Hastings Community Education

For those involved with multi-generational interaction, including infants, children, youth, and adults. Focus on the prevention of injuries, recognition of emergencies and what to do until help arrives. Includes all updates from the American Heart Association, including a discussion on SIDS and options for parents and caregivers. Optional additional supply fee of $20 for AHA Completion Card, paid to instructor at time of class.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. While gifts are always nice, time together is such a treat. Spend the evening creating a masterpiece side by side with your child. You’ll each channel your inner creativity while following easy step-by-step instructions to create matching garden-themed collages. This night would make a great gift for your favorite adult/child team. Each participant makes their own collage on a real canvas board--making these projects ones that will last.

For anyone who has a duty to respond. Learn adult and pediatric CPR including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask, foreign-body airway obstruction, respiratory emergencies, first aid for cardiac emergencies, and training on the use of the AED. Prevention and recognition are emphasized as it relates to adults, children, and infants. Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer is required by health care providers and other professional rescuer positions. An American Heart Association program equal to all other CPR course. For both first time students and re-certification. Optional additional supply fee of $20 for AHA Completion Card, paid to instructor at time

We’ve all heard the statistics about childhood obesity and illness associated with diet. Experts and media alike talk about whole foods and nutrition, but what does that actually look like in modern family life. Come learn how to use whole foods to give your child (and you!) the best possible quality of life for today and the best eating habits for the future.

Stop Smoking/Stop Chewing Tobacco:Are you ready to quit smoking for YOU, not because others are pressuring you? Stop immediately without withdrawal, cravings or weight gain.

Stop Smoking/Stop Chewing Tobacco:Are you ready to quit smoking for YOU, not because others are pressuring you? Stop immediately without withdrawal, cravings or weight gain.

Swim with Community Education and the YMCA! With small class sizes and great teachers, the YMCA makes swimming lessons a time of intentional growth. Scholarships from Community Education and the YMCA based on financial need are available upon request. Parent and Child: With a parent, infant and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water while parents learn about water safety and drowning prevention. 3-5 years: Students learn safe water habits, underwater exploration, how to swim to safety and exit the pool. Lessons are a mix of games, drills, and activities. 6-12 years: Students learn about water safety, swimming competency, and can progress to working on swimming strokes, depending on their progress.

Allergy season is just around the corner, but essential oils can help! Instructor Candi Juelfs will help you choose which essential oil is right for your allergies, and then you’ll get to make your own oil roller ball applicator. You can make 1, 2, or all 3--your choice! Plan to pay instructor $10 per roller ball applicator.

Weight Loss: Have you thought about how you will look and feel if you don’t curb your eating? Hypnosis can help you control your eating habits and stop cravings. You will be aware at all times and at no time will you be unconscious. This weight loss seminar can pay for itself in one week!