Cardio-Toning to Classic Tunes - #1744
Join us while we condition our hearts and tone our muscles to the beat of classic tunes–perfect for energizing your mind and your body. Aerobic conditioning is an essential part of maintaining a healthy heart. In this class we will combine low-impact aerobic exercises with resistance band routines resulting in a great total body workout regardless of your fitness level. Don’t miss this fun and effective workout. $5 material fee paid to instructor for resistance band. A mat for resistance band training is highly recommended. It is recommended that you consult your doctor prior to staring an exercise program.
William and Ann Edwards, American Council on Exercise (ACE); Certified Personal Trainers and Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultants
Thurs., Sept. 11-Oct. 30 (8 sessions)
5:30-6:30 p.m. $69
Valley Charter High School, 108 Campus Way, Modesto (see map)
Fly Fishing for Fun - #1701
Fly fishing is a great way to relax, have fun, and enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends. Learn what rods, reels, and line to use and how to assemble them, what to purchase, and what flies or streamers to use. Then class will go outside for actual fly casting experience. Eric Christensen has been an avid fisherman and instructor for over 30 years. $15 equipment rental and material fee payable to instructor at class.
Eric Christensen
Tues., Oct. 7 (1 session)
6:00-9:00 p.m. $39
West Campus, Yosemite Hall, Room 117
Early Birders - #1687
This course is designed for the beginning or intermediate bird watcher in the study and identification of birds. This class will enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of wildlife and nature. We will spend two Saturday sessions at local area public lands, hiking and learning to identifying birds. Bring binoculars (power 7- or 8-) to our first class and on our field trips. Recommended but optional, bring any field guide to first class and on field trips - suggested book,: "The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America" available in paperback at bookstores or library.
Salvatore Salerno
Mon., Oct. 6 - 6:00-9:00 p.m. (class) $57
Founders Hall, Room 274
Sat., Oct. 11 - 7:00-11:00 a.m.
Caswell Memorial State Park
(Student responsible for a $6 day use fee)
Sat., Oct. 18 - 7:00-11:00 a.m.
Waterford / LaGrange
Women’s Self-Defense - #0580
Using the art of Tai Chi Chuan students begin to learn a sophisticated series of movement and balance that enables them to anticipate and ward off the opponent. Force is never met head-on. Rather, the practitioner of Tai Chi Chuan will subtly neutralize and divert on coming energy and turn it back against the opponent. Discover your inner-power, mental attitude and awareness. This is an introduction-level course.
Naser Ataee
Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 16-Oct. 2
(6 sessions) 5:00-6:00 p.m. $39
Dania Hall, 416 1/2 "I" Street, 2nd Floor, Modesto
Beginning T’ai Chi Ch’uan - #8875 & #8876
T’ai Chi Ch’uan is an ancient form of the pugilistic art often referred to in the West as "shadowboxing." T’ai Chi has been refined into a slow, graceful, rhythmic exercise that promotes good health in all-young and old alike. This relaxing movement improves the nervous system and blood circulation, relieving stress. After an initial period of a year or so, a practitioner will feel, while executing the relaxed and continuous movements, a stream of heat circulating out toward every fingertip. Welcome new students of all ages and abilities.
Naser Ataee
#8875 - Mon. & Wed., Sept. 15-Oct. 8
(8 sessions) 6:00-7:00 p.m. $62
#8876 - Mon. & Wed., Oct. 13-Nov. 5
(8 sessions) 6:00-7:00 p.m. $62
Dania Hall, 416 1/2 "I" Street, 2nd Floor, Modesto
Golf for the Absolute Beginner - #7484 & #7774
Don’t know a putter from a driver! Have you wanted to join your friends and family for golf but were too embarrassed? Well now you can enjoy a Day On The Green. Come learn the fundamentals of golf in this concise 5 day course, the instructor will go over the rules of golf, etiquette and play, leading to on-course instruction. If you have clubs, bring them, otherwise clubs will be provided at no cost. $11 material fee (for cost of range balls for 5-week session) paid to instructor the first class.
John Banks
#7484 - Sun., Sept. 14-Oct. 12
(5 sessions) 10:30-11:30 a.m. $55
#7774 - Sun., Sept. 14-Oct. 12
(5 sessions) 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $55
Dryden Park Golf Course, 920 Sunset Ave., Modesto
Beginning Golf for Women Only - #1609
Calling all Ladies! Don’t know a putter from a driver! Have you wanted to join your friends and family for golf but were too embarrassed? Well now you can enjoy a Day On The Green. Come learn the fundamentals of golf in this concise 5 day course, the instructor will go over the rules of golf, etiquette, and play, leading to on-course instruction. If you have clubs, bring them, otherwise clubs will be provided at no cost. $11 material fee (for cost of range balls for 5-week session) paid to instructor the first class.
John Banks
Sun., Oct. 19-Nov. 16 (5 sessions)
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $55
Dryden Park Golf Course, 920 Sunset Ave., Modesto
Golf for Ages 55+ Beginning - #1610
You are never too old to learn! Now that you have more free time in your life, do something that you have wanted to do for years – learn to play golf! Don’t know a putter from a driver! Learn the fundamentals of golf in this concise 5 day course. The instructor will go over the rules of golf, etiquette, and play, leading to on-course instruction. If you have clubs, bring them, otherwise clubs will be provided at no cost. $11 material fee (for cost of range balls for 5-week session) paid to instructor the first class.
John Banks
Sun., Oct. 19-Nov. 16 (5 sessions)
10:30-11:30 a.m. $55
Dryden Park Golf Course, 920 Sunset Ave., Modesto
Stability Ball Workout: Get on the Ball! - #0581
In this class you will get a great total body workout using the stability ball. Stability ball training is an excellent way to increase your core strength, muscle strength, balance, posture and flexibility. This class will be scaled to accommodate every level so join us whether you are new to exercise and the stability ball or an experienced exerciser looking for new routines and moves. This class will challenge everyone. Please bring an inflated stability ball to class. A mat and hand weights are optional but highly recommended. It is recommended that you consult your doctor prior to starting an exercise program.
William and Ann Edwards, American Council on Exercise (ACE); Certified Personal Trainers and Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultants
Thurs., Sept. 11-Oct. 30 (8 sessions)
6:30-7:30 p.m. $69
Valley Charter High School, 108 Campus Way, Modesto
Fitness: Walking in the Park - #0582
This is a self-paced fitness walking program designed for walkers of all levels. In this class you will learn some of the techniques used in the sport of race walking. These techniques will help you improve your everyday walking performance, your cardiovascular system and your muscular strength. This class is great for those who don’t have the joints to jog or who would simply like to learn how to walk right by a jogger. Put one foot in front of the other and join us for this fun and insightful class. Please bring an Omron HJ-112 pedometer (or one that you can program your own walking step length into) to class each week. Also bring paper and pencil to track your progress. It is recommended that you consult your doctor prior to starting any exercise program.
William and Ann Edwards, American Council on Exercise (ACE); Certified Personal Trainers and Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultants
Tues., Sept. 9-Oct. 28 (8 sessions)
5:45-6:45 p.m. $49
Beyer Park, 3700 Beyer Park Dr., Modesto, Meet at the Pavilion - rain or shine!
Qi Gong - #1596
Qi Gong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine meaning "working with the energy of life". Using different breathing patterns with various physical postures and motions of the body, stress is effectively reduced, weight is balanced and illness is prevented or healed. Each class builds on basic techniques with something new every time.
Janae Place
Sat., Oct. 4-18 (3 sessions)
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $59
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 111
Yoga for Weight Loss - #1614 & #1615 & #1616
A balanced body reflects a balanced mind. A balanced mind reflects balanced emotions. Yoga is the key to bringing body, mind, spirit and emotions into balance. You will learn:*Food Strategies that work *Effective Yogic exercises *Chakra balancing * How to listen to your body *Law of Attraction:Creating the life you desire. *How to shed pounds and love life! Must be able to climb one flight of stairs.
Debbie Wolski
#1614 - Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 9-Oct. 9
(10 sessions) 1:00-2:00 p.m. $79
#1615 - Tues. & Thurs., Oct. 14-Nov. 13
(10 sessions) 1:00-2:00 p.m. $79
#1616 - Tues. & Thurs., Nov. 18-Dec. 23
(10 sessions) 1:00-2:00 p.m. $79
Village Yoga Center, 1700 McHenry Ave., Ste. 66C, Modesto
Golden Yogis 50+ - #8885
Modified yoga poses for senior practioners or those with limited range of motion. Improves strength, energy & overall health. Ask for Map of location. Must be able to climb one flight of stairs.
Victoria Donoso
Fri., Sept. 12-Nov. 14 (10 sessions)
5:30-6:30 p.m. $79
Village Yoga Center, 1700 McHenry Ave., Ste. 66C, Modesto
Yoga Lite - 18 and up
Modifications of traditional yoga poses to fit the needs of individuals with weight-challenges. Change your body. Change your life. Wear comfortable clothes.
Victoria Donoso
#1607 - Mon. & Wed., Sept. 8-Oct. 8
(10 sessions) 5:30-6:30 p.m. $79
The Yoga Mat, 2853 Geer Road, Ste. A, Turlock
#1606 - Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 9-Oct. 9
(10 sessions) 7:15-8:15 p.m. $79
Must be able to climb 1 flight of stairs.
Village Yoga Center, 1700 McHenry Ave., Ste. 66C, Modesto
#1608 - Mon. & Wed., Nov. 17-Dec. 17
(10 sessions) 5:30-6:30 p.m. $79
The Yoga Mat, 2853 Geer Road, Ste. A, Turlock
#0583 - Tues. & Thurs., Nov. 18-Dec. 23
(10 sessions) 7:15-8:15 p.m. $79
Must be able to climb 1 flight of stairs.
Village Yoga Center, 1700 McHenry Ave., Ste. 66C, Modesto
