Adult Beginning Swim
MIT Recreation Staff
Mon-Fri, Jan 16-19, 22-25, 29-1, 08-09:00am, Zesiger Shallow Pool
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 17-Jan-2007
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
Fee: 79.00 for Instruction & Equipment
This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, backstroke, sidestroke, and breaststroke.
Register at the Alumni Wang (57) or Zesiger Center (W35) main desk.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter/aquatics/cl_specialty.html
Contact: Ally Koppelman, W35-164, x4-2100, akoppel@mit.edu
Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER)
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Adult Beginning Swim - Evening
MIT Recreation Staff
Mon-Fri, Jan 16-19, 22-25, 29-1, 05-06:00pm, Zesiger Shallow Pool
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 17-Jan-2007
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
Fee: 79.00 for Instructor & Equipment
This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve on the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, backstroke, sidestroke, and breaststroke.
Register at the Alumni Wang (57) or Zesiger Center (W35) main customer service desks.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter/aquatics/cl_specialty.html
Contact: Ally Koppelman, W35-164, x3-2100, akoppel@mit.edu
Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER)
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Diabetes: Too Much of a Good Thing?
William Kettyle, M.D.
Mon Jan 8, 11:30am-12:30pm, 37-212
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
As the girth of our nation increases, so does the prevalence of diabetes. We’ll spend some time discussing sugar metabolism and the clinical realities of diagnosing and treating diabetes. Bring your questions, your comments, and your experiences.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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Fast Food Frenzy
Debra Wein, M.S., R.D., L.D.N
Wed Jan 10, 12-01:00pm, 37-212
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
With a busy schedule and little time to prepare meals, dining out has become the norm for most people. These seminars will explore the difficulties faced when navigating the take-out menu at fast food restaurants. Calorie estimations of various foods will be provided along with sensible substitutions. Learn some healthy dining strategies as well as the best and worst that restaurants have to offer.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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Fertility and the Mind / Body Connection
Zan Barry, M.Ed., Deborah Gowen, C.N.M.
Tue Jan 23, 12-01:00pm, 37-212
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
When faced with issues of fertility/infertility, many people have found it helpful to learn more about the mind/body connection. Find out more about self-care practices that can help support a healthy mind/body relationship.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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GetFit@MIT Kick-Off Event
Katherine Wahl
Thu Jan 11, 12-01:00pm, Lobby 10
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Come learn more about getfit@mit, the Institute’s annual team-oriented fitness challenge presented by MIT Medical. Learn how the challenge works, find out about participant perks, grab a healthy snack, and enter our door-prize raffle!
Web: http://getfit.mit.edu/
Contact: Katherine Wahl, E23-493, x3-5569, wahl@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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Group Exercise Pass
MIT Recreation Staff
Sun-Sat, Jan 8-14, 16-3, 07am-07:30pm, Various
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: None
Fee: 50.00 for Instruction & Equipment
Participants purchase this pass which allows them to participate in any or all of our 19 Group Exercise Classes! Classes include both land and water bases formats and include, cycle, yoga, pilates, core conditioning, and a variety of aerobic activities. ALL skill levels are welcome. Classes are held at both the Alumni Wang and Zesgier Center. The complete list of classes can be found at this link http://web.mit.edu/zcenter/fitness/group_ex.html
Passes are available at the Alumni Wang (57) or Zesiger Center (W35) main customer service desks. Individuals that are not DAPER members must purhase a day pass with each use of the Group Exercise pass.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter/fitness/group_ex.html
Contact: Stephanie Kloos, 57-127, x3-2022, skloos@mit.edu
Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER)
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Heartsaver AED, (Adult CPR)
Julie Banda
Wed Jan 17, 04-08:00pm, E25-119
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 60.00 for text book, barrier device and a completion card
This American Heart Association course teaches the basic techniques of adult CPR and the use of an AED. Students also learn about using barrier devices in CPR and giving first aid for choking.
$60.00 ($55.00 MIT Health Plan members, students, and retirees)
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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Heartsaver CPR, Infant and Child/Adult
Julie Banda
Wed Jan 10, 04-08:00pm, E25-119
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 03-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 60.00 for Text book, barrier device, and completion card.
The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Course for infants and children/adults is a modular course that teaches lay rescuers how to prevent, recognize, and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for the infant, child and adult victim.
$60.00 ($55.00 MIT Health Plan Members, students, and retirees)
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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Heartsaver First Aid
Julie Banda
Wed Jan 24, 04-08:30pm, E25-119
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 17-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 55.00 for text book, barrier device and a completion card
This American Heart Association First Aid course teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical services personnel arrive. The course includes General Principles of First Aid, Medical emergencies, Injury emergencies and Adult CPR.
$55.00 ($50.00 MIT Health Plan members, students, and retirees)
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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Heartsaver First Aid with Adult CPR
Julie Banda
Wed Jan 24, 04-09:30pm, E23-119
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 17-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 65.00 for text book, barrier device and a completion card
This American Heart Association First Aid course teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical services personnel arrive. The course includes General Principles of First Aid, Medical emergencies, Injury emergencies and Adult CPR.
$65.00 ($60.00 MIT Health Plan members, students, and retirees)
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid
Julie Banda
Wed Jan 31, 04-08:30pm, E23-119
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 24-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 55.00 for Text book, barrier device, and a completion card.
The American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid course provides information on how to manage illness and injuries in an infant or child during the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives. The course includes three core modules: First Aid Basics, Injuries and Illnesses and Life-Threatening Emergencies and the Chain of Survival.
$55.00 ($50.00 MIT Health Plan members, students and retirees)
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid with CPR
Julie Banda
Wed Jan 31, 04-09:30pm, E25-119
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 24-Jan-2007
Limited to 12 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 65.00 for text book, barrier device, and completion card.
The American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid course provides information on how to manage illness and injuries in an infant or child during the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives. The course includes four core modules: First Aid Basics, Injuries and Illnesses, Life-Threatening Emergencies and the Chain of Survival, and CPR and AED.
$65.00 ($60.00 MIT Health Plan members, students and retirees)
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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It's MORE than Tay-Sachs!
Rebecca Kurnik Seshasai alumna
Wed Jan 17, 05-06:30pm, 1-135
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
11 = number of genetic diseases for which Jewish people are at greater risk
25 = percent of Jews who is a carrier for one or more of these diseases (many of which result in childhood death)
Even if you are not ready to have kids now, you may be ready someday.
Come hear more....
Dr. Hoffman, from Tufts-New England Medical Center, will speak on the risks, carrier screening, and reproductive options that allow for the birth of a healthy baby. You will be able to sign-up to reserve your spot for the actual screening, coming in March, at this talk! For more information on this program, go to www.JewishGeneticScreening.org
Contact: Rebecca Kurnik Seshasai, rakurnik@alum.mit.edu
Sponsor: FSILG Office
Cosponsor: Hillel
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Jewish Genetics: “It’s More than Tay-Sach’s”
Jordyn Rozensky, Dr. Jodi Hoffman,Tufts-New England Medical Center, Floating
Wed Jan 17, 05-07:00pm, 1-135
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn what we should all know about Jewish genetic diseases. One in four individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent is a carrier for one of several genetic diseases- many of which result in childhood death.
Contact: Jordyn Rozensky, W11-040, x3-2982, jordynr@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
Cosponsor: MIT Medical
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Junk Food Cravings: How to Cut Back
Zan Barry, MEd
Wed Jan 31, 12-01:00pm, 37-212
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
If you have cravings for sweets or "white foods" (chips, pretzels, white bread), find out why and learn tips to make your brain more resilient and resistant to cravings.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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Laser Surgery or Glasses?
Matthew Garston, O.D.
Mon Jan 22, 01-02:30pm, 37-212
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
An MIT staff optometrist will discuss LASER refractive surgery in detail. Included will be a review of the optics of the eye, how the surgery works, and who is a good candidate for this surgery. The discussion will also focus on the complications as well as the long term effects of these procedures. Some possible future changes and new approaches to this subject will be included.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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Learn Massage
Livia Fontes
Sun Jan 14, 21, 28, 02-04:00pm, Zesiger Media Room
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 10-Jan-2007
Limited to 10 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
Fee: 35.00 for Instruction & Equipment
A licensed Massage Therapist reviews single and partner massage techniques to aid in tension relief, injury prevention, and relaxation. The instructor will distribute informational handouts at each class for take home practice.
Register at Alumni Wang (57) or Zesiger Center (W35) main customer service desks.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter/fitness/ft_spec.htm#IAPSPRING2007
Contact: Stephanie Kloos, 57-127, x3-2022, skloos@mit.edu
Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER)
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Middle Eastern Belly Dancing
MIT Recreation Staff
Fri Jan 12, 19, 26, 06:30-08:30pm, Wang Dance Studio
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 12-Jan-2007
Limited to 20 participants.
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Prereq: None
Fee: 24.00 for Instruction
This class offers both an introduction to the art of Middle Eastern dance and a new and exciting way to workout. Spend each class learning, perfecting, and advancing at the art of Belly Dancing. Classes are instructor led and will progress with the pace of the class.
Register at Alumni Wang (57) or Zesiger Center (W35) main customer service desks.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenterhttp://web.mit.edu/zcenter/fitness/ft_spec.htm#IAPSPRING2007
Contact: Stephanie Kloos, 57-127, x3-2022, skloos@mit.edu
Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER)
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Mind/Body Discoveries for Stress Reduction, Mood-Elevation & Enhanced Mental Function
Pete A. Sanders, Jr., '72
Thu Feb 1, Fri Feb 2, 02:30-05:30pm, 4-370, ROOM CHANGED TO 4-370
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 160 participants.
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Learn rapid new methods for tapping into more of your brainpower and for improving your quality of life. It is said that we use just 10-40% of our brain's potential. You wouldn't tolerate a computer that limited, so why put up with it in your most intimate PC. Come and experience breakthroughs in "Inner Technology". This program contains new discoveries extending the work of Dr. Robert Heath (former Dean of Tulane University Medical School) and Dr. Herbert Benson (Harvard Medical School).
For Undergrads: increase retention and ease test anxiety
For Grad students/Faculty: easier access to creative thinking and problem solving
For Staff: relief from pressures and the negative effects of stress
For All Attending: feel better fast without alcohol, nicotine, drugs, or overeating.
PLEASE RSVP TO PETE SANDERS, sanders@sedona.net
Contact: Marilee Jones, 3-108, x8-5514, marilee@mit.edu
Sponsor: Admissions
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Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
Maya Hanelin, LICSW, Celene Barnes, PsyD,, Lisa Bosley, CNS
Wed Jan 24, 11:30am-01:00pm, 37-212
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This class will review highlights of research and discuss benefits of mindfulness for stress reduction and provide opportunities to experience and practice mindfulness exercises.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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Stroke Technique
MIT Recreation Staff
Mon-Fri, Jan 16-19, 22-25, 29-1, 07:30-08:30pm, Zesiger Shallow Pool
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 17-Jan-2007
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breast
Fee: 79.00 for Instruction & Equipment
This program is designed for the intermediate adult swimmer who wants to learn the fundamentals of lap swimming and improve their stroke technique. Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke prior to taking this class, and be able to swim 100 yards continuously.
Register at Alumni Wang (57) or Zesgier Center (W35) main customer service desk.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter/aquatics/cl_specialty.html
Contact: Ally Koppelman, W35-164, x4-2100, akoppel@mit.edu
Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER)
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Tai Chi for Beginners
Dorri Li
Mon Jan 29, 12-01:00pm, E25-117
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn the basic movements of Tai Chi in a relaxed and comfortably paced class. This gentle form of exercise works on joint mobility, flexibility, coordination, and balance. The slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi will rejuvenate your body and engage your mind. Wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
Contact: Elizabeth Rice, E23-205, x8-5363, rice@med.mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Medical
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