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Adult Education
Ronan School District provides learning opportunities for adults who want to acquire a new skill, explore a new interest area, or enrich their personal or professional lives. Classes are open to all adults (18 years and older) in Ronan and the surrounding communities.
COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Through careful consideration, the Ronan School District No. 30’s Adult Education Program will return fall 2020. We strive to re-engage program instructors and participants by minimizing the possible spread of COVID 19 and related illnesses. As we move through this process, our priority is to follow directives, requirements, and guidance from the Lake County Health Department, CSKT Tribal Health Department, and CDC. This is our plan for how we will proceed and prepare for program start-up.
Fall Session:
October 12 - December 17, 2020
Registration is closed for Fall Session 2020
Call or Email Crystal Little Owl for more information.
- crystal.littleowl@ronank12.edu
- 406-676-3390 ext. 7565
Spread the word to your family, friends, and colleagues! All classes need at least five participants to continue past the first class unless otherwise noted.
Fall 2020 Course Catalog
Open Gym
Walking Track-Weight Room
Open Walking Track/Weight Room
Walking Track/Weight Room: Mon., Tue., Wed., and Thur. @ 6:00 am - 7:30 am & 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm beginning Mon., Oct. 12
Location: Ronan Middle School Event Center — Upstairs
Cost: Free
Monitors: AM Sessions - Brendon Blood. PM Session - Jennie Youngren
Please park on 3rd Avenue NW or Round Butte (not the west parking lot) and enter through the door on 3rd Avenue NW. No one under 18 allowed. Facility will be closed when in use for other activities. Calendars will be posted.
Basketball Open Gym
Basketball Open Gym
Tues. (Men's night) & Thur. (Women's night) @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm beginning Tues., Oct. 13
Location: K. William Harvey Gym
Cost: Free
Monitor: Kyler Rutz
Bring your own equipment to play. No one under 18 allowed. Facility will be closed when in use for other activities. Calendar will be posted and/or available upon request.
Volleyball Open Gym
Volleyball Open Gym
Wed. @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm beginning Wed., Oct. 14
Location: Ronan Middle School Event Center
Cost: Free
Monitor: Shanelle Skunkcap
Some basic instruction provided for new players. No one under 18 allowed. Facility will be closed when in use for other activities. Calendar will be posted and/or available upon request.
Course Catalog
Visit the Adult Education home page and click the link under registration to sign up.
Fitness & Dance
Mindful Movement
Tues. @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm beginning Tues., Oct. 13
Instructor: Mari Hodges, M.AmSAT, AAPTA / Location: K. William Harvey Elementary Commons
Cost: $20
The Mindful Movement class is a gentle Alexander Technique-based movement class to make upright posture and everyday movement easier, reduce pain and stress, improve balance and increase body awareness. We'll explore movements taken from daily life, like bending, standing, sitting, balancing, twisting, lifting, reaching, going down to the floor and back up, and more. Embodied awareness comes with practice to allow natural, easy alignment and release unnecessary muscle tension throughout your day as you work, play and rest. Mindful Movement is based on the proven principles of the Alexander Technique, which encourages good use of the body and greater awareness of the way it functions. Alexander Technique is a holistic method for changing habits of posture, movement and thought so you can get out of pain, get moving and get better at what you do. Calendar will be included with registration confirmation and/or available upon request.
SoulFire
Mon. & Wed. @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm beginning Mon., Oct. 12
Instructor: Tawna Steele-Pule / Location: K. William Harvey Elementary Commons
Cost: $20
A blend of vinyasa flow yoga, mixed in with weights. This is a yoga based class with a positive energy vibe, super fun, and filled with laughter. Think of it as BPMs for your OMs. What to bring: yoga mat, hand weights (2lbs up to 8lbs), blanket and water. Calendar will be included with registration confirmation and/or available upon request.
The Breakfast Club Circuit
Mon. & Wednesday. @ 5:30 am - 6:30 am beginning Mon., Oct. 12
Instructor: Tawna Steele-Pule / Location: Ronan Middle School Weight Room
Cost: $20
A master plan of circuit training that changes every week. This workout incorporates machines, free weights, and body weight. Bring a fun attitude, water and good shoes! Calendar will be included with registration confirmation and/or available upon request.
Walking with Ease
Tue. @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am beginning Tues., Oct.13 (4 week course)
Instructor: Mari Hodges, M.AmSAT, AAPTA / Location: Ronan Middle School Event Center
Cost: $10
This class is for people who want to get the most enjoyment and benefit out of walking for fun, exercise and daily life. Improve your walking and balance, move with greater ease and stay fit using the Alexander Technique. Designed for people of all ages and levels. Walking with Ease is based on the proven principles of the Alexander Technique, which encourages good use of the body and greater awareness of the way it functions. Alexander Technique is a holistic method for changing habits of posture, movement and thought so you can get out of pain, get moving and get better at what you do. Calendar will be included with registration confirmation and/or available upon request.
The Art of Running
Tue. @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am beginning Tues., Nov.10 (4 week course)
Instructor: Mari Hodges, M.AmSAT, AAPTA / Location: Ronan Middle School Event Center
Cost: $10
Whether you’re a regular runner or new to the sport, physical and mental barriers can lead to injury or frustration. Learn how to achieve and maintain fitness without injury and how to overcome self-imposed limitations to enjoyable and successful running. Whether you are a novice or an experienced runner, this course will give you real insight into developing an optimal stride and how you can transform your training and performance. The Art of Running is based on the proven principles of the Alexander Technique, which encourages good use of the body and greater awareness of the way it functions. This class is a “work on” type class rather than a “work out” class, so it offers runners of every level the opportunity to learn and increase the enjoyment and benefit from running as a lifelong pursuit. Calendar will be included with registration confirmation and/or available upon request.
Arts & Crafts
Introduction to Printmaking
Tue. @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm beginning Tue., Oct. 13
Instructor: Frank Finley / Location: Ronan High School Library
Cost: $20 + $25 supply fee
An introduction Printmaking using monoprint techniques and water-based non-toxic ink. We will explore paper, substrates, ink and prepare prints for art, holiday cards and relaxation. Monoprint and Monotype are individual one-of-a-kind artwork with many applications. Calendar will be included with registration confirmation and/or available upon request.
New Skills & Lifelong Learning
Financial Skills for Families
Days vary @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm beginning Thur., Oct. 8, 13, 15, 20, 23, 27
Instructor: Rich Janssen Jr. MBA / ONLINE: Virtual Zoom
Cost: $299
This course will provide financial planning and training to adults which will improve a family’s ability to effectively manage family business affairs through education, counseling, or mentoring on matters related to family finances, including household management, budgeting, banking and handling of financial transactions. This course will also allow eligible adults to satisfy their requirement for financial literacy training to access their individual Indian money accounts after high school graduation. A hard copy work book will be provided. Requirement: computer, laptop, phone and email address. For more info contact Rich Janssen, Jr. MBA at jakenjen@ronan.net or (406) 261-7580. Mr. Janssen has taught this course successfully to over 500 students since 2007. Calendar will be included with registration confirmation and/or available upon request.
Reiki
Tues. @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm beginning Tues., Oct. 13 (5 week course)
Instructor: Vicka Lanier / Location: Ronan Middle School Library
Cost: $15 + $5 supply fee
Reiki (RAY-Key) is a gentle, hands-on relaxation and healing technique. A type of “energy work,” it was created almost 100 years ago. It’s easy to learn and in five weeks you’ll be doing it. You’ll learn what Reiki is, it’s history, and your “energy body.” You’ll also learn Self-Reiki and practice doing Reiki on someone else. Give yourself a gift that will last for a lifetime. Please visit www.helpyouheal.com for more information. Calendar will be included with registration confirmation and/or available upon request.
Contact
If you have any questions about Adult Education, have any technical difficulties with the online registration process, or need to register by phone (registration online greatly preferred), please contact Adult Education Coordinator Crystal Little Owl by phone (676-3390 ext. 7565) or by email (crystal.littleowl@ronank12.edu).