EXERCISE CLASSES
IRON YOGA
Everything you want in a workout! This is an hour long class of flowing athletic yoga postures to improve flexibility, balance and fluidity of movement. The class is interspersed with weight training to boost your body's fat-burning capacity by speeding up your metabolism. Then we end the class with an abdominal workout emphasizing core and back stabilization. Please bring your own hand weights and yoga mat,( the center has all-purpose mats but for better performance a yoga mat is preferred.) Please be mindful that this is an intermediate class, however modifications are offered. Everyone is welcome to get in the best shape ever!
DAY: Saturdays
TIME: 9:00am – 10:00am
FEE: Members $6 per class Non-members $12 per class.
INSTRUCTOR: Laura Bennett, ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist
MUSCLES AND MORE
Get toned, trim and increase flexibility while having fun with your friends. You'll use different strengths of resistant tubing to stretch and tone your abs, legs, hips and arms. Good for any fitness level!
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Wednesdays all year. Mondays from May thru October, class meets from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Mondays from November thru April, class meets from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Members: $6 per class / Non-Members: $12 per class
Instructor: Karen Iannello, certified fitness instructor and personal trainer
PILATES/YOGA MIX FOR BEGINNERS
Strong abs and back! Long lean muscles! Excellent grace of movement! Control and concentration! Based on the mat work of Joseph Pilates, this class will build core strength and flexibility. Beginning and advanced classes offered.
Time: 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Members: $6 per class / Non Members: $12 per class
Instructor: Laura Bennett, certified fitness instructor
YOGA FOR RELAXATION
It will help you to improve flexibility, gain strength, promote relaxation and relieve stress. Share the journey of Yoga and the joy it can bring.
Time: 9: 00 am to 10:15 am
Days: Monday and Friday, November thru April
Members: $6 per class / Non-Members: $12 per class
Instructors: Linda Morassi, yoga instructor teaches Mondays; Dolce Little, certified Kripalu Yoga instructor teaches Fridays
ZUMBA WITH LIZA
An hour-long routine that is part dance, part aerobics, and works almost every muscle in the body.
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Days: Monday October 15th thru April.
Members: $6 per class / Non-Members: $12 per class
Instructor: Liza Gorin, fitness instructor
ZUMBA TONING
Zumba Toning is designed for blending body-sculpting techniques and specific Zumba moves into one calorie-burning, strength-training class.
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Days: Mondays - Starting January 7th
Members: $6 per class / Non-Members: $12 per class
Instructor: Esther Forestandi, fitness instructor
DANCE CLASSES
ADULT BALLET & POINTE WORKSHOP
This workshop is perfect for more experienced beginners. Take your abilities to the next level in Mo Dye's workshop!
Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Day: Wednesday, October through July
Members: $12 per class /Non-Members: $17 per class
Instructor: Mo Dye is an accomplished dancer and has practiced ballet for years
BARE BONES BALLET
This is a basic ballet class designed to build strength and core balance in the beginner or more advanced dancer.
Time: 10:10 am to 11:10 am
Day: Fridays, November thru April
Members: $10 per class / Non-Members: $17 per class
Instructor: Mo Dye is an accomplished dancer and has practiced ballet for years.
DANCE AEROBICS
What if you could exercise to salsa music, classical themes and show tunes – and have FUN while toning up? Interested? Then this is the class for you!
Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Day: Fridays, October through July
Members: $6 per class / Non-Members: $12 per class
Instructor: Mo Dye Dance Instructor
JAZZ / TAP DANCE
Dance your way to fitness fun in our new jazz/tap class for adults! This introductory level class will teach you basics of jazz movement and rhythmic elements of tap.
Time: 10:10 am to 11:30 am (Jazz Aerobics from 10:10-11:00 and Tap from 11:00-11:30)
Day: Monday, January through April
Members: $10 per class / Non-Members: $18 per class
Instructor: Liza Gorin, fitness and dance instructor
SPORTS
PICKLEBALL
This is a fun and energetic sport for all ages! It’s a combination of Ping-Pong, tennis and badminton and has been enjoyed all over the country for more than 20 years. Pickleball is played by two or four people on a badminton-sized court using wooden paddles and a plastic, poly baseball.
Time: Please call 941-778-1908 ext. 0 for updated times.
Days: Monday through Saturday. See Front Desk for current schedule.
Members: FREE / Non-Members: $7 per day pass
Instructors: Mary and Mike Selby, Pickleball fanatics who introduced the game to the Center.
TENNIS
Come play tennis at the Rex Hagen Courts. The Center has three surfaced courts. Day passes are available at our Front Desk as well as short- and long-term specials. Stop by to find out more about our Membership opportunities!
EDUCATIONAL CLASSES
VINO & VAN GOGH
Come enjoy wine, share good company, and foster your inner artist! Vino & van Gogh is a class where students are taught how to paint a particular subject, by breaking the steps down into a simple process, in a fun and friendly environment. And, the best part is that, at the end of the session, you can take your “masterpiece” home! Class size: Minimum 5, Maximum 10. Space is limited so enroll NOW. Brings your friends!
WINE - Sip on a glass of wine to unwind and loosen up as you take a dip into the creative process. Please bring your own wine to class. We will provide cups and openers.
PAINT - Our fabulous instructor will teach you how to paint with watercolor in a step by step format. In one evening, you’ll learn how to control watercolor while enjoying its playful nature.
CREATE - We encourage you to “go with the flow” of watercolor and play with color mixing on the paper.
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Day: Wednesday January 30th
Members: $35.00 / Non-Members: $45.00 (includes paper, a palette of colors and brushes)
Instructor: Local Artist, Susie Cotton
BRIDGE LESSONS
The addictive game of bridge fascinates, challenges and entertains millions of players! Class starts with basics and works on improving skills, including: bidding conventions and techniques, strategies for playing a hand and rules of the game. MUST PRE-REGISTER! Limited space available!
Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Day: Friday, January thru February.
Members: $15 per class or $110 per eight-week session / Non-Members: $25 per class or $180 per eight-week session
Instructor: Larry Auerbach is a professional bridge player with more than 20 years of experience and over 4,000 master points
KNITTING CLASS
We will teach you to knit warm, comfortable and attractive clothing while calming the mind and soothing to the spirit. You will learn about needles, yarns and basic stitches—with lots of time to practice!
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Day: Friday, October through April
Members: $8 per class or $28 per four sessions / Non-Members: $14 per class or $43 per four sessions
Instructor: Sylvia Noguera
MAKING BEADED JEWELRY
Create your very own MASTERPIECE! These handmade treasures will make you the envy of your friends! SIGN UP NOW!
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm with a short lunch break.
Days: Wednesday 2/13, Thursday 2/21, Tuesday 3/5 & 3/19
Members: $40.00 and Non-Members: $50.00 (Supplies $10). Maximum participants: 7 individuals and Minimum participants: 4 individuals.
Instructor: Gayle Saeks
ONE STROKE PAINTING
This is a fun and easy way to paint. As seen on TV, Donna Dewberry’s one-stroke technique is for beginners and expert decorative painters alike. Create your own masterpieces on plates, walls, furniture and clothing! MUST PRE-REGISTER! (Pick up supply list)
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Day: Mondays January 14th thru April
Members: $22 per class / Non- Members: $37 per class
Instructor: Carol Plymire is a certified Donna Dewberry instructor
SPANISH WORKSHOPS
This workshop will get your started on the Spanish language. The Spanish passion for living is contagious and once you start to learn their language and culture, you won’t ever want to stop! This group of classes offers 6 levels of learning the Spanish language, so there is a level for everyone! Quarterly festivals will be held at the Center, with themes from different countries each time. Beginning classes consist of exercises and conversations relevant to travel in Spanish-speaking countries. Each session will focus on one aspect of traveling and its related vocabulary
Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm
Day: Starting February: Tuesdays for intermediate and Thursdays for beginners
Members: $35 / Non-Members: $45
Instructor: Lisbeth Oscuvilca
WATERCOLOR - FOR ALL LEVELS
All Levels welcome!!This is a great way to experience the medium. Learn to work with a limited palette and color mixing on the paper to entertain the viewer and express the uniqueness of the subject. MUST PRE-REGISTER! and please pick up supply list at the Front Desk! Must have 5 students to start class.
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Day: Tuesdays from January 22nd thru February, Thursdays only January 3rd thru April, must have 5 students to start class.
Members: $20 per class /Non-Members: $29 per class
Instructor: Sue Lynn Cotton, talented local artist, has her artwork displayed in many Island locations.
SUPPORT GROUPS
PREVENTION PLUS
Prevention Plus conducts health screenings every month at the Community Center. Stroke/Carotid ultrasounds, Arterial Disease, Osteoporosis and Cholesterol testing are just a few of the health screenings available. Drop by the Center for a complete listing. Discounts are available for multiple tests. To pre-register, please contact Prevention Plus directly at 888-667-7587.