Colorado Free University

Register now! Call 303-399-0093 or online: www.freeu.com 15 Cooking | Mind/Body Wellness Tea for the Duchess of Bedfordshire “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” —Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady Tables laden with fresh scones, jams, cakes, and dainty sandwiches, all to be washed down with pots of tea at four o’clock in the afternoon, is a truly great British tradition. Rachel Iacino , a local British resident and Cordon Bleu chef, will teach you how to prepare some of the classic teatime favorites that she grew up with in her native country. Class will be mainly demonstration during the COVID-19 period. Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your fellow students over a pot of fresh tea. On the menu: blackberry almond torte; buttermilk scones; and classic shortbread cookies with ginger; tea sandwiches: chicken with walnut and cucumber (naturally!), and egg with black olives. All served with a selection of English teas and an elegant British flair. $51 Non-Member $39 Member $15 materials fee paid in class CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 6200CC: One Sun., 1:30–4:30PM 4/4 6200CD: One Sun., 1:30–4:30PM 5/16 6200CE: One Sun., 1:30–4:30PM 6/27 Knife Skills Tips, Tricks, & Techniques Used by Professional Chefs Beginning and experienced home cooks can save time in the kitchen while working safely and with confidence. Start by learning how to select the right knife for you and the task. Move on to proper knife handling techniques, safety tips, proper knife care, sharpening, and storage. Students will learn to slice, dice, fine dice/ brunoise, chop, mince, julienne, stick/ batonette, and fine shred/chiffonade, and make a recipe in class that uses many of these techniques. If you have a good chef knife, bring it to class as each one is as individual as you are. Also, bring a cutting board if you have one. Chef Trusan has spent many years in the culinary world working with world-class chefs and offers private, in-home cooking classes, as well as personal chef and catering services. The materials fee includes food and handouts. $57 Non-Member $45 Member $8 materials fee paid in class CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 6250DX: One Sun., 1:30–4:30PM 4/18 6250DY: One Sun., 1:30–4:30PM 6/13 6250EA: One Sun., 1:30–4:30PM 7/25 Live Your Best Life Unlock the Power of Whole Food Nutrition “The primary cause of dis-ease isn’t germs, genes, or toxins. It’s malnutrition,” according to Dr. Royal Lee. The human body needs five key components to function optimally: carbs, proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins, but getting the right kind and balance is the challenge. In this interactive class, explore how nutritional deficiencies lead to illness. Learn how to self-test for nutritional deficiencies, how to balance body chemistry, and the three critical macronutrients for health. You’ll leave class with lifetime nutrition principles to give you more energy, fewer signs of “hangry,” fewer symptoms, less pain, and better health. LaShay Canady is a certified clinician of whole food nutrition (CCWFN) and has been in business since 2007. Her primary goal is to support the body’s own recuperative efforts. She will help you create your own food plan (no diet!) for life. $56 Non-Member $44 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 2592U: Two Tue., 6–8PM Begins 4/13 2592V: Two Sun., 1–3PM Begins 5/16 2592W: Two Thu., 6–8PM Begins 6/17 2592X: Two Tue., 6–8PM Begins 7/13 My Medicare Match Drilling Down to Evaluate Your Options Sorting through the choices you must make as you prepare for Medicare can be overwhelming. This very practical class walks you through the options and helps you determine which plan selections might be the best fit for you, starting with when you should, or should not, enroll. Evaluate the pros and cons of staying on your employer’s insurance or moving to Medicare at 65. Understand the differences between original Medicare with a supplemental (Medigap) policy and Medicare Advantage. Mary Jo Heins is a licensed independent Medicare insurance agent with nine years of experience helping people understand and enroll in Medicare. She worked 15 years as a medical practice manager and was president of the Colorado Medical Group Management Association. It is her passion to help people receive great healthcare. $36 Non-Member $24 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 6607AF: One Sat., 9–10:15AM 4/17 CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 6607AG: One Sat., 9–10:15AM 5/15 6607AH: One Sat., 9–10:15AM 6/5 6607AI: One Sat., 9–10:15AM 7/17 Reversing Chronic Health Problems The Integrative Medicine Approach to Illness Do you or someone you care about suffer from a chronic painful condition or autoimmune disorder? Integrative medicine looks at the whole biological system to see what is malfunctioning and what can be done to address the malfunction. In this course we’ll take a look at the actual causes of most chronic conditions, exploring the role of food sensitivities and environmental toxins. We’ll explore dietary and lifestyle changes that can reverse the deleterious processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and system levels to help reduce symptoms. We’ll give you some tips on actual food items, including sweet, salty and crunchy snacks that support your healing journey along with a scientific perspective on why they are good choices. Scott Cunningham , MD, is a practicing internal medicine physician who specializes in the integrative nutritional treatment of autoimmune and thyroid conditions. His teaching style is relaxed and interactive. $46 Non-Member $36 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 5433U: One Sat., 1–3:30PM 4/24 5433V: One Sat., 1–3:30PM 6/5 5433W: One Sat., 1–3:30PM 7/10 Intro to EFT A Powerful Tool Anyone Can Use Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is a process for releasing the internal, subconscious blocks that keep you from achieving personal and professional goals. EFT combines ancient Chinese acupressure with modern psychology. By stimulating your body’s meridian points with your fingertips you are able to “tap” into your own energy and healing power. EFT is effective in reducing fears, anxiety, and pain. It can retrain your brain to release food cravings and habits, and it can remove internal blocks and improve self-esteem and personal performance. Teri Karjala is a licensed professional counselor with over 14 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma. $51 Non-Member $39 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 4619AN: One Fri., 9AM–12PM 4/9 4619AO: One Fri., 9AM–12PM 6/18 Last chance for Intro to EFT