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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 2011 |
| PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE REGISTERING FOR CLASSES |
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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 Thursday, 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. Checks should be made payable to Town of New Canaan unless otherwise indicated. Please use the registration form . Please also register for classes that charge no fee. We can take telephone registrations for free classes only. Call us 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. 
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 link below to go to the registration form. NOTE: There will be no classes from December 19, 2011 to January 2, 2012 and no classes on January 16, 2012 or February 20, 2012 |
| Class Registration Form (requires Acrobat Reader, get it here) |
| Classes Menu |
Exercise & Dance
Click on a class name in the menu table below to see descriptions, dates and times.
| Aerobitone | Chair Aerobics | Strength Training |
| Zumba® Gold | Pilates-Based Mat Exercise | Yoga |
| Lunchtime Yoga | Dance | T'ai Chi |
| Aerobitone - Debbie |
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11 Tues., Dec. 6 - Feb. 28, 12:05 p.m., $66 11 Fri., Dec. 2 - Feb. 24, 9:45 a.m., $66 no classes Dec. 19-Jan 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 |
| Aerobitone combines cardiovascular training with muscle conditioning by using one or two
lb. hand-held weights during the course of the exercise. Balance is included in the workout. The class ends with 15 minutes of stretching. Bring a mat. |
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| Chair Aerobics - Debbie |
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11 Tues., Dec. 6 - Feb. 28, 11 a.m., $66 11 Thurs., Dec. 1 - Feb. 23, 12:05 p.m., $66 11 Fri., Dec. 2 - Feb. 24, 11 a.m., $66 no classes Dec. 19-Jan 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 |
| Chair Aerobics consists of cardiovascular training, muscle conditioning and stretching while seated in a chair. Standing exercises are included using the chair for balance. |
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| Strength Training - Debbie |
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11 Thurs., Dec. 1 - Feb. 23, 11 a.m., $66 no classes Dec. 19-Jan 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 |
| Osteo Strength uses hand-held weights to strengthen muscles that protect bones and joints. Both standing exercises and mat work are included. The class ends with stretching all muscles involved. Bring a mat. |
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| Zumba® Gold |
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6 Fri., Jan. 20 - Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m., $42 no classes Dec. 19-Jan 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 |
| The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. 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. |
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| Pilates-Based Mat Exercise - Joyce |
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11 Tues., Dec. 6 - Feb. 28, 9:55 a.m., $66 11 Thurs., Dec. 1 - Feb. 23, 9:55 a.m., $66, Intermediate 11 Thurs., Dec. 1 - Feb. 23, 11 a.m., $66, Beginning no classes Dec. 19-Jan 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 |
| 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 if you are new to Pilates. Please bring a mat and a Pilates fitness circle if you have one.
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| Beginning Amrit Yoga - Fran |
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11 Wed., Dec 7- Feb. 29, 10:30 a.m., $110 |
| Intermediate Amrit Yoga 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. - Fran
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11 Tues., Dec. 6 - Feb. 28, $110
11 Thurs., Dec. 1 - Feb.23, $110 no classes Dec. 19-Jan 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 |
| 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 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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8 Mon., Dec. 5 - Feb. 27, 9:45 a.m., $72 11 Wed., Dec. 7 - Feb. 29, 9 a.m., $99 no classes Dec. 19-Jan 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 |
| 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. |
| Lunchtime Yoga - Nancy |
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8 Mon., Dec. 5 - Feb. 27, 12:30 p.m., $72 no classes Dec. 19-Jan 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 |
| Learn the basics of Anusara yoga postures, stretches and breathing techniques on your lunch hour! Bring a mat.
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| Gentle Yoga for Aches and Pains |
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6 Mon. Jan. 9 - Feb. 27, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $36 no classes Dec. 19-Jan 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 |
| Certified Kripalu Yoga instructor April Chapin offers this class for people recovering from injuries or surgery, those dealing with ongoing conditions such as Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other kinds of chronic pain. She uses gentle, modified stretching as well as guided mediation and relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket.
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| Leslie's Cardio Dance |
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8 Mon., Dec. 5 - Feb. 27, 8:30 a.m., $48 no classes Dec. 19-Jan 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 |
| 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 weight strengthening. Bring 1 or 2 lb weights to class. |
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| T'ai Chi - Wendy |
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11 Tues. Dec. 6 - Feb. 28, $66 Beginners from 1:30 - 2:15 p.m., Intermediates from 2 - 3 p.m. no classes Dec. 19-Jan 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 |
| Tai Chi's slow meditative motions can reduce one's heart rate and blood pressure; increase stamina, balance, leg strength and vital energy. 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. And doctors recommend it!
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