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HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEW! Healthy for the Holidays with Dr. Joseph Utash Meditation Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 pm November to January—known generally as “The Holidays”— health usually gets put on the backburner. A lack of exercise, an overabundance of starchy, fatty foods and prolonged stress all take a harsh toll on your body. The Holidays are the time to pay even closer attention to your health.  Dr. Utash from Wellness Key Chiropractic will give you tips to reduce stress and even increase your family’s health this season during this three-week program. Jewish Heritage Center Mondays, 4:30 pm Each month explore a different meditation. Join Pamela Adler in experiencing the profound benefits of a regular meditation practice to increase happiness, slow aging, improve cardiovascular and immune systems, manage stress and anxiety, improve sleep, gain grey matter in the brain to improve concentration, clarity and acuity and find an overall sense of peace and ease.  Instructor: Pamela Adler Session 1: August 28 – September 25 (no class September 4) Session 2: October 2 – 30 Session 3: November 6 – 27 Session 4: December 4 – 18 $12/$10 members (Save 10% if you sign up for all in advance) Mind/Body Studio Shop with the Doc Ballet Tucson Senior Swans - Age 55 And Up Holiday Health Tips Tuesday, November 28, 6:30 pm Join us for a guided tour around Natural Grocers on River and Craycroft. Dr. Utash will teach you about proper nutrition all while grocery shopping!  You’ll learn how to read labels correctly and find healthy alternatives to some of your favorite meals for your family.  Natural Grocers-River and Craycroft Smoothie Making Workshop Tuesday, December 5, 6:30 pm Smoothies are a great way to fuel your body with tons of nutrients.  This three-week smoothie-making (and tasting!) workshop is super unique and engaging for the entire family! We will be demonstrating how to make smoothies and talking about the benefits of fruits, vegetables and good nutrition. Registration is required. $15 for three week program Demonstration Kitchen Krav Maga: Israeli Self Defense I Ages 16+ Thursdays, August 10 – September 14, 7:05 pm Krav maga is the self-defense system of the Israeli military. Designed to challenge the mind, body and spirit during stressful situations, Krav Maga will help you achieve a strong level of technical proficiency in a short period of time. Since a majority of the course is physically active, proper attire is required: long pants, shirt with sleeves and sneakers. This is a progressive course with a mixed level of students. Instructor: Bruce Montoya $105/$80 member, $20/$15 member per class (Save 10% if you sign up for all in advance) Mind Body Studio Check out our healthy cooking classes on Page 12! 31 | TUCSON J Thursday, 10 am Discover your “inner swan “in a ballet class geared for seniors! Gain flexibility, agility, coordination, stamina and grace as you explore the beauty of ballet. Ballet classes for seniors have been shown to keep the body nimble and improve overall posture and mobility. Most importantly you’ll have fun and enjoy the sense of well being that dance can bring. Wear comfortable clothes. Instructor: Faculty from Ballet Tucson Session 1: August 17 - September 28, no class September 21 Session 2: October 19 – November 30, no class November 23 $90/ $78 members Group Exercise Studio Senior Shimmy Belly Dancing Mondays, 11:30 am Belly Dancing is a graceful and fun type of dance for people of all ages, shapes and sizes! Movements are low impact and flow with the body’s natural movements. In this class you will do some light stretching, learn basic belly dance movements and shake your hips to some awesome traditional and non- traditional music! Instructor: Brittney Breedlove Session 1: August 7- 28 Session 2: September 11 – October 2 Session 3: October 9 – 30 Session 4: November 6 – 27 $12/$10 members (Save 10% if you sign up for all in advance) Group Exercise Studio