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Classes & Ongoing Programs
Classes and Ongoing
Programs are offered in a warm, friendly and
fun atmosphere. Come experience the variety of wonderful quarterly
and ongoing programs. Here are just few classes for you to
view.
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Annual Fitness Gym Membership
Enjoy access to treadmills, stair climbers, NordicTrack,
exercise bicycles, universal weight station and free weights
in our drop-in fitness gym. To get your membership, you
will need to fill out appropriate paperwork and attend an
orientation class.
Cost per year is $100 / $50 (62+). Call (650) 823-1225 for
more information.
Chair Exercise (on -going & free!)
Tues & Fri 9:25-10:30am
Come for fun and fitness. It is the perfect class for those
who may have physical limitations. Strengthen and
tone muscles while sitting. Students must register with
instructor on the first day of class.
Location:
Sequoia Room, Wellness Center
Morning Fitness (on-going & free!)
Wed 9-10am
Start your morning with a free eye-opening exercise
class that combines stretching, conditioning, low-impact
aerobics and even a little country line dancing! Students
must register with instructor on the first day of class.
Location: Sequoia Room, Wellness Center
Morning Walks (on-going & free!)
Get up and get out! Meet a group of dedicated walkers for a
stroll through Red Morton Park. Walkers leave at 9am from
the VMSC lobby. Call 780-7270 for more info or drop by!
Gentle Yoga
with Orlene Chartain
Mon 10-11:15am
On-Going $5 Drop-In
Gentle and easy, this class is a wonderful way to strengthen,
stretch and relax. You will learn and practice basic Yoga
postures, relaxation and breathing techniques. Own mat is
recommended. Wear comfortable clothes. Students must
register with instructor, Orlene Chartain, directly at class.
Location: VMSC
Chi Kung Exercise For Health
with Ming Wu
Tues 11:30am-12:30pm 3/16-5/18
$100 for 10 classes / $10 drop-in
(SR Fee $80/ $8 drop-in)
The purpose of Chi Kung is to learn how to generate,
conserve, and channel “Chi” (internal energy) for health
and longevity. The Chi Kung exercises help to generate, channel, conserve, store and direct the energy into the
body for achieving optimum health.
Location: Wellness Center, Sequoia Room (VMSC)
Yang Style Tai Chi for Health
with Ming Wu
Wed 7-8pm 3/17-5/19
Thurs. 11:30am-12:30pm 3/18-5/20
$100 for 10 classes / $10 drop-in
(SR Fee $80/ $8 drop-in)
The aim of Tai Chi is to foster a calm and tranquil mind
through the precise execution of exercises. The practice
of Tai Chi can in some measure contribute to being able
to better stand, walk, move, run, etc. Yang Style Tai Chi
is the most commonly practiced style. Call 650.780.7270
for info.
Location: Wellness Center, Sequoia Room (VMSC)
Crafts Social Club (on -going & free!)
Mon 1-3pm
Bring you art / crafts / hobby project to the Veterans
Memorial Senior Center. An opportunity to work on your
project, demonstrate your skills and socialize with new
friends. Everyone welcomed. Students must register with
instructor on the first day of class.
Writing Club
Thurs 9:30-11:30am On-Going
Suggested Donation of $5 three times a year
Want to be creative? Writing allows individuals to look
into the past and create meaning from it. In addition,
it gives the writer, and the reader, new perspectives
about life events. Come join the Writing Club to share
your own stories. Class acts as a supportive, encouraging
environment for self expression with helpful suggestions. Everyone welcomed. Students must register with
instructor on the first day of class.
Location: Goldstar, VMSC
Begining & Intermediate Watercolor Painting
with Guy Magallanes
Fridays 9am-12pm
5/7-6/25 7 classes
$70 + $10 lab fee
Experience the magic of watercolor in a fun and challenging
class, designed for beginners and seasoned watercolor
students. In this fast paced class, you will learn to transfer
a line drawing, and paint with the techniques taught right
in front of your eyes. Instructor posts the weekly class
progression on his website for student’s reference.
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