The Department offers numerous art, dance, music and fitness classes that provide
older adults opportunities to recreate and socialize with peers. The classes are held
in the Long Beach Senior Center and other park senior centers where there is a
comfortable, fun atmosphere and access to many other activities and services.
Spring Classes are now available, register now! Click here to view Spring2012 Classes.
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WINTER Classes for December to February 2012 below:
NEW COMING AROUND AGAIN JEWELRY WORKSHOP 55YRS & UP •
Bring in your old jewelry, Lost earrings, buttons and baubles.We’ll
new beads and findings to create something stunning and new.
Beg-Intm (4wk) (Some new materials needed)
60780 • W • 9-11am • 1/11-2/1 Wardlow
LINE DANCING (BEG-INT) 55YRS & UP • $3/CLASS
Enjoy learning line dancing with friends. A great way to exercise
have fun. Instructor: Karter. * No Class in December.
D440-1 • Th • 1-2pm • Continuous (Beg)* El Dorado
D430-1 • Th • 2-3pm • Continuous (Int)*
Dorado West
BALLROOM DANCEW/CANDIS 50YRS & UP • $3/CLASS
Beg-Int levels. New dance each month. Rotate partners or not.
dances taught. No pre-registration. Fee is per person per
Instructor: Candis.
D220-1 • W • 10:30-11:30am • Continuous El Dorado
D220-1 • F • 1-2pm • Continuous El Dorado
SOCIAL DANCEW/CANDIS 55YRS & UP • $3/CLASS
Int-Adv levels. New dance each month. Rotate partners or not.
dances taught. No pre-registration. Fee is per person per
Instructor: Candis.
SC02-1 • Tu • 1-2pm • Continuous LB Senior Center
ALMOST BALLET 50YRS & UP • $8/CLASS
Learn to dance at any age. Classes include warm up, stretching,
exercises, pilates, cool down and relaxation exercises. Instructor:
Caudillo.
A221 • F • 10-11am • Continuous El Dorado
ROUND DANCE (INT/ADV) 50YRS & UP • $5/CLASS
Class with mini-clinic, advanced teach, with cued rounds. Saturday’s
class is a mixed intermediate & advanced dance. Instructor: Patrick.
SC07 • IntAdv • Tu • 6:30-10:30pm • Continuous* LB Senior Center
SC08 • 2nd Sa of mo. • 11am-4pm • Continuous* LB Senior Center
SC05 • Adv • M • 6:30-10:30pm • Continuous* LB Senior Center
TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING (LO IMPACT) 30-60YRS •
Low impact aerobics, lightweight training and abdominal routines,
improve cardio respiratory, muscular endurance, flexibility, balance,
posture and core strength. Bring water, towel/mat, and small
weights.Walk in fee available. Instructor: Beverly Reed.
60794 • W • 6-7pm • 12/7-12/28 LB Senior Center
60795 • W • 6-7pm • 1/4-1/25 LB Senior Center
60796 • W • 6-7pm • 2/1-2/29 LB Senior Center
BOOMER ZUMBA 45YRS & UP • $10/MONTH
Zumba for beginners. A fun Latin inspired fitness class that will have
you moving and shaking into a healthier you. Instructor: Maria Elena
60303 • W • 7-8pm • 12/7-12/28 Houghton Park
60304 • W • 7-8pm • 1/4-1/25 Houghton Park
60305 • W • 7-9pm • 2/1-2/29 Houghton Park
SENIOR FITNESS 50YRS & UP • $2/CLASS
Warm-ups and low impact aerobics followed by floor exercise to tone
and build flexibility. Cont. monthly program. Instructor: Sherrie Z.
F214-1 • Tu/Th • 10-11am • Continuous El Dorado West
ZUMBA GOLD 50YRS & UP • $3/CLASS
This is a fun Latin inspired fitness program that includes Merengue,
Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flemenco, Tango and Rock &
Roll. A safe and effective total body workout. Great for the mind body
and soul.Instructor: Sherrie Z.
• Fr • 8:45-9:45am • Continuous El Dorado West
TAI CHI QIGONG (SR) 50YRS & UP • $12/15
Join us in the mornings in this peaceful, ancient form of exercise that
helps reduce stress and enhances balance, flexibility, posture, circulation
and energy. Instructor: Ahrend.
60797 • M • 8:30-9:30am • 12/5-12/19 El Dorado West
60498 • M • 8:30-9:30am • 1/9-1/30 El Dorado West
60799 • M • 8:30-9:30am • 2/6-2/27 El Dorado West
60800 • Th • 8:30-9:30am • 12/8-12/22 El Dorado West
60801 • Th • 8:30-9:30am • 1/5-1/26 El Dorado West
60802 • Th • 8:30-9:30am • 2/2-2/23 El Dorado West
GENTLE YOGA 50+ 50YRS & UP • $5
Develop flexibility, balance and strength with gentle yoga with experienced
20+ years certified yoga instructor. Regular practice will lessen
pain caused by stiffness or arthritis. Bring yoga mat and a beach towel.
Walk-in fee available. Instructor: Silvana. *See Instructor for no class
dates.
• W • 8:30-9:30am • Continuous* LB Senior Center
GENTLE YOGA (ALL LEVELS) • $30
Develop flexibility, balance and strength with gentle yoga with experienced
20+ years certified yoga instructor. Regular practice will lessen
pain caused by stiffness or arthritis. Bring yoga mat and a beach towel.
Walk-in fee available. Instructor: Silvana.*No class 12/19, 12/26, 1/2
60803 • M • 9:45 am-10:45m • 12/5-1/23* Recreation
60804 • M • 9:45 am-10:45m • 1/30-2/27* Recreation
See “Adult” section for a variety of Fitness classes.
