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Fitness Classes & Programs
PICKLEBALL *NEW*
Instructor: Sally Loessner
$5 for one play, 12 plays for $30
Fri | 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join fellow players and increase your physical dexterity with this new and fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Reservations are required. Please call (302) 598-6123 or mail hdholeman@gmail.com Reserve your time. No Drop-ins are allowed.
Adults
REGISTER
CHICAGO STYLE STEPPIN' DANCING
Instructor: Belinda McGuire-Davis
2 - hour classes, $12 drop-in fee, FREE to 55+ Lifestyle Members
Fri | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Step into this style of Chicago’s African American dance, formerly referred to as BOP, with your instructor Belinda McGuire-Davis. Chicago-Style Steppin' Dancing is a smooth calm dance of striding, gliding, dipping, and dabbing to music by popular African American big bands.
Adults
AIKIDO
Instructor: Diamond State Aikido
Up to 12 1½-hour classes, $75 payable to the instructor
Tue | 6-7:30 p.m.
Thu | 6-7:30 p.m.
Sat | 9-10:30 a.m.
A powerful martial arts form that increases body awareness, energy flow, and ease of movement. for information or to register, call (302) 368-7081 or visit diamondstateaikido.com. Ages 16-Adults
BABY BOOMER FITNESS
Instructor: Andrew Holtz, PrimeUFitness.com
1-hour class, $6 drop-in fee per class, FREE 55+ members
Tue | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Thu | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Learn how to use common fitness center equipment while developing an effective fitness program, focusing on safe strength training techniques and injury prevention. Adults
BACKWARDS WALK AND STRETCH
Instructor: Andrew Holtz, PrimeUFitness.com
1-hour class, $6 drop-in fee per class, FREE 55+ members
Tue | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Thu | 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Walking backward puts less strain on the knees and requires less range of motion than walking forward. Useful for people with knee problems or injuries. Adults
TAI CHI
Instructor: Winston Gacutan
1-hour class, $6 drop-in fee per class, FREE 55+ members
Wed | 10-11 a.m.
Tai Chi is a weekly class that combines soft flowing movements with proper breathing techniques. Continued practice can relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, energize the body, and even lower blood pressure. Adults
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE YOGA
Instructor: Rebecca Keifer
1-hour class, $6 drop-in fee per class, FREE 55+ members
Tue | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Thu | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Get introduced to yogic postures, alignment, and breathing to promote energy and restore balance. Bring a yoga mat, towel, and a bottle of water. Adults
YOGA
Instructor: Michael Fahey
Four 1-hour classes, $24R/$29NR/Monthly or Five 1-hour classes, $30R/$36NR/Monthly
Wed | 9-10 a.m.
Learn the basics of breathing and pose. Bring your mind and spirit into harmony. relax your body and ease your tension. Bring a padded mat, empty stomach, towel, and water. Adults
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JUDO AND JU-JITSU
Instructor: Alexander Velazquez
$100/month plus required annual affiliation fees payable to Delaware Judo and Ju-Jitsu Association
Mon/Wed | 6-7:30 p.m.
Sat | 9-10:30 a.m.
Traditional Kodokan Judo/Shuri-te Ju-Jitsu is an excellent form of exercise and self-defense. Call (302) 753-2144 or visit delawarejudo.net for information. Juniors 10-17, Adults 18+
BEGINNER LINE DANCING
Instructor: Winston Gacutan
$6 drop-in fee per class, FREE 55+ members
Wed | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Learn basic line dances, then show off your skills in the last half of the class. Adults
In Partnership with the Hispanic American Association of Delaware
MAMÁS FELICES, HIJOS FELICES
Instructor: Hispanic American Association of Delaware
Meets Weekly, FREE
TBD
HAAD ofrece un grupo de apoyo en español y consejería de salud mental para mujeres embarazadas y madres primerizas. Las madres son evaluadas para detectar depresión, ansiedad y estrés y están conectadas a los recursos en la comunidad disponibles para ellas. Este programa es posible gracias a la subvención Healthy Women, Healthy Babies, de la División de Salud Pública de Delaware. Mamás
HAAD provides a Spanish support group and mental health counseling to pregnant women and new mothers. Mothers are screened for depression, anxiety, and stress and are connected to resources in the community available for them. This is program is possible through the grant Healthy Women, Healthy Babies, from the Delaware Division of Public Health. Mothers
MEXICAN FOLKLORIC DANCE
Instructor: Hispanic American Association of Delaware’s Ballet Mexico Lindo, FREE
Tue | 6-7:45 p.m.
Thu | 6-7:45 p.m.
Learn Mexican folklore dance. For information, call (302) 494-2377 or (302) 345-7594
Aprenderdanzas folklorica mexicanas. Para mas informacion comunicarse Con los numeros emumerados. All ages/todas las edades