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. (eight sessions per section)
Section A: Mondays, January 4 – March 8*
*No classes on January 18 and February 15
Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 30
Section B: Mondays, March 15 – May 10*
*No class on March 29
Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 10
Fee per section: Members, $115; Non-members, $135

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH
Judy Kay

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 Chen-style Tai Chi plus some Qi Gong exercises will leave you rejuvenated. Ms. Kay is certified for Tai Chi for back pain.

4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (eight sessions per section)
Section A: Wednesdays, January 13 – March 3
Registration deadline: Thursday, January 7
Section B: Wednesdays, March 10 – May 5*
*No class on March 31
Registration deadline: Thursday, March 4
Fee per section: Members, $115; Non-members, $135