Age 55+ Activities Tai Chi
FELDENKRAIS
TAI CHI CHI GONG Tai Chi is a relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise coordinating movement, breath and mind. Tai Chi benefits people of all physical abilities. You’ll increase your flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. No registration allowed after week 2. This class will be held virtually and in-person . Instructor: Evelyn Thompson Fee: $70 LM/$90 NM Class # 524307A1
Dates Days June 10- Aug12 F
Time 9-10am
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION Experience the benefits of Tai Chi in a program specifically developed for people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. The gentle slow movements, upright stance and powerful healing qi gong exercises will help you increase mobility, improve balance, strengthen muscles and release tension in the body without over stressing the joints. This class will be held virtually and inperson. Instructor: Andrew Serlin Fee: $70 LM/$90 NM
Beginner Class # Dates 524304A2 June 7-Aug 9
Days Tu
Time 10-11am
Intermediate Class # 524316A2
Dates June 8-Aug 10
Days W
Time 10-11am
Days Th
Time 10-11am
Advanced Class # 524320A2
Dates June 9-Aug 11
QI GONG FOR SENIORS Create a healthier connection between your spirit, mind and body! This class teaches you a relaxing and gentle exercise that increases your flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. People of all physical abilities will benefit. This class will be held virtually only. Instructor: Francesca Segal Fee: $70 LM/$90 NM Class # Dates Days 524306A2 June 9- Aug 11 Th
Using a combination of guided attention and pleasant, purposeful movement, this method of Feldenkrais guides you through the essential dynamic relationships in a particular pattern of movement and action. Unlike traditional exercise, where movements can become mechanical, Awareness Through Movement teaches you the secrets to reducing unnecessary muscular effort and improve your awareness of your whole self in action. This class will be held virtually and in-person. Instructor: Robin Sterling Fee: $70 LM/$90 NM Class # 524309A2
Dates Days June 10-Aug 12 F
Time 10:30-11:30am
TAI CHI CHI GONG- WEATHER WARRIORS We will practice Chi gong for flexibility, health and well-being. Becoming quiet and being open to the changing nature of Spring will be the focus. This will be held in the Courtyard Garden at the Levy Center rain, now or shine. This class is held in-person only. No class on July 4 . Instructor: Evelyn Thompson Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $70 LM/$90 NM Class # 524326A2
Dates June 6-Aug 15
Days M
Time 9-9:45am
TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS- BEGINNERS
Dance Classes LINE DANCE PRACTICE If you haven’t danced for a while and would like a refresher class or if you just prefer less complicated choreography - this is the class for you. NOTE: If you have never line danced before you are welcome to attend this class. It might take you a few weeks to get up to speed with the other members of the class but I think you’ll enjoy it and find it is worth it. Basic knowledge of steps and terminology and previous line dance experience would be helpful. This class is being offered in-person only. Instructor: Judith Grubner Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 8 sessions: $64 LM/$84 NM Class # Dates 524609A2 July 13-Aug 31
Days W
Time 1-2pm
CONTINUING LINE DANCING This class is for dancers with previous line dance experience. The dance level of this class is “high beginner.” This class is being offered in-person only. Instructor: Judith Grubner Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 6 sessions: $42 LM/$57 NM Class # 524607A2
Dates Days July 13-Aug 31 W
Time 2:15-3:15pm
Learn a basic Tai Chi form as well as a number of techniques designed to energize the body, reduce and manage stress and improve balance and flexibility. Regular practice of this system of gentle movements can facilitate harmonious energy flow throughout the body enhancing your physical and emotional well-being. This class will be held virtually only. No Class July 4. Instructor: Francesca Segal Fee: $70 LM/$90 NM
ADULT AND SENIOR BALLET
Class # 524327A2
Class # Dates Days 524623A2 July 13-Aug 31 W 524623B2 July 13-Aug 31 W
Time 1-2pm
28 Evanston Parks and Recreation Summer Program Guide 2022
Dates June 6-Aug 15
Days M
Time 9-10am
Regain your ballet technique. Come and practice plies and tendus. Enjoy a classical ballet class format with barre, center adagio and allegro. All exercises are encouraging our bodies to explore grace and strength. No class August 25. Instructor: Nichola Goss Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 8 sessions: $64 LM/$84 NM Time Type 10:30-11:15am In-person 10:30-11:15am Virtual
