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Senior Dance Fitness with Sundy (formerly Zumba Gold)
with Sundy Keichel
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.
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.
Notes: Wear comfortable shoes/clothing and bring water. Classes meet in the gymnasium at Fort Walton Beach Rec Center, 132 Jet Dr, FWB.
Yoga Gentle Flow
with Annette Seda
Course Description: Yoga Gentle Flow is conducive to beginning or continuing a gentle Vinyasa Yoga practice to reduce stress, improve resilience & balance, emphasizing breath with the movement. This is a 7-week class.
Class Leader Bio(s): Annette Seda has Yoga Alliance 200-HR RYT certification.
Notes: This is a 7-week class, meeting January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19 and 26. Please. bring your own yoga mat. A small blanket, blocks, strap are optional. VFW Post 7674 213 Carol Ave NW Ft. Walton Beach, FL.
Pickleball – Beginners 10:00 to 11:30
with Danny McKinney
Course Description: This class is designed for the pickleball player who has a basic understanding of the rules of the game, knows how to score and can serve and return the ball consistently. The class will be run with 30 minutes of drills, 30 minutes of instructed game play, then 30 minutes of open play.
Class Leader Bio(s): Danny McKinney has been playing pickleball for 2 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. Cyndie Hale knew before she took her 1st lesson she would love the game, has now loved the game for 1 year and loves sharing the sport with others.
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.
Pickleball – Intermediate 11:30 – 1:00
with Danny McKinney
Course Description: This class is designed for the pickleball player who has a basic understanding of the rules of the game, knows how to score and can serve and return the ball consistently. The class will be run with 30 minutes of drills, 30 minutes of instructed game play, then 30 minutes of open play.
Class Leader Bio(s): Danny McKinney has been playing pickleball for 2 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. Cyndie Hale knew before she took her 1st lesson she would love the game, has now loved the game for 1 year and loves sharing the sport with others.
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.
Pickleball – Intermediate 1:00 - 2:30
with Danny McKinney
Course Description: This class is designed for the pickleball player who has a basic understanding of the rules of the game, knows how to score and can serve and return the ball consistently. The class will be run with 30 minutes of drills, 30 minutes of instructed game play and 30 minutes of open play.
Class Leader Bio(s): Danny McKinney has been playing pickleball for 2 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. Greg Aldridge has been playing pickleball for 2 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others.
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.
Exercise for Flexibility and Balance
with Jean Lee-Jackson
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.
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.
Notes: Bring a mat or blanket for floor exercise.