Your Health and Fitness Matters
It really does! The following classes are designed to help seniors achieve or maintain an optimum level of fitness. Click on the title of a class for details and to register.
Fit After 50
Offered year-round, this class is a thorough resistance-training program using weights, dynabands and balls for muscular strengthening and stretching, followed by a lively low impact cardiovascular workout. No pre-registration required. Instructors: Tammy Bielewicz & Acua
$1.50 per class. 10 or 20 class punch cards are $15 or $30.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:15 - 9:15 a.m
Zumba
Zumba has arrived at the Peoria Community Center! Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Geared towards adults 50 and over, this Zumba class is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance and fitness program that’s moving millions of people towards joy and health. Taught by licensed Zumba instructor Akua Jitahadi.
$1.50 per class, 10 or 20 class punch cards are $15 or $30.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (ongoing) 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., Thursdays 11:00 - 11:55 a.m.
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Chair Exercises
Improve your posture, have fun, make make friends, have a laugh! A compact 30 minute routine performed "in the chair" using weights, ballls, a parachute and more. Instructor: Josie Salas FREE!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 -10:30 a.m.
Tai Chi
Use gentle physical exercise and stretching to reduce stress, increase flexibility, energy, coordination, and balance. Click on title for dates and details and to register online. Instructor: Mirella Tohatan
Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
6 weeks
Line Dance Level I
Line Dance I will introduce basic terminology, steps, and patterns. Dancers in this class can expect to bridge to the next level of dance by the end of the 6 week session. Click on title for dates and details. Drop in single classes are $5
Mondays 9:30 -11:00 am
Line Dance II
Line Dance II is designed for dancers who have basic knowledge of dance terminology and some previous experience. Dances will range from beginner to beginner plus in difficulty level. Click on title for dates and details. Drop in single classes are $5
Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00 am
Community Center Staff
Paula Considine, CTRS, CPRP, Recreation Supervisor
Bill Moss, Recreation Coordinator
8335 W. Jefferson St.
Peoria, 85345
623-773-7436
E-mail: communitycenter@peoriaaz.gov