FITNESS & DANCE

Fitness

BETTER BONES & BALANCE®

Based on OSU Bone Research Lab studies, this exercise program has been shown to slow the rate of bone loss in adults of all ages. Improve your balance and coordination, reduce your risk for falls, and see an increase in muscle tone and overall body fitness. See supplies to bring to class: linnbenton.edu/supplies

BETTER BONES & BALANCE®: FIRST STEPS

Exercises are adapted for individuals needing improvement in balance and strength, who may have limited mobility, and/or difficulty standing for long periods of time. Balance aids will be used. Focus on lower and upper body strength, improving balance, and strengthening your core. The benefits? Reduce your risk of falls, increase your strength, and improve overall mobility and fitness. See supplies to bring to class: linnbenton.edu/supplies

BETTER BONES & BALANCE®: ACCELERATED

Stay fit for life. Achieve full body fitness by strengthening your muscles and conditioning your cardiovascular system. Enjoy a dynamic mix of high intensity cardio intervals, weightlifting, and core strengthening activities. Round out your routine with lower body exercises proven to prevent or minimize bone loss. This is not a slow-paced class. See supplies to bring to class: linnbenton.edu/supplies

BETTER BONES & BALANCE®: AFTER WORK

Based on OSU Bone Research Lab studies, this exercise program has been shown to slow the rate of bone loss in adults of all ages. Improve your balance and coordination, reduce your risk for falls, and see an increase in muscle tone and overall body fitness. See supplies to bring to class: linnbenton.edu/supplies

BETTER BONES & BALANCE®: UPRIGHT FITNESS

Based on OSU Bone Research Lab studies, this exercise program has been shown to slow the rate of bone loss in adults of all ages. Improve your balance and coordination, reduce your risk for falls, and see an increase in muscle tone and overall body fitness. This class is designed to keep you upright - no mats. See supplies to bring to class: linnbenton.edu/supplies

Arthritis Foundation Exercises

Gentle, joint-safe exercises developed specifically by the Arthritis Foundation for people with arthritis or musculoskeletal conditions, fibromyalgia, COPD, or anyone who is recovering from injury with limited or impaired joint mobility. This program will help relieve pain and stiffness, strengthen muscles, and improve balance and mobility. Low-impact exercises are done while sitting and/or standing. Led by an Arthritis Foundation certified instructor. This is a face-to-face class being live streamed to a REMOTE audience via Zoom.

Gentle Yoga

Increase strength, flexibility, and reduce stress while learning techniques to calm your mind and soothe your spirit. Learn yoga poses that develop strength, balance, proper breathing, and relaxation. Students will need a yoga mat and blanket.

Classical Pilates

A system of exercises based upon the teachings of Joseph Pilates. The exercises can be modified so any student is able to achieve the workout. There is a progression of challenge as we introduce new exercises as the body becomes stronger and the mind is more knowledgeable about the correct muscles to be used.

YIN YANG SLOW FLOW YOGA NEW!

Yin Yang Slow Flow Yoga blends two styles of yoga into one practice. Yin yoga is slow, calming, and poses are held for a longer period of time which works on the deeper connective tissues and joints in the body. Yangstyle yoga develops muscular strength, stamina, and flexibility During each class, we will breathe and move together and conclude with a short reflection on the yama/niyama of the week. Take home resources will be provided for diving deeper and expanding your practice at home.

YOGA @ LUNCH

Vinyasa Flow is based on flowing, dynamic sequence of movements which are synchronized with the breath and also includes static postures, balances, and stretches. Increase strength, flexibility, and endurance while improving circulation, balance, and alignment/ posture. Relax your mind, body, and soul. All levels welcome.

CLASSICAL PILATES-INTERMEDIATE

The intermediate Classical Pilates class incorporates a system of exercises based upon the teachings of Joseph Pilates. Exercises are geared towards a full body workout and are designed to strengthen mind and body by working them in tandem. This class is for individuals seeking challenge beyond the fundamentals.

Pilates Combo

Pilates is a series of low-impact exercises that concentrates on building strong abdominal muscles, which improves balance and coordination. This Pilates Combo format involves toning with light weights, balancing, and mat workout using a combination of yoga and pilates moves.

Adaptive Pilates

Improvised chair exercises adapted to improve core strength, flexibility, and functional movement by using Pilates principles for overall health.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a form of movement, meditation, and martial art that originated in China. Promotes relaxation, relief from stress, and improved general well-being by practicing mind/body harmony and cultivating internal energy or “chi”.

ACTIVATED ASANA NEW!

Grounded in current movement science principles, we begin with laying the foundation of research supporting this high-performance aging series. After that we’ll practice an Activated Asana yoga sequence designed to challenge your body in the most important ways – helping you maintain a healthy, vital, independent lifestyle well into your later years.

Gentle Exercises

Gentle, joint-safe exercises developed specifically for people with arthritis or musculoskeletal conditions, fibromyalgia, COPD, and anyone who is sedentary with limited or impaired joint-mobility. This program will help relieve stiffness, strengthen muscles, improve balance, and decrease arthritis pain. Low-impact exercises can be done while sitting or standing.

ZUMBA® GOLD

A dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness program perfect for active older adults or beginning participants who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lowerintensity. It is designed to introduce easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination.

Early Morning Fitness

Join this class for early risers! Includes warm up activities, stretching, flexibility, easy cardio, and strength training with light hand weights, resistance ropes, and physioballs. Physical limitations? No problem, we can accommodate all!

Ballet Core

A combination of ballet, stretching, and core work to develop strength, flexibility, and balance. Ballet Core involves ballet exercises at the barre, core strengthening workouts, and stretching, as well as routines in the center to develop a range of skills. The use of light weights throughout the class creates an additional challenge and adds to the goal of achieving a full body workout. No previous dance experience required.

Dance

CARDIO DANCE & STRENGTH NEW!

Cardio Dance & Strength is a one-hour fitness class that combines the cardio workout, movements and fun of cardio dance, with light weights and full body strength and conditioning movements. Students will follow along with choreographed routines and get a full body and cardio workout.

FREESTYLE DANCING & SINGING

STRENGTH & TONE

Improve your endurance and clear your mind with this workout program designed to tone and strengthen all major muscle groups of the body. Benches, bands, and weights will be utilized for added resistance. Outcomes of the course are to develop total body tone, including strengthening and firming of stomach, legs, hips, thighs, arms, and upper body.

ZUMBA®

Zumba® is a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness program featuring easy to follow, low-impact aerobic/ fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. Latin and international dance music create fun and even party-like classes. Achieve long term goals and benefits of improved agility, flexibility, cardio, and muscular strength. Join the fun and feel the beat!

In this class tailored to the more mature adult, we will focus our awareness on our own bodies’ needs and abilities, learning to move our bodies and voices in new ways through song and dance. Participants will explore the personal ways that they express themselves to joyful, upbeat, and relaxing music by focusing on releasing held back energy, creating space to rejuvenate, and find joy in their own bodies. Self-awareness and meditation exercises will also broaden participant perception.

CORVALLIS

CREATIVE MUSIC & MOVEMENT STUDIO NEW!

Do you love music, dance, and/or creative movement? Join this exploratory art studio equivalent for music and dance! Explore making music and moving with others in this beginner-level course designed to develop the skills you need to be a confident creator and performer in a group setting. No music or movement experience necessary.

CORVALLIS

Aquatics

DEEP H2O

Deep water class with flotation belts. (No impact.) Super workout for all levels. You don’t need to know how to swim.

FOOD & DRINK COOKING

PIZZA & FLATBREADS NEW!

Who doesn’t love a good flatbread and homemade pizza? Learn the fundamentals of making pizza dough, as well as how to prepare and make a variety of flatbreads, accompanying spreads and sauces, and assemble a mezze platter. Bonus content includes how to properly operate a hearth oven to create amazing crust and pizza.

WILLIS, MICHAEL CC-219

COOKING LIKE A CHEF NEW!

Want to impress family and friends and cook like a chef? Learn from one of our culinary experts the various tools and forms of refinement that go into preparing and cooking meals like a chef from home. Together we will create two full, refined meals, Seared Duck Breast and Pork Shoulder Roast. All foods included in the class fee.

ALBANY 45133 RF 4:00 P.M.-7:20 P.M. 20-APR 1 $119 FEE

WILLIS, MICHAEL CC-219

SOUPS & STEWS NEW!

Soups and stews can be enjoyed in any season of the year! We’ll focus on the seasonality of different vegetables to create soups and stews that are layered in flavors and created with depth that will wow any guest. In addition, you’ll learn the basics of developing a broth in soups and how to properly thicken cream-based soups.

ALBANY

45134 F 5:30 P.M.-8:20 P.M. 5-MAY 1 $69 FEE WILLIS, MICHAEL CC-219

SAUSAGE MAKING NEW!

Making sausage at home is easy and satisfying. Learn the fundamentals of sausage making, how to grind and mix meat properly, then case it. We’ll explore different types of sausages, casings, and cooking methods to send you home with all the knowledge and know-how to start stuffing sausage at home. Enjoy your Beer Bratwurst, Chorizo and All-Beef Hot Dogs creation at home!

ALBANY

45135 SU 4:00 P.M.-7:20 P.M. 6-MAY 1 $109 FEE WILLIS, MICHAEL CC-219

CREATE CAULIFLOWER RICE NEW!

Riced cauliflower (vegetable) is a healthy and popular low-carbohydrate alternative to rice (grain). This class will first show you how to make riced cauliflower in four different ways. We will then cook a basic dish with the riced cauliflower you created. See supplies to bring to class: linnbenton.edu/supplies

REMOTE 45128 R 6:00 P.M.-7:50 P.M. 13-APR 1 $39 FEE LYONS, BETH ZOOM

CHINESE-STYLE CAULIFLOWER RICE NEW!

Riced cauliflower makes a wonderful Chinese fried-rice alternative. In addition to the cauliflower rice dish, we will also create a traditional meat and veggies dish that will be satisfyingly complimented by our fried “rice”. Please have cauliflower pre-riced before class begins. See supplies to bring to class: linnbenton.edu/supplies

REMOTE 45129 R 6:00 P.M.-7:50 P.M. 27-APR 1 $39 FEE LYONS, BETH ZOOM

GREEK-STYLE

CAULIFLOWER RICE NEW!

Imagine olives and feta cheese tossed in with other common Greek herbs and greens. We will create a Greekinspired cauliflower dish and then create a traditional meat and veggie dish to accompany it. Please have cauliflower pre-riced before class begins. See supplies to bring to class: linnbenton.edu/supplies

REMOTE

MOROCCAN-STYLE CAULIFLOWER RICE NEW!

Moroccan seasonings include rich turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger flavors. We’ll create a very enjoyable Moroccan-style cauliflower rice accompanied by a meat or vegetable dish seasoned with Moroccan spices. Please have cauliflower pre-riced before class begins. See supplies to bring to class: linnbenton.edu/supplies

REMOTE

GARDEN, NATURE, & OUTDOOR

Mediterranean Diet Home Cooking

The Mediterranean cooking is one of the healthiest out there. Join us to improve your cooking skills, while implementing best practices and traditions of the Mediterranean diet. Each week we will cook new and exciting dishes for the family to enjoy. See supplies to bring to class: linnbenton.edu/supplies

DELICIOUS AND EASY FILIPINO CUISINE NEW!

Filipino food is mysterious to some, as there are not a lot of Filipino restaurants in the U.S., let alone in Oregon! In this class, we will be preparing traditional, authentic Filipino food such as pancit bihon (noodles), pork guisantes (pork with peas) and lumpia (spring rolls)! See supplies to bring to class: linnbenton.edu/supplies