Fitness
CHAIR YOGA
Chair yoga incorporates modified yoga poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. By focusing on mindful movements and deep breathing chair yoga can help reduce stress, increase circulation, improve posture, and enhance mental clarity. It is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels providing a convenient and beneficial way to reap the rewards of yoga from the comfort of a chair. It is fun and healthy. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor...................................................... Isabelle Truchon
Location..........................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages..................................................................21+
Thursdays Apr 4 - 25.......................9:30-10:30am.................$30
Thursdays May 2 - 23.......................9:30-10:30am.................$30
Thursdays Jun 6 - 27.......................9:30-10:30am.................$30
SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT
Register in advance for this friendly competition.
Instructor...................................................... Volunteer Leads
Location..........................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages..................................................................21+
Thursdays ............................Apr 25, May 30, Jun 27
Time............................................................... 11:00am - 2:00pm
Cost..................................................................$1
BALLROOM DANCING: JIVE
Dance instructors, Janina & Harold Loder will be offering different Ballroom Dance classes for beginners. Each class is designed with easy progression for you and your partner (partner required). Register early; space is limited. Janina and Harold are members of the International Round Dance Teachers Association with many years of dance / teaching experience.
Energetic and lively rhythm danced to the music of Rock and Roll of 60’s.
Instructor...................................................... Janina & Harold Loder
Location..........................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages..................................................................21+
Wednesdays Apr 3 - May 1.......................................6:30p to 7:30p
Cost..................................................................$65 per person
*No Class April 17
BALLROOM DANCING: SINGLE SWING
Dance instructors, Janina & Harold Loder will be offering different Ballroom Dance classes for beginners. Each class is designed with easy progression for you and your partner (partner required). Register early; space is limited. Janina and Harold are members of the International Round Dance Teachers Association with many years of dance / teaching experience.
Single Swing is danced to moderate tempo of jazz and blues music of “swing era”.
Instructor...................................................... Janina & Harold Loder
Location..........................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages..................................................................21+
Wednesdays May 8 - 29.......................................6:30p to 7:30p
Cost..................................................................$65 per person
BALLROOM DANCING: SLOW TWO STEP
Dance instructors, Janina & Harold Loder will be offering different Ballroom Dance classes for beginners. Each class is designed with easy progression for you and your partner (partner required). Register early; space is limited. Janina and Harold are members of the International Round Dance Teachers Association with many years of dance / teaching experience.
Slow Two Step is smooth rhythm danced commonly in night clubs.
Instructor...................................................... Janina & Harold Loder
Location..........................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages..................................................................21+
Wednesdays Jun 5 - Jul 3.......................................6:30p to 7:30p
Cost..................................................................$65 per person
*No Class June 19
BETTER BONES & BALANCE
This program is based on research from Oregon State University’s Bone Research Laboratory. Classes are to gradually improve balance and strength to avoid falls, maintain independence and reduce the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures. Participants have experienced improved strength, balance, mobility, reduced bone loss compared to non-exercising participants. Class registration in advance is required.
Instructor......................................................... Annette Clark
Location............................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages....................................................................21+
Mon / Wed ......................................................AM and PM Available
Apr 1 - 24.................................10:15-11:15am................$40
Apr 1 - 24..................................1:00-2:00pm...................$40
Apr 29 - May 15.................................10:15-11:15am................$30
Apr 29 - May 15..................................1:00-2:00pm...................$30
Jun 3 - 26.................................10:15-11:15am................$35
Jun 3 - 26..................................1:00-2:00pm...................$35
*No class June 19
YOGA
Enjoy a non-vigorous and relaxing practice. Discover intentional breathing and increased flexibility, develop proper pose alignment and start to rediscover your body. This class accepts Silver & Fit.
Instructor...................................................... Annette Clark
Location..........................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages..................................................................21+
Every Monday ..................................................9:00am to 10:00am
Cost..................................................................$7 Drop-In, FitnessPass, Silver & Fit, Renew Active, or Silver Sneakers
*No Class May 27
YOGA - Stretch and Balance
Yoga stretch and balance is a class for all levels, no prior yoga experience is needed. This class includes a dynamic range of motion, breathing exercises to increase lung capacity and decrease tension, simple exercises to improve balance and standing strength, and stretching to improve flexibility.
Instructor...................................................... Antigone Allena
Location..........................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages..................................................................21+
Every Tuesday ..................................................9:00am to 10:00am
Cost..................................................................$7 Drop-In, Fitness Pass, Silver & Fit, Renew Active, or Silver Sneakers
**April 3 / 16 class will start at 9:15am - 10:15am** **No Class on April 9**
FUN & FIT
Increase strength, flexibility, balance and endurance in an energetic way by doing a variety of movements in a circuit training formation. Tools used include kettle bells, step, bosu, hurdles, stability ball, dumb bells and resistance bands. This class accepts Silver & Fit.
Instructor.......................................................Annette Clark
Location.........................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages.................................................................21+
Every Wednesday............................................9:00am to 10:00am
Cost..................................................................$7 Drop-In, FitnessPass, Silver & Fit, Renew Active, or Silver Sneakers
*No class June 19
SHUFFLEBOARD
Drop-in for an afternoon of shuffleboard fun. Depending on the weather, we will set the courts outside on the patio. All equipment is provided.
Instructor...................................................... Volunteer Leads
Location..........................................................McMinnville Senior Center
Ages..................................................................21+
Every Thursday ................................................11:00am to 3:30pm
Cost..................................................................$1 Drop-In
McMinnville Cranks Biking Group
Join us each week as we explore the endless opportunities that recreational bicycling has to offer. These rides will be easy to moderate around the local area and cover 20 to 40 miles. A bicycle safety helmet is required. For more information regarding weekly biking routes, contact Biking Volunteer Galen McBee at gmcbee1@gmail.com.
Monday..................................................................12:00pm
Cost........................................................................ FREE!
Meeting Location...............................................Discovery Meadows Park
Easy Riders Biking Group
Dust off the pedals, pump up the tires, grease the chain and hit the road. This riding group is one where you can cruise with a little less intensity on rides covering 10 to 12 miles in the McMinnville area. A bicycle safety helmet is required. All rides are weather permitting. For more information regarding weekly biking routes, contact Biking Volunteer Galen McBee at gmcbee1@gmail.com.
Tuesday..................................................................12:00pm
Cost......................................................................... FREE!
Meeting Location................................................Discovery Meadows Park
