Recreation

When someone you love dies, it can be hard to understand your complex and painful thoughts and feelings. Join Sharon A. Neumann, compassionate facilitator and Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist. Explore and understand ten touchstones that are essential physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual actions that help in the healing process. 8 Tues., Sept. 14-Nov. 2 3-5 p.m. University Center Rm. 208 Instructor: Sharon A. Neumann

$175

Learn to employ The Grief Recovery Method®, an action program for moving beyond loss, providing partnerships and guidance to support moving forward in life free from the emotional pain that accompanies the grieving experience. Your feelings while grieving are normal and natural; the problem is that we have been socialized to believe that these feelings are abnormal and unnatural. This program is helpful for first time grief workshop participants or a wonderful follow-up for those who have completed Understanding Your Grief, as The Grief Recovery Method® more deeply explores an individual’s life and loss histories as well as other factors affecting one’s journey through grief. The program is free, but registration is required. Register online at nmc.edu/ees or call (231) 995-1700. 8 Tues., Sept. 14-Nov. 2 5:30-7:30 p.m. University Center Rm. 208 Instructor: Sharon A. Neumann

$175

If you are searching for beauty in the woods, but not sure of longer hikes, this is your opportunity to experience four gorgeous hiking trails. Option 1: Silver Lake Recreation Area; Maple Bay Recreation Area; Kids Creek Park; Ransom Lake Natural Area. Option 2: Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area; Walk of Art Sculpture Park; Hickory Meadows; Old Mission Lighthouse. Each hike may be part of a larger trail system, but is tailored for this class and is no longer than two miles. These short trails have inclines, ruts, and mud, so wear walking or

dress for the weather. Class will meet during a light rain, but if more severe weather prohibits a class meeting, a make-up class will be scheduled. Each week’s class locations will be emailed to registered students shortly before class begins. Experience some nature therapy this fall! Option 1: 4 Fri., Sept. 3-24 Option 2: 4 Fri. Oct. 8-29 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Locations are emailed to registered students before class Instructor: Gloria Halligan $35 each option

Explore the Rails to Trails TART Trail in Grand Traverse County. This is a great way to walk the east to west corridor of the County in both directions. This wellness activity contributes approximately 6,000 steps to your daily goal of a minimum of 10,000 steps as recommended by health experts. This is about movement without running, stepping outside, grounding yourself, and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. It is also a great way to learn more about finding your way around Traverse City. Bring water, wear walking/hiking footwear, and dress for the weather. We will meet each week at a different site as we progress; locations are emailed to registered students shortly before class begins. Enrollment is limited. If weather prohibits a class meeting, a make-up class will be scheduled. 4 weeks, Mon. & Wed. Sept. 13-Oct. 6 1-2:30 p.m. Locations are emailed to registered students before class Instructor: Gloria Halligan $65

Explore walking trails with a guide and a group! –see classes at left

Ghost towns captivate our imaginations. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SBDNL) is home to several ghost towns. Glen Haven is an example of what these logging villages were like in their heyday. Discover what happened to the towns and the people who lived there. We will travel to several ghost towns, exploring areas of the park very few people know how to find. The park adventure begins at the National Lakeshore Visitor Center. A Park Pass is required and can be purchased at the visitor center; annual passes can be purchased online at https://nps.gov/slbe. For more information about park passes please call 231-326-4700, ext. 5010. Bring your lunch for a picnic at one of the park locations. Tues., Sept. 7 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet at SBDNL Visitor Center (9922 W. Front St., Empire) Instructor: Kerry Kelly $79

Owls are fascinating birds. What is it about the elusive owl that sparks an air of mystery and intrigue? Join Grass River staff as we learn about local owls, their biology, identification, calls and habits. Learn times and places to go searching for owls during day and night, and strategies to increase your success in finding them. Then, we head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at night for about 1 mile on uneven trails. Bring a light. This course qualifies toward the Naturalist Certificate. Thurs., Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m. Grass River Education Center (6500 Alden Highway, Bellaire) Instructor: James Dake $39

Would you like to learn how to perform magic and entertain with nothing more than a deck of cards? Dr. Larry Phillips will help you learn this new skill. Through demonstration, guided practice, and discussion you will learn to put together and perform a basic close-up magic routine. The material taught in this course is all audience tested, professional magic from Dr. Phillips performing repertory, including several well-guarded personally developed routines and effects. No Pick-A-Card, Any Card stuff here! The routines taught are impressive and visual magic using a standard deck of playing cards. This course is a great way to investigate a new hobby or revive an old interest. 4 Thurs., Sept. 9-30 6-8 p.m. University Center Rm. 07 Instructor: Dr. Laurence M. Phillips $95

Join local fly fishing expert Capt. Chuck Hawkins as he teaches you the fundamentals of fly fishing. This fun introduction includes an overview of rods and reels along with a hands-on casting session. Leave with a good understanding of what you need to get started in this popular sport. Opportunities abound for great fly fishing in the Grand Traverse area, so accelerate your skills and join the fun. Mon., Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m. University Center Rm. 208 Instructor: Chuck Hawkins $75

An America’s Boating Club course, this general weather course will benefit those sitting in their living rooms, as much as those standing behind the helm for maritime applications. Become a keen observer of the weather. Learn why weather observations only have meaning in the context of the basic principles of meteorology – the science of the atmosphere. Discover how weather systems form, behave, move, and interact with one another. Understand how major weather events develop in our area. Cost includes text and materials. 10 Mon., Sept. 20-Nov. 22 6-8 p.m. Great Lakes Campus Rm. 211 Instructor: David Terrell $169 Marine Navigation is the first in a sequence of four courses in navigation. This course covers the basics of coastal and inland navigation, focusing on navigation as done on recreational boats today. GPS is used as the primary navigation tool while traditional techniques, such as chart plotting and dead reckoning, are covered to provide a boater with additional skills, especially needed if the GPS fails. In-class exercises reinforce the course topics. Cost includes text and plotter. 7 Wed., Oct. 13-Dec. 1 6-9 p.m. (no class Nov. 24) Great Lakes Campus, Rm. 211 Instructor: Bill Smethels $169 Are you looking for a new mental challenge? Learn the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg–a game of skill coupled with wit and fortune. Examine a brief history of the game, the tiles and cards used, and rules set by the National Mah Jongg League. Experience actual playing time to apply what you learn. Mastery of the game takes practice and patience, and your effort will be repaid many times over by the enjoyment derived. 4 Mon., Nov. 1-22 1-4 p.m. University Center Rm. 204 Instructor: Peggy Rod $79

We understand that plans change, so we strive to provide a generous refund policy. Here are our guidelines:

1. If NMC cancels a course, you’ll receive a 100% refund. 2. To drop a course, call (231) 995-1700. Refund amount is determined by the date of the request. Call our office for details (a full refund is guaranteed at least 3 business days prior to your class start date). 3. Academic courses taken as noncredit are subject to academic refund policies.

If you have a special need or require an accommodation to meet requirements of a course, contact Disability Support Services at (231) 995-1929. Enrollment in an Extended Education course does not confer upon the enrollee admitted student status in NMC’s degree or certificate programs. Noncredit students with specific concerns not resolved with an instructor or the EES staff may take issues directly to the Director of EES. Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions. In addition, although not mandated by law, it is the policy of Northwestern Michigan College to prohibit discrimination in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. www.nmc.edu/nondiscrimination