Senior Healthy Habits

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Monday, Wednesday and Friday:

8:00 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

A stretch, tone and conditioning class for both senior men and women who want to improve their endurance, muscle tone and maybe lose weight. Register at RCpark.com or at the Senior Center. Fee: $20 per person per month.

Instructors:  Arlene Zirges (Beginning) and Laura Ott (Advanced)

Fridays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

People with Arthritis Can Exercise! Created by the Arthritis Foundation, PACE® is an exercise program designed specifically for people with arthritis that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion and to help maintain muscle strength. It also helps increase overall stamina. You can start anytime! PACE® is offered year-round at the RC Senior Center. Register at RCpark.com or at the Senior Center. FREE! 

Instructor: Arlene Zirges

Beginning
Tuesday and Thursday

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Intermediate
Monday and Wednesday

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Advanced

Monday and Wednesday

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday ($15.00)

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emphasizing flexibility, stretching, and strength, Pilates is ideal for mature adults because the non-impact exercises are gentle on the joints. Pilates is a highly effective way to shape up, slim down and feel great. On emphasis on movement quality, posture and breathing makes Pilates a safe, challenging and revitalizing workout. Mat-based Pilates classes focus on developing core (abdomen and back) stability and learning the basic biomechanical principles of Pilates. Register at RCpark.com or at the Senior Center. Fee: $25 per person per month.

Instructors: Sharon Ott (Beginning & Intermediate) and Laura Ott (Advanced)

Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Low-impact exercises that can be done while sitting down.  FREE! 

Instructor: Edna Silver

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tai Chi is one of the most effective and comprehensive paths to wellness ever developed. The instructor has organized an easy-to-do routine consisting of slow rhythmic motions. 

Fee $15.00 per person  (10 weeks)

Instructors:  Marianna Giordano (Wed) and Ray Easterling (Tues)

Barcode # 159266

Wednesdays

June 2 - August 18, 2010 (12 weeks)

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fee: $15

Instructor: Ray Easterling

Monday 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Yoga offers a significant variety of proven health benefits. It increases the efficiency of the heart and slows the respiratory rate, improves fitness, lowers blood pressure, promotes relaxation, reduces stress and allays anxiety.

Fee: $20.00

Instructor: Leslie Vasquez

Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Yoga offers a significant variety of proven health benefits. It increases the efficiency of the heart and slows the respiratory rate, improves fitness, lowers blood pressure, promotes relaxation, reduces stress and allays anxiety.

Fee: $20.00

Instructor: Barbara Smith