Health and Wellness Courses
ZumbaThe Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
Are you looking for a new way to keep your health in LINE, and have fun at the same time? If so, join us on Tuesdays from 4PM - 5PM in the Harris Room at ACCA Senior Center for our new Senior Line Dance Class.
Starting October 27th, 2009
Cost: $5 per person/class
Please call Susan Bush at 706-549-4850 to sign up!
Yoga is a mind/body practice of relaxation and rejuvenation that uses awareness, breath, and movement to bring all systems of the body into balance. Gentle stretching, mindful awareness, breathing practices, and deep relaxation restore natural calm to both body and mind.
*There is no charge for these classes, but students are encouraged to support the Senior Center.
Weekly Class Schedule:
Tuesdays, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Instructor - Ash Raymond
Wednesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Instructor - Edna Garst
Fridays, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Instructor - Julie Horne
2010 Blood Pressure Screenings
Provided by Athens Regional Medical Center
August 11 and 25
September 8 and 22
Screenings are held at 12 PM in the Brick Dining Room of the Senior Center
Dates are subject to change please call the Senior Center to confirm.
Please join us for this internal martial artsChinese discipline. Tai Chi combines mental focus with deliberate, graceful movements that improve strength, agility and balance.
“Previous studies have shown that Tai Chi practiced regularly helps reduce falls among healthy seniors.” (Time Magazine, August 5, 2002)
This class is designed to allow you to move at your own pace. Click here for more information about the benefits of Tai Chi.
There is a one time fee of $15 per semester.
This class meets each Tuesday from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Ron and Barbara Putnam of the Freedom of Movement Dance Studio
Looking for a new way to exercise? Learn the Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Waltz, and more, from experience dance competitors. Don't just watch Dancing With The Stars, experience the fun of ballroom dancing yourself!
$5/class, Mondays, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Bring your muscles into focus with a combination of Tai Chi, Yoga, and Pilates. A great way to improve the mind and body.
$5/ class
Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Previously "Silver Sneakers," this strength training class has been revived! Come join Becky Engel every Monday or Thursday for this free class.
Free, Mondays @ 8:00 AM and Thursdays @ 2:00 PM
Come join Katie Porter, University of Georgia, for a class to benefit those living with Parkinson's disease.
Free, Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 AM