The New Fairfield Senior Center has exercise classes for no or low cost. Here is a list of classes as posted on their website.
Fee Classes
Zumba Dance Exercise Class: Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 am Certified Zumba Instructor Coleen Krempel is running weekly classes in this fun new exercise program. Known as a Latin Dance Party, Zumba® has become nothing short of a revolution. Six classes cost only $30, register at the desk.
Line Dancing: Mondays, 1:00 pm. Line Dancing is making a huge come back. It’s lots of fun too! No need to sit out line dancing anymore. Colleen Krempel has choreographed a sequence of steps to popular songs that are fun and easy to follow. It’s good exercise, too. If you can walk, you can Line Dance. 6 weeks for $30.
Movers and Shapers Class: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 am , Coleen Krempel’s very popular aerobics class is held in six week sessions at theSenior Center. Movers and Shapers is a fun way to move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, and range of movement, similar to Silver Sneakers program. Signup and fee of $30 per 6-week segment is required.
Tai Chi Classes: Tuesdays at 10:30 am We have openings in our Tai Chi classes led by instructor Dee Calvey. Cost is $30 for six sessions. Improved stress reduction, balance, agility for all is the focus of Tai Chi. Studies among older adults show exercise programs that challenge balance can reduce fall rates by as much as 17%. The most recommended exercise for fall prevention is Tai Chi because of its balance criteria.
Better Balance Class :Offered at different times during the year. Watch for it on our calendar. This 6 week class is aimed specifically at improving balance with the initial option of chair support and Instructor Dee Calvey promises just 2 weeks to better balance and range of motion. COST $ 30 for six weeks
Sittercise: Wednesdays at 12:45 pm & Thursdays at 10:30 am Sittercise is a 45 minute exercise program designed for use with all levels of ability including the physically challenged. Discover which muscle groups can be used while seated, and learn all over movement techniques that contribute to your increased fitness and health. Use of weights, exercise bands, and poles, all provided. One time fee of $5 and registration required.
Walking Club: Tuesdays mornings Experts agree that physical activity is one of the cornerstones for good health, and walking is one of the easiest (and least expensive) ways to be physically active. All you need is a good pair of shoes, and you can do it almost anywhere and at any time. Join us for twice a month meeting followed by a walk, where all our miles are accumulated. $3 monthly dues requested.
Free Classes
Weight Training: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:45 am Led by Chuck Finnegan who makes the class so fun with his humor it is hard to believe you are getting exercise also. Focus on upper body strengthening. Weights provided.
Chair Dancing: Fridays 10am Join your friends and get in shape with a 45 minute hour video that helps tone muscles, improve flexibility and burn calories. Moves and music for the best of times.
For more information:
New Fairfield Senior Center
33 Route 37
New Fairfield, CT 06812
ph: 203 312-5665
seniorcenter@newfairfield.org