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Pickleball – Intermediate 11:30 - 1:00
with Greg Aldridge
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.
Pickleball – Intermediate 1:00 to 2:30
with Stan Budzinski
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.
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. 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.
Chair Yoga in Person
with Annette Seda
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.
Easy Line Dance
with Bunny Klein
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.
Improver Line Dance
with Aggie Marler
Course Description: This line dance class is designed for line dancers who wish to be challenged beyond absolute beginner. In this class we dance to a wide variety of music. You will learn some of the worldwide Top 20 easy dances as well as old favorites. Great exercise and great fun!
Instructor Bio: Aggie Marler loves to dance! She began in couple's ballroom/country dancing, but fell in love with line dancing at the World Dance Championships 2001. Since then, she has had the privilege to teach line dancing, to deejay at national dance events for more than 10 years, and to teach local classes more than 15 years.
Beginning Square Dance Class
with Tracey Walker
Course Description: Experience a fun way to learn the basics of square dancing and meet new people. Low impact, every move is directed by a Caller – you only need to know your left from your right! Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Instructor Bio: Tracey is a retired engineer with 9 years of square-dancing experience and enjoys introducing new people to this rewarding dance group - meeting new people is always fun in this setting! We are lucky to have the best Callers in the area.
Notes: Classes will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Crosspoint Church. 214 Partin Dr, Niceville.