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AARP Defensive Driving - Advanced Class

Refresh your knowledge of traffic laws. Learn to feel safer and more confident behind the wheel. Develop new ways to cope with aggressive drivers and highway congestion, in a classroom setting. There are no tests. Attend this classroom defensive driving course and receive a 15-percent discount on the liability and no-fault portion of your car insurance premiums for three years, as well as a 3-point credit on your Delaware driving record. Course is designed for people over 50, but is open to everyone who has completed a basic defensive-driving class in the past three years.

 

  Day:  Tuesday                               Day:  Saturday

  Date:  June 23                               Date:  August 1

  Time:  9:00 am-1:00 pm                 Time:  9:00 am-1:00 pm

  Location:  JWP Center MR             Location:  JWP Center MR

 

Contact the instructor, Don Leiter at (302)735-7942 for registration information and questions.  All registrations go through Mr. Leiter.

AARP Defensive Driving - Basic Class

Become a safer and more confident driver as you learn to cope with congested highways, changing traffic laws and roadway rudeness. There are no tests. Attend this classroom defensive driving course and receive 1 10-percent discount on the liability and no-fault portion of your car insurance premiums for three years, as well as a 3-point credit on your Delaware driving record. Class is designed for people over 50, but is open to everyone. This is the basic class, for first-time participants. Attendance both days is required.

 

  Day:  Mon & Tues                           Day:  Tues & Wed

  Date:  May 18 & 19                         Date:  June 16 & 17

  Time:  5:30-9:00 pm                        Time:  9:00 am-1:00 pm

  Location:  JWP Center MR              Location:  JWP Center MR

 

  Day:  Mon & Wed

  Date:  July 13 & 15

  Time:  5:30-9:00 pm

  Location:  JWP Center MR

 

Contact the instructor, Don Leiter at (302)735-7942 for registration information and questions.  All registrations go through Mr. Leiter.

Belly Dance

Belly dancing provides a good cardio-vascular workout and helps increase both flexibility and strength, focusing on the torso or "core muscles. Belly dance is suitable for all ages and body types and can be as physical as the participant chooses. Belly dance is not only a beautiful art form but it is a great exercise that keeps your entire body, mind and spirit in shape. Instructor - Jessica Davidson.

  Activity #3129-319                       Activity #3129-329

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                    Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Date:  April 7-30                           Date:  May 5-28

  Time:  6:00-7:00 pm                     Time:  6:00-7:00 pm

  Location:  JWP Center                Location:  TBD

  Activity Fee:  $35                         Activity Fee:  $35

  Activity #3129-                             Activity #3129-

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                    Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Date:  June 2-25                           Date:  June 30-July 23

  Time:  6:00-7:00 pm                     Time:  6:00-7:00 pm

  Location:  JWP Center                Location:  JWP Center

  Activity Fee:  $35                         Activity Fee:  $35

  Activity #3129-                             Activity #3129-

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                    Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Date:  July 28-Aug 20                  Date:  Aug 25-Sept 17

  Time:  6:00-7:00 pm                     Time:  6:00-7:00 pm

  Location:  JWP Center                Location:  JWP Center

  Activity Fee:  $35                         Activity Fee:  $35

Center of Attention

This 30-minute class will strengthen and tone your muscles from head to toe.  Class includes muscle-specific exercises, abdominal work and stretching. Participants should bring dumbbells, a mat and water.  Instructor - Crystal Nagyiski

  Activity #3129-289

  Days:  Tues & Thurs     

  Dates:  April 7-30          

  Times:  12:15-12:45 pm

  Location:  JWP Gym

  Activity Fee:  $25

Dance Aerobics

This class is a mix of songs and dance from old school styles like rock-n-roll and Charleston, to the new pop and rock jams of today. Participants will get a total body workout while learning a variety of dance style and hip hop moves. This cardio class will burn lots of calories and leave your body sweating for more. Please bring water and wear sneakers. Instructor - Andrea Evers.

  Activity #3220-319                      Activity #3220-310

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                    Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  June 16-July 23               Dates:  Aug 11-27

  Times:  7:00-8:00 pm                   Times:  7:00-8:00 pm

  Location:  JWP Center MP            Location:  JWP Center MP

  Activity Fee:  $35                         Activity Fee:  $35

EmpHour YOU 4x4

A charged Pilates mat & group training class. This unique way of resistance training, by using the four limbs, will improve simultaneously  your cardiovascular capacity, your upper & lower body muscular endurance, strength as well as stamina and recovery capacity. This is an intense & physically challenging class designed to take you further than other levels. Prior Core class experience is recommended. Must wear sneakers & proper workout attire & bring a mat, water, towel/blanket, and a jump-rope if needed. Instructor - Marisa Klarich.

Sorry, but due to a request by the instructor, these classes have been cancelled for the summer.

  Activity #3223-339               Activity #3223-349

  Days:  Tues & Thurs            Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  May 5-28                 Dates:  June 2-25

  Times:  5:15-6:15 pm           Times:  5:15-6:15 pm

  Location:  JWP Center MP    Location:  JWP Center MP

  Activity Fee:  $41                Activity Fee:  $41

  Activity #3223-330               Activity #3223-340

  Days:  Tues & Thurs            Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  July 7-30                 Dates:  Aug 4-27

  Times:  5:15-6:15 pm           Times:  5:15-6:15 pm

  Location:  JWP Center MP    Location:  JWP Center MP

  Activity Fee:  $41                Activity Fee:  $41

 

HARDCore

This is a pilates mat class created to keep optimal body alignment, improve posture, balance & strengthen your body core from the inside out.  All levels welcome.  Participants should bring a mat, water, towel/blanket, a strap and/or block if needed.  Please no baggy clothes.  Instructor - Marisa Klarish.

 

Sorry, but due to a request by the instructor, these classes have been cancelled for the summer.

  Activity #3223-319               Activity #3223-329

  Days:  Mon & Wed              Days:  Mon & Wed            

  Dates:  May 4-27                 Dates:  June 1-24

  Times:  5:45-6:30 pm           Times:  5:45-6:30 pm         

  Location:  JWP Center MP    Location:  JWP Center MP  

  Activity Fee:  $41                Activity Fee:  $41

     No class 5/25               

  Activity #3223-310               Activity #3223-320

  Days:  Mon & Wed              Days:  Mon & Wed            

  Dates:  July 6-29                 Dates:  Aug 3-26               

  Times:  5:45-6:30 pm           Times:  5:45-6:30 pm         

  Location:  JWP Center MP    Location:  JWP Center MP  

  Activity Fee:  $41                Activity Fee:  $41

 

Hour of Power

Hour of Power is a Pilates mat class using Core Power to focus on utilizing and strengthening abdominal and back muscles.  This is a more physically challenging class designed to take you further than an all levels practice. Prior Core class experience is highly recommended. Participants must wear sneakers and workout attire. Please bring a mat, water and a small towel [strap & block if needed].  Instructor - Marisa Klarich.

 

    Activity #3223-279                        

    Days:  Tues & Thurs                             

    Dates:  April 7-30                 

    Times:  5:30-6:30 pm                   

    Location:  JWP Center MP                     

    Activity Fee:  $35

Interval Cardio Kickboxing

Take a journey beyond the basic kickboxing class & challenge your body with this dynamic workout.  Experience the benefits of sculpting, toning and fat burning for the upper and lower body. Class creates an explosive total body workout that is fun, challenging and adaptable to all fitness levels. Participants should bring an exercise mat & dumbells.  Instructor - Susan Albanese.                         

  Activity #3127-269                       Activity #3127-319

  Days:  Mon & Wed                       Days:  Mon & Wed       

  Dates:  April 1-27                         Dates:  May 4-27

  Times:  6:00-6:45 pm                   Times:  6:00-6:45 pm

  Location:  JWP Gym                     Location:  JWP Gym

  Activity Fee:  $25                         Activity Fee:  $25

                                                           No class 5/25

  Activity #3127-329                      Activity #3127-310

  Days:  Mon & Wed                       Days:  Mon & Wed      

  Dates:  June 8-29                         Dates:  July 1-29

  Times:  6:00-6:45 pm                   Times:  6:00-6:45 pm

  Location:  JWP Gym                     Location:  JWP Gym

  Activity Fee:  $25                         Activity Fee:  $25

  Activity #3127-320                      

  Days:  Mon & Wed                             

  Dates:  Aug 10-31                       

  Times:  6:00-6:45 pm                  

  Location:  JWP Gym                  

  Activity Fee:  $25

Mommy & Me Fitness (with baby ages 1-3)

Mommy & Baby fitness is the ideal way to bond with your baby while burning a bunch of calories and improving Moms mental & physical health. Class combines strength training exercises with cardiovascular drills. Yoga and abdominal exercises help improve core strength and help recondition muscles that may have weakened from pregnancy.  Instructor - Susan Albanese. 

  Activity #3228-249                       Activity #3228-319

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                    Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  April 2-28                         Dates:  May 5-28

  Times:  10:00-10:30 am               Times:  10:00-10:30 am

  Location:  JWP Center MP            Location:  JWP Center MP

  Activity Fee:  $25                         Activity Fee:  $35

  Activity #3228-329                       Activity #3228-310

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                    Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  June 9-30                         Dates:  July 2-28

  Times:  10:00-10:30 am               Times:  10:00-10:30 am

  Location:  JWP Center MP            Location:  JWP Center MP

  Activity Fee:  $35                         Activity Fee:  $35

  Activity #3228-320                      

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                   

  Dates:  August 11-27                  

  Times:  10:00-10:30 am              

  Location:  JWP Center MP        

  Activity Fee:  $35

MOVING INTO STILLNESS

Yoga is unification & an ageless breathing & stretching exercise that promotes health and serenity. Utilizing breath, posture and meditation with a focus on balance, flexibility & mind-body connection this class is suitable for most students provided there are no injuries. All levels welcome. Participants should bring a mat, water, towel/blanket, a strap and/or block if needed. Please no baggy clothes, short shorts or skirts. Instructor  Marisa Klarich.

  Activity #3224-010                Activity #3224-379

  Days:  Mon & Wed               Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  May 4-27                  Dates:  May 5-28

  Times:  6:15-7:00 pm            Times:  6:15-7:00 pm

  Location:  JWP Center MP     Location:  JWP Center MP

  Activity Fee:  $41                 Activity Fee:  $41

 

Sorry, but due to a request by the instructor, these classes have been cancelled for the summer.

  Activity #3224-020                Activity #3224-389

  Days:  Mon & Wed               Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  July 1-24                  Dates:  June 2-25

  Times:  6:15-7:00 pm            Times:  6:15-7:00 pm

  Location:  JWP Center MP     Location:  JWP Center MP

  Activity Fee:  $41                 Activity Fee:  $41

  Activity #3224-030                Activity #3224-370

  Days:  Mon & Wed                Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  July 6-29                   Dates:  July 7-30

  Times:  6:15-7:00 pm             Times:  6:15-7:00 pm

  Location:  JWP Center MP      Location:  JWP Center MP

  Activity Fee:  $41                  Activity Fee:  $41

  Activity #3224-040                Activity #3224-380

  Days:  Mon & Wed               Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  Aug 3-26                  Dates:  Aug 4-27

  Times:  6:15-7:00 pm            Times:  6:15-7:00 pm

  Location:  JWP Center MP     Location:  JWP Center MP

  Activity Fee:  $41                 Activity Fee:  $41


Pump It Up!

This class is packed with power, excitement and a definite challenge and will leave you pumped and energized. You will experience the benefits of sculpting toning and fast fat burning for the upper and lower body.  After dumbbell work we will end with floor work to focus on abs, hips and glutes.  This class is for beginners as well as advanced. Please bring a mat and dumbbells.  Instructor - Susan Albanese.

  Activity #3122-279                       Activity #3122-289

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                    Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  April 2-28                         Dates:  April 2-28

  Times:  9:00-9:45 am                   Times:  6:00-6:45 pm

  Location:  JWP Gym                     Location:  JWP Gym

  Activity Fee:  $25                         Activity Fee:  $25

  Activity #3122-319                       Activity #3122-329

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                    Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  May 5-28                          Dates:  May 5-28

  Times:  9:00-9:45 am                   Times:  6:00-6:45 pm

  Location:  JWP Gym                     Location:  JWP Gym

  Activity Fee:  $25                         Activity Fee:  $25

  Activity #3122-339                       Activity #3122-310

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                    Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  June 9-30                         Dates:  July 2-28

  Times:  6:00-6:45 pm                   Times:  6:00-6:45 pm

  Location:  JWP Gym                     Location:  JWP Gym

  Activity Fee:  $25                         Activity Fee:  $25

  Activity #3122-320                       Activity #3122-330

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                    Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  August 11-27                   Dates:  August 11-27

  Times:  9:00-9:45 am                   Times:  6:00-6:45 pm

  Location:  JWP Gym                     Location:  JWP Gym

  Activity Fee:  $25                         Activity Fee:  $25

Restore The Core

Restore the Core is a mat class where abdominal muscles, lower back and supporting trunk muscles are conditioned using functional exercises and body resistance.  This classical Pilates workout will create leaner, longer muscles, improve posture and balance.  Men, women and teens of all fitness levels are encouraged to participate.  All participants should bring a mat, water and a small towel.  Instructor - Marisa Klarich.

 

    Activity #3223-289                         

    Days:  Mon & Wed                            

    Dates:  April 6-27                  

    Times:  6:00-6:45 pm                   

    Location:  JWP Center MP                      

    Activity Fee:  $30

Silver Lake Evening Kayak Tour

Come explore the "creatures of the night on Silver Lake."  On your 2 hour kayaking adventure we will seek out owls, watch fish jump in the moonlight, and experience how nocturnal animals live.  No experience necessary and all equipment & guides are included.

 

    Activity #3812-310                     

    Days:  Saturday                           

    Dates:  October 24                

    Times:  6:30-8:30 pm                   

    Location:  depart from Silver Lake Beach Area                 

    Activity Fee:  Adult Single Kayak  $30

                          Child Single Kayak  $25   (9-15 yrs.)

                          Tandem Kayak  $45  


SOUL LINE DANCE

Soul line dancing is a new way to exercise. This form of dance aerobics is freestyle, ad-lib dance movements that combines fat-burning, muscle-building, and stretching exercises into a fixed structure of dance routines performed to a variety of music: R&B, hip-hop, jazz, gospel or discotheque beats. Instructor - Paula Chandler-Taramore.

  Activity #3529-319                      Activity #3529-310

  Days:  Thursdays                        Days:  Thursdays         

  Dates:  May 14-June 18               Dates:  June 25-July 30

  Times:  6:30-7:30                         Times:  6:30-7:30

  Location:  Dover Park Rec Ctr      Location:  Dover Park Rec Ctr

  Activity Fee:  $65                         Activity Fee:  $65

  Activity #3529-320                     

  Days:  Thursdays                            

  Dates:  Aug 6-Sept 10             

  Times:  6:30-7:30                        

  Location:  Dover Park Rec Ctr     

  Activity Fee:  $65                        


Synthesis

There's so much synergy between Yoga & Pilates. The philosophies of both make blending the two very natural. The mind is very focused on the body, on breathing techniques. You will feel your entire body was exercised in an integrated way. All levels welcome. Participants should bring a mat, water, towel/blanket, a strap and/or block if needed.  Please no baggy clothes.  Instructor - Marisa Klarish.

   Activity #3229-249                                        

   Days:  Tues & Thurs                                  

   Dates:  April 7-30

   Times: 11:45 am-12:30 pm                

   Location:  JWP Center MP               

   Activity Fee:  $25                                           

   Activity #3229-319                     Activity #3229-329

   Days:  Tues & Thurs                   Days:  Tues & Thurs

   Dates:  May 5-28                         Dates:  May 5-28

   Times:  8:45-9:30 am                  Times:  11:45 -12:30 pm

   Location:  JWP Center MP           Location:  JWP Center MP

   Activity Fee:  $41                        Activity Fee:  $41

 

Sorry, but due to a request by the instructor, these classes have been cancelled for the summer.

   Activity #3224-339                     Activity #3122-310

   Days:  Tues & Thurs                   Days:  Tues & Thurs

   Dates:  May 5-28                         Dates:  June 2-25

   Times:  4:30-5:15 pm                  Times:  8:45-9:30 am

   Location:  JWP Center MP           Location:  JWP Center MP

   Activity Fee:  $41                        Activity Fee:  $41

   Activity #3122-320                     Activity #3122-330

   Days:  Tues & Thurs                   Days:  Tues & Thurs

   Dates:  June 2-25                        Dates:  June 2-25

   Times:  11:45 -12:30 pm             Times:  4:30-5:15 pm

   Location:  JWP Center MP           Location:  JWP Center MP

   Activity Fee:  $41                        Activity Fee:  $41

   Activity #3229-310                     Activity #3229-320

   Days:  Tues & Thurs                   Days:  Tues & Thurs

   Dates:  July 7-30                         Dates:  July 7-30

   Times:  8:45-9:30 am                  Times:  11:45 -12:30 pm

   Location:  JWP Center MP           Location:  JWP Center MP

   Activity Fee:  $41                        Activity Fee:  $41

   Activity #3224-330                     Activity #3122-340

   Days:  Tues & Thurs                   Days:  Tues & Thurs

   Dates:  July 7-30                         Dates:  Aug 6-27

   Times:  4:30-5:15 pm                  Times:  8:45-9:30 am

   Location:  JWP Center MP           Location:  JWP Center MP

   Activity Fee:  $41                        Activity Fee:  $41

   Activity #3122-350                     Activity #3122-360

   Days:  Tues & Thurs                   Days:  Tues & Thurs

   Dates:  Aug 6-27                         Dates:  Aug 6-27

   Times:  11:45 -12:30 pm             Times:  4:30-5:15 pm

   Location:  JWP Center MP           Location:  JWP Center MP

   Activity Fee:  $41                        Activity Fee:  $41

YOGA FOR EVERYbody

Yoga is an ageless breathing and stretching exercise that promotes health and serenity.  Increase your flexibility, strength & balance while reducing stress and achieving deep relaxation.  Men, women and teens of all fitness levels are encouraged to participate. Participants should bring a mat, water, towel/blanket, a strap and/or block if needed.  Instructor - Marisa Klarich.

 

  Activity #3224-279                       Activity #3224-289

  Days:  Mon & Wed                        Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  April 6-27                          Dates:  April 7-30

  Times:  6:45-7:30 pm                     Times:  6:30-7:15 pm    

  Location:  JWP Center MP             Location:  JWP Center MP

  Activity Fee: $30                           Activity Fee: $30

ZUMBA

ZUMBA is a fusion of  Latin and International music - dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness dance class.  You dont have to know how to dance to do Zumba.  Ditch the workout and join the millions of people that have decided that having fun and working out are not mutually exclusive.

Activity #3226-319                            Activity #3226-329

Days:  Mondays                                 Days:  Mondays

Dates:  April 6-May 11                       Dates:  May 18-June 22

Times:  5:10-5:55 pm                         Times:  5:10-5:55 pm

Location:  JWP Center MP Room        Location:  JWP Center MP Room

Activity Fee:  $40                               Activity Fee:  $40

 

Activity #3226-310                              Activity #3226-320

Days:  Mondays                                   Days:  Mondays     

Dates:  June 29-Aug 3                         Dates:  August 10-Sept 14

Times:  5:10-5:55 pm                           Times:  5:10-5:55 pm

Location:  JWP Center MP Room          Location:  JWP Center MP Room

Activity Fee:  $40                                 Activity Fee:  $40



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