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ADULT 55+ ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ❂
SIZZLING SENIORS
REGISTER IN CLASS: This dynamic non-impact aerobic class
encourages the active senior to develop cardiovascular/ respiratory
conditioning with endurance, along with muscular balance,
strength, flexibility and coordination. Participants exercise to a
variety of music, performing various simple to complex combinations
and/or routines, learning to be aware of how their body segments
are interrelated and move. Please wear comfortable clothing
with supportive (tennis) shoes, and bring a mat, rug or towel for
floor work. Drop-ins are welcome. Class fee for 50 + years $30 per
month; $15 one-half month; and $2.50 drop in. Younger than 50
years $42 per month; $21 one-half month; and $5 drop in. REG-
ISTER IN CLASS.
Instructor: Beverly Myers.
SPANISH DURING THE DAY
BEGINNING, ADV. BEG., LOW INTERMEDIATE: See description
in Adult Languages on page 50.
SPANISH DURING THE DAY
CONVERSATION
ADV. BEG.: This class will be conducted exclusively in the
target language. Please bring any Spanish book.
Materials fee of $10 payable to instructor at class. A
parking pass will be handed out at the first class.
New!
LOW INTER.: This class will be conducted exclusively in the target
language. Please bring any Spanish book. Materials fee of $10
payable to instructor at class. A parking pass will be handed out
at the first class.
Instructor: Mirta Luque.
STRONG BONES
Scientific data validates that weight bearing exercise increases bone
density. In this class you will move and exercise in positions that
emphasize putting weight through your bones. You will practice
lengthening and straightening your spine. Unlike exercises that pain
and strain we teach relaxed, pain-free exercising.You will learn how
to transfer these exercise principles to everyday-life activities. Drop
in option, $12 per class, payable to the instructor.
Instructor: Thea Sawyer. teaches yoga therapy and Balance (a.k.a.
Aplomb), a French technique for improving body mechanics and
posture. Thea is certified by the Aplomb Institute in Paris, France,
and is a California certified yoga teacher.
TAI CHI FOR LIFE-BEGINNING
Learn new ways to RELAX, REVITALIZE, and HAVE FUN. Tai Chi
is flowing, gentle, and slow movement. It helps with balance,
strength, and mental focus. STANDING MASSAGE included. Dress
comfortably. Drop in option, $13 per class, payable to instructor,
space permitting. NO CLASS: 9/3
Instructor: Linda Scheer. M.S., Vocational Rehabilitation, has practiced
the art of Tai Chi Chuan since 1988 and has been teaching
since 1995. Visit her at http://inscenes.com/lindascheer.shtml?lindascheer.
ADULT PROGRAMS
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
DURING THE DAY-ALL LEVELS
The focus of this watercolor class is to help you enjoy the painting
process in a warm and supportive atmosphere. Whether you are a
beginner or someone who wants to improve their skills, this class is
for you. Valerie will cover topics such as color, value, design principles
and more. There will be a lot of individualized instruction
along with lectures and demonstrations. A materials list will be
printed on your registration receipt,faxed upon request or found
on our web site, www.lgsrecreation.org. Go to Classes/Adults/Art
And Design. Parking passes will be handed out at the first class.
Please bring painting supplies to first class. Drop-in option: $20
per class meeting.
Instructor: Valerie Tomasetti. is a member of Santa Clara Valley
Watercolor Society’s web site, http://scvws.org/gallery/Valerie
Tomasetti/index.php.
55+ TRIPS
TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS!
Collette Vacations offers the Los Gatos-Saratoga community
an opportunity to travel with friends and neighbors.
The LGS 55+ Program members who have traveled with
Collette Vacations have consistently given them high ratings
for excellent service and attention to detail. Proceeds from
the following trips go toward supporting LGS Adult
Education activities for adults 55 years of age or older. For
a detailed brochure on each trip as well as
information about discounts for early
registration, contact Lynnette Vega,
Manager of classes and programs for
LGS Recreation 55+ Program, Los
Gatos-Saratoga Community Education
and Recreation at (408)354-2360.
• Best Of Eastern Canada (9
days/6/15 - 6/23/08)
• British Landscapes: England,
Scotland And Wales (10
days/8/14 - 8/23/08)
• Sights And Sounds Of South America
(12 days/9/22-10/3/08)
• New England Backroads (8 days/9/30-10/7/08)
• Heritage Of America (9 days/10/4-10/12/08)
• Music Cities: Memphis, Nashville, Branson
(8 days/11/16-11/23/08)
• Tropical Costa Rica
(9 days/ 12/3-12/11/08).
72 REGISTER ON-LINE AT W W W.LGSRECREATION.ORG PHONE: 408-354-8700 FA X: 408-395-3828