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Aerobics
BARRE SCULPT
This fun, energetic workout fuses classical ballet, yoga, aerobics, and Pilates that will sculpt your body, improve posture, overall strength, and balance. Class alternates between the barre and matt-based exercises which consist of low-impact, high repetition movements using light weights and a Pilates ball (all provided).
No ballet experience necessary and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat and water bottle. Nonslip, grip barre or yoga socks required.
CARDIO DRUMMING
One of the most fun workouts you’ll ever do!
Cardio Drumming is a whole-body exercise that involves drumming with two drumsticks on a large exercise ball held in place by a stand. Instructor Eric Horton will guide you through a drumming routine that includes various cardio moves to get your heart rate up and your muscles engaged all to the sound of upbeat music.
Eric Horton |
In addition to the boosting your fitness levels, cardio drumming uses this unique, rhythm-based, element to help improve mind-body connection, enhance your coordination and build your sense of balance. Rhythmic exercise, like cardio drumming, might even improve connectivity in your brain networks, protecting you from age-related brain problems. This class can be done sitting or standing, the workout can be moderate to high intensity depending on your comfort level. Instructor Eric Horton, a physical therapist, specializes in the treatment of individuals living with neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s Disease. Please bring a Yoga Ball/PhysioBall: Recommended size 65 cm and rated “burst-resistant” inflated on the first day of class. Balls can be purchased at Walmart and Amazon. Drumsticks and stand to hold ball will be provided.
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| Summer Session II: | Fridays, July 18 – August 29 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (Note time change) $56 |
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| Fall Session I: | Fridays, September 5 – October 31 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. $72 |
Registration coming soon. |
| Location: | WROC (gym) | |
| Instructors: | Eric Horton PT, DPT | |
| Dakota Lane, CPT, personal trainer, and nutritionist | ||
| Minimum: | 20 per session | |
CARDIO DRUMMING FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Cardio Drumming is a whole-body exercise that involves drumming with two drumsticks on a large exercise ball held in place by a stand and following specific rhythms and patterns that challenge motor skills.
Designed by physical therapists who specialize in Parkinsons Wellness, this program is built specially for individuals with Parkinsonism or Parkinson’s disease. Class will focus on large amplitude (exaggerated) movements, exercises that help improve posture, balance, and movement, cardiovascular exercise, and coordination training. And most importantly, it’s all done to upbeat music with friends!
This class can be done sitting or standing and modified based on your comfort level. Caregivers are welcome to participant at no extra cost.
Please bring a Yoga Ball/PhysioBall: Recommended size 65 cm and rated “burst-resistant” inflated on the first day of class. Balls can be purchased at Walmart and Amazon. Drumsticks and stand to hold ball will be provided.
| Summer Session II: | Fridays, July 18 – August 29 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. (Note time change) $56 |
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| Fall Session I: | Fridays, September 5 – October 31 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. $72 |
Registration coming soon. |
| Location: | WROC (gym) | |
| Instructors: | Eric Horton PT, DPT a physical therapist, who specializes in the treatment of individuals living with neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s Disease | |
| Dakota Lane, CPT, personal trainer, and nutritionist | ||
| Minimum: | 6 per session | |
CARDIO STRENGTH FUSION (55+ Friendly)
Never boring and suitable for beginner to advanced exercisers, this fun class combines low-impact and medium to high intensity cardiovascular exercises (traditional aerobics, kickboxing, and dance) with intervals of strength training, balance, core work, and Pilates. Modifications for all exercises are demonstrated. You’ll strengthen your muscles and bones, burn calories, and improve your balance and coordination as you move to great music!
Wear fitness shoes and bring a water bottle and mat. Weights and Pilates rings are provided.
| Summer Session I: | May 2 – July 2 (no class 5/26, 6/16, 6/18, 6/20) 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Mondays: $56 Wednesdays: $56 Fridays: $64 |
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| Summer Session II: | July 7 – August 29 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Mondays: $64 Wednesdays: $56 Fridays: $64 |
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| Fall Session I: | September 3 – October 24 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Mondays: $56 Wednesdays: $64 Fridays: $64 |
Registration coming soon. |
| Location: | WROC (gym) | |
| Instructor: | Pam Hart – holistic health coach and nationally certified in group fitness and weight training for women; certified as a Primary Barre Instructor by Fitour; more than 30 years teaching experience. CPR certified. | |
| Minimum: | 6 per class | |
ZUMBA - Dance Fitness
Tired of the boring cardio routines? Zumba is a cardio workout where you dance to various genres of music. Never boring with the choreography of instructor Debbie Colditz who has studied dance and fitness for over 20 years. Two left feet? No problem, just move to the music!
Dance/fitness sneakers or sneakers with a worn tread are recommended but not required.
| Summer Session I: | June 3 – July 31 (no class 6/17, 6/19) 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays: $64 Thursdays: $64 Pay per class: $10 - Exact change required. |
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| Summer Session II: | August 5 – September 4 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays: $40 Thursdays: $40 Pay per class: $10 - Exact change required. |
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| Fall Session I: | September 9 – October 30 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays: $64 Thursdays: $64 Pay per class: $10 - Exact change required. |
Registration coming soon. |
| Location: | WROC (gym) | |
| Instructor: | Debbie Colditz – licensed Zumba instructor since April 2007, AFAA and CPR certified. Studied dance for 17 years and fitness for more than 20 years. | |
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6 per class | |
ZUMBA with JOCELYN
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music – dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. Zumba is fun and easy to do. Two left feet? No problem! Just move to the music.
| Summer Session I: | Mondays, May 5 – June 30 (no class 5/26) 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. $64 Saturdays, May 17 – July 5 |
Register here for Monday and/or Saturday. |
| Summer Session II: | Mondays, July 14 – August 25 (no class 8/4, 8/18) 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. $40 Saturdays, July 19 – August 23 |
Register here for Monday and/or Saturday. |
| Location: | Fellowship Hall Room 107 on August 16 |
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| Instructor: | Jocelyn Blystone – licensed Zumba Instructor since 2012, CPR Certified | |
| Minimum: | 6 | |
Athletics
ADULT PICK-UP BASKETBALL
All players must be a least 18 years old and complete online registration.
| Summer Session: | Mondays and Thursdays May 5 – August 28 (no games 5/26, 6/19) 8:10 – 10:00 p.m. $35 |
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| Fall Session: | Mondays and Thursdays September 4 – December 22 (no games 11/27) 8:10 – 10:00 p.m. $35 |
Registration coming soon. |
| Location: | WROC (gym) | |
| Facilitator: | Shaun Rowles | |
ADULT PICKLEBALL
Fellowship, fun, and non-competitive
All players must be at least 18 years old and complete online registration.
Pickleball is a racket game for all ages and abilities and designed as a fun, social, and easy-to-learn activity! Combining the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, pickleball uses paddles, a small wiffle ball, a net, and a court.
For safety, court shoes are recommended.
ADULT PICKLEBALL for Parkinson's - Level 1
Fellowship, fun, and non-competitive
Pickleball is a great sport for those living with Parkinson’s. It is a low-impact sport that helps keep you mobile and active, improves balance and hand-eye coordination, and is just plain fun! Pickleball combines the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. Pickleball uses paddles, a small wiffle ball, a net, and a court.
New to the game? We have qualified instructors who have experience with Parkinson’s disease to help you learn the fundamentals.
Participants must be able to walk independently without the assistance of a cane or walker and move safely around the court. Participants may bring their care partner who is also eligible to play at no additional cost.
Paddles and balls provided. Court shoes are required.
| Summer Session: | Thursdays: May 8 – August 28 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. $30 |
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| Fall Session: | Thursdays: September 4 – December 18 (no games 11/27) 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. $30 |
Registration coming soon. |
| Location: | WROC (gym) | |
| Maximum: | 15 |
ADULT PICK-UP VOLLEYBALL
All players must be a least 18 years old and complete online registration.
| Summer Session: | Tuesdays, May 6 – August 26 8:10 – 10:00 p.m. $35 |
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| Fall Session: | Tuesdays, September 2 – December 16 8:10 – 10:00 p.m. $35 |
Registration coming soon. |
| Location: | WROC (gym) | |
| Facilitator: | Susan Matthews | |
Strength, Conditioning, and Balance
PARKINSON'S DISEASE LEVEL 1 (PD1) - KEEP MOVING WITH BOXING
Boxing and fitness class for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
Participants must be able to walk independently without the assistance of a cane or walker. All new participants are required to complete an assessment with the instructor prior to registration. Please contact Kathy Long at 412-835-6630x200 or [email protected] to schedule your assessment.
PD1 Workout – Keep Moving with Boxing combines non-contact boxing drills with a wide variety of fitness exercises to provide maximum positive impact on the management of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) symptoms and is for individuals who do not need any type of assisted device for safety. Classes include vigorous exercise combined with a focus on balance, agility, gait and flexibility.
Please bring boxing gloves and hand wraps (to wear inside the glove) to class. Pull on glove-style hand wraps (recommended) and 16-ounce gloves (recommended) can be purchased at Amazon, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Target online or in store.
| Summer Session I: | May 2 – July 2 (no class 5/26, 6/16, 6/18, 6/20) 9:10 – 10:10 a.m. Mondays: $49 Wednesdays: $56 Fridays (circuits*): $56 10:10 – 11:10 a.m. Mondays: $49 Wednesdays: $56 Fridays: $56 |
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| Summer Session II: | July 7 – August 29 (no class 8/8) 9:10 – 10:10 a.m. Mondays: $56 Wednesdays: $56 Fridays (circuits*): $49 10:10 – 11:10 a.m. Mondays: $56 Wednesdays: $56 Fridays: $49 |
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| *PD1 Circuits - variety of fitness exercises inspired by boxing training. Classes include vigorous exercise with a focus on balance, agility, gait and flexibility. Boxing gloves not required. | ||
| Location: | WROC (gym) | |
| Instructor: | Marta Phelps – Rock Steady Boxing Certified; USA Boxing Silver Level Certification; Professional Boxing Coach PA licensed; CPR Certified | |
| Maximum: | 15 | |
PARKINSON'S DISEASE LEVEL 2 (PD2) - KEEP MOVING WITH BOXING
All new participants must complete an assessment with the instructor prior to registration. Please contact Kathy Long at 412-835-6630x200 or [email protected] to schedule your assessment. Participants are required to attend with a caregiver (spouse, family member, or friend) to ensure safety. Instructor will evaluate, by request, exceptions to caregiver requirement prior to the beginning of class.
PD2 Workout – Keep Moving with Boxing combines non-contact boxing drills with a wide variety of fitness exercises to provide maximum positive impact on the management of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) symptoms and is generally for those who need some sort of assisted device such as a cane or walker due to balance, endurance or cognitive issues. This moderately paced class includes lower impact exercise combined with a focus on improving balance, gait, overall strength, and flexibility.
Participants must bring boxing gloves and hand wraps (to wear inside the glove) to class. Pull on glove-style hand wraps (recommended) and 16-ounce gloves (recommended) can be purchased at Amazon, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Target online or in store.
| Summer Session I: | May 5 – July 2 (no class 5/26, 6/11, 6/16, 6/18) 12:10 – 1:10 p.m. Mondays: $49 Wednesdays: $49 |
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| Summer Session II: | July 7 – August 27 12:10 – 1:10 p.m. Mondays: $56 Wednesdays: $56 |
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| Location: | WROC (gym) | |
| Instructor: | Marta Phelps – Rock Steady Boxing Certified; USA Boxing Silver Level Certification; Professional Boxing Coach PA licensed; CPR Certified | |
| Maximum: | 12 | |
STRONGER BONES – BETTER BALANCE (55+ Friendly)
Build and maintain bone strength!
Weight-bearing exercise and resistance training play a critical role in building and maintaining bone strength. This class is a gentle, fun, low impact, joint-friendly workout that strengthens the spine, helps rebuild bone, and teaches balance to help reduce the risk of fractures. Wear fitness shoes, bring light (2-3 lb.) weights and a water bottle.
| Summer Session II: | Tuesdays, July 1 – August 26 10:10 – 11:10 a.m. $72 |
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| Fall Session I: | Tuesdays, September 9 – October 28 10:10 – 11:10 a.m. $64 |
Registration coming soon. |
| Location: | WROC (gym) | |
| Instructor: | Pam Hart, certified holistic health coach, certified in group fitness, weight training for women and primary barre. More than 30 years teaching experience. CPR certified. | |
| Minimum: | 6 per session | |
T'AI CHI (55+ Friendly)
T’ai Chi is an ancient form of exercise that blends physical movement with deep meditative breathing in order to boost energy, cultivate physical and emotional balance, and instill a sense of spiritual and physical well-being. The exercises, movements, and postures of T’ai Chi have been practiced for thousands of years, and the standard forms of T’ai Chi have been practiced for over four hundred years. Dr. Clippinger is an expert in Yang, Chen, Sun, and Fu styles of T’ai Chi as well as countless health and medical Qigong forms.
Dr. Clippinger’s curriculum harmonizes the internal and the external—coordinating mindfulness, breathing, and physical movement so that the student achieves a sense of wholeness and balance.
A flat-soled tennis-type shoe or laced Tai Chi shoes are recommended.
| Fall Session: | Thursdays, September 11 – October 30 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. $64 |
Registration coming soon. |
| Location: | Fellowship Hall | |
| Instructor: | Dr. David Clippinger has been studying, practicing, and teaching T’ai Chi, Qigong, and the philosophies that inform those practices for over thirty years. He has studied with many renowned T’ai Chi masters as well as experts on Buddhism, Confucianism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Taoism, and he is a featured writer for various magazines and the author of a number of books on these topics. He brings his passion, joy, and his expertise when teaching all of his classes. |  |
| Minimum: | 6 per session |
Yoga
FLOW (VINYASA) YOGA
Class focuses on body awareness while stretching, breathing, building balance and strength, and increasing flexibility using a smooth flow format. Prayer and scripture will be incorporated to help build and support the spirit, mind and body.
Class is suitable for beginner through intermediate. Yoga positions will be described and modified for those new to yoga. Students should be able to get up and down off the floor with ease.
Bring a mat, yoga block (if desired), and water bottle. Mats, blocks, and straps are available for use.
| Summer Session II: | July 3 – August 28 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays: $64 Thursdays: $72 |
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| Location: | Fellowship Hall |
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| Instructor: | Darcy Lyle - Certified 2003 with over 1000 additional training hours and 20 years teach experience. | |
| Minimum: | 6 per class |
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GENTLE YOGA (55+ Friendly) |
This yoga class emphasizes a gentle form of the classical hatha yoga poses and slow-moving yoga postures. You don’t have to be a contortionist or even be able to touch your toes to perform the yoga exercises and poses! This gentler, slower-paced yoga program will improve your flexibility, will increase your strength and vitality, will reduce tension, and enhance inner calmness to bring health, enjoyment, and well-being into your life.
Classes allow students to progress at their own pace. Both men and women are welcome. There are no age limitations. Students can use a chair for balance, and they should be able to get up and down off the floor.
| Summer Session II: | Fridays, June 13 – August 8 (no class 6/20, 7/4) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. $63 |
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| Fall Session I: | Fridays, September 12 – October 24 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. $63 |
Registration coming soon. |
| Location: | Fellowship Hall February 28 class held in Room 176 |
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| Instructor: | Cheryl Kelley – RYT 200; CPR certified. More than 20 years practicing yoga and over 10 years teaching Hatha Yoga. | |
| Minimum: | 5 per session | |
