CARLSBAD SENIOR CENTER
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August 2019
Check Out the New Fitness Room
NEW Social Dance Classes
Our Fitness Room recently underwent remodeling. We’ve added new, state-of-the-art equipment for our members.
Tuesdays, starting Aug. 13, 7 – 8:15 p.m., Harding Community Center AUD
Membership rates: Annual: $267.30 resident/$297 non-resident Quarterly: $69.30 resident/$77 non-resident Monthly: $24.30 resident/$27 non-resident One-day pass: $4.00 Open: Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Your greatest wealth is your health!
Join us for this new series of four classes in June designed to teach basic and intermediate patterns of the following dances: West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Night Club Two Step, Cha Cha, Waltz and other ballroom dances. No partner required, but bringing one is advisable.
NEW Beginning American Sign Language
NEW Intergenerational Paper Rocket Project
Wednesdays, 10 – 11 a.m., 116 Learn introductions, how to exchange pleasantries, or finish up a conversation. We’ll also take a quick look at fingerspelling. Each weekly class focuses on new, basic subjects that help students learn functional sign language. Come anytime: no class depends on what went on earlier, and all materials are furnished.
NEW Intermediate American Sign Language Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 106
$36 residents/$40 non-residents.
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Pine Avenue Community Center Join the Explorer Campers at the Pine Avenue Community Center to experiment in “Futuristic Fun” and design paper rockets to launch off in Pine Avenue Park. All rocket materials are provided, and the construction and design of the rockets is just as much fun as launching them! The paper rocket project is an exciting, hands-on way to teach STEM concepts and stimulate the brain and spirit as you demonstrate how to make rockets soar! Challenge yourself and the campers in the free activity to make the rockets fly as high and far as possible!
A conversational class for those who already know basic ASL signs. All materials are furnished, and all past materials are available for those who want to brush up. Come have some fun communicating.
Register in advance at the front desk or online at carlsbadconnect.org
NEW Chair Tai Chi Chuan Classes
Dr. Ryan Hummel DC, OsteoStrong Carlsbad Thursday, Aug. 15, 10 – 11:30 a.m., 111
Tuesdays, starting Aug. 6, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 107 Chair Tai-Chi has the same benefits as standing Tai-Chi—controlled arm and waist motion, deep and natural breathing, combined with tranquil concentration of the mind stimulates the energetic action of the entire body. Results are improved health, longer life and raising of the spirit. Gentle Chair therapeutic stretches and brief meditation included. Fee for four classes is $29.70R/$33NR.
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