Health and Fitness

Basic Hatha Yoga

Basic Hatha Yoga

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 8:30am-9:30am

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30-9:30 am 

In this class you will challenge your balance, strength, flexibility and concentration through simple seated, standing, and reclined yoga poses. You will also practice breathing exercises, a bit of Qi gung and self-massage. Join instructor, Christine Bostic. Prime members free; Standard members $35 per month. Guests $45 per month. Registration required below.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Basic Hatha Yoga

Prime Members (march) $0.00
Standard members (March) $35.00
Guests (March) $45.00
Equipped Fitness Room is Open

Equipped Fitness Room is Open

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 8:30am-4:30pm

The Center's equipped fitness room is open to members to exercise anytime between 8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 8:30 am–8:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Prime members free; Standard members $15/month.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Equipped Fitness Room is Open

Standard Members (March) $15.00
Hiking-Monday (Offsite)

Hiking-Monday (Offsite)

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Mondays, 9:00am-3:00pm  
We hike Mondays and Wednesdays all year long, in many different areas, including around Charlottesville, Shenandoah National Park, and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The hikes can range in length from 5-10 miles with a total elevation gain from 500 to 2500 feet. Our hikes are rated from moderate to strenuous. This is based on the length of the hike, the amount of total elevation gain, and the terrain, which can often include steep ascents/ descents on rocky, uneven ground and stream crossings over slippery rocks. Our hikes are typically not not suited for beginner hikers.

Please dress appropriately for hiking in the mountains, including rain gear and hiking shoes or boots. Trekking poles are highly recommended and traction devices for boots may be necessary in winter. Bring lunch, snacks, 2-3 liters of water, a hat and wear layers. Bug spray and sunscreen are a must in summer. Hikes are smoke free, pets are not allowed, and we follow the “leave no trace” rule.

In this Post pandemic time we are still having sign ups for hikes. We take 14 hikers plus the leader on each hike. We hope that all participants are vaccinated. If not, we ask that you follow social distancing and mask requirements, We have a hiker email google group. The hike leaders send out emails about the hikes on Fridays at 5:00 pm for the Monday hikes, and Sundays at 5:00 pm for the Wednesday hikes. Sign up is on a first come, first serve basis. We do not carpool from The Center to the trailheads. Hikers are encouraged to set up carpools with other hikers if possible. The hike leader sends out the names of the hikers on each hike. We meet at the trailheads at 9:30 am and 9:00 am on Wednesdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Directions to the trailheads are included in the emails.

If you are hiking with us for the first time, please contact the hike leader directly, to discuss your hiking experience and to ensure your readiness and suitability for the hike. We want to ensure the safety of all our hikers. We encourage a spirit of camaraderie and welcome new hikers to try our group out. Since we are an associated program with The Center, hikers must be Center members in good standing.

Please keep in mind that there are inherent risks in hiking as in any vigorous activity. We always take care of each other, but ultimately you are responsible for your own safety.
If you would like to be put on our email list or have further questions please contact AnneColgate

Click here to view the January-March 2023 hike schedule.

We all look forward to meeting you and thanks again for your interest.

Hike leaders:

Anne Colgate- annecolgate@gmail.com

Terry Metcalf- kerroppimom@gmail.com

Maynard Davis-davismk@sbcglobal.net

Steve Braintwain- sbraintwain@comcast.net

Hassan Gomaa-hassangomaa@yahoo.com

Members only.

Location: Offsite

Primetime Fitness (ONLINE)

Primetime Fitness (ONLINE)

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 9:15am-10:15am

New Class link going live 11/1/22 for Monday Tuesday and Thursday Primetime classes!

Check email receipt for updated zoom link!

Build your cardiovascular strength, tone your muscles, and improve your balance at 9:15 am Monday–Friday. Appropriate for all fitness levels, this online class includes low-impact aerobics, body toning, and stretching exercises. Wear good athletic shoes and comfortable clothes. Prime members free; Standard members $38/month.

Note: Wednesday and Friday classes with instructor Carolyn Altenderfer have a separate online access link. You will receive the Zoom link via email after you complete your registration.

Members only.

Location: Online

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Primetime Fitness (ONLINE)

Standard Members (March) $38.00
Prime Members (March) $0.00
Primetime Fitness

Primetime Fitness

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 9:15am-10:15am

Build your cardiovascular strength, tone your muscles, and improve your balance at 9:15 am Monday–Friday. Appropriate for all fitness levels, this class includes low-impact aerobics, body toning, and stretching exercises. Wear good athletic shoes and comfortable clothes. Prime members free; Standard members $38/month.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Primetime Fitness

Standard Members (March) $38.00
Prime Members (March) $0.00
Tone and Groove

Tone and Groove

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 9:45am-10:45am

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:45-10:45 am

Tone & Groove

In this class you will hear great music that will motivate you to exercise your cardiovascular system, shake off tension & regulate your nervous system. We start & end class by gently strengthening our stabilizing muscles and core. The instructor creates space for all to be uplifted and relaxed as we are accompanied by a lovely music list.  

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BELOW.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Tone and Groove

Standard Members (MARCH- M, W, and F) $40.00
Prime Members (MARCH - M, W and F) $0.00
Water Workout at ACAC

Water Workout at ACAC

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 10:25am-11:20am

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:25AM - 11:20AM

 

Don't let the cold weather keep you from enjoying the benefits of a water workout.  The Center at Belvedere has partnered with ACAC to make this possible for you.  Join instructor Beth Nissen at the ACAC's Albemarle Square location.

The cost is $47/month for Prime and Standard members payable at ACAC. Contact Beth for details and to register elizabethn@acac.com 

When you arrive for class, be sure to let the ACAC staff know you are a Center member attending the water class.

Members only.

Location: ACAC Albemarle Square

Chair Yoga (ONLINE)

Chair Yoga (ONLINE)

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 10:30am-11:30am

Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 am–11:30 am

Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. Learn many kinds of standing, seated, and prone postures without any complicated maneuvers or complex movements. Instructor Julie Horne also shares breathing techniques, meditation, and ways of relaxation in one of the gentlest forms of yoga around. Please email Sam Johnson for instuctions on how to join the class. No registration necessary.

Members only.

Location: Online

Silver Swans Ballet II

Silver Swans Ballet II

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm

Mondays, 11:00am-12:00pm

This class is for those who have ballet experience, or for anyone who has regularly taken the Silver Swans class and is ready for the next level. Silver Swans (a program of the Charlottesville Ballet) incorporates classic ballet principles and will focus on flexibility, strength, and conditioning, but mostly on fun! Get on your toes and join instructor Maria Chee*. Center members free; Guests $25/month

*Maria W. Chee holds a bachelor’s and master of arts in dance, a Ph.D. in anthropology, and a master of arts in anthropology. She studied ballet, modern, jazz; dance production; as well as dance history and research. She has taken classes at the Martha Graham School in New York, and has spent intensive sessions with Bella Lewinsky, members of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and Ballet Jazz of Montreal. She has more than ten years of teaching experience as a state licensed teacher in adult education and as a lecturer at college level.

Registration required below.

 

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Silver Swans Ballet II

Members (March) $0.00
Guests per month (March) $25.00
Control Alt Delete - Nutrition Class (March)

Control Alt Delete - Nutrition Class (March)

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 11:30am-12:15pm

Mondays March 6-27, 11:30 am-12:15 pm

This class is an ongoing support group focusing on healthy diet as a lifelong commitment, led by Lenora Conway. The group will encourage fellow students to control nutrition and diet, find an alternative plan, and delete unproductive behavior. New members are encouraged to enroll in the precursor to this group, The Guide for Healthy Living Class. Free for Prime, $10 for standard, $20 for guest.

This group will focus on helping people realize that achieving and maintaining a healthy diet is a life-long commitment. Fad diets may work in short term, but only good nutrition practices and an active lifestyle are successful long-term. Previous 10-year Division Manager of a National Diet Institute, Lenora Conway, will address various causes of overweight and the important role of behavior modification to achieve a regimen for healthy and sustainable weight control. The group will encourage fellow students to control nutrition and diet, find an alternative plan, and delete unproductive behavior. 

Material recommended: Notebook

3 Objectives Covered In Class:

  • Why have you chosen to take this class? What is your goal?
  • What are the factors that have led you to feel (or be) where you are in your weight journey? (discomfort, stress, anxiety, health issues, etc.)
  • How to develop the emotional tools, knowledge, and determination to achieve your goals.

Other Dates: Mondays February 6-27, 11:30 am-12:15 pm 

                       Mondays April 3-24, 10:00- 10:45 am   


   Brief Bio on Instructor: 

10 years Division Manager of a National Diet Institute, training seminar leaders and managers in 25 states, Master's Degree in Education, and continuing Education in Behavior Modification. Previous Radio Talk Show Hostess, Syndicated Columnist, Public Speaker, and Musician.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 20

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Control Alt Delete - Nutrition Class (March)

Guests (March 6-27, 11:30am) $20.00
Standard (March 6-27, 11:30am) $10.00
Prime (March 6-27, 11:30 am)
Balance and Stabilization - ONLINE

Balance and Stabilization - ONLINE

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 11:45am-12:45pm

Mondays 11:45 am–12:45 pm and Thursdays 12:15–1:15 pm

Utilize a unique blend of the world’s best exercise methods to gain long-lasting joint health, unparalleled strength, greater ranges of motion, and injury prevention. Your workouts should inspire your potential and fuel your passions. Join Alex Waltrip, fitness coordinator for this very beneficial ONLINE class. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Prime members free; Standard members $30/month.

You will receive the Zoom link via email after you complete your registration.

Members only.

Location: Online

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Balance and Stabilization - ONLINE

Standard Members (March) $30.00
Prime Members (March) $0.00
Balance and Stabilization

Balance and Stabilization

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 11:45am-12:45pm

Mondays,  11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Thursdays, 12:15-1:15 pm

This class utilizes a unique blend of the world’s best exercise methods to give you long-lasting joint health, unparalleled strength, greater ranges of motion and injury prevention. Your workouts should inspire your potential and fuel your passions. Join Alex Waltrip, fitness coordinator for this very beneficial class. Appropriate for all fitness levels. 

This class will be taught on-site and also ZOOMED. If you plan to join by ZOOM, email Alex at least one day prior to the start of the first class to obtain the link.

For Center members: $30/month for standard members; Free for Prime/Charter Members). Registration is required for all.

Register below.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Balance and Stabilization

Standard Members (March) $30.00
Prime Members (March) $0.00
Silver Swans Ballet I

Silver Swans Ballet I

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 12:15pm-1:15pm

Meets Mondays at 12:15 pm

If you've never taken ballet, or have limited experience or physical constraints, this class is for you. Silver Swans (a program of the Charlottesville Ballet) incorporates classic ballet principles and will focus on flexibility, strength, and conditioning, but mostly on fun! Get on your toes and join instructor Maria Chee*.

*Maria W. Chee holds a bachelor’s and master of arts in dance, a Ph.D. in anthropology, and a master of arts in anthropology. She studied ballet, modern, jazz; dance production; as well as dance history and research. She has taken classes at the Martha Graham School in New York, and has spent intensive sessions with Bella Lewinsky, members of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and Ballet Jazz of Montreal. She has more than ten years of teaching experience as a state licensed teacher in adult education and as a lecturer at college level.

Center members free; Guests $25/month. Register below.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 1

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Silver Swans Ballet I

Center Members (March) $0.00
Guests (March) $25.00
Ageless Grace - ONLINE

Ageless Grace - ONLINE

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm

Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm 

A new and fun way to move that includes a chair (seated dancing; standing is optional)! great music from 40's big bands to today’s music, creativity and a sense of humor! A mind-body program designed by fitness specialists to stimulate the whole body-head to toe- as you listen, recall, move and sing along with hit tunes, promoting a sense of well-being and joy.

What makes this program more interesting and enriching is that Ageless Grace® is both a body and brain exercise. Ageless Grace® is based on the science of neuroplasticity: the ability of the brain and nervous system to change its structure and function, and to continue to change it throughout our lives, to keep us youthful and vital.

Each of the 21 exercise tools emphasizes a different technique, such as joint mobility, spinal flexibility, right-left brain coordination, kinesthetic learning, cognitive function, systemic health, balance, self-esteem, confidence and playfulness.

These classes are led by Sheila Queen, Certified Educator.  

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED EACH MONTH! YOU WILL RECEIVE INFO ON HOW TO JOIN IN ONCE YOU REGISTER BELOW:

Members only.

Location: Online

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Ageless Grace - ONLINE

Standard members per month (march) $30.00
Prime members (march) $0.00
Strengthen Your Health and Life

Strengthen Your Health and Life

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 1:45pm-2:45pm

Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm

This class features strengthening exercises that use dumbbells, bands, medicine balls, kettlebells, and body weight.  Strength-training is a well-known way to improve our health in terms of muscle strength, mobility, bone density, and coordination in addition to metrics such as blood sugar control and blood pressure. It also helps with injury prevention and building the stamina needed to enjoy various activities in our lives.  There will be a particular emphasis on proper exercise technique.  Class will end with a few targeted stretches.

Jennie Whittaker is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and a Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise.  She holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and has been in practice for over 20 years.  Jennie has held many roles during her career in fitness & wellness, including personal trainer, fitness director, group exercise instructor, assistant to a physical therapist, and wellness coach for a large pharmaceutical corporation. Prior to her current career, she has been a clinical social worker.  Currently, Jennie has her own business as a personal trainer and health & wellness coach.  She is married with a teenage son and 3 pets.  

Prime members - free. Standard Members - $35/month. Register below.

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Location: The Center

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Strengthen Your Health and Life

Prime Members (March) $0.00
Standard Members (March) $35.00
Stretch Your Limits

Stretch Your Limits

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 2:45pm-3:45pm

Mondays, 2:45-3:45 pm

This class will go through stretches for each major muscle group. Participants will be able to increase their flexibility and improve posture, balance, and body awareness. Class will cover effective breathing techniques, how long to hold stretches, and how the stretches should feel. 

Jennie Whittaker is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and a Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise. She holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and has been in practice for over 20 years. Jennie has held many roles during her career in fitness and wellness, including personal trainer, fitness director, group exercise instructor, assistant to a physical therapist, and wellness coach for a large pharmaceutical corporation.

Prime members - free. Standard Members - $25 per month. Register below.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Stretch Your Limits

Prime Members (March)
Standard Members (March) $25.00
Tai Chi - Afternoon

Tai Chi - Afternoon

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 3:30pm-4:30pm

Now on Mondays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm 

Join instructors from the Charlottesville T’ai Chi Center for 6-step T'ai Chi for Health. This class will focus on improving balance, coordination, and promoting stress reduction.
For Center members. Please register below.

Standard members will be $35 per month (both Monday and Thursday classes); Prime members are free.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Tai Chi - Afternoon

Standard Members (March) $35.00
Prime members (March) $0.00
Beginner Tap Class

Beginner Tap Class

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 10:15am-11:00am

This class is for the very beginner! If you've never stepped foot into a tap shoe or need to start over from the age of 5, join instructor, Diana Freeman. Diana is a Royal Academy of Dance Instructor and has taught ballet and tap for over 40 years. 

Register below.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Beginner Tap Class

Standard Members (March) $40.00
Prime Members (March)
Arthritis Exercise

Arthritis Exercise

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 10:30am-11:30am

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am-11:30am

Exercise is important for joint motion and muscle strength. Maggie Schmidt leads this entry-level class, following the Arthritis Foundation Program, to help those with arthritis get moving again. A chair is used for balance. Come to class in comfortable clothing and athletic shoes with stability.

Register below. 

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Arthritis Exercise

Standard Members (March) $30.00
Prime Members (March) $0.00
Beginner/Intermediate Tap Class

Beginner/Intermediate Tap Class

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm

Every Tuesday, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Tap dance offers a fun way to exercise. This class is for those who have graduated from beginners tap! Classes are taught by Diana Freeman, a Royal Academy of Dance Instructor.  Diana has taught ballet and tap for over 40 years. For Center Members. Standard Members - $40/month; Prime members free.

 

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Location: The Center

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Beginner/Intermediate Tap Class

Prime members (march) $0.00
Standard Members ( march) $40.00
Massage Appointments with Chase Walters

Massage Appointments with Chase Walters

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 11:00am-4:00pm

Appointments are available on Tuesdays from 11:00 am–4:00 pm and on Wednesdays from 9:00 am–2:00 pm

Outgoing and healing-oriented, Chase is a graduate of the Virginia School of Massage and is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. With his natural affinity for massage and deep desire to help others, he adapts each massage to his clients' needs. In 2018 Chase became director of the Massage Clinic for the Virginia School of Massage and also trained students until the school closed. While working locally at Cityspa and Heppner Family Chiropractic, he refined his techniques and now incorporates blading and cupping in his work. To schedule an appointment, call 434.953.6986 or email chasewalterslcmt@gmail.com.

Services Include:   
• Injury Rehabilitation
• Sports Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Movement & Structural Alignment
• Blading
• Cupping
• Reflexology
• Myofascial Release
• Deep Tissue
• Swedish Massage
 
Massage Rates for both full bodied and chair massages:
30 minutes for $50
45 minutes for $75
60 minutes for $100
75 minutes for $125
90 minutes for $150

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Stretch for Balance and Strength - Tuesdays

Stretch for Balance and Strength - Tuesdays

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 11:45am-12:45pm

Tuesdays, 11:45 am-12:45 pm This Class is FULL FOR MARCH

Another class is also being offered on Wednesdays at 4:15pm  registration and payment is done seperately. 

Please do not register for both Stretch for Balance and Strength classes, as we want to give everyone the chance to attend the class weekly.

Gentle stretching movements that will help you to become stronger and more flexible. These stretches are appropriate for all fitness levels. Chairs and mats are available. Join Pete Cross, Center Fitness Volunteer and a personal trainer for 22 years. Members only. Standard Members- $25/month; Prime members- included in membership.  Class size limited to 16. Please make sure you are on time to this class to ensure your spot. 

As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this class and are unable to attend, notify us 72 hours in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Stretch for Balance and Strength - Tuesdays

Standard Members (April, 11:45am) $25.00
Prime Members (April, 11:45am)
Cardio Strength

Cardio Strength

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 1:15pm-2:15pm

Mondays 11:30am
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:15–2:15 pm 
This class with instructor Morgan Steele uses a variety of equipment to increase endurance, strength, and core stability.

Morgan grew up in Scottsville and fell in love with the sport of gymnastics, which she has been teaching for over 14 years. In high school, she ventured to cheerleading, dance, soccer, and basketball, which led her passion for fitness. Morgan is now a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist who teaches group exercise classes and helps individuals with their fitness goals.

Prime members - free. Standard members - $35 per month. Register below.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Cardio Strength

Prime Members (March) $0.00
Standard Members (March) $35.00
Round Dance Lessons (Beginner and Intermediate)

Round Dance Lessons (Beginner and Intermediate)

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 1:15pm-3:15pm

ROUND DANCE Lessons (8 weeks)
Tuesdays, March 21-May 9
Beginners Lessons 1:15-2:15 pm
Intermediate Lessons 2:15-3:15 pm
 
Round Dancing is choreographed ballroom dancing in which, like square dancing, the dance sequence is called or cued. Dancers learn figures and all couples execute the same steps in a circle. Dance the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Jive, Two-step, and more to music in various genres. End of Series Dance on Tuesday, May 16 from 1:15–3:15 pm. Join instructors Eileen Rudert and Chip Hopper.

 

Open to all. Standard members and guests $80 for the 8-week series; Prime members free.  Registration required.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Round Dance Lessons (Beginner and Intermediate)

Standard members and Guests (Mar 21-May 9) $80.00
Prime Members (Mar 21-May 9) $0.00
Free Round Dancing Event (May 16, 1:15pm) $0.00
Core Stability

Core Stability

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 2:15pm-3:15pm

Mondays 10:30am

Tuesdays, 2:15-3:15pm

Fridays 12:15pm

This class with Morgan Steele will help improve your core strength (shoulders to knees), posture, and overall stability.

Morgan grew up in Scottsville and fell in love with the sport of gymnastics which, she has been teaching for over 14 years. In high school she adventured off to cheerleading, dance, soccer, and basketball, which led to her passion for fitness. Morgan is now a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist who teaches group exercise classes and helps individuals with their fitness goals.

Prime members free. Standard members $35/month. Register below.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Core Stability

Prime Members (March) $0.00
Standard Members (March) $35.00
Move to the Rhythm Dance Party

Move to the Rhythm Dance Party

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 3:30pm-4:30pm

Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

It’s always a dance party! Join us as we dance to great songs (and even do some chair dancing).  Light impact aerobic movement that focuses on cardio, balance, flexibility, and strength. Join instructor Denise Zeigler-Pilgrim for this extraordinarily fun exercise class.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED BELOW. 

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Move to the Rhythm Dance Party

Standard Members (March) $25.00
Prime Members (March) $0.00
Parkinson's Yoga

Parkinson's Yoga

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 3:30pm-4:30pm

Parkinson’s Disease and Yoga

Feel your strength again! Hold onto your flexibility!  Stimulate your dopamine... Come do yoga with highly experienced Joanie Freeman who has over 40 years of yoga teaching experience. She taught a yoga class for a medical study “Yoga’s Impact on Parkinson Symptoms."

 Prime members free; Standard members $30/month; Guests $40/month.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Parkinson’s Yoga

Prime Members (March)
Standard Members (March) $30.00
Guests (March) $40.00
Boot Camp

Boot Camp

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm

New Time! Tuesdays at 5:00 pm

Boot Camp  
An intense group workout that combines both cardio and strength/resistance training to tone and tighten from head-to-toe. Although physically demanding, participants of all fitness levels work together to achieve the results they deserve using well-researched methods like calisthenics and plyometrics. Join The Center's fitness coordinator, Alex for this class!

Open to all. Prime Members free; Standard members $30/month: Guests $45/month. Registration required below.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Boot Camp

Prime members free (March) $0.00
Standard members (March) $30.00
Guests (March) $45.00
No-Fall Aikido for Seniors

No-Fall Aikido for Seniors

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:00pm

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that focuses on peaceful conflict resolution.  The one hour weekly No-Fall class will give students an opportunity to learn and practice getting out of the way of attacks and taking control of situations. 

Students will learn new ways to move and think. 

Students will have fun.

Students will improve fitness, flexibility, balance, and breath.

 

Instructor

The main instructor would be Sabine Dibowski, a 3rd degree blackbelt holder and a Certified Aikido Assistant Instructor.  We have back-up instructors in case Sabine is away or unable to teach.   Sabine currently also teaches Aikido at UVA and at the Twin Oaks Community in Louisa.  

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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No-Fall Aikido for Seniors

Standard Members (March) $30.00
Prime Members (March) $0.00
Guests (March) $40.00
Intermediate/Advanced Line Dance - Tuesday Evenings

Intermediate/Advanced Line Dance - Tuesday Evenings

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 6:00pm-8:00pm

Every Tuesday
 
If you have a good understanding of basic line dance steps and can do them without much instruction, this class is for you! Join in the fun! Open to all!
For more information, email program leader, Celia Pfautz 

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Ballroom Dance – March

Ballroom Dance – March

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 7:00pm-7:45pm

Tuesdays March 7-28, 7:00-7:45 pm (series of 4 lessons)

Learn basic steps to classic Ballroom dances such as the Rumba, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango. Ballroom dancing is the perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Join instructor Samuel Umbaugh as he leads you through this effective form of exercise. Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Register here.

Instructor Bio:
Samuel Umbaugh is an experienced competitive and social dancer. He began dancing ballet in high school, then transitioned into ballroom dance. With over 10 years of dance experience and 6 years of competitive ballroom, he has competed in competitions across the US and into Canada. He loves all styles of dance and wants to share that joy with others!

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 33

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Ballroom Dance – March

Guests (March 7-28, 7pm) $45.00
Standard (March 7-28,7pm) $30.00
Prime (March 7-28, 7pm)

Adult Aikido

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 7:00pm-8:00pm

Aikido is an effective yet non-violent Japanese martial art that focuses on peaceful conflict resolution.  The one-hour weekly class will give students an opportunity to learn and practice getting out of the way of attacks (grabs and strikes), taking control of the situation, and ending them peacefully. 

Students will learn how to fall safely

Students will learn new ways to move and think. 

Students will have fun.

Students will improve fitness, flexibility, balance, and breath.

Instructor

The main instructor would be Sabine Dibowski, a 3rd degree blackbelt holder and a Certified Aikido Assistant Instructor.  We have back-up instructors in case Sabine is away or unable to teach.   Sabine currently also teaches Aikido at UVA and at the Twin Oaks Community in Louisa.  

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Pay for this event

Adult Aikido

Standard Members (March) $30.00
Prime Members (March) $0.00
Guests (March) $40.00
Fitness Room Orientation Morning

Fitness Room Orientation Morning

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 9:00am-10:00am

Make the most of your work out through this hands-on class with experienced personal trainers, Morgan Steele as she walks you through the many facets of an effective work out in The Center’s fitness room. 

You will learn how to use each machine at a setting appropriate to you, receive a personalized exercise routnine on a card that will help you track your future workouts, and learn how to improve the benefits of walking and other heart-focused exercises.  Space is limited to 3 people per session. This class is also taught on 3rd Thursdays at 5:00pm.

Free and open to all. Registration required below. Deadline for registering is 12 noon the day before class.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Fitness Room Orientation Morning

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Hiking-Wednesday (Offsite)

Hiking-Wednesday (Offsite)

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Wednesdays, 9:00am-3:00pm
We hike Mondays and Wednesdays all year long, in many different areas, including around Charlottesville, Shenandoah National Park, and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The hikes can
range in length from 5-10 miles with a total elevation gain from 500 to 2500 feet. Our hikes are rated from moderate to strenuous. This is based on the length of the hike, the amount of total elevation gain, and the terrain, which can often include steep ascents/ descents on rocky, uneven ground and stream crossings over slippery rocks. Our hikes are typically not suited for beginner hikers.

Please dress appropriately for hiking in the mountains, including rain gear and hiking shoes or boots. Trekking poles are highly recommended and traction devices for boots may be necessary in winter. Bring lunch, snacks, 2-3 liters of water, a hat and wear layers. Bug spray and sunscreen are a must in summer. Hikes are smoke free, pets are not allowed, and we follow the “leave no trace” rule.

In this Post pandemic time we are still having sign ups for hikes. We take 14 hikers plus the leader on each hike. We hope that all participants are vaccinated. If not, we ask that you follow
social distancing and mask requirements, We have a hiker email google group. The hike leaders send out emails about the hikes on Fridays at 5:00 pm for the Monday hikes, and Sundays at 5:00 pm for the Wednesday hikes. Sign up is on a first come, first serve basis. We do not carpool from The Center to the trailheads. Hikers are encouraged to set up carpools with other
hikers if possible. The hike leader sends out the names of the hikers on each hike. We meet at the trailheads at 9:30 am and 9:00 am on Wednesdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Directions to the trailheads are included in the emails.

If you are hiking with us for the first time, please contact the hike leader directly, to discuss your hiking experience and to ensure your readiness and suitability for the hike. We want to ensure the safety of all our hikers. We encourage a spirit of camaraderie and welcome new hikers to try our group out. Since we are an associated program with The Center, hikers must be Center members in good standing.

Please keep in mind that there are inherent risks in hiking as in any vigorous activity. We always take care of each other, but ultimately you are responsible for your own safety.
If you would like to be put on our email list or have further questions please contact Anne Colgate  

Click here to view the January-March 2023 hike schedule.

We all look forward to meeting you and thanks again for your interest.

Hike leaders:

Anne Colgate- annecolgate@gmail.com

Terry Metcalf- kerroppimom@gmail.com

Maynard Davis-davismk@sbcglobal.net

Steve Braintwain- sbraintwain@comcast.net

Hassan Gomaa-hassangomaa@yahoo.com

Members only.

Location: Offsite

Massage Appointments Available with Chase Walters

Massage Appointments Available with Chase Walters

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 9:00am-2:00pm

Appointments are avilable on Tuesdays from 11:00 am–4:00 pm and on Wednesdays from 9:00 am–2:00 pm

Outgoing and healing-oriented, Chase is a graduate of the Virginia School of Massage and is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. With his natural affinity for massage and deep desire to help others, he adapts each massage to his clients' needs. In 2018 Chase became director of the Massage Clinic for the Virginia School of Massage and also trained students until the school closed. While working locally at Cityspa and Heppner Family Chiropractic, he refined his techniques and now incorporates blading and cupping in his work. To schedule an appointment, call 434.953.6986 or email chasewalterslcmt@gmail.com.

Services Include:   
• Injury Rehabilitation
• Sports Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Movement & Structural Alignment
• Blading
• Cupping
• Reflexology
• Myofascial Release
• Deep Tissue
• Swedish Massage

Rates for full body and chair massages:
30 minutes for $50
45 minutes for $75
60 minutes for $100
75 minutes for $125
90 minutes for $150

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Senior Fitness

Senior Fitness

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm

Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Senior Fitness is a moderately intense class that focuses on functional fitness. No matter your age or current physical condition, this class will focus on the foundations for strength, mobility, endurance and flexibility. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or new to group classes, you can modify this class to meet your needs. Come join Alex, The Center’s fitness coordinator, for an engaging class that will help you get active and stay active!  Free for Members!

REGISTER BELOW.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Pay for this event

Senior Fitness

Standard and Prime Members (March) $0.00
Senior Fitness - ONLINE

Senior Fitness - ONLINE

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm

Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Senior Fitness is an active class that instructs functional fitness. No matter your age or current physical condition, this class will focus on the foundations for strength, mobility, endurance and flexibility. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or new to group classes, you can modify this class to meet your needs. Come join Alex, The Center’s fitness coordinator, for an engaging class that will help you get active and stay active!  Free for Members!

 ONCE YOU REGISTER BELOW, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL RECEIPT WITH THE ZOOM LINK.

Members only.

Location: Online

Pay for this event

Senior Fitness - ONLINE

Standard and Prime Members (March) $0.00
Square Dancing Lessons

Square Dancing Lessons

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 12:30pm-1:30pm

Jim Hassmer, a member of The Virginia Reelers Square Dance Club will guide participants in learning the 71 basic movements of 8-person square dancing. All levels are welcome! Terrific fun as well as good for your brain, body, and social life. Free and open to the community. No registration necessary.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Ping Pong

Ping Pong

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 2:30pm-4:00pm

Wednesdays, 2:30pm-4:00pm

We've got the ping pong tables, paddles, and ping pong balls! Now we need you, no matter what your skill level is. Stop by anytime during the scheduled event for an informal game. Free to members.  No registration necessary.

 

Members only.

Location: The Center

Foam Rolling Class

Foam Rolling Class

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:00pm

Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 pm 

This class will cover the basics of using the foam roller and other self-myofascial release tools.  Participants will learn proper foam rolling technique to release tension from the major muscle groups. In the class, we will go over the main principles of foam rolling, including timing, how long to stay on a particular muscle group, adjusting intensity, finding snd addressing tender “hot” spots, breathing techniques, and enhancing foam rolling using stretching.

Jennie Whittaker is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine and a Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise.  She holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and has been in practice for over 20 years.  Jennie has held many roles during her career in fitness and wellness, including personal trainer, fitness director, group exercise instructor, assistant to a physical therapist, and wellness coach for a large pharmaceutical corporation. Prior to her current career, she has been a clinical social worker. Currently, Jennie has her own business as a personal trainer and health and wellness coach.   

Prime members - Free.  Standard Members - $25/month      Register below!

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Foam Rolling Class

Prime Members (March) $0.00
Standard Members (March) $25.00
Stretch For Balance and Strength - Afternoon

Stretch For Balance and Strength - Afternoon

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 4:15pm-5:15pm

Wednesdays 4:15-5:15pm -This class is full for March

Gentle stretching movements that will help you to become stronger and more flexible. These stretches are appropriate for all fitness levels. Chairs and mats are available. Join Pete Cross, Center Fitness Volunteer and a personal trainer for 22 years. Members only. Standard Members- $25/month; Prime members- included in membership.  Class size limited to 16. Please make sure you are on time to this class to ensure your spot. Please do not register for both Stretch for Balance and Strength classes, as we want to give everyone the chance to attend the class weekly.

This class is also offered on Tuesdays at 11:45am, registration and payment is done seperately. 

As a courtesy to program leaders and participants, if you register for this class and are unable to attend, notify us 72 hours in advance by emailing programs@thecentercville.org

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Stretch For Balance and Strength - Afternoon

Standard (4:15pm, April) $25.00
Prime (4:15pm, April)
Beginners Line Dance - Wednesday Evening

Beginners Line Dance - Wednesday Evening

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm

Wednesday evenings, 5:00pm-6:00pm

If you've never line danced before or have done a little here and there, this class is for you! Join in the fun!  For more information contact program leader, Celia Pfautz. No registration needed. For Center members, but first time guests are welcome!

Members only.

Location: The Center

Tai Chi Evenings

Tai Chi Evenings

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 5:30pm-6:30pm

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30

Stimulate your immune system, lower your blood pressure, decrease your stress and improve your balance: That’s not a bad scorecard for one hour’s worth of exercise each day! If you can walk, you can play. Visitors are welcome to try it out! Taught by Bryan McKenzie. Also on Thursdays and Fridays 8:30-9:30am. 

Background The Center has offered Tai Ji (an alternate spelling of Tai Chi) for 14 years. The teaching method allows participants to learn health aspects of the discipline, its connection to Chinese medical theory, meditation techniques for relaxation and to bolster the immune system, and even self-defense techniques. The system is based on the Three Emperors style of martial arts taught by Wang Zhenhua, a former coach at Beijing University. The Center’s program was initiated by Mr. Wang’s student, John Alton, Charlottesville resident and someone recognized by the Chinese government as an expert in Chinese health practices. Lei Xilai, an instructor who came to the states from the Beijing area, taught advanced classes at The Center and introduced new forms to the class. The current instructor, Bryan McKenzie, has taught for the past 12 years. Bryan is a student of Mr. Lei and Mr. Alton. Bryan leads the TaiJi group with a clear mind, with firm hands and a warm heart, and above all with gentle words. He has a great sense of humor and no pretense at all.

About the Exercise

The exercise is simple -- in a series of movements based on a Taoist martial art, participants slowly relearn how to balance, purposefully shifting weight from side to side and then increasing the difficulty of the movements. The slow movements not only redefine balance, but also provide a workout similar to the old Charles Atlas "dynamic tension" exercises for muscle development. Participants currently range in age from 50 to 94 and allowances are made for personal stamina, strength, medical history, and ability. The atmosphere is relaxed and easy-going; participants running late for class are welcome to join in whenever they arrive.

 

Click here to register 

Members only.

Location: The Center

International Folk Dance (Evenings)

International Folk Dance (Evenings)

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 6:30pm-8:00pm

Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm

International Folk Dance (Beginner and Intermediate)

Folk dancing is a great exercise and a fun recreational activity for people of all ages. It’s beneficial for stress-reduction, cardiovascular stimulation, and protects against dementia.

Anyone can learn to folk dance as no formal dance experience is necessary and no partner is required.

Come and learn a wide variety of international folk dances with music from many countries around the world, have fun and meet new people.

Dance along or just come, watch and listen to the music.  No registration required.

Wednesday Evening will not meet for the following weeks:

  • Wednesday Sept. 28
  • Wednesday Oct. 5
  • Wednesday Oct. 12

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Tai Chi Mornings (ONLINE)

Tai Chi Mornings (ONLINE)

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 8:30am-9:30am

Thursdays and Fridays 8:30 - 9:30 am

Stimulate your immune system, lower your blood pressure, decrease your stress and improve your balance: That’s not a bad scorecard for one hour’s worth of exercise each day! If you can walk, you can play. Visitors are welcome to try it out! Taught by Bryan McKenzie. Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30am-9:30am and on Wednesdays 5:30pm.

Background The Center has offered Tai Ji (an alternate spelling of Tai Chi) for 14 years. The teaching method allows participants to learn health aspects of the discipline, its connection to Chinese medical theory, meditation techniques for relaxation and to bolster the immune system, and even self-defense techniques. The system is based on the Three Emperors style of martial arts taught by Wang Zhenhua, a former coach at Beijing University. The Center’s program was initiated by Mr. Wang’s student, John Alton, Charlottesville resident and someone recognized by the Chinese government as an expert in Chinese health practices. Lei Xilai, an instructor who came to the states from the Beijing area, taught advanced classes at The Center and introduced new forms to the class. The current instructor, Bryan McKenzie, has taught for the past 12 years. Bryan is a student of Mr. Lei and Mr. Alton. Bryan leads the TaiJi group with a clear mind, with firm hands and a warm heart, and above all with gentle words. He has a great sense of humor and no pretense at all.

About the Exercise

The exercise is simple -- in a series of movements based on a Taoist martial art, participants slowly relearn how to balance, purposefully shifting weight from side to side and then increasing the difficulty of the movements. The slow movements not only redefine balance, but also provide a workout similar to the old Charles Atlas "dynamic tension" exercises for muscle development. Participants currently range in age from 50 to 94 and allowances are made for personal stamina, strength, medical history, and ability. The atmosphere is relaxed and easy-going; participants running late for class are welcome to join in whenever they arrive.

YOU WILL RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK ONCE YOU REGISTER BELOW:

Members only.

Location: Online

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Tai Chi Mornings (ONLINE)

Standard Member (March) $36.00
Prime (March)
Tai Chi Mornings

Tai Chi Mornings

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 8:30am-9:30am

Thursdays and Fridays 8:30 - 9:30 am

Stimulate your immune system, lower your blood pressure, decrease your stress and improve your balance: That’s not a bad scorecard for one hour’s worth of exercise each day! If you can walk, you can play. Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30am-9:30am and on Wednesdays 5:30pm.

About the Exercise The exercise is simple -- in a series of movements based on a Taoist martial art, participants slowly relearn how to balance, purposefully shifting weight from side to side and then increasing the difficulty of the movements. The slow movements not only redefine balance, but also provide a workout similar to the old Charles Atlas "dynamic tension" exercises for muscle development. Participants currently range in age from 50 to 94 and allowances are made for personal stamina, strength, medical history, and ability. The atmosphere is relaxed and easy-going; participants running late for class are welcome to join in whenever they arrive.

REGISTER BELOW .

Members only.

Location: The Center

Pay for this event

Tai Chi Mornings

Standard Members (March) $36.00
Prime (March)
Ivy Creek Hikers

Ivy Creek Hikers

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 9:00am-10:00am

Center members enjoy fast-paced, high-energy hikes at the Ivy Creek Nature Area over 2+ miles of steep, narrow, and rocky trails. Good hiking shoes or boots and a walking stick are recommended, as well as plenty of water to stay hydrated. Free for members. Call or email hike leader Patty Kalbfleisch to sign up.

Members only.

Location: Ivy Creek Natural Area Parking Lot, 1780 Earlysville Road, Charlottesville

Contact: Patty Kalbfleisch 434.270.7990 PLK092015@outlook.com

Intermediate Tap Class

Intermediate Tap Class

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am

Thursdays, 10:00-11:00am

This class is for those who have tap experience or who have already taken the beginners class for a while and are ready for the next "step." Classes are taught by Diana Freeman, a Royal Academy of Dance Instructor.  Diana has taught ballet and tap for over 40 years.  She was also a member of a Seniors Tap Dance team, competing in European championships and winning three consecutive years in two categories.  Tap dance offers a fun way to exercise.   

Standard Members - $40/month; Prime Members - included in membership

REGISTRATION REQUIRED BELOW.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Intermediate Tap Class

Standard Members (March) $40.00
Prime Members (March) $0.00
Golden Girls Ballet Class

Golden Girls Ballet Class

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 11:15am-12:15pm

This class will end in March.

Thursdays, 11:15 am–12:15 pm  

This class is for those who have some ballet experience. Join Royal Academy of Dance instructor Diana Freeman who has taught ballet and tap for over 40 years. Prime members free; Standard members $35/month. Registration required below. For more details, contact Diana Freeman.

Members only.

Location: The Center

NIA - Moving to Heal - ONLINE

NIA - Moving to Heal - ONLINE

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:00pm

Thursdays, 12:00–1:00 pm

NIA is a holistic fitness practice that combines dance, martial arts, and healing arts, based on the intelligent design of the body. Each workout brings mindfulness to your dance movement experience that will leave you feeling energized, mentally clear, and emotionally balanced. It is non-impact, done barefoot, and is adaptable to individual needs and abilities.

Moving to Heal is a modified NIA experience, designed for anybody seeking a gentler movement practice to complement and facilitate healing of body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Each online class NIA Blue Belt instructor Sheila Queen presents a focus and intention to assist you in “dancing through life."

Prime members free; Standard members $25/month.

For instructions on how to join in the ZOOM online class, email Sheila at squeen125@gmail.com

Members only.

Location: Online

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NIA - Moving to Heal - ONLINE

Standard Members (March) $25.00
Prime members (March) $0.00
Balance and Stabilization (Thursdays)

Balance and Stabilization (Thursdays)

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 12:15pm-1:15pm

Mondays 11:45 am–12:45 pm and Thursdays 12:15–1:15 pm

Utilize a unique blend of the world’s best exercise methods to gain long-lasting joint health, unparalleled strength, greater ranges of motion, and injury prevention. Your workouts should inspire your potential and fuel your passions. Join Alex Waltrip, fitness coordinator for this very beneficial class. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Prime members free; Standard members $30/month.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Balance and Stabilization (Thursdays)

Prime (March)
Standard (March) $30.00
Balance and Stabilization - ONLINE (THURSDAYS)

Balance and Stabilization - ONLINE (THURSDAYS)

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 12:15pm-1:15pm

Thursdays 12:15–1:15 pm and Mondays 11:45 am–12:45 pm

Utilize a unique blend of the world’s best exercise methods to gain long-lasting joint health, unparalleled strength, greater ranges of motion, and injury prevention. Your workouts should inspire your potential and fuel your passions. Join Alex Waltrip, fitness coordinator for this very beneficial ONLINE class. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Prime members free; Standard members $30/month.

Click here to register and recieve your zoom link.

Members only.

Location: Online

International Folk Dance

International Folk Dance

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 2:30pm-4:00pm

Thursdays, 2:30pm-4:00 pm

Come and learn an International Folk Dance or two!  You’re invited to learn and dance along to a few easy to learn folk dances. This is a great class for beginners! Dance along or just watch and listen to the music.  We’ll have dances from countries such as Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and others. Free and open to the community. No regsitration needed.

Thursday International Folk Dance will not meet for the following 2 weeks:

  • Thursday Sept. 29
  • Thursday Oct. 6

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Tap Your Troubles Away (evening)

Tap Your Troubles Away (evening)

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 5:00pm-5:50pm

Tap Your Troubles - Cancelled for December 22

Every Thursday from 5:00-6:00 pm

Join instructor Lynn Divers as she teaches tap dancing with a rousing focus on Broadway style tap.  Learn steps from basics to showstoppers.  Lynn has been teaching dance since she was 13 and majored in Performing Arts with a Dance Emphasis. Some experience is helpful. Come increase your cardio and have fun. 

 Prime Members free; Standard members $30/month; Guests $45/month

Register below.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 9

Pay for this event

Tap Your Troubles Away (evening)

Guests (march) $45.00
Standard Members (march) $30.00
Prime Members (march) $0.00
Evening Square Dance

Evening Square Dance

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 7:00pm-8:00pm

Jim Hassmer, a member of The Virginia Reelers Square Dance Club will guide participants in learning the 71 basic movements of 8-person square dancing. All levels are welcome! Terrific fun as well as good for your brain, body, and social life. Free and open to the community. No registration necessary.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Level One Walking

Level One Walking

Friday, March 31, 2023 | 9:00am-10:00am

Was your New Year's resolution to exercise more or lose weight? Level 1 walking is an excellent place to start.
 
Center member, Nutrition and Wellness Counselor Gary Denny leads a group activity for folks who haven’t exercised in a while and would like to begin at an easy pace. Join others at the same level of physical fitness and have a good time outdoors. Feel free to bring a friend. Email Gary at garythenutritionguy@gmail.com  for details and any questions you have. Free and open to all.
 
If you’re a more experienced exerciser, feel free to come and explore some of the other hiking opportunities at the park.  Ask Gary how to find the more challenging trails.
 

The activity is held Friday mornings at Pen Park in the incorporated City of Charlottesville (about 1/2 mile from the Center.) Penn Park Location.  We will meet at 9 am [in] the parking lot near the first set of tennis courts.  The parking lot will be on the left after you enter the park. 

In the event of rain, the activity will be held inside Fashion Square Mall.  The time would be 10am as the mall doesn't open any earlier.  Meet us at the coffee shop in the middle of the mall (It's no longer Starbucks.)

Open to all.

Location: Penn Park

Contact: Gary - garythenutritionguy@gmail.com

Balance with Beth

Balance with Beth

Friday, March 31, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm

Falls are the leading cause of injury and death in older adults. In this class, you will practice exercises, both standing and seated, that will help improve your balance. You will gain confidence in your ability to move well and not fall!

Register below.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Balance with Beth

Standard Members (March) $25.00
Prime Members (March) $0.00
Friday Fitness with Alex - ONLINE

Friday Fitness with Alex - ONLINE

Friday, March 31, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm

Fridays, 11:00am-12:00pm 

This class is a hybrid of Senior Fitness and Balance and Stabilization. Join Alex for a combination of aerobic strength training and exercises designed to develop better balance. Free for Center members

ONCE YOU REGISTER BELOW, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL RECEIPT WITH THE ZOOM LINK.

Members only.

Location: Online

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Friday Fitness with Alex - ONLINE

Standard and Prime Members (March) $0.00
Beginners Line Dance - Fridays

Beginners Line Dance - Fridays

Friday, March 31, 2023 | 12:15pm-1:45pm

Fridays, 12:15pm-1:45pm

If you are fairly new to the world of line dance or have never tried it out, this class is for you. The beginner's class is for Center members. No registration necessary.

EMAIL instructor CELIA PFAUTZ for inquiries.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Contact: Celia Pfautz ckpfautz@gmail.com

Intermediate/Advanced Line Dance - Fridays

Intermediate/Advanced Line Dance - Fridays

Friday, March 31, 2023 | 1:45pm-4:15pm

Fridays, 1:45pm-4:15 pm

This class is for those with some line dancing experience. Open to all.  No registration necessary.

Contact Celia Pfautz  for more information.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Contact: ckpfautz@gmail.com

The Guide to Healthy Living - April

The Guide to Healthy Living - April

Monday, April 3, 2023 | 9:30am-10:15am

Mondays April, 9:30-10:15am

The group will encourage fellow students to control nutrition and diet, find an alternative plan, and delete unproductive behavior. Previous 10-year Division Manager of a National Diet Institute, Lenora Conway, will address various causes of overweight and the important role of behavior modification to achieve a regimen for healthy and sustainable weight control. Open to all in any stage of health journey. Free for Prime, $10 for standard, $20 for guest.

This class will focus on helping people realize that achieving and maintaining a healthy diet is a life-long commitment. Fad diets may work in short term, but only good nutrition practices and an active lifestyle are successful long-term. Previous 10-year Division Manager of a National Diet Institute, Lenora Conway, will address various causes of overweight and the important role of behavior modification to achieve a regimen for healthy and sustainable weight control. The group will encourage fellow students to control nutrition and diet, find an alternative plan, and delete unproductive behavior. 

Material recommended: Notebook

3 Objectives Covered In Class:

Why have you chosen to take this class? What is your goal?

What are the factors that have led you to feel (or be) where you are in your weight journey? (discomfort, stress, anxiety, health issues, etc.)

How to develop the emotional tools, knowledge, and determination to achieve your goals.  

   Brief Bio on Instructor: 

10 years Division Manager of a National Diet Institute, training seminar leaders and managers in 25 states, Master's Degree in Education, and continuing Education in Behavior Modification. Previous Radio Talk Show Hostess, Syndicated Columnist, Public Speaker, and Musician.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Pay for this event

The Guide to Healthy Living - April

Guests (April 3-24, 9:30am) $20.00
Standard (April 3-24, 9:30am) $10.00
Prime (April 3-24,9:30am)
Senior Golf Season Kick-Off Meeting

Senior Golf Season Kick-Off Meeting

Monday, April 3, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am

Monday, April 3, 10-11 am at The Center

Calling all golfers! Join us for our organization meeting to learn about our upcoming season which begins Monday, May 1 at Meadowcreek Golf Course. Learn about our anticipated tournament days, meet and greet fellow golfers, and get ready to have fun! 

Note: While all skill levels are welcome to play each Monday until October, players must have a basic understanding of golf etiquette and rules. Our senior league is not designed to teach the mechanics of golf.

$20 tournament fee for the season.  

For more information, contact Denny Berry, Senior Golf President, at dennymberry@gmail.com.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Control Alt Delete - Nutrition Class (April)

Control Alt Delete - Nutrition Class (April)

Monday, April 3, 2023 | 10:30am-11:15am

Mondays April 3-24, 10:30-11:15am

This class is an ongoing support group focusing on healthy diet as a lifelong commitment, led by Lenora Conway. The group will encourage fellow students to control nutrition and diet, find an alternative plan, and delete unproductive behavior. New members are encouraged to enroll in the precursor to this group, The Guide for Healthy Living Class. Free for Prime, $10 for standard, $20 for guest.

This class will focus on helping people realize that achieving and maintaining a healthy diet is a life-long commitment. Fad diets may work in short term, but only good nutrition practices and an active lifestyle are successful long-term. Previous 10-year Division Manager of a National Diet Institute, Lenora Conway, will address various causes of overweight and the important role of behavior modification to achieve a regimen for healthy and sustainable weight control. The group will encourage fellow students to control nutrition and diet, find an alternative plan, and delete unproductive behavior. Open to all in any stage of health journey. 

Material recommended: Notebook

3 Objectives Covered In Class:

  • Why have you chosen to take this class? What is your goal?
  • What are the factors that have led you to feel (or be) where you are in your weight journey? (discomfort, stress, anxiety, health issues, etc.)
  • How to develop the emotional tools, knowledge, and determination to achieve your goals.

Other Dates: Mondays February 6-27, 11:30 am-12:15 pm 

                       Mondays March 6-27, 11:30 am-12:15 pm       


Brief Bio on Instructor: 

10 years Division Manager of a National Diet Institute, training seminar leaders and managers in 25 states, Master's Degree in Education, and continuing Education in Behavior Modification. Previous Radio Talk Show Hostess, Syndicated Columnist, Public Speaker, and Musician.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 27

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Control Alt Delete - Nutrition Class (April)

Guests (April 3-24, 10am) $20.00
Standard (April 3-24, 10am) $10.00
Prime (April 3-24, 10am)
Has Your Get Up and Go Got Up and Left? (Tuesdays)

Has Your Get Up and Go Got Up and Left? (Tuesdays)

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 | 6:45pm-7:45pm

1st Tuesday of each month. 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm 

If you have reached the age of 50 or beyond, this program is for you! Join experienced personal trainer and fitness instructor Pete Cross to learn simple moves you can insert into your daily routine and how to apply psychology to change habits and reduce procrastination.  Pete will discuss the factors of aging that you can change and often reverse, physical factors that can influence brain function and much more.  Adopting a more active lifestyle can evolve into a fun, social experience when you recognize the various ways you can enrich your life.  Free and open to all. Please register below.  Class size is limited to 10.

This class is also taught on the 3rd Friday of each month 11:00AM-12:00PM.  Click here for details.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Sorry, this event has sold out!

International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing - April

International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing - April

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 6:00pm-6:45pm

April 5-May 3 Wednesdays, 6-6:45pm

Learn the Cha-cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba, and Paso Doble with instructor Steven Babusko. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome. Prime members free; Standard members $30; Guests $45.

Instructor Bio

Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 38

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International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing - April

Guests (April 5-May 3, 6pm) $45.00
Standard (April 5-May 3, 6pm) $30.00
Prime (April 5-May 3, 6pm)
International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing - April

International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing - April

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 7:00pm-7:45pm

 April 5-May 3  7-7:45

Dancers will improve their skills or begin to learn the Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz by instructor Steven Babusko. These dances are considered International Standard Ballroom Dances. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome, beginners included! Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Register here

Instructor Bio

Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 34

Pay for this event

International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing - April

Guest (April 5-May 3, 7pm) $45.00
Standard (April 5-May 3, 7pm) $30.00
Prime (April 5-May 3, 7pm)
Hearing Screenings

Hearing Screenings

Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 10:00am-12:00pm

First Thursday of every month, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Details:

      Have you been experiencing some memory loss?
      Do you have trouble understanding what is being said when in a noisy environment?
      Do you think everyone mumbles?
      Do you have ringing in your ears (or the sound of crickets, buzzing or humming)?
      Do your family members think you have hearing loss?
      Do you turn up the volume on your T.V.?
      If you said yes to any of these questions, you may have hearing loss.

Take advantage of free hearing screenings provided by Dr. Anne Delaney of Delaney Hearing Center. Get some answers about whether hearing loss is contributing to your difficulties. These are offered on a drop-in basis the first Thursday of each month. No registration necessary.                                                                                                                                          

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Advanced Tap

Advanced Tap

Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 11:15am-12:00pm

This class is for the experienced tapper. Join instructor, Diana Freeman. Diana is a Royal Academy of Dance Instructor and has taught ballet and tap for over 40 years. 

Registration required: Prime Members free; Standard members $40 per month.

Members only.

Location: The Center

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Advanced Tap

Prime Members (April)
Standard Members (April) $40.00
Community Kirtan

Community Kirtan

Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 6:00pm-7:30pm

March: First Thursday 6:00-7:30pm and Third Saturday 11:00 am-12:30 pm of Each Month

Community Kirtan Demo will be led by Carol Quigless, who is a trained Kirtan leader. Kirtan is call and response chanting. It uses a mix of English and Sanskrit. Attendees’ participation is required, but no prior knowledge is necessary. The chants are taught and easy to learn. You don't have to have a great singing voice for the chanting.  Just come open to enjoy yourself! The objective of Community Kirtan is relaxation and a sense of wellbeing. Free and open to all.

About Carol: I have been trained as a Kirtan leader by David Newman Pastean, aka Davga Das, in Yogaville. David Newman has recorded several Kirtan chant albums and books internationally at festivals and workshops and has online classes.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Contact: carolquiglessn.7400@gmail.com

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Community Kirtan

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Ballroom Dance - Thursdays April

Ballroom Dance - Thursdays April

Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 7:15pm-8:00pm

April 6-27, 7:15-8:00pm (series of 4 lessons)

Learn basic steps to classic Ballroom dances such as the Rumba, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango. Ballroom dancing is the perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Join instructor Samuel Umbaugh as he leads you through this effective form of exercise. Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Register here.

Instructor Bio:
Samuel Umbaugh
 is an experienced competitive and social dancer. He began dancing ballet in high school, then transitioned into ballroom dance. With over 10 years of dance experience and 6 years of competitive ballroom, he has competed in competitions across the US and into Canada. He loves all styles of dance and wants to share that joy with others!

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 34

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Ballroom Dance - Thursdays April

Prime (April 6-27, 7:15)
Standard (April 6-27, 7:15) $30.00
Guests (April 6-27, 7:15) $45.00
PAUSE - Guided Meditation

PAUSE - Guided Meditation

Friday, April 14, 2023 | 11:30am-12:30pm

April 14-May 5, 11:30 am-12:30 pm 

– A Midday Pause – A Guided Meditation for Calming, Relaxation, Centering, Renewal, Reset

All Levels Welcomed, No prior experience in meditation needed! 

Leena facilitates students through a midday Meditation for calming, relaxation, centering, renewal, and reset.  PAUSE stands for Presence, Awareness, Unwinding, Sensing, Exhaling. Participants will experience these throughout the guided meditation, the benefits of which are: relief of stress, increase in self-awareness, self-regulation of nervous system and more. No prior experience in meditation required. Prime Members Free, Standard Members $25, Guests $40.

PAUSE

Presence

Awareness 

Unwinding 

Sensing

Exhaling 

A few benefits of Meditation

Relief of Stress

Increase in self awareness

Focus on present moment

Increase in imagination and creativity

Increase in patience

Self- regulation of nervous system

Brief bio of qualifications: Leena Miller is a practitioner of Energy Medicine and a Wellness Coach at the Charlottesville Wellness Center.  She teaches Stress and Pain Management Techniques, Intuitive Development, and Meditation and other Mindfulness based Contemplative practices. See ‘About’ on website leenarosesite.com for further information.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 19

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PAUSE - Guided Meditation

Prime (April 14-May 5, 11:30am)
Standard (April 14-May 5, 11:30am) $25.00
Guest (April 14-May 5,11:30am) $40.00
Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group

Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 9:30am-11:00am

A collaboration between Alzheimer's Association, JABA and The Center

3rd Tuesday of every month, 9:30-11:00AM

Are you providing caregiving for someone with Alzheimers?  This monthly program will enable you to build a support system with people who understand.  Alzheimer's Association support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers to develop a support system, exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions, talk through issues and ways of coping, share feelings, needs, and concerns, and learn about community resources.

Free and open to all.  Register below. 

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group

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Hearing Health with Evolution Hearing

Hearing Health with Evolution Hearing

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am

Third Wednesday of every month, 10:00am-11:00am
Free and open to all. Join Dr. Kristin Koch, Audiologist at Evolution Hearing.
 

Wednesday, April 19
Ringing, swishing, crickets, white noise... anything you hear that really isn’t there is called tinnitus. Dr. Kristin Koch, owner and Audiologist at Evolution Hearing, will review tinnitus, why it happens, ways that tinnitus can be measured, and treatment options that are available.  And, yes, there is hope for managing tinnitus, despite what some people have heard.
 

Wednesday, May 17
Nutrition and Hearing Health Dr. Kristin Koch, Audiologist at Evolution Hearing, will discuss the link between nutrition and hearing health.  Recent studies have confirmed that diets high in sugars and carbohydrates can negatively impact hearing health.  Help safeguard your hearing by learning beneficial eating strategies and overall goals to improve healthy hearing.
 
Wednesday, June 21 
Learn the Top 10 Questions You Should Ask Before Purchasing Hearing Aids Where to begin with hearing aids?  Join Dr. Kristin Koch, Audiologist at Evolution Hearing, to learn the most important questions you should ask before making the investment in your hearing health.  Whether you've been wearing hearing aids for years, or are just thinking about it now, you'll benefit from attending!

 

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Hearing Health with Evolution Hearing

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Got Venom? Avoiding Bites and Stings from Virginia’s Creepiest Critters

Got Venom? Avoiding Bites and Stings from Virginia’s Creepiest Critters

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm

April 19, 1-2pm No live animals present.

Free

Kristin Wenger, the Education Coordinator for the Blue Ridge Poison Center, will teach participants about the most common venomous animals native to central Virginia. Students will learn several strategies for avoiding a harmful bite or sting from a snake, spider, or other venomous animal and how to identify the correct first aid response. 

  1. Participants will be able to name and describe the most common venomous animals native to central Virginia.
  2. Participants will be able to list several strategies for avoiding a harmful bite or sting from a snake, spider, or other venomous animal.
  3. Participants will identify the correct first aid response to a bite or sting from a venomous animal.

Brief bio of Instructor's credentials/qualifications

Kristin Wenger, MA, BS is the Education Coordinator for the Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health. Her job is to teach the public about poisoning prevention strategies and about the free resources from the BRPC.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 28

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Got Venom? Avoiding Bites and Stings from Virginia’s Creepiest Critters

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Evening Complimentary Pain and Injury Screenings

Evening Complimentary Pain and Injury Screenings

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm

Third Wednesdays of every month 5:006:00 pm

and First Tuesday of every month, 9:30–10:30 am

Have you recently injured yourself or just have pain in general? Ivy Rehab is offering complimentary injury screenings at The Center. Call the Welcome Desk at 434.974.7756 to schedule an appointment.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Birding at Foxhaven (Offsite)

Birding at Foxhaven (Offsite)

Friday, April 21, 2023 | 8:00am-9:30am

Every third Friday

Please note time change due to later sunrise.

Join Center member and avid birder Jon Rockett for a bird walk at Foxhaven Farm (directions on website) on the third Fridays of each month at 8am (the early birder catches the bird!). Previous knowledge or experience is not necessary, just a desire to learn about birds.   Free and open to all members, register in advance. 

 

You can use Google maps or your GPS and input "Foxhaven Farm" or follow the direction below.

Foxhaven Farm, from US-250West and US 29South:
Take the exit toward US-29 N/Fontaine Ave/Charlottesville from US-29 S (5 min (3.8 mi))
Turn left onto Hydraulic Rd (443 ft)
Turn right onto US-250 W/US-250 BYP W (0.2 mi)
Keep left to continue on US-250 W, follow signs for Lynchburg/Staunton (2.1 mi)
Continue onto US-29 S (1.0 mi)
Take the exit toward US-29 N/Fontaine Ave/Charlottesville (0.5 mi)
Drive to Foxhaven Farm (4 min (1.0 mi))
Turn right onto Fontaine Ave/Fontaine Ave Ext/Fontaine Ave Extended (0.2 mi)
Turn right onto Reservoir Rd (0.3 mi)
Turn right onto Foxhaven Farm (0.6 mi)
Foxhaven Farm parking lot is on your left.

Members only.

Location: Foxhaven Farm

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Birding at Foxhaven (Offsite)

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Has Your Get Up and Go Got Up and Left? (Fridays)

Has Your Get Up and Go Got Up and Left? (Fridays)

Friday, April 21, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm

3rd Friday of every month, 11:00am-12:00pm Will not meet Feb 17

If you have reached the age of 50 or beyond, this program is for you! Join experienced personal trainer and fitness instructor Pete Cross to learn simple moves you can insert into your daily routine and how to apply psychology to change habits and reduce procrastination.  Pete will discuss the factors of aging that you can change and often reverse, physical factors that can influence brain function and much more.  Adopting a more active lifestyle can evolve into a fun, social experience when you recognize the various ways you can enrich your life.  Free and open to all. Please register below. Class size is limited to 10.

This class is also taught the 1st Tuesday of each month 6:45PM-7:45PM.  Click here for details.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Has Your Get Up and Go Got Up and Left? (Fridays)

RSVP, March 17
Silent Disco

Silent Disco

Friday, April 21, 2023 | 6:00pm-8:00pm

Dance to the beat of your own tune! Enjoy an evening where we put a twist on the typical dance party. While listening through your own wireless headset, choose from different music channels — '60s, '70s, '80s, Motown, Swing,  Jazz, and more! — and control your own volume level. Bring a friend and enjoy food from a local food truck! . Open to all. $10 per participant. Must register by April 19!
 
Headphone and transmitter set-up provided by Good Times Only.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 49

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Silent Disco

Per Participant $10.00
Blood Pressure Clinic

Blood Pressure Clinic

Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 1:00pm-2:00pm

FREE Blood Pressure Clinic 

Fourth Thursdays 1:00-3:00 pm

Medi Home Hospice is offering a free blood pressure clinic at The Center every fourth Thursday of each month. RN’s from Medi Home Hospice will be preforming the blood pressure checks. Information on Blood Pressure will be provided, as well as blood pressure cards that will be filled out to take to your next check. Free and Open to All.

Appointments not necessary, first come first served. Registration encouraged. 

Brief bio of Medi Home Hospice: Medi Home Hospice is a small hospice company in Charlottesville. Their office is off Rio Road. They have trained RN’s and LPN’s that will provide the blood pressure readings.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Blood Pressure Clinic

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 Don't Operate, Regenerate

Don't Operate, Regenerate

Friday, April 28, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:00pm

Surgery Prevention and Non-Surgical Options - March 24 Full

Fourth Friday of Each Month 12:00-1:00 pm

Attendees will learn about distortions that cause chronic inflammation and lead to chronic degenerative disease and arthritis with Chiropractor, Dr. Shawn Pallotti. They will learn a self-assessment to diagnose poor biomechanics, learn rehabilitation with provided materials, and other simple at home preventative measures for long-term chronic degenerative disease and disability.  Dr. Pallotti will introduce information on new treatments and the fight against arthritis and alternatives to surgery.

March Topic: Hips

In this seminar we will cover common degenerative problems including;

Rotator cuff

Osteoarthritis of the knee

Carpal tunnel

Low back disc

Cervical disc

Alternatives to hip replacements

We will get to the root of why these problems exist and how to prevent them and even reverse them. All participants will actively be involved in the seminar they will get a basic assessment of their bio mechanics. Attendees will learn simple exercises to improve their posture and reduce pressure which causes chronic degenerative disease. They will learn the most cutting edge procedures that now exist to help patients prevent surgery.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Brief bio of Instructor Credentials: Shawn Pallotti DC is a family chiropractor and has been for over 23 years. He does advanced consulting and speaking on diet lifestyle and anti-aging. Dr. Pallotti‘s mission is to help as many people as possible have an abundant life.

Free and Open to All.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Don’t Operate, Regenerate

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Senior Golf

Senior Golf

Monday, May 1, 2023 | 7:30am-12:00pm

Golf will return on Monday May, 1 2023!

The Spring kick-off golf meeting wil be held on Monday, April 3 at 10 am at The Center.

This group is open to all senior golfers (men & women) from beginner to advanced levels playing at Meadowcreek Golf Course every Monday, May through October. We welcome folks who have just learned the game and want to learn more while having fun; however, this is not an “instructional” league. It is assumed that everyone knows the basics of golf as well as the etiquette and rules. We play Ready Golf, loosely organized into “Equally Capable Foursomes” and our tee times begin at 7:30 am. Walk, ride, play the back nine or go for the full eighteen! Come enjoy meeting new players or old friends while taking in the fresh air and the beautiful Virginia scenery. We try to match players of similar abilities, and no one takes the game too seriously. To speed up play and for the benefits of all players, please review the rules of Ready Golf before participating.  A $20 season fee applies, plus Meadowbrook green fees each week.  If you love the game of golf and would like to join like-minded folks, you are invited!  For more information, please contact Denny Berry, Senior Golf President, at 202-468-8441 or dennymberry@gmail.com

Open to all.

Location: Offsite

The Good Life Series

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | 11:00am-12:00pm

First Tuesday of each month, 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

In this monthly series, you will receive helpful information that all seniors should know! Free and open to all. Registration required below

Tuesday, May 2, 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Virginia Navigator: Training for Older Adults & Family Caregivers. Join us for a free training session on the Virginia Navigator family of websites specifically designed for older adults, family caregivers, and aging service providers. This includes how to connect with local programs and services for Social and Community Engagement, Brain Health, Navigating Your Healthcare, and Elder Abuse.  
 
Tuesday, June 6, 11:00 am–12:00 pm 
InnovAge PACE and Other Options for Community-Based Care Betty Sharp, Outreach Specialist for InnovAge PACE, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, will discuss how this model of care helps many individuals stay healthy and independent at home.  Fred Jung, Founder, Blue Ridge Eldercare, will then provide an overview of other options for community-based care and its financing.   

 

 

 

 

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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The Good Life Series

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The Guide to Healthy Living - May

The Guide to Healthy Living - May

Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am

Thursdays May, 10-10:45am

The group will encourage fellow students to control nutrition and diet, find an alternative plan, and delete unproductive behavior. Previous 10-year Division Manager of a National Diet Institute, Lenora Conway, will address various causes of overweight and the important role of behavior modification to achieve a regimen for healthy and sustainable weight control. Open to all in any stage of health journey. Free for Prime, $10 for standard, $20 for guest.

This class will focus on helping people realize that achieving and maintaining a healthy diet is a life-long commitment. Fad diets may work in short term, but only good nutrition practices and an active lifestyle are successful long-term. Previous 10-year Division Manager of a National Diet Institute, Lenora Conway, will address various causes of overweight and the important role of behavior modification to achieve a regimen for healthy and sustainable weight control. The group will encourage fellow students to control nutrition and diet, find an alternative plan, and delete unproductive behavior. 

Material recommended: Notebook

3 Objectives Covered In Class:

Why have you chosen to take this class? What is your goal?

What are the factors that have led you to feel (or be) where you are in your weight journey? (discomfort, stress, anxiety, health issues, etc.)

How to develop the emotional tools, knowledge, and determination to achieve your goals.  

Brief Bio on Instructor: 

10 years Division Manager of a National Diet Institute, training seminar leaders and managers in 25 states, Master's Degree in Education, and continuing Education in Behavior Modification. Previous Radio Talk Show Hostess, Syndicated Columnist, Public Speaker, and Musician.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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The Guide to Healthy Living - May

Prime (May 10am)
Guest (May 10am) $20.00
Standard (May 10am) $10.00
Control Alt Delete - May

Control Alt Delete - May

May 4-26, 2023

Thursdays May, 11:30-12:15pm

This class is an ongoing support group focusing on healthy diet as a lifelong commitment, led by Lenora Conway, a previous Manager of a National Diet Institute and Educator in Behavior Modification. The group will encourage fellow students to control nutrition and diet, find an alternative plan, and delete unproductive behavior. New members are encouraged to enroll in the precursor to this group, The Guide for Healthy Living Class. Free for Prime, $10 for standard, $20 for guest.

This class will focus on helping people realize that achieving and maintaining a healthy diet is a life-long commitment. Fad diets may work in short term, but only good nutrition practices and an active lifestyle are successful long-term. Previous 10-year Division Manager of a National Diet Institute, Lenora Conway, will address various causes of overweight and the important role of behavior modification to achieve a regimen for healthy and sustainable weight control. The group will encourage fellow students to control nutrition and diet, find an alternative plan, and delete unproductive behavior. Open to all in any stage of health journey. 


Material recommended: Notebook

3 Objectives Covered In Class:

Why have you chosen to take this class? What is your goal?

What are the factors that have led you to feel (or be) where you are in your weight journey? (discomfort, stress, anxiety, health issues, etc.)

How to develop the emotional tools, knowledge, and determination to achieve your goals.


   Brief Bio on Instructor: 

10 years Division Manager of a National Diet Institute, training seminar leaders and managers in 25 states, Master's Degree in Education, and continuing Education in Behavior Modification. Previous Radio Talk Show Hostess, Syndicated Columnist, Public Speaker, and Musician.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Pay for this event

Control Alt Delete - May

Prime (May, 11:30)
Standard (May, 11:30) $10.00
Guests (May, 11:30) $20.00
International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing - May

International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing - May

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | 6:00pm-6:45pm

Wednesdays May 10-June 7, 6:00-6:45pm

Dancers will learn or improve on dancing the Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba, and Paso Doble with instructor Steven Babusko. These dances are considered International Latin Ballroom Dances. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome, beginners included! Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Register here.

Instructor Bio

Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 40

Pay for this event

International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing - May

Guest (May 10- June 7, 6pm) $45.00
Standard (May 10-June 7, 6pm) $30.00
Prime (May 10-June 7, 6pm)
International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing - May

International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing - May

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | 7:00pm-7:45pm

Wednesdays May 10-June 7 7:00-7:45pm

Dancers will improve their skills or begin to learn the Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz by instructor Steven Babusko. These dances are considered International Standard Ballroom Dances. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome, beginners included! Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Register here.

Instructor Bio

Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 38

Pay for this event

International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing - May

Guests (May 10-June 7, 7pm) $45.00
Standard (May 10-June 7, 7pm) $30.00
Prime (May 10-June 7, 7pm)
Beginning Meditation - May

Beginning Meditation - May

Monday, May 22, 2023 | 9:00am-12:00pm

Monday May 22, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to try or have tried meditation and became frustrated with it?  This mindfulness-based meditation class will offer simple meditation and relaxation techniques.  The benefits to meditation are many: a healthy way to relax and de-stress, promoting a positive frame of mind and helping to gain insights on life challenges. Barbara Martin, a Holistic Healing instructor, will be helping attendees with sitting and walking meditation. Prime Members Free, Standard Members $15, Guests $25.

Sitting meditation will be sitting in chairs or on the floor on a mat or cushion or whichever is most comfortable.

Learning objectives:

1. Simple techniques to quiet the mind and be present in the body

2. Learning where emotions reside in the body and how to be accepting and present with them

3. How to bring these techniques and insights into daily life in helpful ways

 

Brief bio of qualifications: Barbara Martin has a Masters degree in Holistic Healing Arts from Lesley College, Cambridge, MA and has been practicing meditation for over 20 years.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 15

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Beginning Meditation - May

Guest (May 22, 9-12pm) $25.00
Standard (May 22, 9-12pm) $15.00
Prime (May 22, 9-12pm)
Have You Heard? - Learn About The Invisible Hearing Aid

Have You Heard? - Learn About The Invisible Hearing Aid

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am

May 23, 10-11am

Information will be provided on hearing loss and hearing aid options by Delaney Hearing Center. Understand how hearing loss causes memory loss issues and contributes to isolation, depression, and dementia. Dr. Anne Delaney will also cover the various options of amplification, including a hearing aid that is invisible. Free and Open to All. Thank you to our Corporate Partner Delaney Hearing Center for providing this program. 

Dr. Delaney has been an Audiologist for over 30 years. She has volunteered at The Center Monthly for almost 10 years and is a Corporate Partner of The Center. 

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Have You Heard? - Learn About The Invisible Hearing Aid

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Free Round Dance Demonstration

Free Round Dance Demonstration

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 1:15pm-2:15pm

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 and Tuesday, June 13, 1:15pm - 2:15pm

What is round dancing? Join Join instructors Eileen Rudert and Chip Hopper as they lead a demonstration!

Round dance is a choreographed ballroom dancing in which, like square dancing, the dance sequence is called or cued. Dancers learn figures and all couples execute the same steps in a circle. Dance the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Jive, Two-step, and more to music in various genres. 

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Free Round Dance Demonstration

RSVP (June 6, 1:15pm) $0.00
RSVP (June 13, 1:15pm) $0.00
UVA Dietitians - Poolside Snacks

UVA Dietitians - Poolside Snacks

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 3:00pm-4:30pm

The UVA Dietitians will share some ideas for pool side snacks for the warmer months and the importance of staying hydrated. Recipes and samples for a summer fruit granita, a coconut mock-tail, and coconut popsicles will be shared. Members only, register below.

Members only.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 21

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UVA Dietitians - Poolside Snacks

RSVP (Members) Wed., June 7, 3-4:30 pm
Putting Type 2 Diabetes in Remission

Putting Type 2 Diabetes in Remission

Monday, June 12, 2023 | 10:00am-11:00am

Monday June 12, 10:00-11:00 am

Dr. Cox is a UVA professor and a 40-year NIH funded investigator of the causes and consequences of extreme diabetic blood glucose. He will be teaching how to manage diabetes with lifestyle interventions including low glycemic load foods that diminish blood glucose elevations, increasing routine physical activity. He will also instruct on the acquisition of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) supplies and how to use CGM to educate, activate, and motivate in diabetes management skills. Free and Open to All.

The target audience are people who have, or whose loved ones have pre-diabetes or early type 2 diabetes for less than 10 years. 

Participants will learn:  how to manage diabetes with lifestyle interventions, including

1) low glycemic load foods that diminish blood glucose elevations,

2) increasing routine physical activity (“Sit less and step more”) to hasten blood glucose recovery, and

3) both the acquisition  of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) supplies for free and how to use CGM to educate, activate, motivate in investigate diabetes management skills.

Instructior Bio/credentials:

Dr. Cox is a UVA professor of psychiatry and internal medicine, a 40 year NIH funded investigator of the causes and consequences of extreme diabetic blood glucose, and a person with type 2 diabetes who has managed his diabetes without medication following the procedures he will describe.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Putting Type 2 Diabetes in Remission

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International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing - June

International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing - June

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 7:00pm-7:45pm

Wednesdays June 14-July 12, 6:00-6:45pm

Dancers will learn or improve on dancing the Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba, and Paso Doble with instructor Steven Babusko. These dances are considered International Latin Ballroom Dances. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome, beginners included! Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Register here.

Instructor Bio

Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 40

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International Latin Style Ballroom Dancing - June

Guests (June 14 - July 12, 7pm) $45.00
Standard (June 14-July 12, 7pm) $30.00
Prime (June 14-July 12, 7pm)
International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing - June

International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing - June

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 7:00pm-7:45pm

Wednesdays June 14-July 12 7:00-7:45pm

Dancers will improve their skills or begin to learn the Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz by instructor Steven Babusko. These dances are considered International Standard Ballroom Dances. All levels of dance backgrounds are welcome, beginners included! Prime Members free, Standard Members $30, Guests $45. Register here.

Instructor Bio

Steven Babusko is professionally certified in four ballroom dance styles: Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, and Latin. Originally from Hungary, he began dancing at Terry Dean's Ballroom Dance Studio (later Blue Light Ballroom) in 2013 and performed in 12 competitions with teacher Tara McGough. He has been teaching at Smooth Sailing Ballroom Dance Studio since July 2021.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

Seats available: 40

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International Standard Style Ballroom Dancing - June

Guest (June 14-July 12, 7pm) $45.00
Standard (June 14-July 12, 7pm) $30.00
Prime (June 14-July 12, 7pm)
Round Dance Lessons (Beginner and Intermediate)-June-August

Round Dance Lessons (Beginner and Intermediate)-June-August

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 1:15pm-3:15pm

ROUND DANCE Lessons (8 weeks)
Tuesdays, June 20-August 22 (NO Class July 4 or August 8)
Beginners Lessons  1:15-2:15 pm
Intermediate Lessons  2:15-3:15 pm

Round Dancing is choreographed ballroom dancing in which, like square dancing, the dance sequence is called or cued. Dancers learn figures and all couples execute the same steps in a circle. Dance the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Jive, Two-step, and more to music in various genres. End of Series Dance on Tuesday, August 29 from 1:15–3:15 pm. Join instructors Eileen Rudert and Chip Hopper.

 

Open to all. Standard members and guests $80 for the 8-week series; Prime members free.  Registration required.

Open to all.

Location: The Center

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Round Dance Lessons (Beginner and Intermediate)-June-August

Guest (Jun 20-Aug 22) $80.00
Standard Member (Jun 20-Aug 22) $80.00
Prime Member (Jun 20-Aug 22) $0.00
Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 2:30pm-4:00pm

Living with Macular Degeneration

Presented by the BrightFocus Foundation: Macular Degeneration Research, a BrightFocus Foundation Program,  funds world-class scientists who are pursuing the most innovative and promising research. Since our founding, we’ve awarded nearly $46 million in grants to discover new ways to treat, prevent, and, one day, cure macular degeneration.

Join Dr. Preeti Subramanian from the BrightFocus Foundation who will be presenting live virtually to learn about macular degeneration and ways you can reduce your risk and prevent vision loss. At the end of the presentation there will be time for questions.

BrightFocus will have two representatives, Jocelyn Hering and Diana Campbell,  in person at The Center to answer more questions and share about free resources available.

Dr. Subramanian is the Director of Scientific Programs, Vision Science and came to BrightFocus from the National Eye Institute at the National Institutes of Health. She received her PhD in biochemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Resources

  • For tips, insights, and expert advice to help you manage macular degeneration, click here to find a list of expert articles https://www.brightfocus.org/MacularAdvice
  • We host monthly in-depth conversations with scientists and eye experts to learn the latest on how to manage vision loss and exciting scientific breakthroughs. To find out about the upcoming chat or to check out the previous ones click here   https://www.brightfocus.org/latest-chats 

Members only.

Location: The Center - online and onsite presenters

Seats available: 50

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Macular Degeneration

RSVP (June 21, 2:30-4pm)