PILATES IN THE AFTERNOON AT FAIRCHILD
Maureen O’Rourke

Pilates is a non-impact movement style that develops long, lean muscles and incorporates techniques that enhance concentration, control, centering, relaxation and breath. This method improves postural integrity, stabilization and balance while simultaneously stretching and strengthening the muscles. Pilates develops a strong torso while working through the body’s center. When the core muscles are strong, the rest of the body moves more efficiently. You must be comfortable sitting and lying on the floor. Prior to enrollment, the instructor will consult with newcomers. Please bring an exercise mat and clothes you can stretch in. This class will work with a 5’ flex band, 8” ball and a Pilates ring – these elastic bands and balls are available for purchase at the class. 

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (six sessions per section)
Section A: Mondays, September 13 - October 18
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 9
Section B: Mondays, October 25 – December 6*
*No class on November 15
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 21
fee per section: Members, $85; Non-members, $100 

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH
Judy Kay

Fairchild welcomes Judy Kay back for her 7th year, to conduct this group exercise of slow motion movements. Improve your body, mind and spirit with Tai Chi, which emphasizes health benefits, not martial arts. Enhance your cardiovascular, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. You’ll improve your circulation, posture, balance and flexibility. The set of 30 movements in Chen­style Tai Chi plus some Qi Gong exercises will leave you rejuvenated. Judy Kay is a certified instructor in Tai Chi for back pain. 

4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (five sessions per section)
Section A: Wednesdays, September 22 – October 20
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 15
Section B: Wednesdays, October 27 – December 8*
*No classes on November 10 and 24
Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 20
Fee per section: Members, $75; Non-members, $90