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2010 Fall Class & Activity Schedule

For a copy of the entire 2010 Fall Class & Activity Schedule,

Click this link:

 

http://www.cityofdover.com/media/documents/parks/2010%20Fall%20Schedule%20Color%20Copy.pdf


Bootcamp Blast

Bring the family & take a journey beyond the basic bootcamp class. Experience the benefits of cardio & sculpting for faster fat burning for the whole body. The intense cardio class id packed with loads of jumping, running and lots of fat burning drills followed by hardcore abs & pushup training. Class will attack all body parts to shock & burn the muscles, which in turn lead to keeping the metabolism running longer and losing inches quicker. Please bring hand weights.  Instructor – Susan Albanese.

  Session #BC1                           Session #BC2

  Days: Saturdays                       Days:  Saturdays       

  Dates:  Sept 4-25                      Dates:  Oct 2-30

  Times:  9:00-9:45 am                 Times:  9:00-9:45 am

  Location:  JWP MP Room           Location:  JWP MP Room           

  Activity Fee:  $15                      Activity Fee:  $15

                                                        No Class:  Oct 16

  Session #BC3                           Session #BC4

  Days:  Saturdays                      Days:  Saturdays       

  Dates:  Nov 6-27                       Dates:  Dec 4-18

  Times:  9:00-9:45 am                 Times:  9:00-9:45 am

  Location:  JWP MP Room           Location:  JWP MP Room           

  Activity Fee:  $15                      Activity Fee:  $15


Cardio Jam

Are you fascinated by shows like American’s Best Dance Crew or So You Think You Can Dance? Do you like the feeling of hearing a good song & dancing to it? Well, then this is the class for YOU! This dance class uses songs from today’s top hip hop, Latin & pop artists and choreographs (nothing fancy) group dance moves to it. Class is for the novice to the expert. So, grab a friend & lets get JAMMING! Wear your dancing shoes - AKA: sneakers - and bring a towel and waterbottle. Instructor: Pamela Chomyn.

  Session #CJ1                                       Session #CJ2

  Days:  Thursdays                                 Days:  Thursdays          

  Dates:  Sept 2-Oct 7                             Dates:  Oct 14-Dec 2     

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

  Location:  Dover Park Rec Center           Location:  Dover Park Rec Center    

  Activity Fee: $30                                  Activity Fee: $30

                                                                  No Class:  Nov 25

  Session #CJ3                          

  Days:  Thursdays                                    

  Dates: Dec 9-Jan 13                

  Times:  6:15-7:00 pm                               

  Location:  Dover Park Rec Center                                              

  Activity Fee: $30


Cardiobox Plus Abs

Kick & punch to the beat! This 60 minute sweat fest will condition your entire body. Learn the basics of jab, cross, hook front, back & side kicks. As the class progresses these moves will be put into combinations to further you physically; also as a bonus it will challenge your memorization skills. Soundtracks from today’s top artists will motivate & push you to meet your fitness goals.

Instructor: Pamela Chomyn.

  Session #CPA1                                    Session #CPA2

  Days:  Mondays                                   Days:  Mondays            

  Dates:  Aug 30-Oct 11                         Dates:  Oct 18-Nov 22   

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

  Location:  Dover Park Rec Center        Location:  Dover Park Rec Center    

  Activity Fee: $30                                  Activity Fee: $30

         No Class:  Sept 6

  Session #CPA3                       

  Days:  Mondays                                      

  Dates: Nov 29-Jan 3                

  Times:  6:15-7:00 pm                               

  Location:  Dover Park Rec Center                                              

  Activity Fee: $30


Chair Aerobics: For Strength and Flexibility

A chair is used for seated or standing support.  This non-impact aerobic class is for those individuals who are interested in increasing upper body strength, cardiovascular and muscular endurance.  Class is designed to increase balance, range of motion and coordination.  Adaptable for all fitness levels.  Instructor – Pat Arnold.

  Session #CA1                           Session #CA2

  Days:  Thursdays                      Days:  Thursdays      

  Dates:  Aug 26-Sept 30             Dates:  Oct 7-Nov 18

  Times:  9:00-9:50 am                 Times:  9:00-9:50 am 

  Location:  JWP MP Room           Location:  JWP MP Room           

  Activity Fee: $25                       Activity Fee: $25

                                                       No Class:  Nov 11

  Session #CA3                         

  Days:  Thursdays                                    

  Dates:  Dec 2-Jan 6                 

  Times:  9:00-9:50 am                               

  Location:  JWP MP Room                                         

  Activity Fee: $25


Chair Yoga

This class is designed to move your entire body through a complete series of standing and seated yoga poses.  A chair is offered for support and to perform a variety of postures to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion.  Breathing exercises and relaxation will promote calmness and mental clarity.  Instructor – Pat Arnold.

  Session #CSF1                          Session #CSF2

  Days:  Thursdays                      Days:  Thursdays      

  Dates:  Aug 26-Sept 30             Dates:  Oct 7-Nov 18 

  Times:  10:00-10:50 am             Times:  10:00-10:50 am              

  Location:  JWP MP Room           Location:  JWP MP Room           

  Activity Fee: $25                       Activity Fee: $25

                                                       No Class:  Nov 11

  Session #CSF3                       

  Days:  Thursdays                                    

  Dates: Dec 2-Jan 6                  

  Times:  10:00-10:50 am                            

  Location:  JWP MP Room                                         

  Activity Fee: $25


Defensive Driving - AARP

Become a safer 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 a 10% discount on the liability and no-fault portion of your car insurance premiums for three years. Class is designed for people over 50, but is open to everyone.

 

Registration:

Registration information and fee schedule are available from the instructor, Stuart Wilhoite by calling 302-678-0263.   

 

Dover Parks & Recreation does not handle registration.

 

Advanced Courses

Day: Wednesday          Date:  Sept 15          Time: 9 AM - 1 PM

Day: Thursday              Date:  Oct 21           Time: 9 AM - 1 PM

Day: Tuesday               Date:  Nov 16          Time: 9 AM - 1 PM


DoverWALKS

Join our facility based walking program to promote healthy lifestyles among local residents, including our seniors, mom’s with strollers, and walkers of all ages.

 

Our goal is to promote walking as an alternative to physical inactivity, remove barriers of weather and cost, promote walking as a family activity, and build community pride.

 

This FREE program is a great way to get healthy, join friends for a walk or make new friends along the way. We provide Tracking/Record keeping forms to track your success, make available healthy tip sheets, and recognize our participants’ success.

 

Join us today! The John W. Pitts Recreation Center features a 1/13th mile indoor walking track. Program hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 - 11:30 am.


Insanity

You’ve seen it and loved it on TV, so now come experience it right in your town.  Men, women and youth, you will be able to challenge your body with this dynamic workout that burns fat and tones the body FAST!  You will experience intervals of kickboxing, cardio, sport style drills and supercharged weight training to sculpt each muscle group.  Your core muscles will be worked to exhaustion. This class will condition your body to a new level of fun and fitness, leaving you breathless. Bring a mat & hand weights.  Instructor – Susan Albanese.

  Session #IS1                             Session #IS2

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                 Days:  Tues & Thurs  

  Dates:  Sept 2-28                      Dates:  Oct 5-28

  Times:  6:50-7:35 pm                 Times:  6:50-7:35 pm 

  Location:  JWP MP Room           Location:  JWP MP Room           

  Activity Fee: $25                       Activity Fee: $25

  Session #IS3                             Session #IS4             

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                 Days:  Tues & Thurs                  

  Dates:  Nov 2-30                       Dates:  Dec 2-30       

  Times:  6:50-7:35 pm                 Times:  6:50-7:35 pm                 

  Location:  JWP MP Room           Location:  JWP MP Room

  Activity Fee: $25                       Activity Fee: $25

    No Class: Nov 11 & 25                  No Class: Dec 23


Interval Kickboxing

This dynamic workout will change your body from head to toe by doing 5 minute intervals of kick boxing and weight training.  Interval training will rev up your metabolism and burn fat fast!  30 minutes of kick boxing combos combined with weight training, class will end with floor work. Participants should bring an exercise mat & hand weights.  Instructor – Susan Albanese.

  Session #IK1                            Session #IK2

  Days:  Mon & Wed                   Days:  Mon & Wed

  Dates:  Sept 1-29                     Dates:  Oct 4-27

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

  Location:  JWP MP Room          Location:  JWP MP Room           

  Activity Fee:  $25                     Activity Fee:  $25

    No Class Sept 6

  Session #IK3                            Session #IK4

  Days:  Mon & Wed                   Days:  Mon & Wed    

  Dates:  Nov 1-29                      Dates: Dec 1-29

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

  Location:  JWP MP Room          Location:  JWP MP Room

  Activity Fee:  $25                     Activity Fee:  $25

     No Class Nov 24                         No Class Dec 27


Low Impact Aerobics

This back to basics cardio workout is designed to burn fat, strengthen, tone and improve balance with low impact movements.  Light weights will be utilized for specific exercises.  Class is gentle on the body and is adaptable for all fitness levels.  Be sure to wear comfortable workout clothing and bring water & towel. Instructor - Pat Arnold.

  Session #LA1                            Session #LA2

  Days:  Mon & Wed                     Days:  Mon & Wed   

  Dates:  Aug 30-Sept 22             Dates:  Sept 27-Oct 20               

  Times:  4:10-5:00 pm                 Times:  4:10-5:00 pm 

  Location:  JWP MP Room           Location:  JWP MP Room           

  Activity Fee: $25                       Activity Fee: $25

  Session #LA3                            Session #LA4            

  Days:  Mon & Wed                 Days:  Mon & Wed                   

  Dates:  Oct 25-Nov 17               Dates:  Nov 22-Dec 15               

  Times:  4:10-5:00 pm                 Times:  4:10-5:00 pm                 

  Location:  JWP MP Room           Location:  JWP MP Room                           

  Activity Fee: $25                       Activity Fee: $25


Lunch Break Yoga

Stretch and strengthen the body without strain. No "pretzel" poses!  Effective and efficient, restore the body and mind in 40 minutes. Suitable for beginners and those with prior experience. Let go of stress and feel refreshed!   Instructor – Betsy Gustafson.

Activity #LBY4

Days:  Tues & Fri

Dates:  Aug 17-Sept 24

Times:  12:00-12:40 pm

Location:  Pitts MP Room

Activity Fee: $35


Lunchtime Yoga & Pilates

These 30 minutes of intense toning and stretching will make for a better afternoon at work or home!  Class will tighten your core, arms and legs while de-stressing your mind.  Please bring a mat and water.  Instructor – Crystal Nagyiski..

  Session #LYP1                         Session #LYP2

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                 Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  Oct 5-28                        Dates:  Nov 2-30

  Time:  12:15-12:45 pm               Time:  12:15-12:45 pm

  Location:  JWP MP Room           Location:  JWP MP Room

  Activity Fee:  $25                      Activity Fee:  $25

                                                        No Class:  Nov 25

  Session #LYP3

  Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:   Dec 2-30

  Time:  12:15-12:45 pm

  Location:  JWP MP Room

  Activity Fee:  $25


Pitts Center Open Gym Hours - September

For the September 2010 Pitts Center Open Gym Schedule, please follow this link:

http://www.cityofdover.com/media/documents/parks/September%2010%20Calendar.pdf


Senior Fitness Fun!

Seniors ages 60+, join us for games and activities at the JW Pitts Recreation Center.  This program will offer various games throughout the fall & winter months.  Bring your friends and have some fun competition while getting some exercise.  Not into games?  That’s ok, enjoy walking on our marked indoor walking track to get your exercise!

 

Games and Activities Will Include:

 

Washer Toss

Badminton

Ladder Toss

Pickle Ball

Bocce

Volleyball

& more!

                                                                           

   Days:  Wednesdays                                    

   Dates:  Sept 1-Dec 22                               

   Times:  6:30-8:45 pm                              

   Location: Pitts Center Gym          

   Activity Fee:  FREE


Soul Line Dancing

Soul Line Dance lessons for beginners. Prepare yourself for lots of fun-filled workouts and the opportunity to meet many new people who live in this great community. C & K Soul Line Dancing was recently established by a husband &wife team, Charles & Kelly Cooper of Dover. They promote the idea of having fun while exercising. You will learn the electric slide, cupid shuffle, casper slide, and many more.  This class will feature line dances for several styles of music to include oldies, jazz, R & B, and gospel.

  Session #SLD1                                     Session #SLD2

  Days:  Tuesdays                                  Days:  Tuesdays           

  Dates:  Aug 10-Oct 5                            Dates:  Oct 12-Nov 30   

  Times:  6:30-8:00 pm                            Times:  6:30-8:00 pm     

  Location:  Dover Park Rec Center           Location:  Dover Park Rec Center    

  Activity Fee: $7 per class                      Activity Fee: $7 per class

  Session #SLD3                        

  Days:  Tuesdays                                     

  Dates: Dec 7-Jan 25                

  Times:  6:30-8:00 pm                               

  Location:  Dover Park Rec Center                                              

  Activity Fee: $7 per class

 

*NEW: This is a pay as you go - class!  Each time you attend a class you will need to complete a registration form and pay $7.00 for that evenings class.  Or you may register for all in advance - you pick!


Stressless & Fitness Yoga

This program incorporates the best of yoga techniques which tones the body, meditation for total body relaxation and stretching for strengthening and toning the whole body. Class is designed to develop strength & flexibility that is used to counter balance the stress in our day to day lives. You will leave this class feeling less stressed, energized and ready to take on the world. Instructor – Susan Albanese.

  Session #SY1                           Session #SY2

  Days:  Mon & Wed                     Days:  Mon & Wed

  Dates:  Sept 1-29                       Dates:  Oct 4-27

  Times:  6:50-7:35 pm                  Times:  6:50-7:35 pm 

  Location:  JWP MP Room            Location:  JWP MP Room

  Activity Fee:  $25                       Activity Fee:  $25

    No Class Sept 6

  Session #SY3                           Session #SY4

  Days:  Mon & Wed                     Days:  Mon & Wed

  Dates:  Nov 1-29                        Dates:  Dec 1-29

  Times:  6:50-7:35 pm                  Times:  6:50-7:35 pm 

  Location:  JWP MP Room            Location:  JWP MP Room

  Activity Fee:  $25                       Activity Fee:  $25

    No Class:  Nov 24                          No Class:  Dec 27


Volunteers Wanted

The John W. Pitts Recreation Center has a variety of volunteer positions available. These positions may include daytime, evening or weekend hours on an as needed basis. If you are interested in volunteering, please stop by the Pitts Center for an application, or they are available on our website. For additional information on volunteering at the Pitts Center, contact Wayne Voshell at 674-7541.


WOW - Women On Weights

Take a journey beyond the basic training class. You will experience the benefits of sculpting, toning and fast fat burning for the upper & lower body. After 30 minutes of weight training each muscle group we will end with floor work to focus on abs, hips & glutes. This class is packed with power, excitement and a definite challenge and will leave you pumped and energized. Please bring a mat and hand weights. Instructor – Susan Albanese.

  Session #WOW1                      Session #WOW2

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                 Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  Sept 2-28                     Dates:  Oct 5-28

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

  Location:  JWP MP Room          Location:  JWP MP Room

  Activity Fee:  $25                     Activity Fee:  $25

  Session #WOW3                      Session #WOW4

  Days:  Tues & Thurs                 Days:  Tues & Thurs

  Dates:  Nov 4-30                      Dates:  Dec 2-30

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

  Location:  JWP MP Room          Location:  JWP MP Room

  Activity Fee:  $25                     Activity Fee:  $25

    No Class:  Nov 11 & 25                No Class:  Dec 23


ZUMBA

Dance your way to a more fit you! Exciting & unique Latin moves & rhythms. Zumba is a high energy Latin dance in a fitness class setting. Made for all levels of fitness & you don’t even have to know how to dance. Participants should bring a mat, water, & towel. 

Instructor – Jennifer Tunnis

 

   Session #ZM3                         Session #ZT3

   Days:  Mondays                      Days:  Thursdays            

   Dates:  Aug 9-Sept 20*             Dates:  Aug 12-Sept 16

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

   Location:  JWP MP Room         Location:  JWP MP Room                      

   Activity Fee:  $40                    Activity Fee:  $40

         No Class Sept 6                         

  Session #ZM1                          Session #ZM2

  Days:  Mondays                       Days:  Mondays        

  Dates:  Sept 27-Nov 1               Dates:  Nov 8-Dec 13

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

  Location:  JWP MP Room          Location:  JWP MP Room           

  Activity Fee:  $35                     Activity Fee:  $35

 

  Session #ZT1                           Session #ZT2

  Days:  Thursdays                     Days:  Thursdays      

  Dates:  Sept 30-Nov 4               Dates:  Nov 18-Dec 30

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

  Location:  JWP MP Room          Location:  JWP MP Room           

  Activity Fee:  $35                     Activity Fee:  $35

                                                        No Class:  Nov 25

 

Zumba Instructors Discount – Sign up for a Monday & Thursday Zumba class at the same time and receive a $10 discount on the second class.




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