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Lapham Community Center and Senior Center of New Canaan, Inc. |
Waveny Park New Canaan, CT Tel: 203-594-3620 Fax: 203-594-3628 |
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| Classes for Fall 2010 |
| PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE REGISTERING FOR CLASSES |
| Our classes are open to all adult New Canaan residents. People planning to take classes should sign
up as soon as possible; lotteries for oversubscribed classes will be held at noon on Wednesday, Sept.1. Enrollment for all other courses will go on until classes are filled.
Registrations can be brought in or mailed to P.O. Box 83, New Canaan. Please also register for classes that charge no fee. We can take telephone registrations for free classes only. Call Nancy or Lyn at 203-594-3620 if you have any questions. People over age 60 pay a lower fee [under 60 fee indicated in brackets] for some classes. Scholarships are available by contacting Lyn Bond at 203-594-3620. We understand that some people may not be available to sign up for three months. In those cases we will try to let participants enroll by the month. Our policy will be to take people who want the whole period and then accommodate as many "part-timers" as possible. As always, fees will be pro-rated. See Nancy for details. ♀ ♂ Men and women alike are welcome in all of Lapham's classes. ♀ ♂ Checks should be made payable to Town of New Canaan unless otherwise indicated. Please use the registration form on page 15 of the Newsletter or use the link below. |
| Class Registration Form (requires Acrobat Reader, get it here) |
| Classes Menu |
Dance & Exercise
Click on a class name in the menu table below to see descriptions, dates and times.
| Aerobitone | Cardio Strength | Chair Aerobics |
| Osteo Strength | NEW - Zumba® | Pilates-Based Mat Exercise |
| Yoga | Dance! Dance! Dance! | T'ai Chi |
| Aerobitone - Debbie |
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11 Fridays, Sept. 10 - Nov. 19, 9:45 a.m., $66 |
| Aerobitone is low-impact, lower-intensity aerobics combined with muscle conditioning
and 15 minutes of stretching on a mat. You need 1 or 2 lb. weights. |
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| Cardio Strength - Debbie |
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13 Tuesdays, Sept. 7 - Nov. 30, 12:05 p.m., $78 |
| Cardio Strength is 20 minutes of low impact cardio conditioning followed by a
muscle and bone strengthening workout. Bring hand weights and mat. |
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| Chair Aerobics - Debbie |
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13 Tuesday, Sept. 7 - Nov. 30, 11 a.m., $78 11 Thursdays, Sept. 9 - Nov. 18, 12:05 p.m., $66 11 Fridays, Sept. 10 - Nov. 19, 11 a.m., $66 |
| Chair Aerobics is a class for anyone who likes to strength train at a less intense level; recommended for fighting osteoporosis and arthritis. Bring 1 or 2 lb. weights to class. |
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| Osteo Strength - Debbie |
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11 Thursdays, Sept. 9 - Nov. 18, 11 a.m., $66 |
| Osteo Strength uses hand-held weights for a total body workout and better bone health. Bring hand weights and a mat. |
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| NEW Zumba® - Leslie |
| 10 Thursdays, Sept.16 - Nov. 18 1:15 - 2:15 p.m., $60 |
| The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! |
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| Pilates-Based Mat Exercise - Joyce & Jemetta |
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11 Mondays, Sept. 13 - Nov. 29, 11:15 a.m., $66, Beginning - Jemetta & Joyce 13 Tuesdays, Sept. 7 - Nov. 30, 9:55 a.m., $78, Intermediate - Joyce 11 Thursdays, Sept. 9 - Nov. 18, 9:55 a.m., $66, Intermediate - Joyce 11 Thursdays, Sept. 9 - Nov. 18, 11 a.m., $66, Beginning. - Joyce |
| Pilates Based Mat Exercise uses floor exercises performed with specific breathing patterns to strengthen abdominal and lower back muscles, increase flexibility, and improve body alignment. Take the beginning class first if you are new to Pilates. Please bring a mat and, if you have one, a Pilates fitness circle. Jemetta will teach through the end of October. |
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| Beginning Amrit Yoga - Fran |
| 11 Wednesdays, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m., $94 |
| Intermediate Amrit Yoga 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. |
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13 Tuesdays, Sept. 7 - Nov. 30, $111 11 Thursdays, Sept. 9 - Nov. 18, $94 |
| Amrit Yoga is a practice that revitalizes the body, calms the mind, and deepens self-awareness. It brings the body, mind, and spirit into a state of harmony and balance. A sequence of yoga postures, suitable to all body types, stretches and strengthens the entire body, releasing the chronic tension that so often dulls vitality. Energy naturally flows to the areas of your body most in need of rejuvenation and healing. Beginning yoga will also have components of Yoga Nidra. You leave feeling balanced and energized to resume life. Bring a mat to class. |
| Intermediate Anusara Yoga - Nancy |
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11 Mondays, Sept. 13 - Nov. 29, 9:45 a.m., $94, Intermediate 11 Wednesdays, Sept. 8 - Nov. 17, 9 a.m., $94, Intermediate |
| Anusara yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga which utilizes a system of Universal Principles of Alignment combined with a heart oriented and uplifting philosophy. Anusara is a Sanskrit word that means to flow with grace. Bring a mat to class. |
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| NIA Cardio Dance - Leslie |
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11 Mondays, Sept. 13 - Nov. 29, 8:30 a.m., $66 10 Fridays, Sept. 17 - Nov. 19, 8:30 a.m., $60 |
| NIA Cardio Dance draws from dance, martial and healing arts to create purposeful movement that helps students develop endurance, flexibility, balance and strength. It encourages students at varying levels of fitness and is a great cardio workout. Class will end with mat (or chair) and weight strengthening. Bring 1 or 2 lb weights to Monday class and a mat to Friday class. |
| Let's Dance! - Gail |
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11 Mondays, Sept. 13 - Dec. 6, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., $66 (no class October 4) |
| A continuation of Gail's easy dancing to Latin, Broadway and Western music with new choreography. This class is aerobic, fun, and good for your memory and balance. And you don't have to have a partner! |
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| T'ai Chi - Wendy |
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12 Tuesdays, Sept. 7 - Nov. 30, $48 Beginners from 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. Intermediates from 2 - 3 p.m. (no class October 5) |
| Tai Chi's slow meditative motions can reduce one's heart rate and blood pressure; increase stamina, According to the Mayo Clinic, you may also reduce anxiety and depression, improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and muscle strength, reduce falls, improve sleep quality, relieve chronic pain, and increase overall feelings of well-being. Why not give it a try?! |
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