Winter 2025

WRITING & PUBLISHING A CHILDREN’S BOOK 18+ YRS Andra Gillum, Children’s Author & Writing Instructor Do you dream of writing a children’s book? The process can be overwhelming, but as a publisher of five children’s picture books, Andra has lots of helpful real-world advice. She discusses finding the right idea and provides useful tips on how to craft your story. Andra also shares her experiences about manuscripts, editors and finding the right illustrator and publisher. Whether you have dreams or a full story ready to go, this class is informative, helpful and fun. 441290 A 6-8 pm W 2/26 Municipal Services Center, Lower Level Meeting Room $27 R | $32 NR WIRE WRAPPING CRYSTALS | 18+ YRS Joseph Floyd, The Reiki Center Join Joseph and learn step by step how to wrap your crystals in a fun and creative way. During this class, learn to basket wrap crystals using pliers, wire cutters and wire. You can bring your favorite crystal to wrap or pick from the ones that Joseph brings to class. 441343 A 6:30-9 pm W 3/5 Municipal Services Center, Lower Level Meeting Room $55 R | $66 NR PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS UA Parks & Rec reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient enrollments or other unforeseen circumstances. Instructors are not authorized to issue refunds or credits. Refunds for 50+ Travel are handled on a case-by-case basis. Please also see additional guidelines specific to “Adult Fitness Policies” on page 51. IF WE CANCEL : Participants are notified and full refunds are given. Credit card refunds are issued within three days of the program being cancelled; check refunds, which are issued by the City’s Finance Department, may take up to 30 days from the date the program has been cancelled. IF YOU CANCEL : When our office receives cancellation notification in advance of 5 full business days of the start date of the originally scheduled program, refunds (less a $5 processing fee per program) are issued by check or credit to your credit card. For those programs with class fees of $5 or less, refunds or credits will not be processed in order to cover transaction processing fees we incur. When our office receives cancellation notification inside of 5 full business days of the start date of the originally scheduled program, we can offer a credit to your household towards a future program. MISSED PROGRAMS : Due to the structure of our programming, we cannot provide make ups for missed sessions or programs.

EVERYDAY USES OF ESSENTIAL OILS | 18+ YRS Tina Falasca Essential oils have been used for centuries around the world for everything from aromatic use, cleaning, gardening, personal care and in natural home remedies. They’re versatile and effective. When used daily, in a model of prevention, you’re more likely to stay healthy and happy while those around you may be unwell. In this class, learn how to maximize your investment by using them every day, replacing toxic products in your home. After class, take home a booklet with roller bottle remedies for everyday use and make your own blend to use right away! 441315 A 6:30-8 pm Th 1/16 COhatch Upper Arlington, The Moss Room $32 R | $38 NR GET COACHED! | 18+ YRS Stephanie Linn, Certified Professional Coach Are you growth-minded and looking for ways to improve your life? Do you have a block, or are you feeling stuck and don’t know how to move forward? Come get coached by a certified professional coach on any topic you want. Want to refresh a relationship? Want to make a decision and feel confident? Want to pursue a new career or passion project? Get coached. This is live coaching in a group setting. Learn from others, apply coaching tactics learned to your own life and enjoy the community of others going through similar struggles. 441005 A 4:30-6 pm W 2/12 Municipal Services Center, Lower Level Meeting Room $22 R | $26 NR NATURAL HEALING FOR PETS | 18+ YRS Kaye Smith, The Reiki Center We all want our pets to stay healthy, but what is natural healing and wellness? Join Kaye as she discusses what animal chakras are and what they do. Learn about Animal Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, Pet Training and many other wellness topics. Come with questions; we offer time at the end of class for questions and answers. 441112 A 6:30-8 pm Tu 2/18 Municipal Services Center, Lower Level Meeting Room $22 R | $26 NR FOREST BATHING ON THE GO | 18+ YRS Tina Falasca Being in nature makes us feel good. It activates all our senses and creates a sense of peace and calm. Stress and worry are eased so we can relax and think more clearly. Good moods, energy and vitality are restored. Learn the science behind how and why nature affects us physiologically and changes how we feel. Enjoy experiencing an essential oil blend that mimics the effects discovered by the Japanese studies on Forest Bathing and after class, take home your own personal inhaler to use when you aren’t able to spend time in nature and are in need of

ENRICHMENT

the benefits it provides. 441351 A 6:30-8 pm Th 2/20 COhatch Upper Arlington, The Moss Room $32 R | $38 NR

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