South Buffalo Community Association

We begin a new series of Wednesday Workshops as part of Erie County’s University Express program. This  Fall Semester starts October 2nd and runs through December 11th, covering a wide range of hands-on interactive subjects.

Meditative Self-Healing
[Wednesday Oct 2, 1:00-3:00]
You will be guided on a Meditative Journey that will result in deep relaxation. This process helps you to go "within" and begin to heal, whether it be a mental, emotional, or physical issue you need to "let go" of. You will also receive a mini energy clearing. Your energy can be blocked by many things. Once addressed, your mind and body are free to work on self-healing. An experience that is both deeply relaxing AND invigorating! 1.5 Hours. Limited to 20-25 people. Instructor- Janet Deese

Greeting Card Master Class
[Wednesday Oct 9, 1:00- 3:00]
In this class, we will creat two greeting cards: one for the football season and one for Halloween. Kits will be provided. Limit 30. Instructor- Cindy Solly

Experimental Printmaking
[Wednesday Oct 16, 1:00- 3:00]
Students will use Model Magic putty and archival ink to produce abstract prints which they can take home. Allow 1.5 hours for the class. Class size is limited to 15 students. Instructor-Marsha Mis

Laughter Yoga Wellness
[Wednesday Oct 23, 1:00- 3:00]
Join Caren Kolerski, a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher for 12 years, to experience the fun, interactive world-wide practice of Laughter Yoga Wellness. Mind, body and spirit are engaged as participants combine laughter exercises with yoga breath, gentle stretching, childlike playfulness and positivity. All to experience stress relief, joy, well-being and connection. As unconditional laughter awakens within you, it soon becomes real and contagious laughter, realizing what Dr. Madan Kataria -founder says: "When you laugh, you change. When you change, the world around you changes!" No Mats needed. No yoga experience needed. Dress comfortably and layered. Most exercises can be done seated if necessary. Allow 2 hours for the class. Limited to 20-25 People. Instructor- Caren Kolerski

Christmas Tree Ornaments Around the World
[Wednesday Nov 13, 1:00-3:00]
Introduction: Around the World Christmas ornaments are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday while acknowledging diversity and inclusion. Instructor will provide 3 choices of ornaments.
Practice-Students will choose 2 ornaments to confect. Students can take one ornament. The second Ornament will be on display at the Tosh Collins Christmas Party.
Review: At the end of the class, there’s a review or critique session where students can share their work and receive constructive feedback. Limit 20. Instructor- Aileen Gonzalez-Marti

Hands Only CPR - AED
[Wednesday Dec 4, 1:00-2:00 & 2:30-3:30]
This class will teach you the skills needed to perform hands only CPR on adults and infants. This is not a certificate course, but you will leave knowing that you can save a life. Class size limited to 10. Instructor- Pati Aine Guzinski

Stop the Bleed
[Wednesday Dec 11, 1:00-2:00 & 2:30-3:30]
In life, you are more likely to use “Stop the Bleed” skills than CPR skills. Stop the Bleed is a grassroots national awareness campaign that trains and encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Instructor- Pati Aine Guzinski