ON-GOING CLASSES
Belly Dancing
Day: Every Thursday
Time:10:00 AM
Instructor: Gypsy Phillips
Cost: $3.00/class
Shimmy your way to a new figure while having fun at the same time. Gypsy will show you the fine art of belly dancing.
Line Dancing
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: $3.00 per class
Level: Beyond Beginners
Instructor: Mary Dragon
Come try out the line dance class! Line dancing has many benefits AND it's a fun way to exercise! It's a great way to reduce stress and increase energy and you don't need a partner! Line dancing normally involves 1, 2 or 4 walls - so you are repeating a series of steps over and over, at different walls. All types of music are used.
Candlepin Bowling
Day: Thursdays
Time: 11:00am
Location: Sawyer Bowlardrome at 5 Blake St. in downtown Northborough
Cost: $6 for 3 strings, including shoe rental
Come join the fun and camaraderie of candlepin bowling. The group meets at the bowling alley every Thursday, except holidays.
Pickleball
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
and/or
Days: Fridays
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Town Hall Gym
Instructor: Alex Fleischman and Tom Hays
Come learn one of the fastest growing games in America.~ The group meets at 3PM on Wednesdays and noon to 1 pm on Fridays at the Northboro Town Hall Gym. Join us to see how the game is played and to learn how to play.~ It is a combination of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis.~ We use a waffle-type ball and a paddle about 3 times the size of a ping-pong paddle.~ It can be very competitive or just very social.~ For more information contact: Alex Fleischman 508-393-7129.
Tapping for Health for Beginners
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:00 – 10:00am
Cost: $4/class
Instructor: Laurene Aldorisio
Did you ever dream of being a tap dancer? Here’s your opportunity! Join this class for a chance to fulfill your dream or just have fun tapping to health. Please call the Senior Center at 508.393.5035 to register for the the class in January. The class minimum is 5 and the maximum is 15, so call before the opportunity slips by.
Tai Chi
Days: Tuesday
Time: 11:00 AM
Cost: $3.00 per class
Instructor: Rev. Helen Morin of Shrewsbury
Feel great, stay fit and keep moving with Tai Chi. This is an easy, joint safe way for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy exercise, meet new friends and take greater control of their health. Tai Chi has been shown to reduce pain, stiffness, increase flexibility and improve balance. The Tai Chi for Arthritis was specifically designed for a gentle flowing workout for people with many types of Arthritis.
Strength Training
Days: Every Monday – Wednesday
Time: 9:00-10:00 am
Cost: $3.00 per class
Instructor: Linda Bonazzoli
Make the most of your workout with this fun and active class. You’ll begin with a warm-up and ease into strength training with weights. The class incorporates aerobics and stretching as well. Linda has been an instructor at the Senior Center for 14 years.
This class is adaptable to all capabilities so plan on checking it out soon.
Walking Club
Day: Every Thursday (will not meet in January, or February)
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Leaders: Forrest Lyford, Arthur Cole, Marilyn Drisko
The Walking Club is enjoying this beautiful weather and getting a great workout at the same time! Now all they need is you to join them as they explore the wonderful trails of Northborough. These walks also include discussions of the vegetation, geology and land use history. So put on your walking shoes and join in the fun!
YOGA with Nancy
Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Cost: $3.00 per class
Instructor: Nancy Cimato
Nancy Cimato is a seasoned Yoga Instructor who has taught her ever popular Yoga Class at the Senior Center for several years. Get the benefits of gentle exercise that benefits both body and soul. Nancy's classes are open to both the beginner and experienced Yoga student. Her gentle spirit and easy teaching style will make your Tuesday afternoons refreshing.
SERIES CLASSES
Yoga with Gene
Days: Wednesdays
Date: January 4-February 8; new series begins Feb. 15 - March 221
Time: 11:30 AM
Cost: $ 40.00
Instructor: Gene Pacelli
A senior himself, Gene has been teaching yoga for 32 years. Currently teaching eight (8) classes a week of senior yoga at various venues, he has also been teaching very vigorous yoga classes at Harvard University for the last 17 years, and in many health clubs in the greater Boston area.
His senior yoga takes a very gentle approach that includes many practices that are of particular importance for all seniors, such as balance exercises, and joint mobility exercises, with special attention for those with painful fingers, hands, wrists, and shoulders.
He conducts his class with very clear details, patience, and with a light and humorous style. You'll have fun!
Zumba Gold
Day: Thursday
Date: January 5-February 9 (Note: Feb. 9 class will meet on Feb. 16 instead)
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: $27 (6 weeks)
Instructor: Mary Abate
This easy-to-follow program allows anyone any age or any sex to be able to perform the Zumba Gold dance moves to upbeat and fun music. Let the party begin!
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