City of Walnut Creek Guide to Arts + Rec - Summer 2017

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Adult A D U LT

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Tai Chi & Qigong

Gentle Exercise

Learn the ancient Chinese ways to health and longevity through

Increase your mobility, vitality and well-being. Improve your

meditation and exercise. In this class we use gentle movement and

flexibility and range of motion through mild yoga stretches. Tone

learn how to realign our posture, breathe for relaxation and stretch

your muscles with easy strength exercises. Get in touch with your

in stillness. Begin the beautiful routine of classical Yang style Tai

body through movement-awareness. Tune the nervous system

Chi Chuan. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.

through conscious relaxation. Increase your vitality with deep breathing. This class is designed to accommodate all, from the fit to

INSTRUCTOR : Jan Diepersloot

the frail. The exercises can be done sitting or standing.

LOCATION Bridge Cul-de-Sac, Civic Park

INSTRUCTOR : Ziv Porat

$63: 6 classes

Class 35640

Thu

9:00am-10:15am

7/6-8/10

Class 35641

Sat

9:30am-10:30am

7/8-8/12

A D U LT S 5 0 +

LOCATION Lounge, Civic Park Community Center $34: 4 classes

Class 35572

Fri

1:00pm-2:00pm

6/9-6/30

Class 35573

Fri

1:00pm-2:00pm

7/7-7/28

1:00pm-2:00pm

8/4-9/1

Chair Yoga

$42: 5 classes

This class involves practicing yoga using a chair instead of the

Class 35574

Fri

floor and is ideal for those who are challenged with mobility or for those looking for an alternative to other yoga programs. Wear loose clothing, and bring a non-slip yoga floor mat to class. Before registering for this class, please call the instructor at (925) 4625285.

Move to Improve Your Balance Having good balance is one of the most important aspects of healthy aging. This class is based on the Feldenkrais Method

INSTRUCTOR : Marcia Conroy LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center $111: 12 classes

Class 35687

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Thu

which uses creative and innovative movements that will feed and challenge your brain. Extensive research shows that balance can be greatly improved. These movements will be done sitting, standing

10:15am-11:15am

6/8-8/31

No class 6/15

and walking. Learn to improve the quality of your life. INSTRUCTOR : Tancha McKnight LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center

A D U LT S 5 0 +

$75: 6 classes

Gentle Yoga

Class 35597

Mon

1:30pm-2:30pm

7/24-8/28

It is never too late to begin yoga. Each individual will develop a unique yoga practice modifying it to fit their specific needs. The focus will include stretching to promote flexibility; asanas to enhance bone health; pose sequences to slightly increase heart

A D U LT S 5 0 +

Seniorcise

rate; and restorative poses to relieve stress. Wear loose clothing,

Low impact exercise for men and women. Enhance flexibility,

and bring a non-slip yoga floor mat as well as a firm blanket to

strength, cardiovascular endurance, coordination, and balance.

class. Before registering for class, please call instructor at (925)

Muscle toning with light weights. Bring a pair of 1 to 3-lb hand

462-5285.

weights and come exercise to your favorite hits from big band through 1960s music.

INSTRUCTOR : Marcia Conroy LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center

INSTRUCTOR : Susan Funkhouser

$111: 12 classes

LOCATION Assembly Hall, Civic Park Community Center

Class 35539

Tue

11:00am-12:15pm

6/6-8/29

Thu

8:45am-10:00am

6/8-8/31

Class 35538

$68: 13 classes

Class 35553

No class 7/4. No class 6/15

Wed

3:00pm-4:00pm

6/7-8/30

LOCATION Social Hall, Civic Park Community Center $68: 13 classes

Class 35552

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Mon

3:00pm-4:00pm

6/5-8/28


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