Exercise & Dance

Gentle Tai Chi

AGES 50 +

This gentle approach to Tai Chi combines Nei Dang Chi Kung emphasizing deep breathing and meditative elements Helps circulation, loosening joints and secure balance Fee is per class

Rosen Movement

AGES 50 +

Grumpy muscles and joints? This class is for you! Based on Rosen Method Movement, a tradition developed by physical therapist Marion Rosen, who took this class right here at Albany Senior Center through her mid-90's Classes are playful yet powerful, combining elements of stretch, balance, dance, yoga, and relaxation, all done to a variety of wonderful music Lengthening muscles, working with balance, and stimulating the brain—while being part of a supportive group—all contribute to feeling more relaxed and alive Suitable for all fitness and ability levels Join us! Fee is per class

Fitness into the Golden Ages- Weight and Balance Training

AGES 50 +

The Albany Senior Center is partnering with All In One Fitness to present this class With over 25 years of professional fitness experience, the All-inOne trainers will help you improve your strength, mobility and balance for enhanced quality of life With their non-intimidating and gentle approach, they will train you using simple body resistance exercises, exercise tubes and dumbbells, medicine balls and other small apparatus Come see what training can do for you!

DATE DAY TIME MEETS ALB NON RES RES

Sept 1-Dec 15* F 4-4:45 PM 15x $44 $49

Instructor: All in One Fitness Staff

Instructor: Yachiyo Otsubo

Locations: Community Center, Main Hall

*No Class on Sept 4, Nov 10 & 24

Balance Dancing

AGES 65 +

Balance dancing plus weight and balance training

Instructor: Deborah Marks

Locations: Senior Center, South Room

3;

15 on Sept 4, Nov 10 & 24

FEET: Gateway to Stability & Power

AGES 18-85

Locations: Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room

All in One Fitness, 614 San Pablo Ave (2nd Thursday each Month)

Min: 4; Max: 10

*No Class on Nov 24

Instructor: Julia Lee

Locations: Community Center, Room 1 & 2 Min: 4; Max: 10

Rosen Method: Moving Body & Soul

AGES 50 +

During this one-hour class, we practice balance, simple dance steps, and easy yoga stretches, all movements done to a wide variety of wonderful music

At the end of the class, you will feel open, alive and joyfully connected to yourself and others Fee is per class

Each time you take a step your feet absorb the impact of 1 5x your body weight If your feet can’t dampen impact and stabilize your body quickly, your balance suffers, and joints can be damaged This class can wake up and strengthen your feet to walk easier, balance better, and stay active Ernie has 30 years’ experience specializing in movement education and injury prevention He is a Pilates Instructor, Feldenkrais Practitioner,(FGNA) and Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), with an extensive background as a professional dancer

*Prerequisites: Students must be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance This class is not appropriate if you have an acute injury or are in severe pain

DATE DAY TIME MEETS ALB NON RES RES

Sept 15-Nov 3 F 10-11 AM 8x $125 $135

Nov 17-Dec 15* F 10-11 AM 4x $70 $80

Instructor: Ernie Adams

Location: Community Center, Rooms 1&2

Min: 10; Max: 20

*No Class on Nov 24 Activity #: 1114EF

Walking

Albany Senior Center Walking Group

AGES 50 +

Come enjoy a nice group walk to various places around Albany led by local residents and nature lovers With the benefits of vitamin D from the sun and cordial social exchange, come get active with us Starting from the Albany Senior Center or pre-designated locations, the group is led to different locations within walking distance, while accompanied by guest speakers to spark up some conversations

DAY TIME ALB NON RES RES

Mondays 1-2:30 PM Free Free

Locations: Each walk departs from the Senior Center

Instructor: Odile Atthalin Locations: Senior Center, Multi Purpose Room

15

Walk, Talk & Be Healthy!

AGES 50 +

A program designed to encourage walking as a healthy lifestyle for adults 50+ Ride on the Senior Center shuttle bus to regional parks and other interesting, scenic places Walk as you connect with other seniors Walks are usually 2 to 4 miles and are generally easy to moderate in difficulty Bring a bag lunch, or lunch at a designated eatery Monthly walk schedules and registration forms are available at the Albany Senior Center Space limited Early registration recommended

Monthly Tuesdays 9 AM-2:30 PM Varies for each trip

Instructor: Zion Lee

Locations: Each walk departs from the Senior Center Min: 5; Max: 20

Read & Write

Memoir Writing

AGE 50 +

Students read their own writings to the class for its critic and evaluation The teacher adds another voice, pointing out basic principles and approaches to effective non-fiction prose The idea is to make our memoir writing as vivid and effective as it can be so that it will not be filed somewhere in the dark but will be read and re-read with enjoyment by children, grandchildren, and even by strangers yet unborn No one is required to read out loud, or to withhold other kinds of writing, which are welcome

World Literature

AGE 50 +

Class reads great, enduring literature from around the world, especially the classics from America, England and Europe Such fiction, long and short, all delves into universal human concerns such as love, religion and death, and confront persistent, unanswerable questions We move at snail’s pace over puzzling and intriguing passages, emphasizing language, structure, method and implicit meanings Issue of genre, technique, symbolism, and historic background are also considered

Watercolor Workshop

AGE 50 +

This intensive watercolor workshop will feature individualized instruction by an experienced watercolorist tailored to your personal choice of watercolor projects Using available visual prompts or your own reference materials, you will be encouraged to achieve more detailed control of the creative medium while tackling an increasingly wider range of challenges such as clouds, water flowers, natural environments, and figurative subjects Additional $30 material fee for those needing basic watercolor 50 pieces

Sept 6-Oct 11 W 9:45-11:45 AM 6x $75 $80

Oct 25-Dec 13 W 9:45-11:45 AM 7x $88 $93

Instructor: Bill Hyman

Locations: Senior Youth Annex Min: 4; Max: 30

Special Interest

Demystifying Nutrition Controversies

AGES 50 +

With so much conflicting information in the news, you may be confused about making the best nutritional decisions Paleo, fat, meat, raw milk, vegan, organic, salt, calories, cholesterol, supplements? Come learn the science, get the tools to understand your own biochemical individuality, and make the best choices Material fee for weekly snacks collected in class ($6-$8)

Instructor: Susan McAllister

Locations: Senior Center, South Room

Min: 1; Max: 18

iPad Partners for Beginners

AGE 50 +

Calling all computer newbies! We are continuing a drop-in weekly support group for those who are newer users of iPads or other touch screen devices, and who ideally have very little or no previous technology experience Join in and be prepared to learn and practice in partnership with others just like you We will focus on getting around on our devices, learning and reviewing basics and useful skills, practice the how-to's of email and internet and share both fun and problem-solving apps Bring your touch screen device or use one of ours at any class Fee is per class

Sept 6-Dec 20 W 2-3 PM 16x $1 $1

Instructor: Mary McKenna

Locations: Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 20

World Affairs & Politics

AGES 50 +

Instructor: Bill Hyman

Locations: Senior Center, South Room Min: 4; Max: 30

Instructor: Nori Hudson, BCHN

Locations: Senior Center, South Room Min: 5 Max: 20

Registration: WWW.ALBANYCA.ORG/ONLINEREG

This is an open group discussion of world affairs and politics, both local and international Fee is per class DATE

Sept 11-Dec 18 M 10-11:30 AM 15x $1 $1

Locations: Senior Center, Multipurpose Room Min: 4; Max: 20