Senior Center classes are $50 for a 10 week session, unless otherwise noted. We do not take drop-ins. You must register for the entire session. All classes are now indoors.
AQUACISE
Exercise in the pool to provide a lot of resistance for muscles, but no wear and tear on joints.
DAY: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8 times in one month
TIME: 10:00 - 10:45
BEGINS: On-going
FEE: $65
LOCATION: Vitale Aquatics & Tennis, 14 Iron Street, Ledyard
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ADULT BEGINNING LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Each class will start with a demonstration of techniques including use of brushes, palette knives, mediums and color mixing. Students need to bring a landscape picture from which you would like to paint. All materials are included.
SESSION I - Mondays
DAY: Mondays, 5 weeks
TIME: 10:00 – 12:00
BEGINS: January 23
FEE: $50
SESSION I - Thursdays
DAY: Thursdays, 5 weeks
TIME: 10:00 – 12:00
BEGINS: January 19
FEE: $50
SESSION II
DAY: Thursdays, 5 weeks
TIME: 10:00 – 12:00
BEGINS: March 9
FEE: $50
INSTRUCTOR: Charles Shaw
YOGA
Mats, blocks and chairs (for props) are available or bring your own. Anyone can attend regardless of flexibility or injury and modifications are available for every pose. We practice breathing with stretching and breathing with building strength and balance poses. Come to class to recover from injury and illness or simply to improve and enjoy daily life. The movement of yoga asana may increase bone mass. Practicing yoga asana and meditation may help with anxiety and depression.
DAY: Wednesdays, 10 weeks
TIME: 9:00 - 10:00
BEGINS: January 4
FEE: $50
INSTRUCTOR: Annie Chapman
DAY: Fridays, 10 weeks
TIME: 9:00 – 10:00
BEGINS: January 6
FEE: $50
INSTRUCTOR: Annie Chapman
CHAIR YOGA
Chair yoga is accessible to all abilities. Get the benefits of yoga, including stretching, breathing practices, and relaxation.
DAY: Fridays, 10 weeks
TIME: 10:30 - 11:30
BEGINS: January 6
FEE: $50
INSTRUCTOR: Sandy Hartnett
LATIN LINE DANCING
This class instructs seniors in various line dance routines in both Latin and Ballroom Style. Latin dances include samba, merengue, rumba, cha cha, salsa, swing and mambo; Ballroom dances includes waltz, foxtrot and tango. From these various dance styles, routines are learned; such as, Burlesque, Hello Dolly, Singing in the Rain, Puttin’ on the Ritz, Senorita, Sway and many more. Dance is excellent physical activity for seniors, as well as utilizing the mind in remembering steps/routines and lastly a means of interacting socially with other seniors.
DAY: Tuesdays, 10 weeks
TIME: 10:30 – 11:30
BEGINS: January 3
FEE: $50
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Winslow
TAI CHI
Tai Chi has been described as "a prescription to good health for men and women, whether young or old, weak or strong.” Some benefits include improved balance, decreased tension, and better breathing. For beginning and continuing students.
DAY: Friday, 10 weeks
TIME: 12:00 - 1:00
BEGINS: January 6
FEE: $50
INSTRUCTOR: Alex Culligan
SILVER SNEAKERS FLEX
Strength training to help maintain and improve functional, daily living movements. Working muscles that are associated with balance, walking, walking up and down stairs, getting in and out of chairs, reaching and many other moves to help maintain function.
DAY: Tuesdays, 10 weeks
TIME: 1:30 – 2:30
BEGINS: on-going
DAY: Thursdays, 10 weeks
TIME: 1:30 – 2:30
BEGINS: on-going
FEE: This is offered through many insurance copies or you may arrange direct payment with the instructor.
INSTRUCTOR: Robin Loy
CRAFTAHOLICS ANONYMOUS
NEW! Bring your favorite craft supplies and any current projects that you’re working on and join in on the fun! Perfect excuse to socialize while finishing old projects or working on brand new ones.
DAY: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month
TIME: 9:00
FEE: FREE
QUILTING
DAY: Mondays
TIME: 9:30
FEE: FREE
OPEN BRIDGE
DAY: Tuesdays and Fridays
TIME: 10:00
FEE: FREE
CHORUS
DAY: Wednesdays
TIME: 10:00 – 11:00
FEE: FREE
BINGO
DAY: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
TIME: 12:30 – 1:00
FEE: FREE
THE KNIT-WITS
(Knitting and Crocheting Group)
DAY: Wednesdays
TIME: 1:00
FEE: FREE
PINOCHLE
DAY: Thursdays
TIME: 9:00 – 1:00
FEE: FREE
POP-UP CLASSES
POP-UP BEGINNER LANDSCAPE ART CLASS
Have you ever wanted to bring out your inner Van Gogh but weren’t sure how to go about it? Here’s your opportunity to be creative and take home your own landscape painting at the end of this one session class. All supplies are included.
DATE: Monday, January 9
TIME: 9:00 – 12:00
FEE: $10
INSTRUCTOR: Charles Shaw