Senior's Exercise and Fitness Classes

Pilates / Fit Ball for Seniors
Strengthens core muscles and back.  All exercises are performed on mats or with fitness ball.
Exercises modified for middle-age and older adults.

Session 1
April 7 – May 16, 2008
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time:  8:00 – 8:45 am
Cost:  $15.00 City Residents ~ $20.00 Non-City Residents

Session 2
May 19 – June 27, 2008
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time:  8:00 – 8:45 am
Cost:  $15.00 City Residents ~ $20.00 Non-City Residents

Session 3
June 30 – August 15, 2008
No classes the week of August 4 – 8 (Fiddler’s Convention)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time:  8:00 – 8:45 am
Cost:  $15.00 City Residents ~ $20.00 Non-City Residents

Session 4
August 18 – September 26, 2008
No class September 1 (Labor Day)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time:  8:00 – 8:45 am
Cost:  $15.00 City Residents ~ $20.00 Non-City Residents

Session 1
April 7 – May 16, 2008
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $20.00 City Residents ~ $25.00 Non-City Residents

Session 2
May 19 – June 27, 2008
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $20.00 City Residents ~ $25.00 Non-City Residents

Session 3
June 30 – August 15, 2008
No classes the week of August 4 – 8 (Fiddler’s Convention)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $20.00 City Residents ~ $25.00 Non-City Residents

Session 4
August 18 – September 26, 2008
No class September 1 (Labor Day)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $20.00 City Residents ~ $25.00 Non-City Residents

Session 1
April 7 – May 16, 2008
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Class 1.............................................. 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class 2.............................................. 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost:  $20.00 City Residents ~ $25.00 Non-City Residents

Session 2
May 19 – June 27, 2008
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Class 1.............................................. 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class 2.............................................. 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost:  $20.00 City Residents ~ $25.00 Non-City Residents

Session 3
June 30 – August 15, 2008
No classes the week of August 4 – 8 (Fiddler’s Convention)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Class 1.............................................. 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class 2.............................................. 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost:  $20.00 City Residents ~ $25.00 Non-City Residents

Session 4
August 18 – September 26, 2008
No class September 1 (Labor Day)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Class 1.............................................. 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class 2.............................................. 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost:  $20.00 City Residents ~ $25.00 Non-City Residents

Evening Arthritis Aquatic Excercise

Session 1
April 8 – May 15, 2008
Tuesday & Thursday
Time:  5:45 – 6:30 pm
Cost:  $15.00 City Residents ~ $20.00 Non-City Residents

Session 2
May 20 – June 26, 2008
Tuesday & Thursday
Time:  5:45 – 6:30 pm
Cost:  $15.00 City Residents ~ $20.00 Non-City Residents

Session 3
July 1 – August 14, 2008
No classes July 1 or 3 because of July 4th Carnival
No classes the week of August 4 – 8 (Fiddler’s Convention)
Tuesday & Thursday
Time:  5:45 – 6:30 pm
Cost:  $10.00 City Residents ~ $15.00 Non-City Residents

Session 4
August 19 – September 25, 2008
Tuesday & Thursday
Time:  5:45 – 6:30 pm
Cost:  $15.00 City Residents ~ $20.00 Non-City Resident

Arthritis Aquatic Exercise Instructor Training Course

Help others manage the pain of arthritis by becoming an Arthritis Aquatic Exercise Instructor.  You do not need to know how to swim.  All exercises performed in this program are done in waist deep to chest deep water.  Please bring proper ID, copies of any current certifications (i.e. CPR, First-aid, Lifesaving/Lifeguarding, etc.), pen, pad and highlighter.
Saturday – May 17
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost:  $115 – includes all text, materials and lunch
No Limit
Ages 18 and up
Must register by April 4 to attend.

Re-certification Class for Current Instructors
Saturday – May 24
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
No Limit
Cost:  $75.00 - Includes text and materials
For all certified instructors only.
Must register by April 4 to attend.

Silver Sneakers Range of Motion and Muscle Strengthening Class

Muscular strengthening, range of motion exercises.  All exercises are performed by using stretch bands, hand weights, small inflatable balls and chairs.  Humana Health insurance participants may take the class free.
Cost:  $15.00 (City Residents)      $20.00 (Non-City Residents)

Session 1
April 7 – May 16, 2008
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:15 am – 12:00 noon
3rd floor Multipurpose Room B
Limit: None  

Session 2
May 19 – June 27, 2008
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:15 am – 12:00 noon
3rd floor Multipurpose Room B
Limit: None  

Session 3
June 30 – August 15, 2008
No classes the week of August 4 – 8 (Fiddler’s Convention)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:15 am – 12:00 noon
3rd floor Multipurpose Room B
Limit: None  

Session 4
August 18 – September 26, 2008
No class September 1 (Labor Day)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:15 am – 12:00 noon
3rd floor Multipurpose Room B
Limit: None  

Line Dancercise

Get fit and have fun line dancing to your favorite music.  Great cardio for adults 21 years old and up. 

Session 1
April 7 – May 16, 2008
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Time:  9:00 – 9:45 am
Cost:  $15.00 City Residents ~ $20.00 Non-City Residents

Session 2
May 19 – June 27, 2008
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Time:  9:00 – 9:45 am
Cost:  $15.00 City Residents ~ $20.00 Non-City Residents

Session 3
June 30 – August 15, 2008
No classes the week of August 4 – 8 (Fiddler’s Convention)
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Time:  9:00 – 9:45 am
Cost:  $15.00 City Residents ~ $20.00 Non-City Residents

Session 4
August 18 – September 26, 2008
No class September 1 (Labor Day)
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
Time:  9:00 – 9:45 am
Cost:  $15.00 City Residents ~ $20.00 Non-City Residents

Free Income Tax Preparation
February 7 - April 10, 2008
8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Galax/Grayson Public Library Annex Building.  Help is available for taxpayers with low to moderate incomes with special attention to those, age 60 and older, however this service is available to tax payers of any age.  No appointment needed.  Please bring all information necessary to complete your tax forms. 

AARP Defensive Driving Course for Senior Citizens
Hone up on your driving skills, knowledge and changes in Virginia’s driving laws.  Must attend both days to receive certificate.  Most insurance companies provide premium discounts upon completion.
Class 1
Monday, March 10 and Tuesday, March 11, 2008
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Where: 3rd floor multipurpose room A
Limit: 75
Cost: $10.00
Register by:March 7 for Session 1

Class 2
Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9, 2008
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Where: 3rd floor multipurpose room A
Limit: 75
Cost: $10.00
Register by: September 5 for Session 2

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