Adult & Senior Activities

CPR/AED Certification

Ages: 13+ Instructor: Meridian Fire Department Location: Public Safety Training Center Min/Max: 3/6 American Heart Association Adult and Infant CPR/AED certification class taught by Meridian Fire Department staff members. This class will be hands-on and participants should be physically capable of doing chest compressions and being on their knees for a period of time. January 8 | Sat | 8:00–11:00 am | $50 January 8 | Sat | 12 Noon–3:00 pm | $50 February 26 | Sat | 8:00–11:00 am | $50 February 26 | Sat | 12 Noon–3:00 pm | $50 March 25 | Sat | 8:00–11:00 am | $50 March 25 | Sat 12 Noon–3:00 pm | $50

Yoga

Yoga – All Levels

Ages: Teen, Adult & Senior Instructors: L. McElroy & S. Lind Location: Meridian Community Center Min/Max: 4/20 Designed for all levels of yoga experience, from beginners to more advanced practitioners. Join us for some feel good, breath-centered Hatha yoga. Bring your own sticky yoga mat.

Jan 3–Feb 14 | Mon | 7:00–8:00 pm | $50 Jan 6–Feb 17 | Thur | 7:00–8:00 pm | $50 Jan 8–Feb 19 | Sat | 8:00–9:00 am | $50

Feb 21–Apr 4 | Mon | 7:00–8:00 pm | $50 Feb 24–Apr 7 | Thur | 7:00–8:00 pm | $50 Feb 26–Apr 9 | Sat | 8:00–9:00 am | $50

April 11–May 23 | Mon | 7:00–8:00 pm | $50 April 14–May 26 | Thur | 7:00–8:00 pm | $50 April 16–May 28 | Sat | 8:00–9:00 am | $50 Yoga - Gentle Yoga

Ages: Teen, Adult & Senior Instructors: L. McElroy & S. Lind Location: Meridian Community Center Min/Max: 4/20 A gentle approach to classic Hatha Yoga with an emphasis on breathing and safely moving through the poses. This class is designed to maintain and improve your flexibility, agility, strength and balance. You will feel great all over through gentle movements and stretching. Bring your own sticky yoga mat. Jan 3–Feb 14 | Mon | 12:30–1:30 pm | $50 Jan 5–Feb 16 | Wed | 11:00 am– Noon | $50 Jan 5–Feb 16 | Wed | 12:30–1:30 pm | $50

Feb 21–April 4 | Mon | 12:30–1:30 pm | $50 Feb 23–April 6 | Wed | 11:00 am– Noon | $50 Feb 23–April 6 | Wed | 12:30–1:30 pm | $50

April 11–May 23 | Mon | 12:30–1:30 pm | $50 April 13–May 25 | Wed | 11:00 am– Noon | $50 April 13–May 25 | Wed | 12:30–1:30 pm | $50

Somatic Yoga & Gentle Stretch

Ages: Teen, Adult, & Senior Instructors: S. Lind & L. McElroy Location: Meridian Community Center Min/Max: 4/20 Clinical somatic yoga uses slow, gentle exercises to relieve pain and improve posture. A compassionate way to find release from stress and chronic tense muscles. Please be comfortable getting up and down from the floor. Jan 5–Feb 16 | Wed | 7:00–8:00 pm | $50 Feb 23–Apr 6 | Wed | 7:00–8:00 pm | $50 April 13–May 25 | Wed | 7:00–8:00 pm | $50

Yoga – Unlimited Yoga

Ages: Teen, Adult & Senior Instructors: L. McElroy & S. Lind Location: Meridian Community Center Min/Max: 4/30 This option is for participants who would like to practice yoga more than once a week. For one low rate, you may attend any or all of the yoga classes listed during the dates of your desired session. Bring your own sticky yoga mat. (The Yin/Restorative & Guided Meditation Workshop is not included in Unlimited Yoga.) Jan 3–Feb 19 | M/W/Th/Sat |See listings | $70 Feb 21–Apr 9 | M/W/Th/Sat | See listing | $70 Apr 11–May 28 | M/W/Th/Sat | See listings | $70 Yin Yoga, Restorative & Guided Meditation Workshop

Ages: Adult & Senior Instructors: L. McElroy & S. Lind Location: Meridian Community Center Min/Max: 4/20 Yin yoga stretches the connective tissues in the body, increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility. Poses are held for a longer period of time, which encourages a deep sense of calm and stress relief. Restorative yoga allows muscles to relax in a passive way using props. Class ends with a guided meditation. Please bring your own sticky mat. This workshop is not included in the Yoga Unlimited option. January 16 | Sunday | 3:00–4:30 pm | $12 February 20 | Sunday | 3:00–4:30 pm| $12 March 20 | Sunday | 3:00–4:30 pm | $12 April 24 | Sunday | 3:00–4:30 pm | $12 May 22 | Sunday | 3:00–4:30 pm | $12

Pickleball 101

Ages: 50+ Instructors: Nick & Tami Leach Location: Meridian Homecourt Mix/Max: 4/12 Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America! It is a combination of badminton, tennis and ping pong and can be played indoors or outdoors on a badminton size court using a whiffle ball and composite paddle. It’s easy for beginners to learn and can develop into competitive play for experienced players. Price includes weekly use of paddles and balls. Participants must wear proper court /tennis shoes. January 6–27 | Thur | 1:15–2:45 pm | $80 February 10–Mar 3 | Thur | 1:15–2:45 pm | $80 March 17–April 7 | Thur | 1:15-2:45 pm | $80

Elite Fitness

Ages: 18—50 Instructor: Greg Radcliffe Location: Meridian Homecourt Min/Max: 5/10 Group fitness and resistance training with education to help you maximize your New Year's resolution or just get into better shape. Through proven athletic training principles, you will go through a specifically developed training program and walk away with education and coaching that will help you far beyond your experience in the class itself. Jan 3-31 | Mon/Thur | 11:00 am—Noon | $80 Feb 3-28 | Mon/Thur | 11:00 am—Noon | $80 Mar 3-28 | Mon/Thur | 11:00 am—Noon | $80 Jazzercise Instructor: Mary Chapin Ages: 18+ Jazzercise is the original dance party workout. Blending dance, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and strength training, one 55-minute session can burn up to 800 calories. The results? Long lean muscles and an undeniable mood boost. Class formats include Dance Mixx, Lo, Strength, Fusion, and Core. Your instructor is certified for maximum fun in a safe environment. Registration included flexibility to participate at both locations, plus live streaming so you can workout at home also. Bring your mat and water bottle and join the fun! Purchase entire winter/spring pack (JanMay) and receive 10% off. Class located at Meridian Homecourt Min/Max: 2/60 Jan 3–31 | Mon-Sat* | 9:30 –10:30 am | $59 Feb 1–28 | Mon-Sat* | 9:30–10:30 am | $59 Mar 1–31 | Mon-Sat* | 9:30–10:30 am | $59 Apr 1–30 | Mon-Sat* | 9:30–10:30 am | $59 May 2–30 | Mon-Sat* | 9:30–10:30 am | $59 *All Friday classes will start at 8:30 a.m.

Class located at Meridian Community Center Min/Max: 2/22 Jan 4–31 | Tue/Thur | 5:30–6:30 pm | $59 Feb 1–25 | Tue/Thur | 5:30–6:30 pm | $59 Mar 1–31 | Tue/Thur | 5:30–6:30 pm | $59 Apr 5–28 | Tue/Thur | 5:30–6:30 pm | $59 May 3–26 | Tue/Thur | 5:30–6:30 pm | $59

Introduction to the Sport of Fencing

Instructor: Sill Lyra Location: Meridian Community Center Ages: 16+ Min/Max: 5/10 Enjoy the unique sport of fencing. Coach Sill Lyra, an Olympic Coach at the 2004 Olympics in the Modern Pentathlon, will teach you the principles, strategies and movement of fencing with epees. We will not be using real equipment, but Italian plastic replicas. 90% of this class will be learning though competition between participants. Fencing improves hand eye coordination, concentration, physical fitness, self-esteem and self-respect. Jan 17–Feb 16 | M/W | 5:30–6:30 pm | $120 Feb 21–March 23 | M/W | 5:30–6:30 pm | $120 March 28–April 27 | M/W | 5:30–6:30 pm | $120 May 2–30 | M/W | 5:30–6:30 pm | $120

Digital Photography 101

Instructor: David Wuerth Location: Meridian Community Center Ages: 16 + Min/Max: 3/8 Digital Photography 101 is intended for owners of DSLR and advanced point and shoot cameras. This class will cover shutter speed settings, lens-opening settings, ISO, shooting modes and basic camera operations with the goal of helping camera owners gain a better understanding of how to use their photography gear. Other covered material includes software, camera accessories, composition and shooting situations. Students under 16 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Jan 4–25 | Tue | 6:30– 8:00 pm | $75 March 8–29 | Tue | 6:30– 8:00 pm | $75 Kendo – Introduction to Japanese Fencing

Instructor: Robert Stroud Locations: Meridian Homecourt & Paramount Elementary Ages: 10+ Min/Max: 4/35 Kendo is a coed sport based on martial arts traditions requiring both mental and physical discipline. The beginning class focus is on basic footwork and sword handling, as well as proper etiquette in preparation for the advanced class. Beginning students should wear loose fitting clothes. An additional fee of $25 for the bamboo shinai (practice sword) is due the first night of class, payable to ‘Idaho Kendo Club’. Beginners Jan 4–Feb 24 | Tue/Thur | 7:00–8:00 pm | $70 April 5–May 26 | Tue/Thur | 7:00–8:00 pm | $70 *Tuesday class is at Paramount Elementary *Thursday class is at Meridian Homecourt Advanced Students must have completed beginning Kendo class or have instructor’s permission. Jan 4–Feb 24 | Tue/Thur | 7:00–8:30 pm | $70 Mar 1–Apr 28 | Tue/Thur | 7:00–8:30 pm | $70 May 3–26 | Tue/Thur | 7:00–8:30 pm | $35 *Tuesday class is at Paramount Elementary *Thursday class is at Meridian Homecourt

Advanced Photo Techniques

Instructor: David Wuerth Location: Meridian Community Center Ages: 16+ Min/Max: 3/8 This class is for photographers who are already comfortable with their gear will help you capture the images you see in your mind. Subjects covered will include: portrait and wedding photography, sports, candid photography, gear and more. Bring your camera and questions to class. Feb 1–22 | Tue | 6:30–8:00 pm | $75 April 5–26 | Tue | 6:30–8:00 pm | $75

Line Dancing - Beginner Line Dancing - Intermediate

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior Ages: 18+ Instructor: Randy Lattimer Instructor: Randy Lattimer Location: Meridian Homecourt Location: Meridian Homecourt Min/Max: 5/30 Min/Max: 5/30 Just starting out? This is the class for you! If you know the basic patterns and steps of line Line Dances are patterns of steps repeated dancing and if you have mastered syncopations throughout the song. Patterns in this Beginner and are ready to move into phrasing and longer class are pretty simple and easy to patterns with restarts and tags, then you are memorize. Randy can tailor the class to your ready to join us in our intermediate level line needs, so just be sure to let him know if he dancing class. So bring your talent and join in. should slow it down or speed it up. Line dancing is meant to be a fun experience for everyone. January 2–30 | Sundays | 6:00–7:00 pm | $30 February 6–27 | Sundays | 6:00–7:00 pm | $24 January 2–30 | Sundays | 4:00–5:00 pm | $30 March 6–27 | Sundays | 6:00–7:00 pm | $24 February 6–27 | Sundays | 4:00–5:00 pm | $24 April 3–24 | Sundays | 6:00–7:00 pm | $24 March 6–27 | Sundays | 4:00–5:00 pm | $24 May 1–29 | Sundays | 6:00–7:00 pm | $30 April 3–24 | Sundays | 4:00–5:00 pm | $24 May 1–29 | Sundays | 4:00–5:00 pm | $30 Line Dancing – Choose Your Dates Ages: Teen, Adult & Senior Instructor: Randy Lattimer Location: Meridian Homecourt Min/Max: 5/30 Can’t attend line dance class every Sunday? Then here is the option for you. You can now choose which Sundays you want to attend! There are 22 classes scheduled during the winter months of January, February, March, April and May. Register for this class for $105 and choose which 15 classes you want to attend January through May. Jan 2–May 29 | Dates/times on this page | $105

Line Dancing – Improver

Ages: Teen, Adult & Senior Instructor: Randy Lattimer Location: Meridian Homecourt Min/Max: 5/30 No longer a beginner? Not quite intermediate? Then this is the line dancing class for you! Jan 2–30 | Sun | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | $30 Feb 6–27 | Sun | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | $24 Mar 6–27 | Sun | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | $24 Apr 3–24 | Sun | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | $24 May 1–29 | Sun | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | $30

Intro to Country Dance

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior Instructor: Randy Lattimer Location: Meridian Homecourt Min/Max: 5/30 What is country dance? This class will introduce you to some of the basic country dances, such as west coast swing, east coast swing, country t2-step, nightclub 2-step, polka, waltz and pattern dances. As a group we will decide which dances to focus on during each class. Jan 4–25 | Tue | 7:05 – 8:00 pm | $40 Feb 1–22 | Tue | 7:05 – 8:00 pm | $40 Mar 1–29 | Tue | 7:05 – 8:00 pm | $50 Apr 5–26 | Tue | 7:05 – 8:00 pm | $40 May 3–31 | Tue | 7:05 – 8:00 pm | $50

Intermediate 2-Step

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior Instructor: Randy Lattimer Location: Meridian Homecourt Min/Max: 5/30 You will need to know the basic step for the 2step, (quick, quick, slow, slow) to attend this class. Along with some fun patterns, you will learn the importance of positioning, timing, and connection. No partner needed. Jan 4–25 | Tuesdays | 9:05–10:00 pm | $40 Feb 1–22 | Tuesdays | 9:05–10:00 pm | $40 Mar 1–29 | Tuesdays |9:05–10:00 pm | $50 Apr 5–26 | Tuesdays | 9:05–10:00 pm | $40 May 3–31 | Tuesdays | 9:05–10:00 pm | $50 West Coast Swing

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior Instructor: Randy Lattimer Location: Meridian Homecourt Min/Max: 5/30 West Coast Swing is a popular form of swing dancing that has spread across the world. Part of the appeal of WCS is that it can be danced to a variety of musical styles and genres. In addition, the dance itself creates room for improvisation and interaction between partners. Learning West Coast Swing will improve your confidence, promote a mind-body connection, and impress your friends and family. Jan 4–25 | Tuesdays | 8:05–9:00 pm | $40 Feb 1–22 | Tuesdays | 8:05–9:00 pm | $40 Mar 1–29 | Tuesdays | 8:05–9:00 pm | $50 Apr 5–26 | Tuesdays | 8:05–9:00 pm | $40 May 3–31 | Tuesdays | 8:05–9:00 pm | $50

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