Exercise Classes (Geared Toward Seniors)

 

Senior Physical Fitness * 9:30 am - 10:30 am * Mondays & Wednesdays * Main Hall

This is a strength-building class. We will focus on maintaining and gaining stability and power in the arms, legs and core, through both sitting and standing exercises and 8 -12 minutes of aerobic movement. All exercises can be participated in form a seated position on a chair. Great music! Special needs and challenges welcome.

Leader: Stephanie Golino

Donation: member $4.25, non-member $5.25

Senior Stretch * 8:30 am - 9:30 am * Fridays

We work the whole body in a fun way, with a little chickee, chickee, chickee and a boom, boom, boom! Class focuses on stretching, strengthening, lengthening, flexibility, eye hand coordination and balance from a standing or seated position. We also practice fall prevention and recovery from a fall.

Instructor: Tony Alonzo
Donation: member $4.00, non-member $5.00

 

Tai Chi for Seniors * 9:00 am - 10:15 am * Mondays * Annex

All students 18 and over are welcome.
Class will consist of warm ups addressing the breath, the joints, slow gentle movements and energy integration practice. This progresses to a

seated form of mindfulness training which is beneficial for relaxation and stress reduction. Class includes instruction and modifications for all ability levels.

Students are taught the Tai Chi for Arthritis Form.

Drop in students are welcome at any time.
Optional DVD available from instructor.

Leaders: Manny Florendo

Donation: member $4.25, non-member $5.25

Tai Chi for Seniors * 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm * Wednesdays * Annex

In this class we are studying an ancient Chi Kung Form from the Nam Hoa Temple called Longevity Tree. This form consist of a series of movements representing aspects of nature and our connection to it. The class also contains a Chi Kung warm up section and a seated mindfulness practice. Drop-ins are welcome.

Leader: T.J. Bemis

Donation: member $4.25, non-member $5.25