Adult Programs

fall/winter 2024

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KARATE

Join 9th Degree Black Belt and Head Instructor of the NE Okinawan Karate Dojo, Greg Lazarus, for our karate program. He welcomes students (8 years of ages and older) that come to him with the desire to learn the true essence of Matsumura Seito Karate-do. Shihan Lazarus has been training students since 1980. Our classes stress traditional protocol, self-discipline and quality authentic training and techniques. Classes are continued all year. Family discounts are offered. A uniform is required and can be purchased through the instructor. No drop-ins.

  • Instructor: Shihan Greg Lazarus
  • Who: Ages 14-65
  • Cost (13-week session): $210 (residents)/$252 (non-residents)
    • Additional family members: $175 (residents)/$210 (non-residents)
  • When: Mondays & Thursdays, 6:45-8:00pm (14-65)
    • September 5 – November 25

long and strong

A 60-minute full body workout utilizing body weight, light weights, yoga mats and blocks, and our own mind-body awareness. Balance, posture, strength, flexibility and mindfulness will all be addressed. Becky Kollmorgen is a physical therapist, yoga instructor, and certified group fitness instructor. She brings years of teaching experience to the class. Please bring a mat, yoga block, and preferred free weights.

  • Instructor: Becky Kollmorgen
  • Who: 18+
  • Cost (6-week session): $72 (residents)/$86.40 (non-residents)
  • When: Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30am
    • Session 1: September 10 – October 15
    • October 29 – December 17 (no class 11/5 & 11/26)
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FULL BODY STRENGTH TRAINING WITH ANDY

Full Body Strength Training with Andy is a fun, full-body workout designed to increase physical strength, build endurance and improve balance while enhancing flexibility and mobility. This one-hour class will challenge your body in an effective, safe and creative format using your own body weight, hand weights and other fitness tools. Included also is core training, short bursts of non-impact cardio conditioning and stretching, for a complete, full-body workout. Our class accommodates all fitness levels. You will sweat and smile and leave feeling more energized than ever. Please bring an exercise or yoga mat and two pair of hand-held weights (dumbbells) at your strength level. There are also weights available to share.

  • Instructor: Andy Ferragamo
  • Who: 18+

SESSION 1

  • When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:45-9:45am, September 16 – October 30 (no class 10/9 & 10/14)
  • Cost (7-week session): $120 (residents)/$144 (non-residents)

SESSION 2

  • When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:45-9:45am, November 4 – December 18 (no class 11/11)
  • Cost (7-week session): $130 (residents)/$156 (non-residents)

YOGA WITH ANDY

Yoga with Andy is an hour class that encompasses yoga poses and flows, full body stretching, flexibility and balance movements. It is designed for all ages and is of benefit to conditioned participants as well as athletes. The class will assist in combating stress, improves balance and body awareness, as well as, teaching health breathing techniques. We will use yoga blocks, yoga straps and other props that will enhance your  practice. General class consists of: calming, centering and stretching (10 min), yoga poses and flows (25 min), balancing and flexibility (15 min), finishing with final stretching and total relaxation (10 min). No experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat to class and your own blocks & straps if you have them.

  • Instructor: Andy Ferragamo 
  • Who: 18+

SESSION 1

  • When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am, September 16 – October 30 (no class 10/9 & 10/14)
  • Cost (7-week session): $120 (residents)/$144 (non-residents)

SESSION 2

  • When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am, November 4 – December 18 (no class 11/11)
  • Cost (7-week session): $130 (residents)/$156 (non-residents)

yogilates

This class combines yoga and pilates in a way that helps condition the body without punishing it. We develop strong abdominal muscles and improve
balance, coordination and power which aides us in performing other exercises with more ease. In addition to firming and strengthening our core muscles, we
strengthen and lengthen the entire body from head to toe, helping us to stand taller. We focus on the entire body with special emphasis on core and posture. This class is done without shoes. Please bring a mat. Please do not eat a big meal at least one hour before class.
  • Instructor: Jessica Simpson
  • Who: 18+
  • Cost (6-week session): $52 (residents)/$62 (non-residents)
  • When: Thursdays, 10:00-11:00am, September 12 – October 17

Reb3l Groove

A high-intensity dance format set to fun, hip-hop style music. A great way to burn A LOT of calories, have fun with friends and get to work out in a club-like setting! All experience and fitness levels are welcome. Sign up for the 6-week session or drop-in and pay per class!

  • Instructor: Jessica Simpson
  • Who: 16+
  • Cost (6-weeks): $144 (residents)/$172 (non-residents)
    • Drop in: $15 (residents)/$18 (non-residents)
  • When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, September 10 – October 17

zumba

Zumba is a Latin inspired dance-fitness program. It’s commonly referred to as exercise in disguise because of it’s fun and uplifting rhythms. Not only does this class help people achieve their fitness goals but it boosts serotonin levels, leaving students feeling re-energized. Laura works to create a welcoming atmosphere for all humans regardless of fitness or experience levels.

  • Instructor: Laura Burns
  • Who: 18+

SESSION 1

  • When: Mondays, 6-7:00pm, September 9 – October 21 (no class 10/14)
  • Cost (6-week session): $78 (residents)/$93.60 (non-residents)
    • Drop-in: $15 (residents)/$18 (non-residents) per class

SESSION 2

  • When: Mondays, 6-7:00pm, November 4 – December 16 (no class 11/11)
  • Cost (6-week session): $78 (residents)/$93.60 (non-residents)
    • Drop-in: $15 (residents)/$18 (non-residents) per class

HULA HOOPING

A full body workout. Come find out what the buzz is all about! No experience needed, hula hoops provided. This is fun!

  • Instructor: SJ Mertzic
  • Who: 14+
  • Cost (4-week session): $60 (residents)/$72 (non-residents)
    • Drop in: $18 (residents)/$21 (non-residents) per class
  • When: Mondays, 4:45-5:30pm
    • Session 1: September 9 – September 30
    • Session 2: October 7 – November 4 (no class 10/14)
    • Session 3: November 18 – December 9

Gentle Yoga with becky

Gentle Yoga, formerly Everybody Can do Yoga, is making a return this Fall under new instruction. Becky Kollmorgen is a physical therapist, yoga instructor, and certified group fitness instructor. If you sit at a desk all day, if you are rehabilitating from injuries, if you have issues getting up from the floor and down to the floor, if you have arthritic joints/limited mobility, if you would just like a yoga class where you know you are not going to jump from one pose to another… then this is the class for you! This form of yoga uses a chair as a prop. We will practice either sitting in a chair or standing and using the chair for support. We will experience increased strength and flexibility. We will restore and increase our balance. We will breathe and relax. We will not be wearing shoes in class. Please do not eat a heavy meal for at least an hour before class

  • Instructor: Becky Kollmorgen, Physical Therapist, Yoga Instructor, Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • Who: 55+
  • Cost (6-week session): $60 (residents)/$72 (non-residents)
  • When:
    • Session 1: Tuesdays, September 10 – October 15, 10:00-11:00am
    • Session 2: Tuesdays, October 29 – December 17 (no class 11/5 & 11/26), 10:00-11:00am
    • Session 3: Wednesdays, October 30 – December 11 (no class 11/27), 11:15am-12:15pm

Gentle Yoga with christine

Gentle Yoga, formerly Everybody Can do Yoga, is making a return this Fall under new instruction. Christine is a certified group fitness instructor, yoga teacher and instinctive meditation coach. If you sit at a desk all day, if you are rehabilitating from injuries, if you have issues getting up from the floor and down to the floor, if you have arthritic joints/limited mobility, if you would just like a yoga class where you know you are not going to jump from one pose to another… then this is the class for you! This form of yoga uses a chair as a prop. We will practice either sitting in a chair or standing and using the chair for support. We will experience increased strength and flexibility. We will restore and increase our balance. We will breathe and relax. We will not be wearing shoes in class. Please do not eat a heavy meal for at least an hour before class

  • Instructor: Christine Charest, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Yoga teacher, Instinctive Meditation Coach
  • Who: 55+
  • Cost (6-week session): $60 (residents)/$72 (non-residents)
  • When: Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00am
    • Session 1: September 11 – October 16

Meditation and movement

Session 1: Find Your Flow – Explore various meditation & movement practices to access the body’s natural healing/restorative state. Learn the principles of Instinctive Meditation and discover the joy and subtleties of movement and stillness.
Session 2: Ride Your Rhythms – This session builds on the foundations of Instinctive Meditation and deepens your powers of sensory perception. Learn to identify and honor your natural daily rhythms, trust your instinctive wisdom and flow more easily between your inner and outer awareness.

Please bring your own yoga mat and/or meditation cushion.

  • Instructor: Christine Charest, Certified Group Fitness Instructor and RYT 500 Certified Instinctive Meditation Coach
  • Who: 18+
  • Cost (4-week session): $60 (residents)/$72 (non-residents)
  • When: Thursdays, 10:00-11:00am
    • Session 1: September 12 – October 3
    • Session 2: October 10 – October 31

Somatic back comfort workshop

This 2-hour workshop will expand your repertoire of how to stay fit. Relieve stiffness, aches and pain in your back, neck and shoulders as you release muscle tension that accumulates from stress – a major cause of low back pain. You will lie on the floor, on your back and stomach, and Noreen will talk you through very simple movements. These movements can be done daily to improve on your own. Or, you can use them when the need arises. For more information, visit the instructor’s website.

Please wear non-restrictive clothing and bring a yoga mat.

  • Instructor: Noreen Owens, Certified Hanna Somatic Educator
  • Who: 18+
  • Cost: $40 (residents)/$48 (non-residents)
  • When: Tuesday, October 29, 6-8:00pm

Mind body soul mashup

A joyful, invigorating, and ever-changing workout for the mind, body and soul. A great way to keep your head and heart active and feeling aligned
throughout the week. Enjoy a fun and restorative mix of Pilates, Tai Chi, strength training, cardio, dance, yoga, stretching and instinctive meditation.
Nourish your whole self! No prior experience necessary.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

  • Instructor: Christine Charest, Certified Group Fitness Instructor and RYT 500 Certified Instinctive Meditation Coach
  • Who: 18+
  • Cost (4-week session): $60 (residents)/$72 (non-residents)
    • Drop-in: $15 (residents)/$18 (non-residents) per class
  • When: Thursdays, 7:30-8:30am
    • Session 1: September 12 – October 3
    • Session 2: October 10 – October 31

1-2-3 Stretch, balance, relax

BENEFITS include: improved posture, relieved stress, better ease of motion, being less prone to falls and injuries

This class focuses on gentle, full body STRETCHING to help keep muscles flexible and mobile while enhancing muscle elasticity and joint range of motion.

BALANCE movements assist in the development of stability, skill and confidence for daily activity functioning.

RELEASE & RELAXATION help ease sore muscles, arthritis discomfort and stiff joints. To complete our class, we will focus on our breathing and giving our bodies permission to let go and RELAX.

Your instructor has been a teacher and health educator for 35 years and is a certified trainer, fitness instructor,

200 Hour-RYT and earned a double masters degree in exercise physiology and health science.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

  • Instructor: Andy Ferragamo
  • Who: 18+
  • Cost (4-week session): $60 (residents)/$72 (non-residents)
  • When: Wednesdays, 6:00-6:45pm, September 18 – October 30 (no class 10/9)

Zentangle double fun workshop

In this special 2-hr. holiday edition of Zentangle, you will create two beautiful Zentangle artworks and bring them home in an elegant double-sided stand-alone clear frame – perfect for décor, paperweight or gift-giving. Those of you familiar with Zentangle should bring drawing materials to class. Those without materials may pay instructor $5 for needed pen and other accessories. Double-sided frame is included in the class fee. Class size is limited!

Zentangle is a process of creating art, whereby simple shapes and lines combine to make beautiful and interesting abstract artworks. The focus of Zentangle is on the process of creation, rather than the end result – and is both fun and stress-relieving. Zentangle embraces beauty, accepts imperfections and is calming and relaxing. If you can draw a line and a circle (perfectly or not), you can Zentangle.

  • Instructor: Joyce Amend, CZT
  • Who: 18+
  • Cost: $15 (residents)/$18 (non-residents)
    • $5 materials fee, paid directly to the instructor, if you need materials
  • When: Friday, November 15, 10:00am-12:00pm

Free adult programs

Free movie friday

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as we present our free Friday matinee movies. Come in to relax and enjoy a captivating film in a welcoming atmosphere. Socialize with friends and neighbors as you enjoy light refreshments before the film begins. No pre-registration required – just drop-in!

  • Who: 18+
  • When: Fridays, 12:30pm
    • September 20: On Golden Pond
    • October 11: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
    • November 1: The Bucket List
    • December 20: Letters to Juliet
    • January 17: Cocoon

Free Fitness Room Orientation

If an introduction to the machines is what you need, join us for an hour-long FREE orientation on our equipment with one of our personal trainers. Pre-registration is required!

  • Personal Trainer: Teri Quill
  • Who: 16+
  • When: Tuesdays, 11:30am
    • September 17
    • October 22
    • November 19
    • December 17
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