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Fall Course Schedule

Our fall course schedule is now available. Please contact tara@oxfordenrichmentcenter.com 

for your copy today!

Open House

Stop by our annual open house event August 21^st between the hours of 5:00-8:00pm to check out all of our fantastic programs. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the staff of OTEC and take advantage of our Open House Special Offers. Our fall course schedule will be released that evening and we are very excited about what’s in store. See you there!

Our Programs Include:
Photography and Art Workshops
Melody Makers Music Studio (Private and Small Group Lessons)
Full Potential Coaching with Dr. Carol Strip-Whitney
Health and Safety Training (CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease, Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention)
Fit Board Fusion Fitness Studio
Room Rental and Special Event Services

We're officially a GreenSpot!

Here's how we will inform and engage:

Mandatory Commitments
Within the next year:

• By January 15 of each year, we will summarize and submit the green initiatives we have begun or continued as a result of being part of GreenSpot.
• We will create and display an environmental policy or mission statement.
• We will measure our compliance with local, federal, health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Additional Commitments:
Within the next year:

• We will keep employees informed about our green efforts by including updates in employee communications such as newsletters or bulletins.
• We will openly encourage employees to be responsible environmental stewards in their personal lives.
• We will post a list of the commitments we chose for becoming a GreenSpot business where both customers and employees can see it.
• We will talk about our green efforts at staff meetings. 
• We will support an environmental nonprofit organization through financial contributions, in-kind services, volunteer work, or board service.
• We will track and post utility usage in a common employee space.

Here's how we will reduce, reuse, and recycle

Mandatory Commitments
Within the next year:

• We will incorporate into our stock certain office and other supplies made with recycled or recyclable materials.
• We will establish a building-wide recycling program that includes-at a minimum-glass, aluminum, plastic bottles and paper.
• We will perform a waste audit of our business.
• We will track our monthly waste.

Additional Commitments:
Within the next year:

• We will encourage delivery of products in returnable, reusable, recycled or recyclable containers.
• We will encourage employees to communicate electronically, instead of on paper, whenever practicable and appropriate.
• We will donate unwanted furniture, supplies, scrap materials, linens, phones, etc.
• We will encourage employees to email or post staff memos and schedules in a central place instead of printing copies for each employee whenever practicable and appropriate.
• We will purchase condiments (milk, sugar, cream, etc.) and supplies (soap, toiler paper, etc.) in bulk.
• We will purchase or obtain used office furniture.
• We will incorporate into our stock, and encourage the use of, reusable rather than disposable office supplies, such as erasable white boards and wall calendars.
• We will recycle or donate electronics that no longer work, or are no longer useful.
• We will recycle toner and inkjet printer cartridges.
• We will reduce our paper use by:
  • Encouraging employees to avoid making unnecessary copies, and to make double-sided whenever practicable.
  • Not using a separate cover sheet for faxes.
  • Encourage employees to reuse paper for scrap paper.
  • Removing our name from junk mail lists.
  • Keeping our customer mailing lists current, without duplications.
• We will reuse packaging (bubble wrap, cardboard boxes and polystyrene peanuts) or donate them to a local shipping company.
• When creating mailings, we will design them so they do not require an envelope whenever appropriate and practicable.
• We will make recycling bins convenient for employees, placing them at desks or in kitchens and other common areas.
• We will reuse our holiday decorations whenever practicable.
• We will provide our customers with an on-line payment option.
  
• We will buy customer recognition and/or promotional gifts that are made with recycled and/or recyclable materials whenever practicable.
  
  

Here's how we will conserve & protect water

Mandatory Commitments
Within the next year:

• If required by law, we will comply with the City Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan requirements.
• We will check for leaks by closely reviewing our water bills.

Additional Commitments:
Within the next year:

• We will clean all outdoor areas-like parking lots, sidewalks, alleys, and patios-with a broom and/or damp mop instead of a hose whenever practicable. If hosing is required, we will collect the runoff and dispose of it properly.
• We will keep receiving areas and dumpsters clear of litter, periodically sweeping the area and ensuring each waste receptacle has a tight-fitting lid.
• We will not hose off or wash cars, equipment, floor mats, or other items where runoff water flows into the storm drain.
• We will encourage our employees to report water leaks.
• We will provide our employees with conservation tips for the office and their homes.
• We will post signs encouraging water conservation.

Here's how we will conserve energy

Mandatory Commitments
Within the next year:

• We will perform an energy audit, or use EnergyStars Portfolio to track our energy use.

Additional Commitments:
Within the next year:

• We will implement a facility-wide policy of turning off equipment and lights when not in use.
• We will install programmable thermostats, setting them to 68 degrees in the winter (55 degrees at night, weekends or holidays) & 78 degrees in the summer.
• We will perform regular maintenance on our HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) and refrigeration systems-or ask our landlord to do so.
• We will use caulk and/or weather-stripping around windows and doors, keeping caulk in good repair.
• When replacing equipment and appliances, we will ensure they are EnergyStar rated and/or equipped with energy-saving features.

Here's how we will streamline transportation

Mandatory Commitments
Within the next year:

• We will encourage all employees to participate in "Two by 2012"-a commitment to commute to work twice a month using an alternative form of transportation (not a single-occupancy vehicle).
• We will maintain or install a bike rack in our facility, or provide employees with another secure location to store bikes.

Additional Commitments:
Within the next year:

• We will encourage employees to walk or bike to meetings, lunch, etc.
• We will offer preferred parking arrangements for car pool vehicles.
• We will provide green driving tips on an employee website, bulletin board or in newsletters.
• We will provide employees with information about ridesharing and bus transportation on a bulletin board and/or in newsletters.
• We will provide special parking for motorcycles.

Currently Enrolling!

Beginner's Hatha Yoga:

This class is perfect for those who are new to yoga or have little experience with yoga.  The focus will be on breathing techniques and proper alignment in the basic poses of Hatha yoga.  Equal emphasis will be placed on stretching and strength-building while calming the mind and relaxing. Families are welcome in this beginner's class.

Hatha 1:

This class is designed for yoga practitioners who have had some experience with the basic poses of Hatha yoga.  Centering breathing techniques will be explored, along with basic Hatha poses.  Standing poses will be emphasized to build strength and students will work towards backbends and inversions.  This class is offered as a series of 8 classes over 8 weeks and each class will build on the previous class.

Yoga

Oxford Training and Enrichment Center is very excited to announce that we will soon be launching our newest program-Oxford Yoga! Stay tuned for course descriptions and schedules!

Beginner's Bridge Class

 

Bridge class forming now. Our classes are fun, relaxed and friendly!

Whether you are a beginner, are needing a refresher, or are an advancing player, we have a space for you.

Email tara@oxfordenrichmentcenter.com for more information.