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American Heart Association Heartsaver Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED CertificationHealth and WellnessThe AHA Heartsaver Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED Certification Course, offered by Twin Cities CPR, is a 3-hour, hands-on training designed to equip participants with the skills and confidence to respond to cardiac emergencies across all age groups. This engaging course covers comprehensive CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, along with the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Twin Cities CPR fosters an inclusive and supportive learning environment, addressing barriers in CPR training by providing female anatomy mannequins to normalize practice across genders. Participants will benefit from expert instruction by a certified AHA instructor and up-to-date teaching practices. With one mannequin per two students, you’ll have ample opportunity for practical experience. Ideal for individuals, community members, and workplace teams, this course empowers participants to act decisively in emergencies while gaining the confidence to make a lifesaving difference at home, work, or in the community. Certification is valid for 2 years. All materials and certification included with registration.Winter Spring 2025
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American Heart Association Pediatric Heartsaver CPR & Optional First Aid CertificationHealth and WellnessThe AHA Pediatric Heartsaver CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification Course is designed for childcare providers, new parents, grandparents, and anyone responsible for the care of children. This comprehensive training equips participants with essential skills in CPR, AED use, and basic first aid, preparing them to respond effectively to emergencies involving infants and children. The curriculum includes three hours of Standard CPR and AED Training, covering topics such as emergency preparedness, pediatric CPR techniques, AED operation, and airway emergency management. An optional 1.5-hour First Aid Module is also available, focusing on treating minor injuries like cuts, burns, and bruises, managing allergic reactions, head injuries, and fractures, and responding to medical emergencies such as seizures, dehydration, and heat-related illnesses. This course is ideal for childcare providers seeking professional certification, parents and grandparents who want to ensure the safety of children under their care, and teachers, nannies, or foster parents aiming to enhance their emergency response skills. Certification is valid for 2 years. All materials and certification included with registration.Winter Spring 2025
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Conquer Prediabetes and Diabetes: the Basics of Diabetes Care and ManagementHealth and WellnessThis Diabetes Education Program is designed to empower individuals with prediabetes and diabetes, their families, and caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to effectively manage this chronic disease and lead healthier lives. Register for the education portion only or add a 10-minute one-on-one session with Colleen to talk about your specific diabetes needs and concerns.Winter Spring 2025
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Diabetes Management: The Weight-Loss Drug RevolutionHealth and WellnessThis diabetes education course provides an in-depth look at the ongoing obesity epidemic and highlights the latest advancements in treatment. Attendees will explore new FDA-approved Semaglutide and Tirzepatide medications, gaining insights into their efficacy, mechanisms, and clinical applications. This session aims to equip participants with up-to-date knowledge to better manage and understand obesity and diabetes. Register for the education portion only or add a 10-minute one-on-one session with Colleen to talk about your specific diabetes needs and concerns.Winter Spring 2025
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Have You Heard of a Death DoulaHealth and WellnessDiscover the growing trend of having a Death Doula by your side as we explore the mystery of death and dying, restoring death to its sacred role in life’s beauty and celebration. We will delve into the six realms of life: physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, practical, and ritual. This workshop encourages reflective journaling and conversations about a subject often brushed aside until it confronts us. You’ll leave with a valuable vision map and insights to share with your loved ones. Bring a comforting hot tea, coffee or water and a friend.Winter Spring 2025
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Hips, Thighs & Otherwise Online via ZoomHealth and WellnessWe have become a nation of professional sitters, causing lower body muscles to weaken and sag. Learn Janice’s famous ‘10 Minute Miracle Exercise’ series to strengthen lower body muscles quickly, increase metabolism and bone density; decrease the saddlebag area by 2 “in 2 weeks; get rid of excess water weight; to stimulate fat metabolism; acupressure points for lymph circulation and drainage. You will love these powerful and effective techniques. You will need a resistance band, tied in a loop for some of the exercises.Winter Spring 2025
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Starting SoonOvercome Your Carbohydrate CravingsOnline via ZoomHealth and WellnessDo you crave starches, snack foods, and sweets? Is your snacking out of control? We will discuss a two-week plan that will STOP your cravings (no kidding!), help you lose weight and help keep your insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but a matter of biology. Learn how you can stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype – just the facts.Winter Spring 2025
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The Art of Aging Well: Peel Years Off Your Bio Age Online via ZoomHealth and WellnessYour chronological age is the number of years you have been alive. It is a fixed number and cannot be changed. Your biological or bio age, however, is measured by how well your organs and body systems work. And there are many things you can do to affect your biological age. You have more control over how your body ages than you may think. Research has shown us that you can peel years off your bio age. In this workshop, you will learn simple, scientifically proven things you can do right now to decrease your body age. We will do a few facial acupressure points to help erase years from your face naturally.Winter Spring 2025
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The Science of Aging Smarter & Happier!Health and WellnessLet’s use the continuing research that informs us how to age smarter and happier! In this workshop, you will learn about simple habits that can help us reduce stress, feel more engaged, have less physical pain, and live longer (Caprino 2016, and others). There will be time for some participation - always the best way to learn. Leave with a list of research-based strategies that you can implement immediately! Peg Lonnquist, Ph.D. Former education professor (teaching methods, brain-based learning, multicultural education, and workshops on leadership, self-confidence and happieness.Summer 2025
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Vitamins & Herbs: Facts and Fallacies Online via Zoom * Date Correction from Winter-Spring CatalogHealth and WellnessConfusion about vitamin supplements? Do you need them? Which ones are best? How do you choose? In this workshop, you will learn the 7 guidelines that determine if a supplement is well balanced or a waste of money (the instructor DOES NOT sell any supplements). Also, we'll discuss what current research says about antioxidants, phytochemicals, anti-aging nutrients, colloidal minerals, chelated minerals, sustained release formulas, as well as Collagen, Glucosamine Chondroitin, Melatonin and Echinacea.Winter Spring 2025
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Women, Weight & Hormones Online via ZoomHealth and WellnessAre you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise, weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We'll discuss which hormones are involved and what can be done to correct imbalances; concrete solutions for controlling appetite and cravings; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; and what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone weight gain.Winter Spring 2025