Community Education - Oregon Coast Community College

Spring 2025 Course Schedule

Classes listed in the order they appear in the “Catch the Wave” printed schedule.

Mussel Harvesting & Preparation Tips

Join ocean expert Paul Robertson for a unique culinary adventure and an unforgettable day at the beach! Learn hands-on how to safely and sustainably forage for mussels along coastal Oregon’s intertidal zones. Afterwards, savor the fruits of your labor with an oceanside cookout featuring a quick and foolproof recipe. Best of all, you’ll leave with enough fresh mussels to wow your family and dinner guests as well! Make sure you bring:

Valid Oregon Shellfish License
Bucket or bag for collecting mussels
Warm, waterproof, closed-toe shoes, gloves & warm clothes
Your appetite

INSTRUCTOR: PAUL ROBERTSON
1 SESSION • MONDAY, JUNE 16 | 10:30AM-12:30PM | $20 | LINCOLN CITY
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iNaturalist & The Wrack Line:

Crowd-Sourcing Environmental Data

Using the power of AI, learn how you can participate in scientific research focused on what is washing ashore at the high tide line of the beach, and how it relates to changes to our ocean and climate. This workshop will introduce you to iNaturalist, a free phone app that aids users in identifying thousands of plants, animals, and fungi. Explore how the app is currently being used in the Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve in exciting citizen-science, crowd-sourced research. The Wrack Line Project is an initiative of the Coastal Climate Change + Community Art, Science, and Tradition Project (4CASTproject.org).

Oil Painting Using the Wet-on-Wet Method

Georgina returns to OCCC this Spring with a killer idea: painting the orca image shown here. Participants will learn how to paint an oil painting using the wet-on-wet method. This method begins with painting the entire canvas with a light coat of oil paint for an easy blending technique. Learn how easy it is to blend and detail as you go, even if you currently do not have any drawing ability.

INSTRUCTOR: GEORGINA NIELSEN
5 SESSIONS • FRIDAYS, APRIL 11-MAY 9
3-5PM • $75 PLUS $30 MATERIALS FEE
WALDPORT
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Basic Photography & Camera Operations

To participate, be sure to bring your camera and camera manuals to this course, designed to give participants a better understanding of image quality settings, shutter releases, focusing modes, area of the frame, flash modes, white balance, metering modes, the exposure triangle and histograms. Each of these settings and topics will be explained, and participants will find these camera settings on their cameras. Everyone will have time to explore their own camera setting in the classroom and/or outside – perhaps framing the perfect shot of the always-improving demonstration garden just outside the classroom. This course will also touch on general composition and lighting.

INSTRUCTOR: JEFFERY COX
1 SESSION | WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 | 2-5PM | WALDPORT | $35
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Birding Basics

Do you find yourself listening to an odd chirp while walking or gardening? Are you fascinated by the random rustlings in the bushes? Do you notice and enjoy birds, but wish you knew more about these clever and busy neighbors? This is just the class for you. Participants will learn how birds behave so it will be easier to find, watch, and identify the type you are seeing. Bird identification, adaptations, and habitat will be introduced. Birds of the Oregon Coast will be our focus during this two-week class. Participants will have access to bird guides and binoculars and will learn how to use them. The final session of the class will be a field trip to identify birds in the area.

INSTRUCTOR: CAREN WILLOUGHBY & LAURA DOYLE
4 SESSIONS: JUNE 3-12
TUES & THURS 1:30-3PM | $40 | LINCOLN CITY
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Basic Bicycle Repair

Ready to roll into the world of bicycle maintenance? Learn to diagnose and fix common cycling woes in this hands-on, beginner-friendly course. Subjects include brake servicing, gear adjustments, cable installation, wheel truing, tire repair, basic tune-ups and more. Get ready to confidently tackle everyday bike repairs and keep the good times rolling, no prior experience necessary! This class is held in the Waldport Green Bikes workshop (pictured here), where dedicated volunteers fix, maintain, and distribute bikes for Waldport residents and visitors to borrow, free of charge, to explore the community. Limited to six students for maximum wrench time.

INSTRUCTOR: RICK HILL
9 SESSIONS • TUESDAYS, APRIL 8-JUNE 3
6:30 -8:30PM • $20 • GREEN BIKE CO-OP 320 GRANT ST. WALDPORT

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Songwriting 101

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of songwriting while incorporating personal storytelling. By the end of the course, students will have written an original song and performed it in a supportive environment. If you have a guitar or other instrument you like to play and sing along with, you may be invited to bring it to one or more sessions.

Class 1: The Heart of a Song – Inspiration & Storytelling

Introduction: Why do we write songs? Personal motivations and influences.
Your Story Matters: Sharing your journey with music and songwriting.
Finding Inspiration: How to turn personal experiences, emotions, and observations into song ideas.
Brainstorming Exercise: Freewriting session—students jot down personal experiences or themes that resonate with them.

Class 2: Lyrics, Structure & Melody

Basic Song Structure: Verse, Chorus, Bridge—how they work together.
Rhyme & Rhythm: Crafting compelling lyrics that flow naturally.
Melody & Chord Progressions: Basics of writing catchy, emotionally impactful melodies.
Hands-On Practice: Students begin writing their verses and chorus ideas.

Class 3: Refining & Finalizing Your Song

Editing & Strengthening: How to improve lyrics and melodies.
Personal Connection: Making sure your song feels authentic to you.
Performance Tips: Overcoming nerves, connecting with an audience, and delivering your song confidently.
Workshop Session: Students share their progress and receive constructive feedback.

Class 4: The Final Performance

Open Mic Style Showcase: Each student performs their original song.
Supportive Feedback & Encouragement: Celebrating the creative journey.
Final Thoughts: Your closing words on songwriting, creativity, and perseverance.

INSTRUCTOR: KATHY REDWINE
FOUR SESSIONS | WEDNESDAYS, MAY 7 TO 28 | 5:30-7:30PM | NEWPORT | $55
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Writing As A Gift

…to yourself, and to the world

We’ll tackle fiction and non-fiction. We’ll explore writing in a time of community and societal and family estrangement. Personal essay or hard hitting poetry. Writing is an act of internal dialogue ex-pressed to an audience. We will start off with class input on where individuals are in this process. Beginner fiction writer or aficionado of creative non-fiction? We’ll discover through writing who we are as a creative community. Paul Haeder’s been in this game of teaching and publishing and editing writing for five decades.

INSTRUCTOR: PAUL HAEDER
8 SESSIONS | FRIDAYS, APRIL 11–MAY 30 | $75
2-3:30PM | WALDPORT
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Beginning Guitar

This class is geared towards the absolute beginner and will start with the basics. As a group, the class will learn how to tune the guitar, play basic chords and accompaniment patterns in a fun, relaxed group setting. Students bring their own guitars. Mike Tolle is a local guitar instructor and musician with over 20 years of teaching experience. He enjoys teaching as much as he does performing.

INSTRUCTOR: MIKE TOLLE
6 SESSIONS • APRIL 15-MAY 27 (NO CLASS MAY 20)
TUESDAYS, 5:30-7PM • $40 • NEWPORT
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Learn to Play Guitar

Beginning and intermediate students will receive group instruction as well as one-on-one instruction at times, according to musical interests and level of ability. This method keeps students interested, which is key to maintain motivation. Class size limited to 12.

INSTRUCTOR: RICHARD PARIS
10 SESSIONS | APRIL 3-JUNE 5
THURSDAYS | 6-8PM | $75 | LINCOLN CITY
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MahJongg 101

An exciting tile game that came to the U.S.A. in the 1920s, Mah Jongg is played by 4 players all striving independently to create a successful hand from 152 tiles. The class will be taught to National Mah Jongg League standards. After a couple of classes, we will be learning as we actually play!

INSTRUCTOR: BARBARA BUSH
SIX SESSIONS | $60 PLUS $20 MATERIALS FEE
WALDPORT | TUESDAYS | APRIL 8-MAY 13 | 1-3PM
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Happy Trails!

Go take a hike! (In Lincoln City, that is.) This class is an introduction to the open spaces and trails in and around Lincoln City, where you’ll learn all about local wildlife, area trails, and hiking etiquette. This is a two-part class, starting with a classroom presentation followed by a guided beginner hike. It’s spring, and that means it’s time to lace up your hiking boots. This class will get you started. The workshop is presented in conjunction with Lincoln City Parks and Recreation. All proceeds go towards construction of the new Schooner Creek Discovery Park. This class features a hike ideal for beginning hikers.

Super, Natural Skin Care

Join herbalist and “Botanical Artisan” Frances O’Halloran for, as she says, “nourishing our bodies with wild organic fresh plants.” This class will feature topical botanical preparations. Fresh plant infusions provide profound healing properties and are delightful for soothing skin irritations, wounds, dry skin, and myriad other skin challenges. In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to create herbal infused body and massage oils as well as herbal balms and salves. Learn how to choose which healing herbs to use for which purpose. Each participant will go home with their own herbal infused oil, and a tin of our co-created herbal balm. Recipes and samples are included.

INSTRUCTOR: FRANCES O’HALLORAN
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
5–7PM | NEWPORT | $30, PLUS $25 MATERIALS FEE
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Wild Rose & Cacao Exploration:

Nourishing our emotional hearts

In this journey, expect to be immersed in wild roses and cacao. Rose is the symbol of the divine feminine and is a messenger of joy, beauty and vitality. Cacao has powerful positive effects on the cardiovascular system and contains constituents that elevate our mood. The synergistic effect of combining these two plants is extraordinary; our exploration will begin with a short plant meditation, followed by sampling a bouquet of preparations while we craft a fresh wild rose and cacao elixir that everyone will go home with. Recipes and samples included.

INSTRUCTOR: FRANCES O’HALLORAN
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 | 5–7PM | NEWPORT
$30, PLUS $25 MATERIALS FEE
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Process & Technique Art Class

In this course, we’ll kindle your creative spark and cultivate artistic skills through the exploration of mixed media processes and techniques. Through collaborative brainstorming, you’ll have the chance to pick your own subject (think crabs, flowers, trees, octopuses, birds, cats, plants…) right from our first class. To ensure a well-rounded grasp of mediums and techniques, we’ll delve into three key ones: texture, mark-making, and collage. As we progress, each class will feature demonstrations centered around my personally chosen subject. I’ll showcase some of my completed pieces and delve into the creative journey behind them. Meanwhile, you’ll be crafting your own artwork, drawing inspiration from individually tailored themes developed in the first three sessions. In the final class, you’ll bring your chosen object to life with a fresh design, skillfully applying the techniques honed throughout the course. This final piece will stand as a testament to your artistic growth and mastery across a range of styles.

INSTRUCTOR: DONI CONNER
4 SESSIONS | THURSDAYS, MAY 8-29 | 2-4:30PM | $55, PLUS $20 MATERIALS FEE | NEWPORT
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Before the End of Life: The Roadmap

It’s always too soon – until it’s too late. It’s time to take care of business. Who has the passwords? Who knows the secrets? Where is everything? What is the executor’s job? And how can we help them ahead of time? No matter where you are in the journey of life, there will be an end point. Taking care of business now to help guide both you and your loved ones will make the process easier. This program helps guide you to organize life and care information. This course is for families, friends, individuals, and caregivers. This is a two-session course. The facilitator is Barbara Bush, a retired Firefighter/EMT/RN with extensive experience in emergency, disaster, and hospice settings.

First Aid, CPR, AED

Course & Certification

Two important facts, according to the American Heart Association: (1) The average age of first heart attack is 65.6 for men and 72 for women. (2) If performed immediately, CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival when experiencing a cardiac event outside of a hospital. This course will prepare you to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Designed for people with little or no medical training, this class utilizes an engaging mix of lectures and videos along with extensive hands-on activities. Come curious, leave certified!

THIS COURSE RUNS FOR A TOTAL OF 8 HOURS OVER 4 SESSIONS. MUST BE AT LEAST 12 YEARS OLD TO REGISTER. $29 TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO INSTRUCTOR FIRST DAY OF CLASS FOR WORKBOOK AND CERTIFICATION CARD. INSTRUCTOR: FRANK RUDECOFF
4 SESSIONS | COURSE OFFERED ONCE THIS TERM
5-7PM TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, APRIL 8 TO APRIL 17 | LINCOLN CITY
$75 PLUS $29 MATERIALS & CERT. FEE
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Introductory Gyotaku:

The Art of Japanese Fish Printing

Gyotaku is the Japanese art of fish printing. At its core, gyotaku uses the actual fish to achieve a detailed image of the specimen. During this introductory two-hour session, students will gain an appreciation of the art’s history, print a variety of fish species, and learn techniques to paint fish eyes. This workshop is technique-driven and focuses on refining each print through critiquing and reviewing each print. Participants should come with a spirit of adventure and anticipation.

INSTRUCTOR: BRUCE KOIKE
ONE SESSION OFFERED TWICE THIS TERM
APRIL 8 IN LINCOLN CITY & APRIL 15 IN NEWPORT
TUESDAYS | 5:30-7:30PM | $ 20, PLUS $30 MATERIALS FEE
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Open Gyotaku Printing:

Introductory & Advanced Fish Printing

This class is open to new or experienced gyotaku enthusiasts (i.e. individuals who have previously enrolled in the introductory gyotaku course taught by the instructor). “Open Printing” allows the beginning students to receive one-on-one instruction while enabling experienced printers to try new techniques.

INSTRUCTOR: BRUCE KOIKE
1 SESSION | TUESDAY, APRIL 22 | 5:30-7:30PM | $30, PLUS $30 MATERIALS FEE | NEWPORT
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Cookies, Pretzels, and More

Ever wanted to know how to make chocolate-covered strawberries and other delights? A big secret is this is easy to do, once you know the tips and tricks behind chocolate enrobing—and, perhaps best of all—you don’t need to know how to cook to do it! This, likely the tastiest (and definitely the most calor-ific) class in OCCC’s Spring lineup, will teach how to use strawberries and an assortment of other items to turn for delectable desserts or hors ‘d oeuvres, including cookies, pretzels, gummy bears, dried fruits, etc. Best of all? It’s just in time for Mother’s Day! Reserve a seat for Mom, too, or use the workshop to make her special treats. “Well-behaved children are invited to attend if space permits,” writes our instructor.

Supplies: To make the most of your evening, please bring these items;

2 cookie sheets
1 coffee mug
A small whisk or a fork
Anything you want to enrobe with chocolate—we will have a variety of goodies for you to dip and take home on the cookie sheets, but if there’s something special or unique you’d like to bring for dipping, you are welcome to do so. We will be using both dark and milk chocolate.

INSTRUCTOR: CHRIS CHANDLER
1 SESSION • THURSDAY, MAY 8, 6-7:30PM • $25 • NEWPORT
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CERT:

Community Emergency Response Team

The CERT program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them on basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, which allows them to focus on more complex tasks. CERT strives to instill a “lifestyle of preparedness” in its volunteers, building and enhancing the capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. This Spring, OCCC is proud to partner with two different CERT teams – in South as well as North Lincoln County. The North program will run over the course of eight Thursday evenings in Lincoln City, while the South County program is consolidated into one packed long weekend, plus a follow-up drill event.

NORTH COUNTY CERT PROGRAM
INSTRUCTOR: DAVID JAMIESON
8 SESSIONS | APRIL 10-MAY 29
THURSDAYS 6-8 PM | $10 | LINCOLN CITY
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SOUTH COUNTY CERT PROGRAM
INSTRUCTOR: LYNDA ENGLE
FRIDAY, APRIL 4: 6-8PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 5: 9AM-4PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 6: 10AM-4PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 12: FINAL EXERCISE/DISASTER SIMULATION
$10 | WALDPORT
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Questions? Email slcocert@gmail.com

Legacy Planning

“Legacy planning” means something different to each person. It should not be left for “someday,” where it could end up creating tension and heartbreak. Through this workshop, attendees will learn tips for creating a plan that will fit their unique needs. Richard O’Hearn, a financial advisor, will talk about navigating financial planning for retirement and succession planning for businesses. Traci McDowall, Attorney at Law, will present on estate planning, including the difference between trusts and wills, different types of power of attorney available and probate. Brian Norris, a funeral home manager, will present about burial and cremation options available, and Lauralee Norris Graamans will discuss the fundamentals of pre-planning and the final wishes organizer.

INSTRUCTORS: TRACI P. MCDOWELL, BRIAN NORRIS, RICHARD O’HEARN, AND LAURALEE NORRIS GRAAMANS
TWO SESSIONS | WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 23 & 30 | 1-4PM | $45 | NEWPORT
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Clutter Clearing

What is inside us, reflects externally. Or is it the other way around? In any case, if you are living in chaos, it doesn’t feel good and reflects in your life. We use several techniques to help you clear away external blocks to help you release those internal blocks which prevent you from living your life, your way. Using guided meditations as well as practical lists of sorting, purging, and releasing to guide you to clear unwanted, unneeded energy and stuff from your home to create the life you desire. This class is not your typical “get rid of things you don’t need and then you end up with the same mess all over again” class. This program is designed to help you get to the core of how to have the “things” you want to keep and how to release things that don’t serve you any longer. Join us for a clutter-clearing class unlike you have ever heard of. A little energy clearing work, a little (or a lot!) physical homework, and a new feeling of space at the end of our time together.

INSTRUCTOR: MIKE & CHELLIE KAMMERMEYER
THREE SESSIONS
IN PERSON | 1-3:30PM | LINCOLN CITY
WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 9, 16 & 23
OR, CHOOSE LIVE, VIA ZOOM
9:30AM-NOON | WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 9, 16 & 23
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Sculpture Techniques in Clay

Join this five-week introduction to fundamental ceramics skills in sculpting clay that will foster individual artistic growth and inspiration. Among the topics covered will be the four methods of construction (Relief, Sculpture in the Round, Creative Additive Forms, and Modeling) and different surface techniques.  Please bring drawn/printed 6×6 inch image for the first project. Examples of popular images include sea creatures, portraits of favorite pets, landscapes, seascapes, portraits, and more. Students will purchase clay and firing fees at a cost of $50, on the first day of class. All students will receive open studio time at the Cultural Center studio during regular business hours as well as Tuesday nights from 5-9pm.

INSTRUCTOR: ANDREA PARIS
15 SESSIONS | MON., WED., & FRI., APRIL 7–MAY 9 | 1-3PM
$175 | MATERIALS FEE $50
LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER
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Beginning Ceramics

Join this introduction to fundamental ceramic skills and clay experience to foster artistic growth. Over the course of fifteen sessions, the class will delve into techniques for handbuilding, applying glaze, and much more. Students will purchase clay and firing fees at a cost of $50, on the first day of class. All students will receive open studio time at the Cultural Center studio during business hours as well as Tuesday nights from 5-9pm.

INSTRUCTOR: ANDREA PARIS
15 SESSIONS | TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, APRIL 1–MAY 20 | 6-8PM
$175 | MATERIALS FEE $50
LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER
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Irish Steps Class

This class will focus on solo steps that are the precursor to the modern, competitive style popularized by “Riverdance.” This class will be more challenging than the social dancing class, mostly because the steps are intricate, and require the ability to get your feet to do what your brain tells them to do. It’s not extremely physically challenging, as these steps are danced by people well into their 80’s in Ireland, but some low-level hopping about will definitely be involved, so balance and a little stamina will be needed. We will focus on both sean-nós steps (mostly spontaneous and in response to music) and old style set dances (choreographed). A sense of rhythm and at least some background in dance will be very helpful. Any kind of flat, well-fitting shoe like an Oxford is fine.

INSTRUCTOR: NORA SHERWOOD
10 SESSIONS | MONDAYS, MARCH 31-JUNE 9 | 5:30-6:30PM | $95
LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER
540 NE Hwy. 101
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Irish Dancing for Adults

If you love music and dance, this is for you. Folks in Ireland are cradle-to-grave dancers, and there’s something for everyone! This class will focus on the social (ceili, pronounced “kay-lee”) dances, and is for adults who love dance and music, but might not have the knees, ankles, and stamina of a 14-year-old. You do need to have enough strength and balance to handle some skipping around and a little sweating. A sense of rhythm and some background in dance, gymnastics, ice skating, etc. (anything where you had to string some movements together) will be helpful, but not necessary. Any kind of flat, well-fitting shoe like an Oxford is fine.

INSTRUCTOR: NORA SHERWOOD
10 SESSIONS | MONDAYS, MARCH 31-JUNE 9
6:30-7:30PM | $95
LINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER
540 NE Hwy. 101
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Introduction to Watercolor

Learn the properties of painting and how to utilize watercolor paint, as well as the basics of sketching with water-soluble pencils to create the sketch for your paintings. Sketch and paint images inspired by nature, including seascapes and landscapes. No experience is needed.

INSTRUCTOR: SUE VALENTINE
4 SESSIONS | CHOOSE FROM TWO SERIES:
WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 9-30, OR WEDNESDAYS, MAY 7-28
2-4:30PM | $110 | WALDPORT | $10 MATERIALS FEE
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Kick start a Sketchbook! Drawing Techniques & Materials

Kick start a sketchbook! Learn a variety of sketching styles, drawing techniques, and experiment with an interesting selection of artist drawing materials. Class subjects will be nature studies and simple landscapes. The materials explored will include graphite pencils and water soluble graphite pencils, gel pens, brush markers, watercolor pencils and india ink. Have fun and enjoy trying something new! No experience needed.

INSTRUCTOR: SUE VALENTINE
4 SESSIONS | OFFERED TWICE THIS TERM;
CHOOSE FROM MARCH 31 TO APRIL 21, OR APRIL 28 TO MAY 19
MONDAYS | 1-3:30PM | $80 | WALDPORT
REGISTRANTS WILL BE PROVIDED A MATERIALS LIST
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What’s your EQ?

Emotional Intelligence

As we journey through life, we discover that every day brings with it the ups and downs of challenges, unknowns, “why did this or that happen,” and “if I only knew better, I might have changed my response or interacted a bit differently in a situation.” We can all relate. Stewart Brannen has been teaching emotional intelligence courses at universities and colleges throughout the United States and Canada for more than 15 years. In this term’s EQ class, Brannen will guide participants through a deeper dive of enriching self-awareness which leads to the outward path of relationship management. The group will discover how, and where, energy flows in and out of our heads and hearts, and learn how to positively elevate their own personal vibration through emotional intelligence applications in our daily lives.

INSTRUCTOR: STEWART BRANNEN
3 SESSIONS | APRIL 1, 8, AND 15
TUESDAYS, 6:30-8:30PM • $45 • OFFERED VIA ZOOM
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EQ2.0: Emotional Intelligence Part Two

Join certified intentional leadership coach Stewart Brannen as he guides participants into the continued journey of emotional intelligence. In this class, Stewart introduces the cornerstones of emotional intelligence and then builds upon the core building blocks associated with leadership styles and situations, blind-spot awareness, and the powerful insights and energies associated with increased awareness. Participants gain a deeper understanding of their own lives and interactions, and benefit from seeing emotional intelligence and its leadership applications in action. This course is recommended for participants in past “EQ” courses or other relevant experience.

INSTRUCTOR: STEWART BRANNEN
3 SESSIONS | APRIL 22, 29, AND MAY 6
TUESDAYS, 6:30-8:30PM • $45 • OFFERED VIA ZOOM
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NEWPORT PARKS & RECREATION FITNESS OFFERINGS

Register with OCCC, pay at the front desk, or with your membership or pass. All participants registering through OCCC will be entered to win an OCCC travel mug! Note: the ‘Catch the Wave’ printed schedule did not clearly specify that some classes have their own fees; those fees are included here.

Boot Camp

A fun, exciting, and challenging water fitness program that is for all ages and levels. New work outs at every class!

Newport Aquatic Center
Tuesdays & Thursdays; 5:30–7PM Saturdays; 8– 9:30AM
Cost: Drop-in fee: $9.50 or $8.00 with resident discount
10-punch pass: $85.50/$72 with resident discount
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Arthritis Exercise Program

Whether you have arthritis or related diseases, or you just want to prevent it, this program’s multiple components will help reduce pain and stiffness, and help you maintain or improve your mobility, muscle strength, and functional ability.

Instructor: Rose Ebel
Newport 60+ Center
Wednesdays & Fridays; 9:30–10:30 AM
Free with entrance fee into facility
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Move with Mary

You will start this fun class with a warm-up and transition into exercises, using weights, a ball, or band all done while standing or sitting. All abilities are welcome! Come and get moving!

Instructor: Mary Peterson
Newport 60+ Center | Mondays, 10–11AM
Free with entrance fee into facility
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Kickbox-Inspired

An invigorating workout using “kickbox inspired” movements. Get your heart rate up, break a sweat, and have fun doing it!

Newport Recreation Center
Tuesdays 6-7 pm (ongoing)
Drop in fee $9.50/$8.00 with resident discount
10-punch pass: $85.50/$72 with resident discount
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Beyond Zumba

A fun dance fitness class teaching a variety of styles including Zumba, jazz, swing, hip-hop, house, and more. The class is an interval workout using fast and slow songs. Jenny shows you how to increase and decrease the level of difficulty and impact with each song. Instructor modifies and choreographs her routines to keep them simple and fun. A great class for toning, balance, cardio, and stress relief. The class is guaranteed to make you sweat.

Newport Recreation Center
Saturdays 10:30-11:30 am (ongoing)
Drop-in fee $9.50/$8.00 with resident discount
10-punch pass: $85.50/$72 with resident discount
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Yoga Flow

Yoga is a fun and creative way to improve your strength, flexibility and balance, decrease stress, and calm your mind. This class is a blend of mat and standing exercises.

Newport Recreation Center
Tuesdays 4:15-5:15 pm (ongoing)
Drop-in fee $9.50/$8.00 with resident discount
10-punch pass: $85.50/$72 with resident discount
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LINCOLN CITY PARKS & RECREATION FITNESS OFFERINGS

Register with OCCC, pay at the front desk, or with your membership or pass. All participants registering through OCCC will be entered to win an OCCC travel mug!

Aquatics

Make some waves with classes through a variety of formats to keep you moving and motivated. Workouts focus on cardiovascular training, muscle toning, flexibility, and coordination. Aqua classes are low impact but not low intensity!

Aqua Shallow

Takes place in shallow water. Great for those new to aqua exercise.

Mondays & Fridays, 11-11:45am • LC Community Center
Free with entrance fee into facility
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Aqua Deep

Takes place in deep water with the use of a flotation belt.

Wednesdays & Saturdays, 11:45am • LC Community Center
Free with entrance fee into facility
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Warm-Water Exercise

Takes place in the shallow, warm-water pool and focuses on gentle range of motion and mobility exercises.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11-11:45am • LC Community Center
Free with entrance fee into facility
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Gentle Yoga

This class flows at a gentle pace and focuses on breathing, relaxation, and a variety of movements for stability and mobility. Develop keener body awareness through the use of fluid movements and gentle stretching. Practice progresses from reclining to standing postures and finishes with relaxation. This class may increase your range of motion, reduce pain, alleviate stress, and improve your quality of life. Bring your yoga mat, or mats can be provided.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-9:45am • LC Community Center
Free with entrance fee into facility
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Strength & Balance

Join us for a low-impact class designed to improve balance, build endurance, and strengthen muscles. Increase your ease of movement and prevent injuries by being stronger! Participants have the option to sit or stand during all portions of the class. Hand-held weights, small balls, steps and stretch bands are provided.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10-10:45am • LC Community Center
Free with entrance fee into facility
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Looking for more?

Find more personal enrichment and professional development courses on OCCC’s Ed2Go account! Study at your own pace or take courses scheduled for specific dates and times — all from the comfort of home!

Click the image at right to jump to the complete ed2go schedule!

Student Support for Ed2Go

Students have access to our Student Support services team via the Help link at both the Online Instruction Center and within My Classroom. Questions about accessing the online classroom, changing or resetting their password, correcting their e-mail address, or any other administrative tasks can be answered by completing the Email Help Form or by emailing ed2go.support@cengage.com. Student Support is available Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm (Pacific), and via phone at 866.441.5454 option 1. Requests will be responded to within 24 business hours.

YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT!

Upon completion of your course, you will be emailed a link to OCCC’s online Course Evaluation Form. Your feedback is important to both your instructor and to the college. Please take a few short minutes to complete the form and help to ensure that we continue to provide the quality education that meets the needs of our students and community. Thank you!

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OCCC Statement of Non-Discrimination

Oregon Coast Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or religion in its programs and activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Bruce Clemetsen, Vice President for Academic Student Affairs

400 SE College Way
Newport, OR 97366
541-867-8511
bruce.clemetsen@oregoncoast.edu

Joy Gutknecht, Director of Human Resources

400 SE College Way
Newport, OR 97366
541-867-8515
joy.gutknecht@oregoncoast.edu

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Oregon Coast Community College provides reasonable accommodation. If you desire reasonable accommodation, please contact the Vice President of Student Affairs and Section 504 Compliance Officer (400 SE College Way, Newport, OR 97366) at 541-867-8511 or at access@oregoncoast.edu.