Continuing Education Classes On Active Aging

FALL 2013

Fall Prevention

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Learn how to prevent falls through information, resources, and exercise. Participants with significant balance problems should be accompanied by a family member or caregiver at no extra fee.

Instructor:  Ann Low PT, MCSP, is an instructor in the KCC PT Assistant program.

Course No.:  131HSAA2           Course Fee:  $30

Future Scheduled Class

Career Transitions for Boomers

 A course designed for boomers looking to make a career change or life transition. This workshop is designed to allow the participant to fully explore and plan for a new career. Whether due to lay-off, retirement or career choice, this course is for you. Course work includes:  Transferrable skills assessment, interest inventory, networking, skill statement writing, resume writing, interview skills, internet job search, networking and life change philosophy. Individuals will be expected to participate in each session and self-exploration homework assignments. The classes will be enjoyable, introspective, and will prepare you for future career-change decisions. The goal of the class is for boomers to gain confidence for a career change through preparation.

Instructor: TBD

Course No.: TBA                  Fee: $50  Total: 8 Class Hours

See article in the Spring 2012 HMSA, Akamail Living, on "Older Adults Have a Lot to Give:  Age is an Asset and an Economic Opportunity."

See pdf for resources on volunteer, employment , and other opportunities for older adults. (See page on HMSA website)

How to Register - 3 ways:

1. Call (808)734-9211

2. Download registration form:  KCC Continuing Education Website

3. WALK-IN - Kapi'olani Community College, Continuing Education Office, Ilima 102.

Download a pdf of the Spring 2013 schedule.

Check out the KCC Continuing Education Website

for the following courses:

• Computer Technology
• Senior Computer Program
• Culture and Arts
• Dance, Music, and Art
• Culinary Arts
• Healthy Eating Classes
• Legal Education
• Wills, Power of Attorney, Advanced Health Care Directives, etc.
• New Media Arts
• ‘Ohana Chronicles:  Documenting History (Family History on DVD)
• Safety
• Awareness for Prevention: Avoid Becoming a Victim (New Class!)
• Wellness of Body and Mind

• Ecstatic Dance: The Joy of Letting Go

• Beginning Iyengar Yoga

• Laughter Yoga (New Class!)

• Universal Tai Chi
• And Many More!

Be sure to check each semester schedule as the courses change by semester.