Town announces summer fitness classes

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that residents interested in maintaining or improving their levels of fitness can participate in the Town of Oyster Bay’s Fitness Classes, which return for the summer beginning July 5th at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Fitness classes are co-ed, open to individuals 18 years of age or older, and run for 10 weeks.

Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson stated, “Cardio Kick-Boxing, Pilates, Ballroom Dancing, Yoga, and Zumba are all very popular programs that provide our residents an outlet to enjoy exercising and staying in shape, all while meeting new people. I encourage those looking for a terrific form of aerobic exercise that will help build strength and flexibility to come out and sign up for a 10-week fitness program.”

This summer, residents can participate in a variety of fitness classes including:

• Ballroom Dancing will be held on Saturdays, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., beginning July 8.

• Cardio Kick-Boxing will be held on Thursdays, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., beginning July 6.

• Pilates will be held on Mondays (Tone & Sculpt), from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., beginning on July 10.

• Yoga will be held on Tuesdays, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., beginning on July 11, and on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., beginning on July 8.

• Zumba will be held on Mondays from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. beginning July 10 and Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning July 5.

Registration for Town of Oyster Bay residents begins online on Monday, June 5 at 5:00 p.m. at oysterbaytown. com/portal. You must upload proof of residency (tax or utility bill) and a valid identification card such as a driver’s license. Town residents also have the option to register in person on Wednesday, June 7, from 5 p.m.9 p.m. at the TOB Hicksville Athletic Center (167 S Broadway, Hicksville). Non-residents can register online at oysterbaytown.com/portal beginning June 12.

Class fees are $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents. Participants must bring their own mats for yoga and pilates. The schedule is subject to change. If a session is cancelled, makeup day(s) will be attempted.

For more information, please call the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Parks at (516) 797-7945 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov.