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Health and Fitness
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Yoga - Sections A and B
Water Aerobics - Sections A and B
Basic Line Dancing
Intermediate Line Dancing
Chair Aerobics Sections A and B
Bowling
Introduction to Hearing Loss
Assistive Hearing Devices: What’s New?
Health Issues for Seniors
CPR for Infants and Seniors
Get Active: Proper Equipment Selection
Starting a Walking/Jogging Program
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Yoga
Relaxing yoga class designed to improve muscle strength, enhance flexibility and reduce stress. Students should bring a yoga mat to class. YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR ONE OR BOTH SECTIONS.
Section A:
Dates: 7 Tuesdays, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13
Section B:
Dates: 7 Thursdays, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am (for both sections)
Instructor: Kathleen Hamill
Fee: Included in membership. Pre-registration required.
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Water Aerobics
Aerobics in the water is a great way to get in shape. Using the water’s resistance tones the muscles and creates definition. Enrollment limited to 30. YOU MAY SIGN UP FOR ONE OR BOTH SECTIONS.
Section A:
Dates: 10 Tuesdays, Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13
Section B :
Dates: 10 Thursdays, Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm (for both sections)
Instructor: Laura Carter
Location: VSU Student Recreation Center, 1500 Sustella Ave.
Fee: $10 extra fee for each section.
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Basic Line Dancing
An introduction to line dancing for those with little or no experience.
Dates: 10 Wednesdays, Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14
Time: 1 - 1:30 pm
Instructor: Toni Ybarra
Fee: Included in membership. Pre-registration required.
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Intermediate Line Dancing
This class is geared toward people who have taken beginning line dancing or who have some line dancing experience.
Dates: 10 Wednesdays, Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14
Time: 2 - 3 pm
Instructor: Toni Ybarra
Fee: Included in membership. Pre-registration required.
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Chair Aerobics
Exercise is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. This program is a safe and effective way to improve cardiovascular health, burn fat, tone muscle and improve coordination. The class provides a fun and easy way to feel great while trimming from top to bottom. Exercises can be performed standing or sitting. Also included will be upper body toning, abdominal work, stretching and relaxation for a total body workout. Wear comfortable clothing and bring weights of 1-3 pounds.
Section A
Dates: 10 Mondays,Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8 , 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12
Time: 10 - 11 am
Section B
Dates: 9 Thursdays, Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15
Time: 10:45 - 11:45 am
Instructor: TBA
Fee: Included in membership. Pre-registration required.
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Bowling
Join us for a little healthy exercise and, if there is enough interest, an LIR bowling league! Meet at Jac’s Lanes on Connell Road. You must have bowling shoes or rent them. Bowling balls are available. Cost will be $1.25 per game (to be paid on site).
Dates: 10 Wednesdays, Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10,17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14
Time: 2 - 4 pm
Instructor: Bob Brunston
Fee: Cost will be $1.25 per game (to be paid on site). Pre-registration required.
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Introduction to Hearing Loss
Introduction to hearing loss and its causes with examples of the “loudness” of various household noises. Includes a brief description of the physiology of the ear.
Date: Monday, Sept 24
Time: 9 - 10 am
Instructor: Danny Jones
Fee: Included in membership. Pre-registration required.
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Assistive Hearing Devices: What’s New?
Overview of the use of assistive hearing devices such as those available in movie theaters and many churches. Includes the type of hearing aids that are available.
Date: Monday, Oct 1
Time: 9 - 10 am
Instructor: Danny Jones
Fee: Included in membership. Pre-registration required.
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Health Issues for Seniors
Introduction to over-the-counter medication interactions; what to tell your doctor; symptoms to look for with drug interactions; stroke, heart attack, and other medical emergency symptoms.
Dates: 2 Tuesdays, Sept 11, 18
Time: 10 - 11 am
Instructor: Stacey Ireland
Fee: Included in membership. Pre-registration required.
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CPR for Infants and Seniors
A short course in how to use CPR on both infants and seniors.
Dates: Wednesday and Thursday, Sept 12, 13
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Instructor: Stacey Ireland
Fee: Included in membership. Pre-registration required.
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Get Active: Proper Equipment Selection
This class will allow you to make an informed decision with regard to proper personal equipment selection for the active person. Information will include basic shoe selection based on size, width, arch and level of pronation (ankle movement). During the class you will learn how to be properly fitted for a shoe and what to look for in a shoe. You will leave informed of what to look for in a store and a shoe. Bring your current exercise shoes and Orthotics (if any) to class.
Date: Tuesday, Sept 18
Time: 11 am - 12 noon
Instructor: Todd Smoot
Fee: Included in membership. Pre-registration required.
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Starting a Walking/Jogging Program
Fundamentals of starting a program mixed in with tricks for the accomplished. Rules of thumb, measuring techniques, resources and events to participate in locally will be available. Bring your passion to be active to class!
Date: Monday, Sept 17
Time: 11 am - 12 noon
Instructor: Todd Smoot
Fee: Included in membership. Pre-registration required.
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