Senior Newsletter - Town of South Windsor

South Windsor Senior Center
October 2014
EXERCISE AND ACTIVE PROGRAMS
Exercise Programs: The Senior Center has many exercise
classes to help you get into shape or stay in shape! All new
enrollees are welcome to try one free class. You can join any
class in the middle of a session with the class fee being pro-rated.
rated.
In order for classes to run, there is a minimum number of
participants required. Classes may be cancelled if we do not get
enough enrolled. Sign up for all exercise classes any time Monday
through Friday from 8-4:30, no need to wait for Sign-Up day.
Please call 860-648-6361 for more information.
ATTENTION WALKERS—As As of 9/12 the group has walked
over 1,200 miles. Great job everyone. Please keep track of
miles walked with the group or alone. Our official walking
season is over at the end of October. We will schedule a
supper in November.
Look for info in the November
newsletter.
Class
Mat Yoga
Chair Yoga
Qigong
Pickleball
Line Dancing
Tai Chi
Zumba
Strength
Training
Move to
Music
Light
Aerobics
Pilates
International
Folk Dance
Exercise Programs
Days/Times/
Place
Fridays 3 PM
Room 207
Wednesdays 11 AM
Room 207
Mondays 3:00 PM
Banquet Hall
Times are subject to
change—see website
www.usapa.org
Thursdays 1:30 PM
Banquet Hall
Thursdays 4 PM
Banquet Hall
Fridays 10 AM
Banquet Hall
Thursdays 2:30 PM
Banquet Hall
Tuesdays 2:15 PM
Banquet Hall
Mon and Wed 9 AM
Banquet Hall
Wed 10 AM
Room 207
Mondays 10:15 AM
Banquet Hall
Session Dates
Cost
New session—Oct 3 $40.00
8 weeks
New session–
Oct.15—Dec. 3
$40
8 weeks
New session —Oct 20 $40.00
8 weeks
Currently playing at
3 PM at T.E.M.S—>
(weather permitting)
Free
Tues thru Fri
Oct 2—30 new session $25.00
5 weeks
New session —Oct 2 $40.00
8 weeks
New session —
Oct 3 –Nov. 21
$40
8 weeks
New session— Oct 2 $40
8 weeks
New Session—
Oct 7—28
Oct. 1—reg. session
$2 per class
New session—
Oct.15—Dec. 3
New Session—
Oct. 6—$3 per class
$20.00
4 weeks
$2 drop-in
per class
$40
8 weeks
$3 drop-in
per class
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Walkers meet at Nevers Road Park
Pavillion at 8:30AM on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
Pickleball is similar to tennis played on a
badminton court with lowered nets,
using paddles similar to ping pong
paddles and a plastic ball (like a wiffle
ball) that is easy for beginners to learn!
Go to www.usapa.org for more info.
Tai Chi movements are soothing and
easy to learn while increasing flexibility,
balance and energy.
Mat Yoga is geared towards older adults
to reduce any possible intimidation around
fears of not being fit enough or flexible
enough to be part of a studio yoga class.
No experience necessary!
Chair Yoga is an easier and relaxing
form of yoga.
Zumba is inspired by Latin dance with
musical rhythms and tantalizing moves.
Move to Music~ Enjoy moving through
easy dance routines combined with
simple exercises and stretching to the
popular music from the 40’s thru 60’s
while improving balance & coordination
and gently tone your muscles!
Pilates emphasizes the balanced
development of body through core
strength, flexibility and awareness to
support efficient graceful movement.
Strength Training increases balance,
flexibility, strength and well-being.
Hand weights are available.
International Folk & Line Dance~
Learn dances from France, Italy, Greece
& Romania. Great exercise—lots of fun!
Qigong contains slow, graceful
movements with simple routines while
combining visualization, breathing
techniques and meditation to release the
stress, balance the mood, and strengthen
overall health and vital energy.
Light Aerobics increases your flexibility
and improves your mobility and
cardiovascular system. A great workout
for the older adult looking to stay fit.