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: September 6
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
DAY: Thursdays, 5 weeks
TIME: 10:00 – 12:00
BEGINS: September 29
FEE: $50
SESSION II
DAY: Thursdays, 5 weeks
TIME: 10:00 – 12:00
BEGINS: November 3
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: September 7
FEE: $50
INSTRUCTOR: Annie Chapman
DAY: Fridays, 10 weeks
TIME: 9:00 – 10:00
BEGINS: September 9
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: September 9
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: September 6
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: September 9
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 WITH PETE
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, September 19
TIME: 9:00 – 12:00
FEE: $10
INSTRUCTOR: Charles Shaw
CROCHETED MITTENS
Join us as we crochet mittens! (See the final product in the office!) This pattern is simple with single crochets. Finish off the cuff with Fun Fur, etc. This is a 2 session class with two weeks in between to work on your project at home, the second date being October 17. Please bring your favorite light colored yarn (Red Heart is preferred) with size H (8) crochet hook. Written instructions provided at class.
DATE: Monday, October 3 & October 17
TIME: 10:00 – 12:00
FEE: FREE
INSTRUCTOR: Dusty Lockamy
CROCHETED STRIPES SCARF
Join us a the Ledyard Senior Center on Monday November 7, 2022 at 10 am until noon as we crochet a striped scarf with instructor Dusty. This pattern is easy with clusters of double crochets. Finish off ends with fringe. Please bring Red Heart Stripes yarn and size H (8) crochet hook. Written instructions provided at class.
DATE: Monday, November 7
TIME: 10:00 – 12:00
FEE: FREE
INSTRUCTOR: Dusty Lockamy
BIRDS NEST PENDANT
Join us as we create a Tree of Life beaded pendant. (See the final product in the office!) This class is for all levels including beginners. Let’s get together and have fun.
DATE: Monday, November 21
TIME: 10:00 – 12:00
FEE: $10, includes all supplies
INSTRUCTOR: Dusty Lockamy
TREE OF LIFE PENDANT
Join us as we create a Tree of Life beaded pendant. (See the final product in the office!) This class is for all levels including beginners. Let’s get together and have fun.
DATE: Monday, December 5
TIME: 10:00 – 12:00
FEE: $10, includes all supplies
INSTRUCTOR: Dusty Lockamy
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Aquacise August
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08/02/2022 - 08/25/2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Aquacise September
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09/06/2022 - 09/29/2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Aquacise October
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10/04/2022 - 10/27/2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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11/01/2022 - 11/24/2022
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Aquacise December
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12/06/2022 - 12/29/2022
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Tai Chi
Summer 2022
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06/17/2022 - 08/19/2022
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Ledyard Senior Center - Room A
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Tai Chi
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09/09/2022 - 11/11/2022
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
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Latin Line Dancing
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06/21/2022 - 08/23/2022
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ledyard Senior Center
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09/06/2022 - 11/08/2022
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Chair Yoga Friday
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08/05/2022 - 08/26/2022
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Ledyard Senior Center - Room A
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09/09/2022 - 11/11/2022
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Yoga- Fridays
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06/17/2022 - 08/19/2022
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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09/09/2022 - 11/11/2022
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Yoga-Wednesdays
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06/15/2022 - 08/17/2022
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Ledyard Senior Center - Room A
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09/07/2022 - 11/09/2022
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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