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Fitness & Health

 

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Course # Day Dates Time Room Fees Instructor

Register early for all classes

(then you won't be disappointed if your class is full or canceled)

All fitness classes are held at Del Valle Education Center, 300 Building.
Monday Heartbeats - Spr: 10 classes, Sum: 6 classes
Start your week off with a low-impact aerobics class that has an extra kick, suited for all ages.
Spr '13

29-1143

M

3/25-6/10

8:45-9:45am Rm 303 Reg $20/Senior $18 Piaggio-Weiss
Sum '13

29-1183

M

6/17-7/22

8:30-9:430m Rm 303 Reg $12/Senior $11 Piaggio-Weiss
Heartbeats - Spr: 30 classes, Sum: 17 classes
Continue your week with 3 days of low impact aerobics, suited for all ages.
Spr '13

05-7141

TWTh

3/26-6/6

8:45-9:45am Rm 303 Reg $55/Senior $50 Clark

Sum '13

05-7181

TWTh

6/18-7/25

8:30-9:30am

Rm 303

Reg $32/Senior $28

Clark

Walks in the Great Outdoors - Spr: 7 classes

Class Motto: "The Great Outdoors in an Urban Environment."
            First class meets at Lafayette/Moraga Trail. Take 24 east to Pleasant Hill Rd., Go south, turn right on Olympic Blvd. and then right into the parking lot.

With a repertoire of over 60 three-mile routes, this class experiences many of the open spaces that intersect & border the beautiful Bay Area. Parks and canals of several local counties are explored. Walkers are encouraged to carry native field guides, binoculars and occasional umbrellas for memorable mornings.

Spr '13 05-7143 Th 3/28-5/9 9-11am Trails

Reg $50/Senior $45

Gordon
Yoga - Spr: 10 classes, Sum: 6 classes.

Students need to supply their own mat for this class.

Spr '13

29-2245

T

3/26-6/4

6:45-8 pm

Rm 303

 Reg $45/Senior $40

Kimmel

Spr '13

29-2247

Th

3/28-6/6

6:45-8pm

Rm 303

Reg $45/Senior $40

Chew 

Spr '13

29-2248

F

3/29-6/7

9:30-11am

Rm 303

Reg $45/Senior $40

Hutchison

Sum '13

29-2285

T

6/18-7/23

6:45-8pm

Rm 303

Reg $30/Senior $27

Kimmel

Sum '13

29-2287

Th

6/13-7/25

6:45-8pm

Rm 303

Reg $30/Senior $27

Chew 

Sum '13

29-2288

F

6/21-7/26

9:30-11am

Rm 303

Reg 30/Senior $27

Hutchison

"NEW" Chair Yoga - Stay Sit and Get Fit - Spr: 10 classes, Sum: 5 classes

This all-level, all-abilities yoga class is led entirely on chairs and guides you through a series of yoga poses that will increase your level of flexibility and strength. You'll enjoy the many benefits of yoga, without ever leaving your chair! Bring a mat, towel, and two weights. (1 or 2lb each)

Spr '13

29-2246

Th

3/28-6/6

11:15-12:15pm

Rm 303

Reg $45/Senior $40

Piaggio-Weiss

Sum '13

29-2286

Th

6/13-7/18

11:15-12:15pm

Rm 303

Reg $25/Senior $22

Piaggio-Weiss
Stretch, Strength, Balance - Spr: 20 classes, Sum: 11 classes
Join this twice-a-week session of strength, stretching and balance-training to maintain and improve your quality of life by building muscle mass and bone density. Lessen arthritis pain, restore balance and reduce falls,help control your weight, and improve your heart health. Bring a mat, towel, two weights (3lbs or less), and one medium strength tension band..

Spr '13

29-1140

M, W

3/25-6/10

10-11am

Rm 303

Reg $45/Senior $40

Piaggio-Weiss

Sum '13

29-1180

M, W

6/17-7/22

9:45-10:45am

Rm 303

Reg $25/Senior $22

Piaggio-Weiss

Give Dance A ChanceNew Class Spr: 20 classes, Sum: 11 classes

Keep your body and mind exercised. Improve your balance, memory, coordination and motor skills. Have you ever wanted to learn some of the basics of dance, but never really had the time? Whichever the case may be, GIVE DANCE A CHANCE!           

Spr '13

29-1245

M, W

3/25-6/10

11:15-12:30pm

Rm 303

Reg $75/Senior $67

Piaggio-Weiss

Sum '13

29-1285

M, W

6/17-7/22

11:00-12:15pm

Rm 303

Reg $45/Senior $40

Piaggio-Weiss

Salsa Exercise Class  New Class Spr: 10 classes
Come join us for a lively exercise class that combines Latin music, Afro-Cuban movement, dance technique, and an aerobic workout that will have you dancing around your kitchen and whistling in your car on your way to work.  No experience is necessary; wear comfortable clothes, athletic shoes, and be ready to move, sweat, and smile!
Spr '13

29-2141

W

3/27-6/5

5:30-6:30pm

Rm 303

Reg $40/Senior $36

Cunniffe

Wellness Chi Kung  -  Spr: AM - 10 classes, PM -  20 classes. Sum: AM 6 classes, PM 12 classes

Chi Kung is a powerful practice in harvesting and channeling Chi (vital life force). It will enhance the students' awareness of and access to healing energy,it will positively influence daily habits and routines, work and play with others and even dream time. Chi Kung works on all levels: energetic, physical, emotional, mental, subconscious and spiritual. For a video of the beginning of Tiger's Breath Chi Kung, see http://www.kaleoching.com/books.html.

Spr '13

29-2342  Th 3/28-6/6 10-11am Rm 303

Reg $25/Senior $22

Dirlam-Ching

Spr '13

29-2341 T, Th 3/26-6/6 5:30-6:30pm Rm 303

Reg $50/Senior $45

Ching & Dirlam-Ching

Sum '13

29-2382  Th 6/13-7/25 10-11am Rm 303

Reg $25/Senior $22

Dirlam-Ching

Sum '13

29-2381 T, Th 6/18-7/25 5:30-6:30pm Rm 303

Reg $30/Senior $27

Ching & Dirlam-Ching
Spring Holidays: 4/1-4/5, and 5/27.
Summer Holiday: 7/4 
Del Valle Education Center, 1963 Tice valley Blvd, Walnut creek