival is and why it is so critical. Fee includes registration, all materials, and certification card. Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course. 

Note: CPR certification cards are good for two years and also meet the requirements for childcare providers.

We know this is no easy task! Join Aaron Manning of HealthMarkets Insurance Agency as he explains some of the ”ins'' and “outs'' to include when an individual is eligible for Medicare benefits, the timeline to enroll for benefits without penalties, what original Medicare does and doesn’t cover, what additional plans are available that work in conjunction with Original Medicare, and even possible financial assistance options. Come with your questions and concerns! Please pre-register as a minimum of 4 people is required to run the course.

You could buy a $4 bottle of kombucha, or you could make your own for pennies. It's simply sweetened black or green tea with a culture added. We'll make a primary ferment in class. A secondary one will be demonstrated so you can make it at home once your primary has developed. We'll discuss kombucha's fascinating history, troubleshooting, glassware and SCOBYs (provided). Class will include the microbiology and the ferment creation. Easy, economical, and delicious! Zoom link and materials list will be provided upon registration. Registration closes February 19 to ensure participants get all needed information and supplies including the scoby from the instructor. FMI, contact Emma via her site at emmaholder.com/fermentation. Pre-registration is required to receive online link.

Emma Holder studied microbiology and immunology at McGill University, where she graduated with a BSc in 1991 and a masters degree in 1993. Her passion is fostering human connections and offering engaging educational opportunities to promote happy, healthy lifestyles.