EXERCISE CLASSES

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 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 pay $6 per class and non-members pay $12 per class.
INSTRUCTOR: Laura Bennett, ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist

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, November through July
Members: $6 per class / Non-Members: $12 per class
Instructor: Mo Dye is an accomplished dancer and has practiced ballet for years

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
Days: Tuesday and Thursday, year round
Members: $6 per class / Non-Members: $12 per class
Instructor:  Sherry Fideler, certified fitness instructor and personal trainer 

PILATES/YOGA MIX
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.
Beginners:
Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Members: $6 per class / Non Members: $12 per class
Instructor: Laura Bennett, certified fitness instructor 

SIT AND BE FIT
This is a weight-bearing exercise class that uses free weights, rubber tubing and other strength building equipment to focus on slow, controlled movement using proper form for maximum benefit and minimum risk of injury. Everyone works at their own level. Improves bone density, helps prevent osteoporosis, improves muscle strength and endurance and helps you look and feel better! It’s never too late to start exercising!
Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Days: Tuesday, November through May
Members: $6 per class / Non-Members: $12 per class
Instructor: Sherry Fideler, certified fitness instructor and personal trainer

TAI CHI for Arthritis and Beginners

Although Tai Chi for Arthritis was developed to ease the symptoms of the condition it is beneficial to everyone as a general health program. Learn to improve flexibility, muscle strength and cardio-respiratory fitness, relieve stress, promote tranquility and improve balance and quality of life.
Time: 10:15am to 11:15am
Day: Tuesday, October through  May
Members: $6 per class / Non-Members: $12 per class
Instructor: Sherry Fideler, certified fitness instructor and personal trainer

TAI CHI - Intermediate

Learn to improve flexibility, improve muscle strength and cardio-respiratory fitness, relieve stress, promote tranquility, and improve balance and quality of life. All ages are welcome.
Time: 10:15 am to 11:15 am
Day: Thursday, October - May
Members: $6 per class /Non-Members: $12 per class
Instructor: Sherry Fideler, certified fitness instructor and personal trainer

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 through 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

An hour-long routine that is part dance, part aerobics, and works almost every muscle in the body.
Days/Time: October thru May; Monday, 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
Members: $6 per class / Non-Members: $12 per class
Instructor: Liza Gorin, fitness instructor

 DANCE

 Adult Ballet and 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 5th through July
Members: $12 per class /Non-Members: $20 per class
Instructor: Mo Dye is an accomplished dancer and has practiced ballet for years

All that Jazz

This is a six-week adult workshop that explores a variety of jazz styles and choreography including Broadway, Lyrical, Latin and Afro-Caribbean. Perfect for beginners!
Time: 9:30 am to 10:45 am
Day: Wednesday, August through September
Member: $6 per class / Non-Members: $12 per class
Instructor: Liz Gorin, fitness and dance instructor

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 through April
Members: $10 per class / Non-Members: $18 per class
Instructor:  Mo Dye is an accomplished dancer and has practiced ballet for years

Ballroom Dance    

This is an ideal exercise — less stress and more fun! Ballroom dancing provides a mild aerobic workout without the boring parts!
Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Day: Monday, October through June
Members: Single $10, Couple $18 / Non-Members: Single $18, Couple $33
Instructor: Anne Phillips is an experienced 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: 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Day: Thursday, January through July
Members: $10 per class / Non-Members: $15 per class
Instructor: Liza Gorin, fitness and dance instructor

SPORTS

 Karate

Equipping and Empowering the Warrior Within
Dokuritsu Martial Arts promotes core values, self-defense, self-discipline, self-confidence, citizenship and physical fitness in a fun and positive atmosphere. Classes are available for children and adults.
Ages: Children (6-10 yrs old) / Adults (11 yrs +)
Times/Days: Children: Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Adults: Monday & Wednesday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Members: $30 per month / Non-Members: $45 per month
Instructor: Sensei Bob Miller

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. Robert Taylor is our official Pickleball organizer

EDUCATIONAL CLASSES

 Vino and Van Gogh – Wine, Paint, Create!

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: 1st Wednesday of the month starting December 7^th

Members: $35.00 / Non-Members: $45.00 (includes paper, a palette of colors and brushes)
Instructor: Local Artist, Susie Cotton  

Dog Obedience Class – “Leash & Greet”
Have a new puppy who needs some "guidelines" or an older dog who needs some manners? This class is for dogs 3 months and older. Your dog will learn to: Respond to their name, to focus on the owner, to learn commands: Sit, Lay Down, Sit Stay, Down Stay, Wait at doors, to Greet people properly (jumping). Class minimum 4/maximum 5. Must pre-register by calling Sandee at (941) 778-1908 ext. 0. Your payment will secure your pet's spot.
Time: 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Day: Tuesdays: January 24^th, January 31^st and February 7th
Members: $65 / 3-week session and Non-Members: $75 / 3-week session
Instructor: Cheryl Brown of "The Last Paw Dog Training"

 Dog Obedience Class – “Sit & Stay”

Have a new puppy who needs some "guidelines" or an older dog who needs some manners? This class is for dogs 3 months and older. Your dog will learn: Respond to their name, Focus on the owner, Leave-it, Intro to loose leash walking, Greeting people properly (jumping), Come when called.

Class minimum 4/maximum 5. Must pre-register by calling Sandee at (941) 778-1908 ext. 0. Your payment will secure your pet's spot.
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Day: Tuesdays: January 24^th, January 31^st and February 7th    
Members: $65 / 3-week session and Non-Members: $75 / 3-week session
Instructor: Cheryl Brown of "The Last Paw Dog Training" 

 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  through 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: Monday, 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

 Silk Scarf Painting
This class creates such wonderful and unusually beautiful, wearable art! Take home a potential heirloom or make that special gift for someone who’s dear to you. MUST PRE-REGISTER!
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Days: TBA
Members: $40 plus supplies / Non-Members: $55 plus supplies
Instructor: Barbara Hines has been painting in different mediums for years.

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!

Workshop #1 is “Greetings and Presentations” and will discuss identity, nouns and their gender, nouns and their numbers, definite articles, indefinite articles and colors.
Workshop #2 is “Describe Yourself” and will concentrate on affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences, adjectives to describe people physically and emotionally, agreement in gender and number between the noun and the adjective, the verb “to have” and parts of the face.
Workshop #3 is entitled “My Hobbies” and will explore indoor and outdoor activities, likes and dislikes, adverbs of quantity such as a lot or nothing, and negative sentences.
Time: Beginners Class meet on Wednesday from 1:00pm to 2:30pm on January 18^th, 25^th and February 1^st.  
Time: Intermediate Class meets on Wednesday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm on January 18^th, 25^th and February 1^st.                                               

 Day: PLEASE CALL IF INTERESTED: Sandee at: 778-1908 ext. 0
Members: $35 / Non-Members: $45
Instructor: Lisbeth Oscuvilca

Tapas and Fun

This is a great way to experience tasty dishes while Fatima shares with you the music and culture of Spain. The menu is a TRADITIONAL SPANISH OMELET made with fresh eggs, potatoes and onions as well as GAZPACHO, a cool, refreshing, fresh tomato-based soup typical of southern Spain. Limited space please pre-register at the front desk.
Time:10:30am-12:00 pm
Day: TBA
Members: $20 / Non-Members: $35
Instructor: Fatima Soriano of “Tapas & Fun”

Watercolor Class for Beginners

This is a great way to experience the medium. Learn to work with a limited palette and color mixing on the paperto entertain the viewer and express the uniqueness of the subject. MUST PRE-REGISTER!
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Day: TBA, 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

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 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.

Donate Blood

Manatee Community Bloodmobile visits the Community Center four times a year. For an appointment call Sandee at 778-1908.