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Special Knitting Workshop
WITH MARIA MITCHELL
Come with your own wish list, unfinished garment, or we'll supply some great suggestions. Projects can range from infant and children's wear to adult accessories and sweaters. Learn in a relaxed atmosphere and experience the pleasure of completing a beautiful garment. REMEMBER: Bring a project, needles and yarn to the first class.
Session I: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Session II: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25
Session III: Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25
Session IV: Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29
Session V: May. 6, 13, 20, 27
Session VI: June 10, 17, 24
Session VII: July 8, 15, 22
4week sessions: $80/$40 Sr
3 wk sessions: $60/$30 Sr
Thursdays 12:30 - 2:30 and 5:30-7:30
Scene Study
WITH MIRIAM FOND
An acting class for adults and older adults to work on technique, improvisation, theatre games, scenes, and monologues.
Jan. 7 - Mar. 25(12 wks) $180 ($90)
April 8 - May 27 (8 wks) $120 ($60)
June 10 - July 29(8 wks) $120 ($60)
Thursdays 3:00 - 5:00
Beg/Adv Musical Theater
WITH MIRIAM FOND
A basic class for those interested in honing their skills and ability to get up in front of a group and let loose. Work on songs for auditions or just for fun. There will be an end of term performance for an invited audience. Photo album
Jan. 5, 6 - Mar. 23, 24 (12 wks) $300 ($150)
April 6, 7 - May 25, 26 (8 wks) $200 ($100)
June 8, 9 - July 27, 28 (8 wks) $200 ($100)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:00 - 5:00
Pilates Mat Class
WITH CYNTHIA KHOURY
This class focuses on increasing core strength, which will help to flatten your tummy and give you the back strength and support to keep up with growing children or help when getting older. Flexibility, release of muscular tension, and better posture are added benefits.
Monday, Jan. 25 - May 24 (9:30-10:15) $204 ($102)
Monday, June 7 - July 26 (9:30-10:15) $96 ($48)
Wednesday, Jan. 27 - May 26 (9:30-10:15) $216 ($108)
Wednesday, June 9 - July 28 (9:30-10:15) $96 ($48)
Yoga
WITH SANTOSHI WENDY BARANELLO
A class to align physical posture, encourage self-awareness, and foster inner-contentedness while strengthening and toning the body. Rate reflects one and a half hours of class.
Friday, Jan. 29 - May 28 (12:00-1:30) $360 ($180)
Friday, June 11 - July 9 (same time as above) $60 ($30)
Senior Fitness
WITH CELESTE CARLUCCI
A full body conditioning class designed for older adults or anyone who wants to learn the building blocks of fitness. The goal is to increase and maintain balance and strength while giving you the confidence to step out in any kind of weather. Individual attention will be given to all. Chair Work
Wednesday, Jan. 27 - May 26 (1:30-2:15) $288 ($144)
Wednesday, June 9 - July 28 (1:30-2:15) $96 ($48)
Friday, Jan. 29 - May 28 (1:30-2:15) $272 ($136)
Friday, June 11 - July 30 (1:30-2:15) $96 ($48)
Tai Chi
WITH SIFU JIM GREEN
This series of classes will focus on the traditional Sun Form of Tai Chi as created by Sun Lu Tang. The sun style is excellent for balance, flexibility of the hip joint, cardiovascular health and energy flow. Qi Gong exercises will be an integral part of the class. Guidance in meditative calmness as well as learning the form is our intention.
Thursday, Jan. 28 - May 27, New Students (5:30-6:30) $240 ($120)
Thursday, Jan. 28 - May 27, Cont. Students (6:30-7:30) $240 ($120)
Thursday, June 10 - July 29 (same time as above) $128 ($64)
Qigong/Tai Chi
WITH MEG HARPER
This series of classes will offer the meditative practice of Qi Gong and the Small Circle Yang form of Tai Chi. Both practices work to coordinate breathing, physical motion and mental awareness. Joints, muscles, internal organs and energy systems are affected by slow circular movements working with gravity and initiated from the center. Daily practice of Qi Gong and Tai chi quiets the mind, aligns the body and resonates in the spirit.
Friday, Jan. 29 - May 28 (9:15-10:15) $240 ($120)
Friday, Jan. 29 - May 28 (10:30-11:15) $240 ($120)
Friday, June 11 - July 9 (same time as above) $60 ($30)
Sensory Awarness
Join long-time students of sensing to work in quiet doing experiments on our own or with a partner, exploring breath, movement and weight. After experiments we report our experiences. This work allows us to move beyond habitual behavior toward a freer life. Rotating leadership.
Jan. 25 - July 26 FREE
Monday 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Meditation & Mindfulness
(WITH LILY ZWYNS)
& ROTATING FACILITATORS
In this ongoing group we practice sitting and walking meditation, followed by a short reading from Transformation & Healing by Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen teacher & peace activist. We end with optional sharing from our daily lives & use of mindfulness.
On going to July 29 FREE
Thursday 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Voluntary Simplicity
WITH LILY ZWYNS
Join a monthly discussion group on living more simply, based on varied readings compiled by the Northwest Earth Institute. Members will rotate roles of facilitating and convening.
On going to May 12 FREE ***Book Fee$20
Second Wednesday of the month 7:15 - 9:00 pm
Arthitis Fitness
WITH JOHN DAVID
A class for those who choose to exercise lightly or who have medical issues such as arthritis and diabetes. You will be taken through a series of 70 moves to help keep you moving!
Thursday, Jan. 28 - May 27 (2:10 - 2:55) $238 ($119)
Thursday, June 10 - July 28 (10:30 - 11:15) $112 ($56)
Active Adult Fitness
WITH CELESTE CARLUCCI
A full body conditioning class for older adults or anyone who wants to learn the building blocks of fitness. Increase and maintain balance and strength while finding the confidence to step out in any kind of weather. Individual attention given to all. Mat work.
Monday, Jan. 25 - May 24 (6:00-7:00) $256 ($128)
Wednesday, June 9 - July 28 (5:30 - 6:30) $128 ($64)
Therapeutic Touch
WITH LILY ZWYNS
Learn the basics & practice this scientifically based healing work using the hands for energy exchange. It is taught in 80 plus universities!
Monday, March 1 - 29, five sessions (7:15 - 8:45) $90 ($45)
Monday, June 7 - 28, four sessions (same times as above) $72 ($36)
NOTE: BRING SOCKS, see workshops listed under FELDENKRAIS
Feldenkrais® Listings
WITH LILY ZWYNS
"This is the most sophisticated and effective method I have seen for prevention and reversal of deterioration of function." - Margaret Mead, anthropologist
Bones for Life
We will use rhythmic movements of gentle pressure to stimulate and strengthen bones. Regain your natural alignment as well. Teaching is based on training by Ruthy Alon, Israeli Master Feldenkrais teacher, who has taught hundreds in this new, ground-breaking process. Appropriate for both men and women with early osteoporosis. Bring Socks
April 12 - may 10 (5 sessions) $90 ($45)
Monday 7:15 - 8:45 pm
Better Balance by Better Use of the Eyes
We will bring ease to these common areas of holding. Tension reduction will make one look younger as well as improve posture and turning of the head. Bring Socks
Feb. 9 - March 30 (8 sessions) $144 ($72)
Tuesday 12:20-1:50
Content & Continent
Experiment with contracting and releasing the ring shaped muscles of the pelvic floor with the eyes, mouth and diaphragm, plus hands & feet. These movements improve breathing, digestion & continence. Bring Socks
April 6 - May 25, no class May 4th (7 sessions) $126 ($63)
Tuesday 12:20-1:50 pm
Better Posture
Discover a new, upright, open-hearted way of standing and walking.
June 8 - July 13 (6 sessions) $108 ($54)
Tuesday 12:30-2:00 pm
Finding Flexibility
Be flexible in all positions & changing positions. Use awareness through movement® lessons to move in new ways& meet the unexpected. BRING SOCKS.
April 8 - May 27 (7 sessions) $126 ($63)
Thursday 10:45-12:15 pm
Finding Lightness of Being
Awareness through Movement classes, will offer an ease and lightness of the limbs, the head, the torso, the full self and the inner spirit. We will explore more openness in breathing as well.
June 10 - August 5 (9 sessions) $162 ($81)
Thursday 10:45-12:15 pm
Note: One individual 60 minute session is available at $50 with registration of any of these classes. To be scheduled at first class with instructor.
Low-Fee
Feldenkrais® Clinic |
Thursday evenings
Sign up for a $25 private 40 minute session
at 6:00, 6:45 or 7:30 pm
Receive a gentle, hands-on lesson to improve
flexibility, coordination & balance.
Socks, pants and loose clothing are helpful.
Jan. 28 - May 27
(no sessions offered on Feb.18 or April 1st)
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Registration Information
Registration is open
Classes MUST be paid for before classes begin.
Payment plans/ financial assistance are available.
All registration is on a first-come basis.
Each class is limited in size.
Class offerings can change due to registration and need.
All persons age 55+ receive a 50% discount.
Payments can be made by check or credit card
Single Class Rates
Physical — $16 regular / $10 senior
Yoga, Knitting, Sewing — $25 regular / $15 senior
Musical Theater — $30 regular / $20 senior
Scene Study — $20 regular / $10 senior
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No classes on these dates unless otherwise stipulated:
Independence Day Observed Monday, July 5th
Memorial Day Monday, May 31st
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Adults of All Ages: