Maximized Living through Chiropractic

Mick Mahan, D.C. gave us insight on how our body is the best healer of our aches and pains and many illnesses normally addressed by medical doctors. The human body has the remarkable power to heal itself as long as the nervous system is balanced and "talking" with nerves that lead to the organs. The body suffers whenever there is inappropriate pressure on nerves. Dr. Mahan, Discover Chiropractic, told us how to "maximize our lives" by following 5 Essentials.
1. Maximized Mind - You must have the right mindset to stick with quality health and fitness programs.
2. Maximized Nerve Supply - It is important to correct misalignments in the spine to optimize nerve function, health and healing.
3. Maximized Nutrition - Nutrition is key to good health. Food is the fuel that our body needs to function....and that fuel needs to be quality food.
4. Maximized Movement - Our bodies are meant to move and it is vital for cardiovascular health.
5. Minimized Toxins - Toxins come at us from many sources.....it is important to avoid toxins when able and to remove toxins that can't be avoided.
Location and Office Hours - Click Here

Introduction to Scrapbooking

Harriet Konrad shared her love of scrapbooking with the ALL class. If you haven't gotten involved in this fun hobby now may be the time. Scrapbooking is a method for preserving personal and family history in an organized form such as decorated albums. We all have great intentions of getting things organized and think that we will remember dates, places and faces....but we are human and things are soon forgotten. So if you have a drawer full of pictures, pull them out and do something with them. Review the attachment and get started. We hope to have an organized group of scrapbookers in the future.
Harriet's Information - Click Here

Music of Puerto Rico

Elsie Alers Markuson presented a great class showing us the wide variety of music that emanates from Puerto Rico. Ricky Martin and Marc Anthony are Salsa singers commonly associated with Puerto Rico. There is also Jazz from Tito Puente and Nestor Torres. Another well known musician is Jose Feliciano who is famous for playing the Cuatro guitar. Then there is the Danza - a very sophisticated form of music that can be extremely varied in its expression. It has a more sedate rhythm dance with slower movements. Danzas can be either romantic or festive. Elsie played recordings by Danza composer and orchestra leader Rafael Alers.....evidently a distant family relative. The highlight of the class was when Lorraine Torres Greaux sang several songs for the class. Lorraine is a young Puerto Rican who now lives in Texas. Her lovely voice is showcased on her CD titled Boricua por dentro y por fuera.
Elsie's Presentation - Click Here

Harp Recital with Emily Mitchell

We had a wonderful Harp Recital and discussion with premier harpist Emily Mitchell. Ms.Mitchell has played internationally at some of the world's most well-known venues. She has also been lauded by major newspapers and has preformed on several TV programs. Ms. Mitchell will serve as chairman of the upcoming Harp Society's 2012, 50th Anniversary Conference in New York City. She has played with many well known celebrities and has released several CDs of harp music. Learn more about Emily Mitchell by reviewing the attachments.
Emily Mitchell Professional Harpist Info - Click Here
CD Gallery of Emily Mitchell's CDs - Click Here

Advisory Committee Minutes - June 2011

Summer Classes have been going well......join us for the remaining classes. The Summer Schedule is posted on both the college website and on the top right of this blog. The Fall semester will find us in a new room location - we will let you know as soon as we have confirmation of the new room number.

Fall will be chaotic as they open the new buildings and shift classes around for a large influx of students. If you would like to assist with Student Registration in the Fall, please let Cheryl know and she will get you scheduled.

June Advisory Committee Minutes- Click Here

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving opens up a totally different world. David Perkins shared his story of learning to scuba dive and places he has been. If you enjoy water, travel, excitement and seeing new things, perhaps you should also try scuba. There were lots of "seniors" in the pictures he showed. Travel the world and see the oceans from a different perspective. Click on the attachments to learn more.
Be A Diver - Click Here
Sea Sports Scuba - Click Here
National Marine Sanctuary - Click Here
Flower Gardens & Stetson Bank - Click Here
Dive Around Texas - Click Here

Coupon Are Like Money

Learn the lingo of couponing and save $$$Money$$$. With just a little time and effort, you can cut your expenses at the grocery store and other places. Jan Orta showed us where to find great coupons; newspapers and online sites are great sources. Click on the following attachment to learn the lingo of couponing and check out some great websites.
Coupon Handout - click here.

Tax Tips Class

Janet Bradford of the Houston Department of IRS presented an informative program for our ALL group. "Taxes" is not our favorite subject, but she explained that a wealth of information is available on the IRS Website at www.irs.gov. If you have a question check out the website first....this helps avoid waiting in a long queue on the phone. Also you get info that is "in print" that can be downloaded for repeated reference. Check out the following attachments for more info presented by Janet.
Tax Tip Presentation - Click Here
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Grant Program - Click Here
Important Tax Records - Click Here
Alternative Media Center - Click Here
E-File Refund Chart - Click Here

Herbs as Medicine

Olga Marko gave us a great presentation on Herbs and how they can be used for medicinal purposes. Herbal medicine refers to using a plant's seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, or flowers for medicinal purposes. Used correctly, herbs can help treat a variety of conditions and in some cases may have fewer side effects than some conventional medications. But because they are unregulated, herbal products are often mislabeled. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with conventional drugs, and some are toxic if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk, so it is important to consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking herbal medicines.
Olga's Presentation - Click Here