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Adult Programs

Auto insurance discounts available (check with your agency). If you are 55 or older, take this 2 day course to sharpen your driving skills (classroom only)
Date and Time: Our next class will be scheduled in the Fall of 2013
Fee: $12 AARP Members | $14 Non-members
Contact: NCPRD
Phone: 434-263-7130
Location: Nelson Center
Address: 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston

Learn a dance a month. No partner required.   All classes at the Nelson Center on Mondays 7:15-8 pm
January 2013 - RUMBA     Mondays: Jan 7, 14, 21
Rumba is known as the dance of love. Here's the best way to get a jump start on next month...Valentine;s Day! You'll be ready for a night of romance and dancing!
February 2013 - CHA CHA    Mondays, February 4, 11, 18, 25
Warm up your winter with the Cha Cha. It's a fun, fast paced Latin dance and great music too!
March 2013 - WALTZ   Mondays March 4, 11, 18, 25
The Waltz is a graceful, wonderful dance, join us as we learn this timeless dance.
April 2013 - WEST COAST SWING  Mondays, April 8, 15, 22, 29
THE dance to know. A great partner dance with lots of room for styling!
May 2013 - TANGO  Mondays, May 6, 13, 20, 27
Love dramatic music? This is the dance for you! The Tango expresses passion and drama. Get started with our beginner class this month.
Date and Time: Lessons: Mondays, 7:15 - 8 pm Practice Dances: the last Monday at 7:30-9 pm
Fee: $35/person
Contact: Lisa Harbin
Phone: 540-353-3036
Location: Nelson Center
Address: 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston

Teach your dog the basic commands to be a safe and well mannered pet
For dogs 12 weeks to 7 years and all their human family
Your dog will learn to sit, come, stay, & more
The whole family is encouraged to attend.  Maximum: 12 dogs per class
Instructor: Helene Dodge, Certified Search & Rescue Dog Handler
Contact Helen to register & for more information on the class & type of leach & collar needed.
Date and Time: Tuesdays 8 weeks March 19 - May 7
6:30-

Learn to make delicious strawberry jam in an simple way.
Take home your own jam.  All supplies included Age 16 & up
Instructor: Paula Pearce
Register & pay by May 10  Minimum: 6 Maximum: 8 per class
Date and Time: Sunday, May 19 2-4 pm
Fee: $25
Contact: NCPRD
Phone: 434-263-7130
Location: Nelson Center
Address: 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston

Instructor: Roxanne Louise, Hypnotherapist (winner of 5 hypnosis awards), Reiki Master, Dowser, & Author of several books on hypnosis, Reiki, dowsing and self help. Don't suffer needlessly! Learn and apply techniques for relief and even complete resolution on your own long-standing issues. These classes are designed to empower you for a lifetime! Most classes include handouts. For more information and to register for any of these classes call  Roxanne at 434-263-4337.

Dowsing-Not Just for Water!
Monday, March 4  6:30-8:00 pm | Free
Learn about the ancient practice of dowsing that has been used not just to locate  water, but also gold, mineral ores, lost objects, missing persons, and more. Dowsing can also be applied to profound emotional healing and to brainstorm strategies for anything including business and health. Locate the root cause of mental, emotional or physical problems. Roxanne Louise is author of Therapeutic Dowsing and Telepathic Healing.

The Truth About Hypnosis
Monday, March 18  6:30-8:00 pm | Free
Cut through the myths to the real facts about Hypnosis in this free lecture/demonstration. Clarify the uses and limitations. Learn when everyone goes naturally into hypnosis multiple times daily & how to protect yourself from unwanted influence. Learn how others (e.g. salesman, politicians) misuse the power of suggestion to manipulate you and what to do about it. Learn how you can undo the power of negative suggestion

Making Dreams Come True- Manifesting & Goal Settings
3 week course Mondays, April 22, 29, May 6,  6:30-8:30 pm | $55 includes materials      Bring a friend for 1/2 price!
Manifesting is fun and follows goal setting principles anyone can learn. Tap powerful internal resources with dynamic hypnosis & NLP exercises. Eliminate negative beliefs, actions, self-sabotage. Increase motivation and follow-through with walking mantras, treasure mapping, hiring the Heavens, and much more!

Healing Fear and Self -Sabotage
Monday, May 13 6:30-8:30 pm | $20 includes materials  Bring a friend for 1/2 price
What are you afraid of? Start to undo whatever is holding you back. Whether fear of flying, making a speech, doing sales calls, taking tests, strategies and stress management tools make a huge difference. Apply resources from successful areas of your life. Includes powerful hypnotic & other exercises.

Weight Loss Facts and Strategies:
Monday, May 20  6:30-8:30 pm | $20 includes materials Bring a friend for 1/2 price
Weight Loss involves more than calories and exercise. Your unique biochemical makeup, lifestyle, sleep habits, digestion, allergies, food additives, heavy metals, candida, parasites, medications, hypoglycemia, Syndrome X, blood chemistry, body types, and "stinkin' thinkin'" all play a part. Learn simple strategies. Includes powerful hypnotic and other exercises.

 
Date and Time: See the dates & times listed by each class
Fee: See the fees listed by each class
Contact: Roxanne Louise
Phone: 434-263-4337
Location: Nelson Center
Address: 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston

Learn to make sterling silver jewelry. Each class offers a different project. Learn many different techniques. Instructor: Liz McCormack  (www.justliz.net). All classes are held at the Nelson Center
Preregistration required at least a week in advance, call 263-7130

January 29th   6:30-8:30 pm     Unique Bracelet

February 26     6:30-8:30 pm      Pendent using Riveting                 Register by February 22

March 26           6:30-8:30 pm       Earrings with Briolette beads     Register by March 22

April 30              6:30-8:30 pm      Unique Flower Pendent                 Register by April 26
Date and Time: See class information
Fee: $40
Contact: NCPRD
Phone: 434-263-7130
Location: Nelson Center
Address: 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston