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continued from page 65 — Line Dance for Active Adults Age: 18-99 yrs. Enjoy a fun workout while learning new line dances. There is a class for every experience level! Those who do not know the line dancing steps, by name and movement, need to start with the Introduction level. This is a large group class and not individualized instruction. *NO CLASS 1/15* Anne Gordon Center – Course Fee: $12 Beginner (some experience) Jan 2-Jan 23 Tu 2:15-3:30pm Feb 6-Feb 27 Tu 2:15-3:30pm Mar 5-Mar 26 Tu 2:15-3:30pm Apr 2-Apr 23 Tu 2:15-3:30pm Adv Beginner/Improver (good experience) Jan 2-Jan 23 Tu 3:40-4:40pm Feb 6-Feb 27 Tu 3:40-4:40pm Adv Beginner/Improver (good experience) Mar 5-Mar 26 Tu 3:40-4:40pm Apr 2-Apr 23 Tu 3:40-4:40pm Five Points Center Adv. Beginner/Improver Level Jan 8-Jan 29 M 1:00-2:00pm Feb 5-Feb 26 M 1:00-2:00pm Mar 4-Mar 25 M 1:00-2:00pm Apr 1-Apr 29 M 1:00-2:00pm Intermediate Level Jan 1-Jan 29 M 2:15-3:15pm Feb 5-Feb 26 M 2:15-3:15pm Mar 4-Mar 25 M 2:15-3:15pm Apr 1-Apr 29 M 2:15-3:15pm Line Dance Open Studio Age: 18-99 yrs. Join us for this fun and informal line dance open studio time. There is no instructor. Dancers should have some line dancing experience and know the basic steps. Five Points Center Jan 3-Apr 24 W 1:30-3:00pm Line Dancing Seniors Age: 55-99 yrs. Keep your mind sharp, strengthen your bones, and improve your balance and cardiovascular function, while having fun and making new lasting friendships. Come join your fellow seniors dancing to all genres of music as we learn 12 to 17 fun new line dances each session. Whether you have always loved to dance or always felt you have 2 left feet, come check us out. This is an ongoing class, please feel free to join the class at any time. Pullen Community Center Beginner Jan 8-Apr 29 M 11:00am-12:00pm Beginner Jan 11-Apr 25 Th 11:00am-12:00pm High Beginner/Improver Jan 11-Apr 25 Th 12:15-1:15pm

Nia Age: 18-99 yrs. Nia is a form of fusion fitness for the body, mind, emotions and spirit. The technique integrates movements from dance, martial arts and healing arts to condition the whole body, quiet the mind, release stress and restore the spirit. It is fun, expressive and adaptable for all fitness levels. Please bring a yoga mat. Anne Gordon Center Jan 2-Jan 30 Tu 12:15-1:00pm Fee: $15 Feb 6-Feb 27 Tu 12:15-1:00pm Fee: $9 Mar 5-Mar 26 Tu 12:15-1:00pm Fee: $9 Apr 2-Apr 30 Tu 12:15-1:00pm Fee: $15 Five Points Center Instructor: Louise Martin Jan 5-Jan 26 F 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $12 Feb 2-Feb 23 F 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $12 Mar 1-Mar 22 F 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $12 Apr 5-Apr 26 F 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $12 Pilates for Active Adults Age: 18-99 yrs. Pilates takes a holistic approach to fitness and well-being. Students will do a series of movements in conjunction with breathing techniques that will stretch and strengthen muscles; improve flexibility and balance; and stabilize and strengthen your core. Modifications are shown for those with back, knee and neck issues.Instructor: Meg Berg Five Points Center Jan 5-Jan 26 F 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12 Feb 2-Feb 23 F 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12 Mar 1-Mar 22 F 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12 Apr 5-Apr 26 F 9:15-10:00am Fee: $12 Qi Gong Age: 18-99 yrs. Learn the 24 simple movements of qigong (chee-gong) designed to promote energetic and internal organ health. Practitioners think that the movements create good energy flow in the body and contribute to overall health. Beginners welcome; accommodations for all levels. Qi Gong for Joint Health combines guided visualization, simple motion, and balance to improve strength and fluidity for bones and joints. The class is conducted both sitting and standing. Anne Gordon Center Jan 2-Jan 30 Tu 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $15 Feb 6-Feb 27 Tu 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $12 Mar 5-Mar 26 Tu 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $12 Apr 2-Apr 30 Tu 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $15 Anne Gordon Center Jan 5-Jan 26 F 10:45-11:30am Fee: $12 Feb 2-Feb 23 F 10:45-11:30am Fee: $12 Mar 1-Mar 22 F 10:45-11:30am Fee: $12 Apr 5-Apr 26 F 10:45-11:30am Fee: $12 Five Points Center Jan 4-Jan 25 Th Feb 1-Feb 29 Th Mar 7-Mar 28 Th Apr 4-Apr 25 Th 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $12 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $16 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $12 11:15am-12:00pm Fee: $12

Five Points Center Instructor: Sharam Ghalikar Jan 2-Jan 30 Tu

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Sertoma Chair Yoga Age: 16-99 yrs. This chair yoga class is designed for all levels including seniors and others with varying degrees of mobility. Yoga can help relax tense mus cles, stabilize joints and strengthen the body. Yoga can also improve digestion, circulation and reduce high blood pres sure as well as anxiety. You will learn gen tle stretching, breathing techniques and ways to calm the mind. Before under taking any exercise program, one should consult a physician. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. 6 sessions. Instructor: Susan Kilmon. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $53 Jan 9-Feb 13 Tu 1:30-2:30pm Mar 5-Apr 16 Tu 1:30-2:30pm Sertoma Kripalu Yoga Beginning Age: 16-99 yrs. The ancient art of yoga combines postures for the body, breathing for relaxation and meditation for the mind. Kripalu is a gentle yoga that encourages students to discover their own degree of flexibility rather than push past their limits. Before undertaking any exercise program, one should consult a physician. Bring a large towel or blanket and wear comfortable clothing. 6 sessions. Instructor: Susan Kilmon. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $53 Jan 8-Feb 19 M 6:15-7:15pm Mar 4-Apr 15 M 6:15-7:15pm Jan 8-Feb 19 M 7:30-8:30pm Mar 4-Apr 15 M 7:30-8:30pm Jan 9-Feb 13 Tu 12:00-1:00pm Mar 5-Apr 16 Tu 12:00-1:00pm Sertoma Kripalu Yoga Continuing Beginning Class. Students should have taken the beginning class or have yoga experience. Before undertaking any exercise program, one should consult a physician. Bring a large towel or blanket and wear comfortable clothing. 6 sessions. Instructor: Susan Kilmon. Sertoma Arts Center – Course Fee: $53 Jan 10-Feb 14 W 6:15-7:15pm Mar 6-Apr 17 W 6:15-7:15pm Jan 10-Feb 14 W 7:30-8:30pm Mar 6-Apr 17 W 7:30-8:30pm Jan 11-Feb 15 Th 12:00-1:00pm Mar 7-Apr 18 Th 12:00-1:00pm Age: 16-99 yrs. This course is a continuation of the Kripalu Yoga

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