November 2012 In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson.
December 2012 Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Discussion 6:30pm at Relish.
January 2013 Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson. Discussion 6:30pm at Fox and Hound.
February 2013 Defending Jacob by William Landay. Discussion 6:30pm TBD.
March 2013 The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe. Discussion at 6:30pm at Parkers.
April 2013 The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian. Discuss at 6:30pm at Mirage.
May 2013 Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. Discussion at El Chulula at 6:30pm.

20/20/20 Cardio/Strength/Stretch

Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 30 - June 27 (18 classes), 9-10 a.m., Annex Building. Please note that any make up classes will be held on Saturday mornings. Since the minimum has been met, registration has been extended through April 30.

Designed to meet the needs of Baby Boomers, this class offers light cardiovascular exercises, light strength training, and light stretching for 20 minutes each. The instructor has experience teaching people over 50 and will teach to your fitness level, taking into account common physical concerns and the value of gaining and maintaining muscle strength. Some equipment provided.

Min 12/Max 25. Cost $74 resident/$79 non-resident.

Pilates

Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 30 - June 27, 2013, 6-7 p.m., 18 classes, Annex Building. Make up classes, if needed will be made up on Saturday mornings. Registration has been extended through April 30.

This innovative Pilates class is geared towards using core body muscles (abdominal, obliques, back, and gluteals) to get effective results in your midsection. This workout gets results in all the problem places by working on lengthening of the spine, proper alignment and posture, and a strong center to give you a slimmer profile. Classes taught by a Tri-Health certified instructor. Some equipment provided.

Min 12/Max 25. Cost $74 resident/$79 non-resident.

Tai Chi

Wednesdays May 8 – June 26 (8 classes), 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Annex Building. Minimum of 12 needed by May 3. NOTE: Since we did not meet the minimum to run this class for the May 8 session, we are cancelling this session. We are planning a new session and hope that we will meet the minimum to run the class. The new session has a new date and time which is TUESDAYS from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and it will start on Tuesday, May 21. The registration deadline is on Friday, May 17 for the new session.

Often called a ”moving meditation” Tai Chi has its roots in martial arts. The movements are practiced slowly and smoothly with attention to proper posture and breathing. Tai Chi is easy to learn, effective and safe, it increases flexibility, muscle strength, and heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. Studies show a 70% reduction in reoccurring falls, 35% reduction in arthritis pain and an increase in performance of activities of daily living. Regular Tai Chi practice lowers high blood pressure, improves the immune system, reduces stress and increases strength and balance. Time Magazine called Tai Chi "the perfect exercise" - especially for the older adult.

Classes taught by Master Tai Chi Trainer Ralph Dehner Certified Tai Chi Instructor, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and one of only 17 Master/Trainers in Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health programs in the U.S.

Max 25. Cost $80 resident/$90 non-resident.

Tai Chi - Unfortunately, we have to cancel the session due to low enrollment. We plan to schedule a new session at the end of summer/early fall.

TUESDAYS May 21 - July 9 (8 classes), 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Annex Building. Minimum of 12 needed by May 17. Note: This is a NEW DAY and TIME. Since we did not meet the minimum number for the May 8 session we are offering a new day and time. So, this session is on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Often called a ”moving meditation” Tai Chi has its roots in martial arts. The movements are practiced slowly and smoothly with attention to proper posture and breathing. Tai Chi is easy to learn, effective and safe, it increases flexibility, muscle strength, and heart/lung activity, aligns posture, improves balance, and integrates the mind and body. Studies show a 70% reduction in reoccurring falls, 35% reduction in arthritis pain and an increase in performance of activities of daily living. Regular Tai Chi practice lowers high blood pressure, improves the immune system, reduces stress and increases strength and balance. Time Magazine called Tai Chi "the perfect exercise" - especially for the older adult.

Classes taught by Master Tai Chi Trainer Ralph Dehner Certified Tai Chi Instructor, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and one of only 17 Master/Trainers in Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health programs in the U.S.

Max 25. Cost $80 resident/$90 non-resident.