Personal Enrichment

1st Session: an elementary level class, targeting the deeper muscles of the core. A slow and steady progression of breathing and toning techniques. Mostly done on a Mat with some standing warm up and toning exercises. Classes will be held at the Methodist Church, 79 Main St, Bethel.

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese form of exercise practiced around the world for its health benefits. This is a low-impact exercise performed in slow, fluid movements improving physical fitness and mental relaxation. The movements are slow, controlled, and gentle, emphasizing body alignment, weight transfer and internal focus. Both easy to learn and do, the forms are designed to improve flexibility and balance; enhance relaxation; increase strength and flexibility; develop better breathing; and improve overall health. Tai Chi is clinically proven to improve your balance and reduces the rate of falling. Movements can be done seated or standing making it ideal for people of almost any age or physical condition. This particular Sun style, developed by Dr. Paul Lam, is supported by the Arthritis Foundation, the Administration on Aging, and rated by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as the highest evidence-based program for older adult health and wellness. Class is offered as partnership among SeniorsPlus, Gould Academy, Bethel’s Recreation Department, Bethel’s Age Friendly Community Initiative and MSAD#44 Adult Education.

Whether you are a beginner and want to learn more about woodworking or if you are an expert woodworker, then this class is for you. This is an eight week course where you can build small or big. The first week will be an informational session talking about machinery safety and what to expect in this class. Brainstorm about what you would like to make, then come back the next week with your wood ready for class. Tools are supplied.