Course Description: Studies show a short daily yoga practice with friends is beneficial to your mind and body. (Ok well, that was my study with me being the subject and I feel much better when I do this!) This is a quick session to get your day started. We will sign on to Zoom and have a short chat over coffee and then do a 15-min (approx.) yoga session. Yoga flow via YouTube instructors.

Notes: This class meets online via Zoom Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs, 0830-0900,  16 Sep through 7 Nov.  Join us when you can on these days for an energizing start to your day.  

Class Leader Bio(s): Nita Wilkinson is not a yoga instructor. However, Nita and Nicole Blatt started doing this with friends every weekday in 2021 and find it so wonderful to getting the day started, that they continue still. We use YouTube videos from great yoga instructors. Nicole Blatt retired from the USAF in 2011 and now has two awesome 12-year-old sons named Bodie & Ryker.

Course Description: This is a class for active adults who want to improve their balance while learning the basics of ballet. No tutus or leotards required! No previous ballet experience necessary. Note(s): Please dress in stretchy, comfortable clothing. You may wear ballet shoes or soft slippers.

Class Leader Bio(s): Jackie Youngblood grew up dancing and opened her own dance studio in Georgia while in college. She taught ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, aerobics, and disco for ages 3 through adult.

Course Description: A slow and gentle workout that focuses on increasing mobility, flexibility and relieving pain and joint stiffness. This routine concludes with 12 minutes of floor work. Essentrics®️ is seen on PBS as Classical Stretch.

Notes: Please bring an exercise mat approximately 3/8” thick and a beach towel. This routine concludes with floor work. As with any exercise program, please check with your Healthcare provider before beginning.

Class Leader Bio(s): Diane Poff is a Level 1 Certified Essentrics®️ Aging Backwards®️ instructor and has been teaching for over two years. She enjoys helping others experience the benefits of this highly effective exercise program. Diane’s hobbies include kayaking, bicycling, watercolor painting, and traveling.

Course Description: Senior Dance Fitness is designed for the active older adult or beginner. A goal of the class is to move a little and have a lot of fun! A variety of rhythms are used for a low-impact cardio workout that will help improve balance, circulation, strength, and flexibility. All moves can be modified to suit your needs and abilities.

Notes: Wear comfortable shoes/clothing and bring water. Classes meet in the gymnasium at Fort Walton Beach Rec Center, 132 Jet Dr, FWB.

Class Leader Bio(s): Sundy Keichel has been teaching fitness classes since 2010. She currently teaches Senior Dance Fitness, Pilates, and Senior Conditioning in FWB.

Course Description: Beginner line dance is an introduction to basic line dances. Participation will exercise your brain and heart while you learn the dances done at family gatherings. Even if you don't master them at first, keep trying; a challenge is good for you!!

Class Leader Bio(s): Bunny Klein is a retired physical education teacher. She loves to line dance and hopes you will love it too.

Course Description: This class is designed for beginning students of the game of pickleball or those who need a brush up on the basics of the game. During class, we will teach the rules of the game, scoring, serving and game play. The class will consist of 30 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of instructed play. 

Notes: Please bring your paddle. If you don’t have one, we have a few that can be borrowed. Gym shoes are required, preferably court shoes.

Class Leader Bio(s): Carol Achtien has been playing pickleball for many years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others.Stan Budzinski has been playing pickleball for a year and also loves sharing and playing the sport with others. This class will be the same class as Pickleball - Beginners (11:30 - 12:30).

Course Description: If you love music and love to dance, this is the class for you. Get your tap shoes and get ready for fun!

Class Leader Bio(s): Jackie Youngblood grew up dancing and opened her own dance studio in Georgia while in college. She taught ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, aerobics, and disco for ages 3 through adult.

Course Description: Flexibility and balance are two on-going challenges for older adults. This class concentrates on stretching routines to improve flexibility, and on balancing techniques. Students proceed at their individual paces and are encouraged to practice outside of class.

Notes: Bring a mat or blanket for floor exercise.

Class Leader Bio(s): Jean Lee-Jackson, a Registered Physical Therapist, is now a consultant who specializes in home health care. From years of experience, she sees the detrimental effects from a lack of exercise.