Dickinson Hall News February March April 2018

Health & Fitness *NEW* Fitness Programs New classes starting Tuesday, February 6, 2018 We are committed to your health & fitness. We strive to make your exercise experience enjoyable and fun. There are programs for all levels, from beginning to advanced students, to meet your individual fitness needs. *NEW* Dickinson FitPass Participants can now purchase the convenient Dickinson FitPass or Daily FitPass to use for most of our fitness classes. With a Dickinson FitPass you can enjoy any or all of the classes at Dickinson Hall. Find a favorite or mix it up, your choice. All passes must be purchased prior to the beginning of class. See Tara to purchase yours today! Dickinson FitPass Fees Member Non-Member Daily FitPass $11 $14 FitPass - 10 Punch $100 $130 FitPass - 20 Punch $180 $240 FitPass Expiration Daily FitPass Date of purchase FitPass - 10 Punch 1 year after date of purchase FitPass - 20 Punch 1 year after date of purchase FitPass programs include: Fit for Life, Bo Yoga, Nia & T’ai Chi. Regular registration will still be needed for Feldenkrais, Beginn ing T’ai Chi, Introduction to Tap Dance & Tap Dance Fitness. Our fitness room features a cushioned wood floor for maximum comfort for joints. Our instructors are fitness specialists who take a personal approach to work with you. *NEW* Fit for Life (FitPass) Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00 am Thursdays 9:00 - 10:00 am Join Instructor Judi Strange for a fabulous mix of fitness, fun and friendship in an hour-long class consisting of cardio dance, strength training, balance and stretch. Our focus will be to increase our cardiovascular and muscular endurance as well as overall strength and balance for improved flexibility, mobility, joint stability and coordination. We’ll finish up the hour with a luxurious stretch. All fitness levels welcome! T’ai Chi (FitPass) Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm Join this relaxing class and enjoy the health benefits you can achieve from this class, which bring mind and body together to reduce stress. *NEW* Bo Yoga (FitPass) Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:00 am Merilee Novinson’s Bo Yoga ® class blends the best of yoga, qigong and mindfulness training. With the use of a balance bar this class will improve alignment, leverage, stability and balance, giving you the therapeutic benefits of yoga with less risk. Bo Yoga ® is easy to learn and fun to practice. Please bring a yoga mat and wear loose fitting clothes. This class is done barefoot or wearing socks with grips. This class will be taught primarily in standing and in some sitting positions. *NEW* Nia (FitPass) Thursdays 10:15 - 11:15 am Join Hannah Judy Gretz as she teaches you the wonderful workout known as “Nia.” Nia is a full body workout hat promotes agility, flexibility, stability, and strength. Combining movements and concepts from healing arts, dance arts and martial arts, Nia offers traditional fitness benefits, cognitive growth and the fun of moving to great music. Feldenkrais Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm (minimum 6 participants) February 15 - March 15 (5 sessions) $50/$65 Non-Member March 29 - May 3 (5 sessions) $50/$65 Non-Member (No class April 19) Balance is Dynamic! Join Joyce Ann OTR/L, GCFP to learn the Feldenkrais Method ® which consists of gentle movements to improve overall functioning, ease of movement, coordination, flexibility, breathing fluidity and reduces stress and pain. This class will be taught primarily in sitting and in some standing positions. Beginning T’ai Chi Wednesdays 11:00 - 12:00 pm February 21 - April 4 (7 classes) $70/$85 Non-Member April 11 - May 23 (7 classes) $70/$85 Non-Member Registration due one week prior to class. Join Lisa Jacobs as she teaches T’ai Chi, Joy through Movement. Moving Meditation promotes health, wellness, creativity, and serenity. Graceful moves center the body as well as energize us. This class is low impact and may be done standing or sitting. Introduction to Tap Dance Wednesdays 12:00 - 12:30 pm February 21 - April 4 (7 classes) $35/$45 Non-Member April 11 - May 23 (7 classes) $35/$45 Non-Member Registration due one week prior to class. Have you always wondered what it would be like to join a tap dance fitness class but have been too afraid to join? Instructor Lisa Jacobs has put together a shorter half-hour class to give you an introduction to tap so you can see how much fun tap can be. Tap Dance Fitness Wednesdays 12:30 - 1:30 pm February 21 - April 4 (7 classes) $70/$85 Non-Member April 11 - May 23 (7 classes) $70/$85 Non-Member Registration due one week prior to class. Tap your way to great physical condition? You bet! The music is fun and you’ll have a great time too. Dancers at all levels are welcome to join in! Can’t make the first class? You can join anytime! 11

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