Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2024

21 Textbook Required FINANCIAL PLANNING IN-PERSON Financial Freedom Empowerment What can you do to forecast your financial future? Take control of your finances, become a smarter investor, educate yourself and increase your knowledge and skills in promoting financial fitness for you and your family. Gain confidence as you learn about budgeting; responsible saving; tracking your finances; saving for long term items; assets and liabilities; debt management; and investing in stocks and bonds. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-FIN 2025, 1 Sat., Jan. 20, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-4, $30. L Nicholas. #27036 NEW! IN-PERSON Cupcake’s Dollars and Sense: Sweetening Your Cash Flow Welcome to It’s Just Cake By Lorie’s specialty course series, “Cupcake’s Dollar$, and $ense.” Attend this unique hands-on class that creatively incorporates the fun of cupcake decorating and money. You will learn a few quick and easy decorating techniques, along with 5 basic financial tips. Afterwards, have fun designing cupcakes as we celebrate your journey towards financial freedom during Financial Literacy Month. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-COOK 2079, 1 Sat., Apr. 6, 2:00-4:00 pm, KNC-4, $30. L Nicholas. #27254 HEALTH & WELLNESS IN-PERSON Intro to Mindfulness for Stress Reduction Mindfulness has a long evidenced-based history of helping one cope with stress and move toward calm. NIH studies also demonstrate benefits for sleep and cognition. Discover what mindfulness is and learn some skills in a relaxed, friendly environment. CE-PRSDV 2188, KNC-3, $30. S Charbonier. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: Sec. A: 1 Tues., Jan. 30, 6:00-7:30 pm, KNC-3. #27022 Sec. B: 1 Wed., Jan. 31, 10 :30 am-12:00 noon, KNC-3. #27023 IN-PERSON Intro to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: 3 Week Intro This training in mindfulness meditation and movement cultivates resiliency, emotional/attentional regulation & reduction in pain, anxiety, depression, and hypertension. MBSR is the most wellstudied of the mind-body medicine approaches, with abundant research at major institutions globally. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-PRSDV 2211, $80. S Charbonier. Sec. A: 3 Tues., Feb. 20-Mar. 5, 6:00-8:00 pm, Room KNC-2. #92148 Sec. B: 3 Wed., Feb. 21-Mar. 6, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, Room TBD. #92149 NEW! IN-PERSON Reiki I Experience the healing power of Reiki. The Reiki Level 1 class is designed to help you learn the fundamentals of Reiki energy and how to use it to heal yourself and others. Through hands-on practice, this program enables participants to harness the power of light touch healing energy and reduce stress and promote relaxation. Receive energy and an attunement that will help to open your third eye and understanding of this powerful healing modality. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-HLTH 2012, 1 Sat., Feb. 24, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, PEB-Mat Room, $75 (+ $20 materials fee for manual and binder). D Guilderson. #27252 REMOTE Creative Conflict Resolution Skills Learn effective communication skills to deal with conflict resolution. Practice paraphrasing, active listening, empathetic listening, and “I statements” for successful resolution in work and personal life. CE-PRSDV 2061, 1 Wed., Mar. 6, 4:00-7:00 pm, $45. P Prutzman. #27014  Financial Planning  Health & Wellness  History & Culture  Languages  Music  Nature & The Environment  Of Special Interest  Programs for Retired Adults: Collegium, Mainstream, etc.  Sports & Fitness  The Arts: Acting & Theatre, Art, Dance, Film & Screenwriting  Wine & Food Exploration  A Taste of Westchester  Writing & Publishing LIFELONG LEARNING & ENRICHMENT Whether it is a new interest or something you have always wanted to explore, there is a class for everyone. Come join us and open up a world of discovery!

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