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 and 30 minutes of instructed game play. 

Instructor Bio:  Greg Aldridge has been playing pickleball for 3 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. 

Danny McKinney has been playing pickleball for 3 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. 

Additional 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.

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 canserve and return the ball consistently. The class will be run with 30 minutes of drills and 30 minutes of instructed game play.

Instructor Bio: Stan Budzinski has been playing pickleball for 3 years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others. Mary Plummer has been playing pickleball for many years and loves sharing and playing the sport with others.

Additional 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.

Course Description:  No need to get up and down from the floor! Classes will be conducted seated in a chair or standing position.  This is a 6-week class starting September 10.

Instructor Bio:  Lura is a Certified 500hr Registered Yoga Teacher. She has been teaching the softer side yoga such as Restorative, Gentle, and Beginners classes for the last 9 years and practicing yoga for 18 years.

Notes:  This is a 6-week course meeting on September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, and 15. Wear comfortable clothing. Please arrive 15 minutes before class time to prepare for class. Doors will be locked at 1:15 to start on time. Classes will be held at: Symmetry Integrative Health 22 SW Beal Pkwy, FWB, FL 32548. Parking and Entrance is in the back of building on Bass Avenue SW.  

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.  Bring a mat or blanket for floor exercise.

Instructor Bio:  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.

Course Description:  

 It's a low-impact workout that provides a full-body exercise experience, utilizing the water's natural resistance to give an easy and fun workout while minimizing stress on joints. This is a 4-week class meeting on September 12, 19, 26, and October 3. 

Instructor Bio: Karen is a seasoned instructor and certified in water safety and has been teaching mindful art therapy now has incorporated water therapy to help get your mind and body on the same page.  

Notes:  This is a 4-week class meeting on September 12, 19, 26, and October 3. Each participant must sign a pool required waiver.  

The ARC Pool  341 Holmes Boulevard Fort Walton Beach 

Course Description:  Learn gentle yet effective JSJ self-care practice designed to help release tension, stress, and a host of other physical, mental and emotional issues. This is a 4-week class. 

Instructor Bio: Palma is a dynamic Certified Licensed Massage Therapist with extensive experience in Western and Eastern healing techniques for over 28 years. 

Notes: Three in-person classes on September 14, 21 and 28, followed by one additional Zoom class on October 5. 

Comfortable loose clothing recommended and a willingness to learn.

Course Description:  Yoga poses adapted to seated positions mixed with optional standing using the chair as a prop. The practice emphasizes breath with the movement to build resilience and reduce stress. Chairs are provided at the VFW. This is a 7-week class.

Instructor Bio:  Annette Seda has Yoga Alliance 200-HR RYT certification.

Notes:  

This is a 7-week class meeting on September 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19 and 26. Bring a yoga mat. Optional equipment recommended includes 1-2 yoga blocks and a yoga strap. Chairs are provided.

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! 

Instructor Bio:  Bunny Klein is a retired physical education teacher. She loves to line dance and hopes you will love it too.