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Beginners Pilates/ Yoga Combination Session II

with Theresa Labrecque

Feb

February 26th to April 2nd, 2025

$40 More Info

This program introduces the basic concepts of Yoga and Pilates to new students. It will provide the foundations of both fitness areas, build core strength and flexibility, and increase mobility. This class is an excellent intro before doing the full Yoga/Pilates class. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and yoga blocks (if you have them). Theresa has been a certified group fitness instructor for over 30 years, teaching Pilates for more than 18 years and Yoga for 12. She is committed to providing functional strengthening to all ages and ability levels.

Session II: 5 classes, Wed, 2/26-4/2 (no class 3/12), 5:45pm-6:45pm, Village Elementary School Gym, $40

Pumped Up Strength Session II

with Jenna Chase

Mar

March 14th to April 18th, 2025

$44 More Info

Pumped Up Strength is a new approach to resistance training. Utilizing combination movement patterns in a targeted, rhythmic progression, its superpower is the dynamic integration of upper and lower body movements set to fun music. The result? A sweat-drenched, functionally efficient workout that will challenge your body in new ways, improve lean muscle mass, and rev your metabolism. In this class, you will want a set of hand weights anywhere from 5 lbs to - 15 lbs. Jenna is a certified Group Fitness instructor with a degree in Exercise Science. Jenna has taught group fitness classes for over a decade and enjoys helping people move their bodies to feel empowered and strong!

Session II: 6 classes, Fridays, 3/14-4/18, 6:15am-7:15am, virtual, $44

First Aid

with Charissa Kerr

May

May 14th, 2025

$45 More Info

The First Aid class includes medical emergencies, bleeding that you can see, bleeding you cannot see, treating for shock, and how and when to call emergency services. The course cost includes a blend of PowerPoint and video, instructor and practical components, and a certificate of completion. This class is taught to the standards established by the American Heart Association. The workbook is not included in this class. If you would like a workbook, please indicate on your registration form (one workbook covers CPR and first aid). The cost is $10 for the book, payable to the instructor.

Wednesday, 5/14, 6:00pm-7:30 pm, GMS, $45

Pilates/ Yoga Combination Session II

with Theresa Labrecque

Feb

February 24th to April 2nd, 2025

$80 More Info

Join Certified Group Fitness Instructor Theresa Labrecque for a class that blends Pilates's core conditioning and full-body strengthening with the flexibility and lengthening of Yoga for a balanced workout for all levels. Theresa has been a certified group fitness instructor for over 30 years, teaching Pilates for more than 18 years and Yoga for 12. She is committed to providing functional strengthening to all ages and ability levels.

Session II: 10 classes, Mondays & Wednesdays, 2/24-4/2 (no class on 3/10 & 3/12), 7:00pm-8:00pm, Village Gym (Virtual option available), $80

DROP-IN RATE: $12/PER CLASS

Tai Chi II Session II

with Laurie Huenteo

Apr

April 1st to May 20th, 2025

$69 More Info

Strengthen and deepen your Tai Chi practice by expanding your basic exercises while putting moves together to create a form. Some meditation practices may be included to aid further relaxation, stress reduction, and pain management. Wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes. Must have completed Tai Chi I or have approval from the instructor to attend. Laurie has been practicing Yang-style Tai Chi & Qigong for 14 years. Tai Chi has become her passion, and she finds it to be a perfect exercise that encompasses balance, relaxation, focus, strength, stretching, cognitive stimulation, and discipline. It is a gentle, beautiful, meditative form of expression that is also a true martial art with defensive application. Laurie has been practicing Yang-style Tai Chi & Qigong for 14 years. Tai Chi has become her passion, and she finds it to be a perfect exercise that encompasses balance, relaxation, focus, strength, stretching, cognitive stimulation, and discipline.

Session II: 7 classes, Tuesdays, 4/1-5/20 (no class 4/22), 6:00pm-7:00pm, GMS, $69

CPR Session III

with Charissa Kerr

Apr

April 17th, 2025

$60 More Info

The CPR class includes adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use, adult, child, and infant choking, and how and when to call emergency services. The course cost includes the use of the manikins, video, certified instructor, practical components, and a certificate of completion. The video portion has been shortened, and the practical time has been increased to ensure everyone has enough time to gain confidence in their skills. This class is taught to the standards established by the American Heart Association. The workbook is not included in this class. If you would like a workbook, please indicate on your registration form (one workbook covers CPR and first aid). The cost is $10 for the book, payable to the instructor.

Session III, Thursday, 4/17, 6:00pm-9:00pm, GMs, $60