Parks & Recreation News
Tuesday, September 4, 2007STILL TIME TO ENROLL IN FALL CLASSES FOR ADULTS
LAWRENCE – Several Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department adult fitness and special interest classes begin next week with limited space available.
Beginning French, a class for ages 16 and up, is offered from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 29 The cost is $42. Participants learn basic French, which is ideal for both business and travel. This course will focus on practical vocabulary and elementary grammar.
Core and More is for ages 16 and up and provides an exciting and challenging workout. The class incorporates intervals of jump rope, polymetrics, resistance bands and cone-drills to achieve the ultimate fat-burning workout. Core and More can be modified for all fitness levels and is offered from 6:45 to 7:40 p.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 11 through Nov. 1. The cost is $34.
Digital Scrapbooking teaches participants how to use Microsoft Word to import and edit digital images and arrange them into a photo album. Designed for ages 16 and up, the class is offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 12 through Oct. 17. The cost is $45.
Spanish Made E-Z teaches the basics of the Spanish language: ABC’s, numbers, colors, days of the week and much more in a fun and educational setting. Spanish Made E-Z is open to ages 16 and up and is offered from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 13 through Nov. 1. The cost is $42.
Zumba Interval, a fitness class for ages 16 and up, is offered from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 3. The cost is $30. Zumba Interval combines high energy and motivating music with unique dance moves and combinations designed to improve coordination, and increase cardio strength and flexibility. This class utilizes the principles of fitness intervals and resistance and strength training to ensure an all-over body workout.
Enrollment can be completed online at www.lprd.org or at a Lawrence Parks and Recreation facility, including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr/; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.; the Administrative Offices, 947 New Hampshire St. or South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.
For more information, contact Jo Ellis, recreation instruction supervisor, 832-7930.
Prepared by Laurel Kupka, 785-832-3458
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