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.
ADULT 50+ CLASSES
ENRICHMENT
BRIDGE (Beg-Int) 50yrs & up • $50
Beg: Learn the basics of the world’s greatest mental sport. Int: Learn the modern bridge techniques used by both party and duplicate players. All classes at L.B. Bridge Ctr., located at 4782 E. Pacific Coast Hwy (behind shopping center at Ximeno). (8-wks) Instructor: Mault.
50573 • M • 7-9pm (Beg) • 8/31-10/19
50574 • M • 7-9pm (Beg) • 10/26-12/14
50575 • Tu • 9:45-11:45am (Beg) • 9/1-10/20
50576 • Tu • 9:45-11:45am (Beg) • 10/27-12/15
50580 • F • 9:45-11:45am (Int) • 9/2-10/23
50581 • F • 9:45-11:45 (Int) • 10/30-12/18
BALLROOM DANCE W/CANDIS 50yrs & up • $3/class
Beg-Int levels. New dance each month. Rotate partners or not. All dances taught. No pre-registration. Fee is per person per class. Instructor: Candis.
D220-1 • W • 10:30-11:30am • cont. El Dorado W
D220-1 • F • 1-2pm • cont El Dorado W
SOCIAL DANCE W/CANDIS 55yrs & up • $3/class
Int-Adv levels. New dance each month. Rotate partners or not. All dances taught. No pre-registration. Fee is per person per class. Instructor: Candis.
SC02-1 • Tu • 1-2pm • cont. LB Senior Ctr
ALMOST BALLET 50yrs & up • $8/class
Learn to dance at any age. Classes include warm up, stretching, floor exercises, pilates, cool down and relaxation exercises. Instructor: Caudillo.
SR-789 • F • 10-11am • cont. El Dorado W
HULA LITE 50yrs & up • $3/class
Learn basic HULA steps and get your exercise too. Low impact HULA steps will get your heart rate up for a great core workout.
D410-1 • M • 2:30-3:30pm • cont. El Dorado W
ROUND DANCE (All levels) 50yrs & up • $5/class
Class with mini-clinic, advance with cues and workshop. Saturday’s class is a mixed easy-intermediate & advanced dance. Instructor: Patrick
SC07-1 • Adv • Tu • 6:30-10:30pm • cont. LB Senior Ctr
SC08-1 • 2nd Sa of mo. • noon-4pm LB Senior Ctr
SC05-1 • Int/Adv • M • 6:30-10:30pm • cont. LB Senior Ctr
ROUND DANCE (Adv) 50yrs & up • $5/class
Dance program with instruction at the advanced level. Will review and teach each week. Fee is per person payable at class. Instructor: Finch.
D600-1 • W • 7-10pm • cont. LB Senior Ctr
VOICE CLASS FOR SENIORS (All Levels) 50+yrs • $52
Learn how to sing and improve your speaking voice. Gain confidence by improving the quality of your singing and speaking voice through standard vocal and breathing exercises. Whatever the occasion, it is never too late to develop your singing voice. Taught by a conservatory trained vocal instructor. Recommended: Hand held mirror & recording device. Class is limited to 15 (5-wks) Conservatory trained instructor: Bennish.
50627 • Th • 11am-12:15 • 9/10-10/8 Bixby
50628 • Th • 11am-12:15 • 10/22-11/19 Bixby
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 • cont. El Dorado W
TAI CHI CHUAN 50yrs & up • $30
Meditative movements to improve balance, agility, and strength. Stances, drills, and 16 basic movements of Yang’s style are taught to participate regardless of physical capability. Concepts of Chinese martial arts are introduced. Instructor: Dr. Leung
50676 • M/Th 8:30-9:30am • 9/3-9/28 El Dorado W
50677 • M/Th • 8:30-9:30am • 10/1-10/29 El Dorado W
50678 • M/Th 8:30-9:30am • 11/2-11/30 El Dorado W
NEW SILVER AGE YOGA 50yrs & up • $3/class
Class begins with few minutes of guided relaxation, then goes into gentle movements and stretches coordinated with the breath, ending with total relaxation. Regular practice releases tension, improves strength, balance and flexibility and promotes general well-being. Bring yoga mat and a beach towel. Instructor: Silvana
Y-400 • W • 11-Noon • cont. LB Senior Cnt
See “Adult” section for a variety of Fitness classes.
