TUESDAY/THURSDAY EVENING CLASSES
We have listened to your comments and suggestions regarding the Tuesday/Thursday evening class schedule and will be implementing some changes starting the week of January 18. Please continue to give us feedback as to how the schedule fits your fitness needs. We are constantly evaluating the schedule by listening to you and looking at class attendance.

*The Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes will continue as listed on the current class
schedule.****

GETTING STARTED WITH GROUP FITNESS
Intro to Group Fitness
Tuesday, 5:15-5:45pm
No registration required!
Join us every Tuesday for a 30 minute intro class to various Group Fitness class formats and styles. This is the perfect class to be able to sample and learn the basics with other members who are just getting started in a fitness program or have never tried a particular group fitness class. Coming in February....Intro to Nia, Zumba, Turbo Kick® and more....

• January 19 - Intro to Step
• January 26 - Intro to Strength Training

Other classes to try when getting started are:
Classic Step, Definitions, Strength Training, Nia, Yoga Fundamentals, Sunrise Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Endurance Indoor Cycling Rides

Get in Gear - Intro to Indoor Cycling
Want to try indoor cycling? Come to a class designed just for beginners! You will get set-up on the bike and directed through a short ride to sample an indoor cycling class ride. Register at the Service Desk or by calling 473.9622.

New Instructors
Meet new Downtown instructors, Kim Bierbrauer and Jessica Williams. Kim also teaches at the Briargate Family Center and Jessica teaches at the Cordera Community Center. Both instructors bring fresh new ideas and lots of energy and enthusiasm. Starting the week of January 18th, Kim will be teaching the Tuesday 4:30pm Classic Step and some of the Tuesday 5:15pm Intro to Group Fitness classes, and she is also one of the Saturday 9am Step & Strength instructors. Jessica will
be teaching the Thursday 4:30pm Step & Strength class.

SPECIAL SERIES!
Adult Ballroom Dance

• 8-week session
• Days/Dates: Wednesday, January 13-March 3
• Time: 7:30-8:30pm
• Multi Purpose Room, Registration required!
• Open to both members $100/couple & non-members $170/couple

This is an 8-week class on Wednesday evenings for adults to learn ballroom dance. Learning to dance is a fun, enjoyable journey, and it begins literally, one step at a time. Instructor Linda Williams has over 30 years experience as a ballroom dancer and instructor and provides a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where couples can learn social dancing and improve their dance skills. Linda is also available for private ballroom dance lessons. Contact Sally Kennedy at 329-7271 for further details.

Children’s Ballet & Jazz Dance Series

• Ages: 4-7
• 8-week session starting
• Day/Date: Saturday, January 9-February 27
• Multi Purpose Room, Registration required!
• Open to both members $48 & non-members $80!

This is a 6-week class on Saturdays for children 4-7 years old who have had little or no dance experience. Children will learn basic ballet and jazz dance movements in a fun and creative class environment. This is a great class to enhance rhythm & coordination! Students may wear comfortable
clothing or dance clothes. Ballet slippers are recommended.

Dance & Exercise for People with Special Needs
Please contact Sally Kennedy at 329-7271 or skennedy@ppymca.org if you are interested in attending Dance & Exercise classes for people with special needs. Participants will get to try various fitness class formats including Nia, Pilates, and yoga.

Members have expressed interest in attending Tai Chi, Adult Ballet, and Adult Tap classes. Please contact Sally Kennedy at 329-7271 or skennedy@ppymca.org to discuss potential class days and times. Also let us know what other classes you would like to see on the Group Fitness schedule.

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Summer Sports Camps

Looking for an activity this summer to keep your child busy while having fun and learning new sport skills? Downtown YMCA Sports Camps provide a great camp experience, emphasizing skill development in a creative, fun and challenging environment where campers have the opportunity to develop both as athletes and as individuals.

This is a great opportunity to introduce your child to a new sport or sharpen their existing game. We have everyone’s favorite sports including Basketball, Soccer, Baseball and Swimming. Sessions are open to youth ages 6-12.

Camps encourage participants to develop sport skills while having fun regardless of ability or experience.

If you are unable to pay the full cost of YMCA memberships or programs, you may apply for assistance based on your financial situation. And now the YMCA is more accessible than ever before. Our new income-based rate scale provides more opportunities for families and individuals to become a part of all that the YMCA has to offer.

To ensure that all campers receive the highest quality experience possible, we must limit enrollment for each session. Space is limited so register now!

Upcoming Events

Downtown Family Center Calendar of Events