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SENIOR AQUATIC PROGRAM
TOTAL BODY WATER WORKOUT FOR SENIORS

Great water exercise class for toning the entire body. Uses hand held water weights and noodles. Excellent cardio and muscle strengthening due to water resistance.

 
Session IV
August 15 – September 23, 2011
No class Monday, September 5, 2011 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $30.00
 
Session I
September 26 – November 4, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $30.00
 
Session II
November 7 – December 16, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $30.00
No class November 25, 2011 
 
Session III
January 2 – February 10, 2012
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $30.00
 
Session IV
February 13 – March 23, 2012
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $30.00


ARTHRITIS AQUATIC EXERCISE

Created by the National Arthritis Foundation and taught by certified instructors, these exercise programs target individuals with arthritis and other related diseases. Helps ease joint pain, increase range of motion in the joints and increases flexibility. Exercises are gentle and performed in shallow water.


Session IV
August 15 – September 23, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1:  8:30 – 9:15 am
Class #2:  10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $30.00
 
Session I
September 26 – November 4, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $30.00
 
Session II
November 7 – December 16, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $30.00
 
Session III
January 2 – February 10, 2012
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $30.00
 
Session IV
February 13 – March 23, 2012
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $30.00

TOTAL BODY WATER WORKOUT FOR SENIORS
 
Session IV
August 15 – September 23, 2011
No class Monday, September 5, 2011 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1:  5:30 – 6:15 pm
Class #2:  6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost:  $30.00
 
Session I
September 26 – November 4, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $30.00
 
Session II
November 7 – December 16, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $30.00
No class November 25, 2011 
 
Session III
January 2 – February 10, 2012
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $30.00
 
Session IV
February 13 – March 23, 2012
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $30.00
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Ai Chi Water Meditation and Exercise

An aquatic exercise class for relief of stress caused by arthritis and fibromyalgia, Ai Chi helps to relieve muscle and joint pain while relaxing the mind and spirit.  Restorative breathing techniques are also incorporated into this program.
 
Session IV
August 15 – September 23, 2011
No class Monday, September 5, 2011 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
8:00 – 8:45 am
Limit: 30
Cost:  $30.00
 
Session I
September 26 – November 4, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit:  30
Cost:  $30.00
 
Session II
November 7 – December 16, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit:  30
Cost:  $30.00
No class on November 25, 2011
 
Session III
January 2 – February 10, 2012
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit:  30
Cost:  $30.00
 
Session IV
February 13 – March 23, 2012
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit:  30
Cost:  $30.00

 

 

Arthritis Aquatic Exercise Instructor Training Course
(Certified instructor training course for the National Arthritis Foundation)
 
This one day course includes all materials and instruction necessary to certify you as an instructor.  Activity is ideal for retirees wanting to be active in the community, but open to all ages 18 and older.  Bring towels and swim suits.  Lunch and snacks included.
 
When:   September 10, 2011 – Saturday
Where: 3rd floor multipurpose room A / 2nd floor indoor pool
Time:  9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Limit:  10
Cost:  $110.00 new trainees
          $ 75.00 re-certifying instructors
 
Must register and pay in full by August 31, 2011

 


 

 
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