Relaxation, rest, and revitalization are essential to stress management in today’s busy and demanding world. Recreation provides priceless benefits for your health and well-being.
Get together with your friends, co-workers, or neighbors to play in a softball or basketball league.
Enjoy reaching your fitness goals with others through aerobic exercise.
Join other outdoor enthusiasts for a walking tour.
Whatever your abilities, Willamalane has just the right athletic program for you.
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Dance | Ages 15+ | Ages 18+ | Ages 50+
Salsa Dance LessonsCome learn the exciting world of salsa dance with instructor Jose Cruz
of the Salseros Dance Company. This class is for the absolute beginner
and will teach you all the basic steps, movements, and fun basic combinations.
Mr. Cruz, who has taught in the area since 1999, and his troupe will
do a performance at the first class. Held at the Community Recreation
Center, 250 S. 32nd Street, 736-4544. Individuals welcome.
Th . . . 3/6-27 . . . 7-8p . . . $35
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Dance | Ages 15+ | Ages 18+ | Ages 50+
Enjoy reaching your goals with others. You get all this in one class: aerobic dance, step aerobics, strengthening, and stretching. Register at any time during the session. Health questionnaire required for first-time participants.
SPRING: MWTh . . . 5:45-7p
5/7-6/12 . . . MWTh . . . 5:45-7p (No class
5/26)
FEES: One Session
In-District Adult (15-49) . . . $44Out-of-District Adult (15-49) . . . $60
In-District Senior (50+ years) . . . $36Out-of-District Senior . . . $52
FEES: Entire Term 3/31-6/12
In-District Adult (15-49) . . . $80Out-of-District Adult (15-49) . . . $112
In-District Senior (50+ years) . . . $64Out-of-District Senior . . . $96
Tai chi qigong has been referred to as “yoga in motion.” It’s
a moving meditation, a powerful key to relaxation that increases focus and concentration.
Tai chi is an exercise system that combines slow graceful movement with calm,
regular breathing. The aim of qigong is to cultivate and circulate the body’s
vital energy – chi (or Qi) – to strengthen our state of health. Instructor:
Suman Sensei, certified instructor tai chi qigong.
4/5-6/14 . . . Sa . . . CANCELLED
4/7-6/9 . . . M . . . 10-11a . . . $36 (No class 5/24 & 26)
Learn to use yoga postures that boost your physical, mental, and emotional fitness. These gentle specific sequences are designed so that everyone can participate and benefit. Instructor: Suman Sensei.
4/8-6/10 . . . Tu . . . 5:30-6:30p . . . $40
Learn how you can use yoga postures to boost your physical, mental,
and emotional fitness. These gentle, specific sequences are designed so
that everyone can participate and benefit. Instructor: Suman Sensei.
4/3-6/12 . . . Th . . . 4:15-5:15p . . . $44
Simple and practical solutions in helping us find a
balance in our life. Yoga is not complicated and enables us to achieve
inner strength, success, and happiness. You will learn basic yoga poses,
relaxation, and breathing practices. Instructor: Suman Sensei.
4/8-6/10 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-7:30p . . . $40
Great for everyone, from first time students to experienced
practitioners. This class will enhance your existing fitness practice!
If your current fitness regimen has left your hips tight and immobile,
or if you sit at a desk all day and your lower back feels crunched and
locked, this practice will REALLY make a difference. Instructor: Suman
Sensei, certified yoga therapist.
4/5-6/14 . . . Sa . . . CANCELLED
4/7-6/9 . . . M . . . 9-10a . . . $36 (No class 5/24 & 26)
Suitable for everyone. This class is designed to support
and inspire the practice of yoga in a focused and relaxed way. Emphasis
will be on “dynamic
relaxation” and restorative bodily function principles. Instructor:
Suman Sensei.
4/8-6/10 . . . Tu . . . 7:30-8:30p . . . $40
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Dance | Ages 15+ | Ages 18+ | Ages 50+
May 26
This gentle blend of stretching and toning exercises increases abdominal
strength and postural alignment, lengthens muscles into a balanced whole,
and builds endurance and strength without putting undue stress on lungs,
heart, and joints. For all levels. Bring a small towel for neck support.
Maximum 12. Instructor: Vicky Schneider.
4/10-6/12 . . . Th . . . 4:30-5:30p . . . $54 (no class 5/1)
Nia is a nonimpact, aerobic exercise to music. It combines dance, yoga, martial arts, and self-healing. Nia can help you lose weight, build strength, improve balance, reduce stress and pain, and have fun. No experience necessary. Instructor: Janet Hollander.
5/6-27 . . . Tu . . . 5:30-6:30p . . . $12
5/8-29 . . . Th . . . 5:30-6:30p . . . $12
6/3-24 . . . Tu . . . 5:30-6:30p . . . $12
6/5-26 . . . Th . . . 5:30-6:30p . . . $12
Qigong (chee-gong) is the art and science of using posture, exercise, breathing, and concentration to enhance your health. It is remarkably effective in promoting relaxation, mental concentration, health, and fitness. Maximum 25. Instructor: Suman Sensei.
4/7-6/9 . . . M . . . 4:30-5:30p . . . $27 (no class 5/26)
4/9-6/11 . . . W . . . 4:30-5:30p . . . $30
Tai Chi is proven by scientific study to relieve pain and improve quality
of life. Learn tai chi in a positive, enjoyable, and interactive environment.
Everyone is welcome, especially helpful for those with arthritis. Instructor:
Suman Sensei, certified tai chi instructor.
Beg 4/10-6/12 . . . Th . . . 7:30-8:30p . . . $27 (no class 5/1)
Adv 4/10-6/12 . . . Th . . . 6:30-7:30p . . . $27 (no class 5/1)
Yoga, Evening Learn how you can use yoga postures to boost your physical, mental, and
emotional fitness. These specific sequences are designed so that everyone
can participate and benefit. Maximum 25. Instructor: Suman Sensei.
Beginning
4/7-6/9 . . . M . . . 6:30-7:30p . . . $27 (no class 5/26)
4/9-6/11 . . . W . . . 6:30-7:30p . . . $30
Advanced
4/7-6/9 . . . M . . . 5:30-6:30p . . . $27 (no class 5/26)
4/9-6/11 . . . W . . . 5:30-6:30p . . . $30
Meet at the Adult Activity Center, 215 West C Street.
Register at the Adult Activity Center, 215 West C Street.
6- to 7-mile walks. All abilities welcome. Bring a sack lunch.
Adult (15+ yrs.) Willamalane Resident . . . $10
Adult (15+ yrs.) Out-of-District Patron . . . $11
5/17 . . . Sa . . . CANCELLED
See
the floats up close as they are displayed after the parade. 10K Rated
2.
6/8 . . . Su . . . 8a-5p . . . $13
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Dance | Ages 15+ | Ages 18+ | Ages 50+
May 26
Active
Exercise Includes stretching, weights, floor exercises, resistance training, and
moderate aerobics. Begin anytime. Instructor: Doug DeWitt.
Every . . . MWF
9-10a . . . $1.50/class
ChiRunning® is a holistic approach to running combing the inner awareness
and natural flow of tai chi with the energy and active motion of running.
ChiRunning® provides a new approach to running with positive and powerful
results—running efficiently, injury free and lifelong. Preregister.
Instructor: Dr. Keith McConnel.
6/10 . . . Tu . . . 7-8p . . . $5
Breathing and exercise techniques that increase flexibility, strength,
and mobility. Especially helpful for arthritis. You can begin anytime.
Instructor: Byron Hanks.
Every . . . TuTh . . . 10-10:45a . . . $1/class
Yang tai chi for health and relaxation, stress-reducing chi kung for suppleness.
Short form, yang-style, modified for easy learning. Instructor: Don Hildenbrand.
Beg . . . 4/1-5/22 . . . TuTh . . . 11a-12p . . . LCC#42700
Adv . . . 4/2-5/21 . . . W . . . 1-2p . . . $24 (prev. exp. required)
4/12-6/7 . . . CANCELLED
Yoga
for Health Feel the aches and pains of aging? Explore ancient yoga poses and discover
how they can help improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Bring a blanket
for passive poses. Preregister. Maximum 20. Instructor: Dave Kayfes.
Beg . . . Every . . . MW . . . 10-11:15a . . . $24/8-coupon book
Adv . . . Every . . . MW . . . 8:30-9:45a . . . $24/8-coupon book
Whether you are a slow, moderate, or fast walker. We walk, rain or shine,
through the park with distances ranging from 1 to 3 miles. Walk one day
or all five. Start each day the healthy way.
Every . . . M-F . . . 8:30a . . . Free
Feel the aches and pains of aging? Explore ancient yoga poses and discover
how they can help improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Bring a blanket
for passive poses. Preregister. Maximum 20. Instructor: Dave Kayfes.
Beginning
Every . . . MW . . . 10-11:15a . . . $24/8-coupon book
Advanced
Every . . . MW . . . 8:30-9:45a . . . $24/8-coupon book
4/10-6/12 . . . CANCELLED
4/12-6/7 . . . CANCELLED
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Dance | Ages 15+ | Ages 18+ | Ages 50+