Continuing Education Classes On Active Aging

Spring 2012

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.

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

Course No.:  121HSAA2           Course Fee:  $30

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:  Steven Cook DC, MA CRC, NCC, LMHC-HI, has 25 years experience in career exploration and planning. He has worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, provided transition counseling services as a Navy Transition Counselor at Pearl Harbor and for 10 years has taught a career exploration program. He has been a featured speaker at State and National conventions.

Course No.: 121HSG101                 Fee: $50  Total: 8 Class Hours

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 Spring 2012 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.