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LMCHD Grant for Free Exercise Classes at Ambrose The Ambrose Recreation and Park District is the recipient of a grant from the Los Medanos Community Health Care District (LMCHD) and LMCHD Director Darnell Turner. The grant provides funding for a new health care program targeting youth/teens from 11-17 years of age and has extended the current senior citizen exercise classes for ages 60+. The current program for the senior class is funded by a grant from Kaiser Permanente, and the LMCHD grant will allow this very popular class to continue through the next grant cycle (July 1st). Both programs are held at the Ambrose Community Center. Teen Exercise Class Youth 11-17, begins November 15th and will be held Tuesdays and Thursday evenings from 5:15-6PM. The program will focus on weight loss/health goals. The instructor has over five years experience in aerobic exercise. Senior Fitness Classes Seniors, 60+ are taught Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30-11:30. Classes are designed with fun in mind and moderate exercise, featuring seated and standing stretching and improving muscle tone. Programs Ambrose Weight Room For 18 yrs. and older, a fully equipped weight room The weight room is open to the public five days a week and costs $ 5.00 for a one time use or $20.00 for the entire month. Hours of operation are Mon.-Thurs. 6-9:30pm and Fri. 4:307:30pm. See our weight room photos. For more information call 458-1601    Ambrose Teen Center For teens 13 - 18 yrs. old Monday - Friday 3pm -7pm For information on how to join call Rande Ross at 458-3730 New Teen Center under construction:    Classes Tae Kwon Do / Kumdo - Hapkido Wednesdays and Fridays at 5pm-7:30pm in the big room.    Shorinji Kempo Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6pm-9pm in the mat room.    Bay Point Allstars Cheerleading For youth 6 - 17 yrs. old Tuesdays & Thursdays 5pm - 8pm In the Auditorium For information call Jamie Plotnick at 458-3570    Ebony J's Dance & Modeling School Mondays: Beginners Ballet (4 - 6 yrs.) 3:30pm - 4:40pm Intermediate/Advance (7 - up) 4:40pm - 5:30pm Private Lessons In the Auditorium 5:50pm - 6:00pm Fridays: Modeling (all ages) In the Dining Room 5:00pm - 7:30pm For more information call Ebony Perryman at 408-5210 East County Kids N' Motion Mondays 6:15pm - 8:15pm In the Auditorium Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm In the Dining Room Thursdays 6:15pm - 8:15pm In the Dining Room For more information call Renee Day-Roa at 219-6920    Adult Ballroom Dance Once again the Ambrose Recreation and Park District is offering an Adult Ballroom Dance class at the Ambrose Community Center 3105 Willow Pass Road in Bay Point. Cost for the class is $30.00 per person which includes six classes running from 7:30 pm-9pm. Come learn the Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz, Swing, Rumba, and Cha-Cha from Mr. Page Binkley, an instructor of Ballroom Dance for over Twenty-five years. Couples are recommended but not required. Special! FREE Senior (age 50+) Social Dance Class is being offered through March 22nd on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30am. For additional information and to sign-up, contact the Ambrose Community Center at 458-1601.    Women's Exercise Class Held in the Mat Room of the Ambrose Community Center. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-11am, 12 noon- 1pm, and 4pm-5pm. Cost is $2.00 for drop-in, or there are monthly rates available. For information contract 458-1601.    Bay Point Free Senior Exercise Classes
The Ambrose Recreation and Park District and Senior Outreach Services is pleased to announce is has received a grant from Kaiser Permanente to offer free senior exercise classes at the Ambrose Community Center in Bay Point. The classes are open to seniors 60 years of age and will be held Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 10:45-11:45 am. We will be offering two different classes, "Cane-Do" and "Easy Yoga Exercises", both for seniors . The class details are listed below. If you would more information about these two new program call the Ambrose Recreation and Park District at 458-1601 Cane-Do: The Cane-Do class is a Self Defense and Exercise class that incorporates the use of a cane into an exercise program. The class will consist of a 15-minute lecture and warm up, followed by 45-minutes of training where you will learn proper techniques that will include how to hold, twirl, strike, poke, jab and block, all while exercising with your cane. This class is offered one day a week on Thursdays at 10:45-11:45 am. Easy Yoga Exercises for Seniors: This class uses Yoga and exercise techniques to develop flexibility and joint strength. This class will burn calories at the same time increase fluidity, balance, strength, and mental focus. This class meets every Monday and Wednesday at 10:45-11:45. The ARPD board meets every second Thursday of each month at 3105 Willow Pass Road in Bay Point. The meetings are open to the public and ARPD encourages public input and attendance to discuss community need pertaining to facilities and recreation programming. |
