Programs

Mats, blocks and chairs (for props) are available or bring your own.  Anyone can attend regardless of flexibility or injury and modifications are available for every pose.  We practice breathing with stretching and breathing with building strength and balance poses.  Come to class to recover from injury and illness or simply to improve and enjoy daily life. The movement of yoga asana may increase bone mass. Practicing yoga asana and meditation may help with anxiety and depression.

DAY:  Wednesdays, 10 weeks

TIME:  9:00 – 10:00

BEGINS:  January 4

FEE:  $50

DAY:  Fridays, 10 weeks

TIME:  9:00 – 10:00

BEGINS:  January 6

FEE:  $50

INSTRUCTOR:  Annie Chapman

Strength training to help maintain and improve functional, daily living movements. Working muscles that are associated with balance, walking, walking up and down stairs, getting in and out of chairs, reaching and many other moves to help maintain function.
DAY: Tuesdays & Thursdays
TIME: 1:30 – 2:30
BEGINS: On-going
FEE: This is offered through many insurance companies or you may arrange direct payment with the instructor.

INSTRUCTOR:  Robin Loy

DAY:  Thursdays

TIME:  9:00 – 1:00

FEE:  FREE

Chair Yoga is accessible to all abilities. This class is designed to offer the benefits of yoga including stretching, breathing practices, and relaxation.

DAY:  Fridays, 10 weeks

TIME:  10:30 – 11:30

BEGINS:  January 6

FEE:  $50

INSTRUCTOR:  Sandy Hartnett

This class instructs seniors in various line dance routines in both Latin and Ballroom Style.  Latin dances include samba, merengue, rumba, cha cha, salsa, swing and mambo; Ballroom dances includes waltz, foxtrot and tango. From these various dance styles, routines are learned such as Burlesque, Hello Dolly, Singing in the Rain, Puttin’ on the Ritz, Senorita, Sway and many more.  Dance is excellent physical activity for seniors, as well as utilizing the mind in remembering steps/routines and lastly a means of interacting socially with other seniors.

DAY:  Tuesdays, 10 weeks

TIME:  10:30 – 11:30

BEGINS:  January 3

FEE:  $50

INSTRUCTOR:  Marjorie Winslow