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Fitness, Health & Wellness

Fit to Salsa

$70

with Tony Garreton

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Apr 23, 2026

In this unique dance fitness class, led by Tony Dancer, you will experience more high impact teaching using salsa music. This is a full body cardio workout modified from salsa steps into fitness. This program is appropriate for people of all ages, genders, and body types. You can move at your own pace and have a great time. So why not join the fun with "Fit to Salsa" and experience the joy and freedom of dance? If you hate to workout but love to dance, this is for you! Course fee is for 6 sessions with Tony.

How To Start Your Own Herb Garden

$35

with Katie Munn

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 12, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Have you ever wanted to start your own herb garden but don’t know where to start? This class will go over the basics of growing annual and perennial herbs, how to start seeds, harvest and dry your herbs. We will cover the basic medicinal properties of the herbs so you can choose which ones you want to add to your garden. To top it off we will even start a few seeds in class to grow seedlings to add to your garden! *A $5 Material fee is payable to the instructor on the night of class.

Spring Equinox New Moon Celebration: Gentle Yoga and Intention Setting

$35

with Heather Laffely

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 16, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

Join Heather for a celebration of the Spring Equinox, a time for new beginnings, renewal, balance, hope, growth and so much more! This class starts connecting to our breath with a brief pranayama (breathwork exercise), then transitioning to a gentle, intentional movement yoga class, intended for All (all levels, all ages, all people). We will transition to setting intentions for the new season and year to come with supplies that are provided (pens, paper, various materials, ..or simply in your mind). And finally, we will close with a brief meditation, offering a seal to the energy created and released. As the Earth begins to wake up from the slumber of Winter.....this Celebration will invite your physical, mental and emotional bodies to wake up as well! No Experience Necessary.

HandBasics Presents: Self-care for Osteoarthritis

$50

with Mary Woodbury

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 18, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week
5 additional sessions through Aug 18, 2026

If you, or someone you know, suffers from Osteoarthritis pain in the hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders, please join Mary Woodbury, OTR/L CHT for a discussion about self-care and easy-to-perform techniques to ease discomfort in the hands and upper extremities. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 32.5 million adults in America with osteoarthritis woke up in pain today. Come learn about techniques, devices, and splints, to balance daily activities and exercises with pain management. Self-care is conservative care and often the first line of care prescribed by Occupational Therapists.

Living In A Body

$47

with Jacey Goddard

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 23, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

Learn to use your Mind-Body connection to: Stop Overthinking, Rewire Stress and Anxiety, Calm Your Nervous System, Concentrate Better, Meditate Easily, Sleep Well, Feel Like Yourself Again. *This class runs for 30 days and is ongoing, online, and self-paced. Students can start as soon as they register. Includes twice monthly online group sessions with Dr. Goddard.

Masterclass: The Art & Science of Healing from Within

$397

with Jacey Goddard

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 23, 2026 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

Connect to what's within to make all of the work you've done really work: Calm Your Nervous System, Breath Fully and Easily, Access Inner Wisdom, Rewire Trauma, Activate Profound Healing, Deepen Your Relationship with Spirit. *This class runs for 5 months and is ongoing, online, and self-paced. Students can start as soon as they register. Includes twice monthly online group sessions with Dr. Goddard.

Yin Yoga w/ Heather

$80

with Heather Laffely

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 23, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on May 11, 2026

Yin yoga is a style of yoga where passive yoga posture(poses) are held for extended periods of time. Typically 3-5 min., sometimes longer. In these passive postures, muscle activity is minimized, with a focus on stretching connective tissues, such as fascia, ligaments and tendons. We will gently settle into postures, supported by yoga props, while deeply connecting to breath. These longer holds allow the muscles to lengthen passively and for physical releases under the skin to occur. This practice supports overall flexibility, circulation, and range of motion in the joints and ligaments. It also is a practice in mindfulness, as conscious breathing occurs, quieting the mind and supporting nervous system health. This class is for those new to yoga, as well as seasoned yogis looking for a deep stretch. Yoga blocks/bolster are encouraged if you have them, otherwise the teacher has props to use during class. *No Class: 4/20.

Tai Chi for Flexibility and Balance II

$150

with Carlos Collado

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 24, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 15 weeks

This 15 week course is designed to be easy, safe and effective to learn. It enhances the body's energetic system thus practicing the form improves almost all aspects of health. Over 10 scientific studies show it to relieve pain, maintains and improves health and the overall quality of life. Almost anyone of any physical condition can begin and continue to progress regardless of age. Practicing this form will help to improve your balance, flexibility, reduce falls, reduce stress, improve muscular strength, fitness, serenity and enhance your mind-body connection. Prerequisite: Tai Chi for Flexibility and Balance I or experience with the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention series. *No Class: 4/21.





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