RISE Is a great example of community development and efforts to build a resilient, trusted and accessible network of learning opportunity for rural Alberta. Bow Valley College would be pleased to continue utilizing the RISE Network to support and align with needs of rural learners, increase access to post-secondary opportunities and strengthen cross-generational learning through technology
Mind, Body & Spirit
Chair yoga for seniors and those with limited mobility
Yoga is great for adults of all ages, especially seniors. Studies have shown that yoga can be extremely helpful when it comes to combating stress, fatigue, and pain. Some yoga poses increase core strength and balance, which reduces the risk of fall-related injuries. Other poses can alleviate senior-related health issues such as menopause.
Join Bonnie Harvey from Inner Focus Yoga for a fun hour of Chair Yoga!
Morning Guided Meditation
Introduction to Yoga - Key Poses
There are many different styles of yoga today, and sometimes it can be intimidating to start if we don’t know what to expect. Learning the poses correctly is a key ingredient for avoiding injury and building a strong practice. Join Bonnie Harvey of Inner Focus Yoga as she breaks down the 5 most common poses you will see in a yoga class, variations you can take, and some common habits to avoid. Discussion, theory, and practice.
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Women's Self Defense
Join Aimee Maund and Bonnie Harvey of Focus Taekwon Do for an introduction to self defense. Participants will discover the most common attacks, and your instructors will guide you through the 4 steps to taking control of any situation. You will learn basic joint manipulation and pressure points, giving you the tools for effective self defense strategies regardless of your size.
Participants should come in comfortable clothes so they can practice the moves taught.
Guided Meditation - Meditation 101
The Path to Wellness: A Personal Story About Finding Yoga and Alternative Healing
Join us at 7pm on April 21, 2016. Bonnie Harvey, yogi and owner of Inner Focus Yoga, will share her journey of sickness to health using natural remedies. The best medicine available to us is free!
"Yoga is universal - you just have to find what speaks to you."
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Storytelling Day
Celebrate the ancient tradition of oral story telling!
Join Olds Municipal Library as they present Mary Hays on World Storytelling Day on March 20th.
Mary Hays, from Olds, Alberta, is a full time storyteller who enjoys telling stories that tickle the funnybone and touch the heart. She enlivens storytelling sessions and workshops with puppets, rhymes and a range of stories from folktales to stories of Alberta history
An Interactive story time for families from 3-4 pm that's sure to delight all ages.
Concussion 101
Learn basic knowledge surrounding concussions. Learn what a concussion is, how to detect one, what to do for one, and what you can do to heal from one. Great for coaches, parents, teachers, medical professionals, and athletes.
Presenter:
Rebecca Spiers
Athletic Therapist/President
CAT(C), BPE, Dip SIM
Collegiate Sports Medicine, Olds.
This program is hosted by the Olds Municipal Library.
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Young Living Essential Oils
Young Living Essential Oils are 100% natural oils that contain healing properties which are extremely beneficial for our bodies. Used for relaxation, antibacterial, detox, weight loss, skin care, depression, anxiety, muscle pain and so much more. This sharing session will cover the basics of how the Essential Oils work with our bodies and the uses of some of the more common products Young Living has to offer.
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Social Return on Investment - 2015 Winter Speaker Series – Community and Land
Social Return on Investment; Mark Anielski