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Beginning Hula and Tahitian
Ages: 14-48 Want to learn how to do the hula? This introductory class is the basic of hula and Tahitian dance traditions that will provide a fulfilling experience. At the same time it will provide you with physical and spiritual benefits as you learn about the depth and range of these beautiful cultures. Join us! Location: Concord Senior Center Instructor: Richard Smith
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 9/13-11/1 M 7-8:30p.m. R: $84/NR: $92 118877 11/8-12/20 M 7-8:30p.m. R: $74/NR: $81 118878
Ukulele Beginners
Ages: 18 and up Gain a basic understanding of the ukulele: learn to strum chords with ease, play familiar tunes like Jambalaya and Blue Hawai'i! Need: ukulele, a tuner, pencil, a folder for music. Strap recommended. Location: Concord Senior Center Instructor: Dianna Dumelle
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 9/8-10/27 W 1:45-2:45p.m. R: $56/NR: $62 118869 11/3-12/22W 1:45-2:45p.m. R: $56/NR: $62 118870
Ukulele Intermediate
Ages: 18 and up Learn to read music for ukulele; pick melodies and riffs; and more advanced strums, chords and songs. Need: ukulele, tuner, music binder and pencil. Requirements: easily play basic major, minor and 7th chords. Location: Concord Senior Center Instructor: Dianna Dumelle
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 9/8-10/27 W 3-4p.m. R: $56/NR: $62 118871 11/3-12/22 W 3-4p.m. R: $56/NR: $62 118872
ZOOM ONLINE CLASSES
Zoom invitations are included in the emailed registration receipt and will also be sent to participants approximately 2 hours before the start of the first class.
Enrichment & Special Interest
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African Drumming and Percussion
Ages: 13 and up Drumming is fun, easy, and a great way to improve one's self-esteem while fostering a lasting musical groundwork. Students are introduced to basic rhythmic and percussive concepts, while discovering the culture, customs and music of Africa. Through tried-and-true teaching techniques and games, the vast world of hand drumming is explored. Location: Centre Concord Instructor: Hope Izabelle
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 10/11-11/1 M 7:45-8:45p.m. R: $66/NR: $73 118896 11/8-12/6 M 7:45-8:45p.m. R: $66/NR: $73 118897
French for Beginners
Ages: 13-85 Learn to speak and read French the easy way, with interactive games, group activities and dialogues! Covering gender, nouns, verbs, adjectives and more, this class will also lead you to discover the French language and its culture. You will be speaking and understanding everyday French in no time! Seniors welcome! No class November 29. Location: Centre Concord Instructor: Hope Izabelle
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 10/11-11/1 M 6:30-7:30p.m. R: $66/NR: $73 118898 11/8-12/6 M 6:30-7:30p.m. R: $66/NR: $73 118899
Health & Fitness
Fit and Low Stretches
Ages: 18 and up Are you an older adult seeking a total body workout? Increase flexibility, balance, joint coordination, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance, which assist to heal damaged joints and reverse pain caused by bad walking postures. End with breathing exercises to promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Location: Centre Concord Instructor: Elisa Borges
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 9/8-10/20 W 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. R: $46/NR:$51 118887 9/13-10/25 M 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. R: $46/NR:$51 118886
Gentle Yoga at Home
Ages: 18 and up You can improve health and reduce stress. Poses for strength, flexibility and balance, as well as breathing for stress reduction are incorporated into our time together. If you want these benefits, this is a great class for you. Appropriate for those with arthritis/osteoporosis. Must have a yoga mat. No class November 25. Location: Zoom Online Instructor: Sandi Smith-Grove
Pilates
Ages: 18 and up This class has low impact exercises to develop core strength, improve flexibility, and create better posture. If you can get up and down on a mat, this class is for you. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat, and a foam roller - 36 inches long, 6 inches in diameter. No class on November 24. Location: Concord Senior Center Instructor: David Henry
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 9/16-10/21 TH 9-9:50a.m. R: $64/NR: $70 118875 11/4-12/16 TH 9-9:50a.m. R: $64/NR: $70 118876
Master Your Life Through Meditation
Ages: 18 and up Experience the stress-releasing/inspirational process of Guided Meditation to resolve challenges, find relief from emotion and pain, and move forward in your life. Instructor, Mary Bruns, has practiced and taught meditation for over 30 years, bringing relief to participants. Bring a lawn chair or mat/pillow. Optional link or CD $10. Location: Centre Concord Instructor: Mary Bruns
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 9/9-10/28 TH 6:30-8p.m. R: $64/NR: $70 118890
Life Mastery Through Meditation
Ages: 18 and up Improve your response to life's challenges by: understanding their developmental purpose in the Laboratory of Life, rising above the negative impact of the past, interpreting dream/meditation images, and aiming for the Stars. You can do this. Pre-requisite: Master Your Life Through Meditation. Location: Centre Concord Instructor: Mary Bruns
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS #
11/4-12/23 TH 6:30-8p.m. R: $52/NR: $57 118891
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS #
9/1-10/13 W 6-6:45p.m. R: $88/NR: $96 118749 10/20-12/8 W 6-6:45p.m. R: $88/NR: $96 118750 Multi-Session 9/1-12/8 W 6-6:45p.m. R: $160/NR: $176118751
Tai Chi
Ages: 18 and up Learn and practice Tai Chi and Qigong: gentle movement to improve balance, strengthen the body, quiet the mind and relieve stress. Each class includes: Standing Meditation, Qigong and Tai Chi movement from the Yang-style long form. Location: Baldwin Park Dance Studio Instructor: Jon Finch
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 9/13-10/25 M 6:30-7:30p.m. R: $81/NR: $89 118888 11/1-12/20 M 6:30-7:30p.m. R: $92/NR: $101 118889
Tai Chi Intermediate
Ages: 18 and up Learn and practice Tai Chi and Qigong: gentle movement to improve balance, strengthen the body, quiet the mind and relieve stress. Each class includes: Standing Meditation, Qigong and Tai Chi movement from the Yang-style long form. Location: Concord Senior Center Instructor: Jon Finch
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 9/8-10/27 W 6:30-7:30p.m. R: $92/NR: $101 119015 11/3-12/22 W 6:30-7:30p.m. R: $92/NR: $101 119016
Tai Chi in the Park
Ages: 18 and up Learn and practice Tai Chi and Qigong: gentle movement to improve balance, strengthen the body, quiet the mind and relieve stress. Each class includes: Standing Meditation, Qigong and Tai Chi movement from the Yang-style long form. Location: Baldwin Park Instructor: Jon Finch
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 9/3-10/29 F 12:30-1:30p.m. R: $103/NR: $113 119151 11/5-12/17 F 12:30-1:30p.m. R: $81/NR: $89 119152
Yoga (Beginning) - Zoom at Home
Ages: 16 and up Everyone can practice yoga! You will gain strength and flexibility and leave your stress behind in this Iyengar style class. The benefits are too numerous to list. Bare feet are essential. Bring a sticky mat. Zoom invitations are included in the emailed receipt and will also be sent to participants approximately 2 hours before the start of the first class. No class October 18 and 20. Location: Zoom Online Instructor: Susan Killoran
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS #
9/8-10/27 W 4:30-5:30p.m. R: $46/NR: $51 118884 9/13-10/25 M 4:30-5:30p.m. R: $40/NR: $45 118881 11/1-12/20 M 4:30-5:30p.m. R: $52/NR: $57 118882 11/3-12/22 W 4:30-5:30p.m. R: $52/NR: $57 118885
Yoga (Intermediate) - Zoom at Home
Ages: 16 and up You will move deeper into your yoga practice adding inversions and backbends. One year previous yoga practice experience. We will continue using Zoom until masks are no longer required. No class October 18. Location: Zoom Online Instructor: Susan Killoran
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 9/13-10/25 M 5:40-6:50p.m. R: $46/NR: $51 118883 11/1-12/20 M 5:40-6:50p.m. R: $60/NR: $66 119153
Zumba Gold
Ages: 16 and up Zumba is a safe way to stay active and healthy with minimal risk of injury. Zumba improves cardio, toning, flexibility, increases circulation and promotes an active healthy lifestyle. Location: Centre Concord Instructor: Elisa Borges
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 9/13-10/25 M 12:30-1:30p.m. R: $46/NR: $51 118892 9/15-10/27 W 12:30-1:30p.m. R: $46/NR: $51 118894 11/1-12/13 M 12:30-1:30p.m. R: $46/NR: $51 118893 11/3-12/15 W 12:30-1:30p.m. R: $46/NR: $51 118895
Online Classes from the City of Concord
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Sessions start monthly Interactive learning environment 6 week format Dozens of Course Categories! Classes start at $99
Register at: www.ed2go.com/concordleisure Questions? Call (925) 671-3404
Sports
Pickleball - Learn to Play
Ages: 18 and up This outdoor class is designed for first-time players or anyone interested in learning what this funny-named sport is all about. Modified to adhere to current health orders, you will learn every aspect of the game including basic shot techniques, rules, court positioning, equipment and strategy. Start your lifelong enjoyment of the game now! All participants must have a face covering as required by health orders at the start of the class and bring plenty of water. If class has enrollment of five or less, the lesson will be reduced to 60 minutes. Location: Willow Pass Community Park Instructor: Marcia Neishi
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 9/13-10/4 M 9:30-11a.m. R: $107/NR: $117 119364 11/22-12/13 M 9:30-11a.m. R: $107/NR: $117 119365
Pickleball Skills - Beyond the Basics
Ages: 18 and up Exercise, stay fit and improve your Pickleball game at the same time. This outdoor class will take you 'beyond the basics' and help sharpen your skills. Modified to adhere to current health orders, in this class you will learn more effective dinking, volleying, serving, lobbing, the 3rd shot drop, and more. Experience fun and helpful practice drills that will take your game to the next level. All participants must have a face covering as required by health orders at the start of the class and bring plenty of water. If class has enrollment of five or less, the lesson will be reduced to 60 minutes. Location: Willow Pass Community Park Instructor: Marcia Neishi
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS #
9/13-10/4 M 11-12:30p.m. R: $107/NR: $117 119362 10/18-11/8 M 9:30-11a.m. R: $107/NR: $117 119363 11/22-12/13 M 11-12:30p.m. R: $107/NR: $117 119368
Pickleball - Intermediate
Ages: 18 and up A class designed for the intermediate player. Escalate your game to a new standard of play. Master high level drills and drill games to enhance basic skills. Build better court sense, shot selection, and basic strategies to keep you winning. Guaranteed to make you a better player. Participant's skill level will be evaluated for class appropriateness. All participants must have a face covering as required by health orders at the start of the class and bring plenty of water. If class has enrollment of five or less, the lesson will be reduced to 60 minutes. Location: Willow Pass Community Park Instructor: Marcia Neishi
DATES DAY TIME FEE CLASS # 10/18-11/8 M 11-12:30p.m. R: $107/NR: $117 119367
PROGRAMMING NOTE
Listed activities could be altered or cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions and safety precautions. Please visit www.cityofconcord.org/recreation or call (925) 671-3404 for more information.
An addictive sport, perfect for all ages!
14 courts located at Willow Pass Park Classes, clinics and private lessons Tournaments | Leagues
ADULT LEAGUES
• Offering Men’s, Women’s and Coed Leagues • Level of play to meet everyone’s ability • Games played Sunday-Friday evenings
Visit www.teamsideline.com/concord or call (925) 671-3279 for more information on our upcoming season.
