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Aerobics
The Greatest HIITs-NEW
A high-energy fitness class with moves suitable for total beginners to fitness addicts alike. Combines athletic movements like running, lunging, and jumping with strength exercises. Each class is themed as a decade from the past, offering one of the most fun workouts possible.
45687 OPC Su 10:30am-11:30am 6/5 8 Jones $65 Total Body Sculpt
This class is low-impact/body sculpt, an energetic, upbeat aerobics class that combines cardiovascular training and toning by using dumbbells, weighted bars, resistant bends, balls etc., and stretching with some yoga/Pilates for a superior total body workout. This is a great workout for all levels of fitness enthusiasts.
45040 CAR F 10:40am-11:30am 6/10 6 Kourounis $59 45041 CAR F 10:40am-11:30am 7/22 6 Kourounis $59 Total Body Strength & Stretch
Join us for an energetic fat blasting class designed to give you a total body workout, targeting each of the major muscle groups and boost your flexibility and improve joint range of motion with full body stretching.
45042 CAR M 10:40am-11:30am 6/6 6 Kourounis $59 45043 CAR M 10:40am-11:30am 7/25 6 Kourounis $59 45044 CAR W 10:40am-11:30am 6/8 6 Kourounis $59 45262 CAR W 10:40am-11:30am 7/20 6 Kourounis $59 Weekend Warrior-NEW
This walk/run program will guide you through a smooth transition from walking to running. Ideal for individuals who are brand new to fitness or those who have taken a hiatus from their regular fitness routine. We will be walking/running on Preston Meadow trail behind Carpenter Park Recreation Center. Please bring a water bottle to stay well hydrated.
45898 CAR Sa 11am-Noon 6/11 13 Kourounis $95 Zumba®
This feel good workout fuses Latin and international dance music themes creating a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system with aerobic/ fitness interval training in a combination of fast and slow rhythms for fat burning and total body toning. Fitness elements and dance variations are incorporated from Cumbia, Merengue, Belly Dancing, Salsa, Reggaeton, Samba, and Calypso-just to name a few. No dance experience necessary.
44985 CAR Th 9am-9:55am 6/2 6 Rowland $55 44986 CAR Th 9am-9:55am 7/21 6 Rowland $55 44987 CAR W 10:40am-11:30am 6/1 6 Rowland $55 44988 CAR W 10:40am-11:30am 7/20 6 Rowland $55 45029 CAR Tu 6pm-6:55pm 6/7 6 Meyer $55 45030 CAR Tu 6pm-6:55pm 7/19 6 Meyer $55 45615 TMC Tu,Th 5:45pm-6:35pm 6/7 22 Padilla $129 45616 TMC Tu 5:45pm-6:35pm 6/7 11 Padilla $79 45617 TMC Th 5:45pm-6:35pm 6/9 11 Padilla $79 Jazzercise is the original dance party workout. Our high-energy dance cardio classes are set to hit music and blend dance with Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and strength training. The results? Long, lean muscles and an undeniable mood boost. Let us show you a workout that you’ll want to stick with. Classes are held in-person at the Carpenter Park Recreation Center and online. You may choose from the schedule below. Visit jazzercise.com for pricing, special promotions or to register for Jazzercise classes at Carpenter Park Recreation Center.
Tuesday 8:30am - 9:30am (in-person and online) Thursday 8:30am - 9:30am (in-person and online) Friday 8:30am - 9:30am (in-person and online) Saturday 8:30am - 9:30am (in-person and online)
Fitness-Aerobics
20-20-20
20-20-20 has 20 minutes of hi aerobics, 20 minutes of low aerobics and 20 minutes of resistance training. This class is designed to burn calories with easy to follow aerobics and strength exercises.
44850 CAR TuTh 7:10pm-8pm 6/7 12 Judkins $115 44851 CAR Tu,Th 7:10pm-8pm 7/19 12 Judkins $115 Ab-Solute Fitness
Interval training at its best! Class combines strength training, cardio, and core exercises to give you a complete workout. Hand weights, body bars, and exercise bands are used to tone every major muscle group. Cardio drills on adjustable steps add to the intensity and build athletic performance. Special emphasis is placed on developing core strength. Class is for all fitness levels.
45584 LRC M,W 6pm-7pm 6/6 21 Burt $125 45862 LRC M 6pm-7pm 6/6 10 Burt $75 45863 LRC W 6pm-7pm 6/8 11 Burt $79 Aerobic Fitness
Try an exercise combination that really works! This heart-pumping cardio workout is designed to get your whole body into shape with the added bonus of light resistance training that really makes the difference. Suitable for all fitness levels.
45277 CAR M,W 8pm-9pm 45278 CAR M,W 8pm-9pm 6/6 11 Hornberger $75 7/25 10 Hornberger $69
Aerobics/Cross Training Mania
Bored with your current cardiovascular routine? This class will incorporate a variety of fat burning and muscle toning workouts, including step, high/ low impact, kickboxing, Tai Chi, weight training, body sculpting, and abdominal exercises. Something new and exciting every time! Adjustable for all fitness levels.
45279 CAR Tu,Th 8:15am-9:15am 6/7 12 Hornberger $79 45280 CAR Tu,Th 8:15am-9:15am 7/26 10 Hornberger $69 Body 360
Come tone all 360 degrees of your body. It will burn calories and tone all muscle groups. The workout rolls from exercise to exercise without a break using different tools-dumbbells, Pilates rings, bars, and bands. It is easy to follow moves that help burn calories and strengthen muscles. All levels are welcome.
44852 CAR Sa 8:05am-9am 6/4 6 Judkins $55 44853 CAR Sa 8:05am-9am 7/23 6 Judkins $55 Cardio, Strength & Tone
This class emphasizes overall physical conditioning and toning. Exercises focus on strength, flexibility, and endurance. This highly-efficient, full body workout utilizes resistance exercises and endurance drills to build and sculpt every major muscle group. We will alternate between strength and endurance drills to ensure calories are burned, muscles are toned, and that you will leave feeling great. All fitness levels are welcome.
45586 TMC M,W 6:30pm-7:30pm 6/6 22 Focus 4 Fitness$135 Fitness Fusion
Fitness fusion is a workout class that focuses on balance, flexibility, and strength training. The result is a total body workout that will challenge your muscles in new ways, firm your core, and improve endurance. This class unites cardio exercise, weight resistance training, stretching poses to sculpt, tone and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. All levels of fitness are welcome to join this low impact workout that leaves your body long and lean.
45020 CAR Su 11am-Noon 6/5 6 Dwiggins $55 45022 CAR Su 11am-Noon 7/24 6 Dwiggins $55 45023 CAR M,W 7pm-8pm 6/6 12 Dwiggins $79 45024 CAR M,W 7pm-8pm 7/25 12 Dwiggins $79 HIGH Fitness©-NEW
Aerobics is back! Bigger, better, HIGHer. Experience more than just a work out. HIGH Fitness is simple, intense, consistent, inclusive and fun. HIGH gets participants addicted and coming back for more. HIGH takes old-school aerobics to the next level with modern fitness techniques such as hiit training, plyometrics, intervals of strength and cardio, and more. You can go high or you can go low, but you will always leave feeling HIGH.
46519 TMC Sa 10:30am-11:25am 6/11 8 Snyder $75 46520 TMC M 8:30am-9:25am 6/6 8 Snyder $75
Fitness-Pilates
Body Blast-Pilates Style
This invigorating full body toning class is sure to fire up every muscle in your body! Special attention will be paid to each participant. Everyone will benefit and see results in their own trouble zones. Enthusiastic attitude required! No Pilates experience needed.
44858 CAR Sa 8am-9am 6/4 6 Keltch $55 44859 CAR Sa 8am-9am 7/23 6 Keltch $55 44860 CAR Tu 6pm-7pm 6/7 6 Keltch $55 44861 CAR Tu 6pm-7pm 7/19 7 Keltch $65 Pilates
Improve your muscle tone while increasing your core strength and flexibility. You will leave class feeling strong, yet refreshed and relaxed.
44995 CAR Tu,Th 7:05pm-7:55pm 6/7 12 Moffett $109 44996 CAR Tu,Th 7:05pm-7:55pm 7/19 12 Moffett $109 45575 CAR Th 9:20am-10:10am 6/9 6 Kourounis $59 45576 CAR Th 9:20am-10:10am 7/21 6 Kourounis $59
Fitness-Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga (Beg)
This ancient nonreligious form of self-discipline includes yoga stretching, breathing exercises, and meditation to promote physical fitness, flexibility, and immunity. Yoga energizes and purifies the body, giving you a calm, focused mind and a more peaceful and joyful spirit. Yoga is also known to reduce stress, and foster a positive approach towards life. You will also learn some techniques to resolve/decrease allergies.
46518 TMC Su 10:15am-11:15am 6/5 10 Thakkar $75 Fluid Motion Yoga
Increase your flexibility while gaining strength with the combination of breath and yoga postures in this moderately paced yoga class. You will be guided through a safe workout that offers many beginning postures, as well as, slightly more advanced options for those interested in furthering their practice.
45871 LRC W 7:30pm-8:45pm 6/8 12 Busby $89 Gentle Somatics Yoga
This class uses slow sequential movements to restore more balance and comfort in your body. This helps to relieve muscle fatigue from daily stress and trauma to our sensory motor systems caused by repeatedly triggered muscular contractions throughout our daily lives.
45872 LRC Sa 9:30am-10:45am 6/11 11 Fritsch $85 Power Yoga
Beginners and experienced students alike will be interested in this fastmoving, energetic form of yoga. Come and discover a sense of calm and mental clarity. Previous yoga experience is helpful but not necessary.
44997 CAR Sa 9:30am-10:29am 6/18 10 Hu $75
Yin Yoga
Stimulate and nourish the connective tissues and joints of your hips, lower back, pelvis, spine and shoulders. Yoga postures are primarily done in seated positions which are held statically and passively for several minutes helping to alleviate chronic back pain, increase range of motion, and reduce overall stress in the body. Class provides mindful and meditative guided relaxation to further the benefits of this style of yoga. Open to all ages and abilities.
45864 LRC Th 7pm-8:10pm 6/16 11 Ruby $85 Yoga (Beg)
Feel better, look younger! Yoga increases strength, flexibility, and balance; energizes and purifies the body; gives you a calm focused mind and a more peaceful, joyful spirit. Energize your body using yoga techniques. Experienced students are also welcome to join this class and deepen their yoga practice. Please bring a blanket and mat.
44890 CAR Th 6pm-7pm 6/2 6 Stall $65 44891 CAR Th 6pm-7pm 7/21 6 Stall $65 45621 TMC Tu 7pm-8:15pm 6/14 8 Speaks $79
Yoga for Fitness
Yoga for Fitness is a modern, non-religious form of yogic exercise and self-discipline that promotes fitness, flexibility, and fun! This class is suitable for able beginners and experienced students alike. Please bring a blanket and a mat to class.
44999 CAR M 7pm-8:30pm 6/13 10 Speaks $85 45002 CAR Sa 10:45am-Noon 6/18 10 Speaks $85 45012 OPC Th 7pm-8:30pm 6/16 10 Speaks $85 Yoga Fusion
The benefit of most yoga fusion workouts is that they are dynamic and challenging yet accessible. They can offer the mental and spiritual lift of yoga with the physical benefits of a cardiovascular workout. Yoga fusion classes seek to provide the flexibility challenges and breathing work of yoga while also offering overall toning, muscle-building or fat-burning activities.
45571 CAR Tu 11am-11:50am 6/7 6 Kourounis $59 45574 CAR Tu 11am-11:50am 7/19 6 Kourounis $59 Yoga Mixed Levels (Beg)
Give yourself a lift that will reduce your stress and improve your health. This class will improve flexibility and will focus on breathing and relaxation techniques. Open to beginners and returning students.
45004 CAR W 6pm-7pm 6/8 6 Meneses $65 45007 CAR Sa 8am-9am 6/11 6 Meneses $65 45005 CAR W 6pm-7pm 7/20 6 Meneses $65 45008 CAR Sa 8am-9am 7/23 6 Meneses $65 Yoga Stretch
Gain flexibility by doing yoga exercises that increase your range of motion. This fun class will help free you from body restrictions due to a sedentary life style. Get up off the sofa and stretch!
45622 TMC Th 7pm-8:15pm 6/23 10 Hu $89
YogaBody Barre
A functional cross training format that boosts balance, coordination, flexibility, core strength, cardiovascular and muscular endurance for the whole body. Classes feature Yoga poses and flow sequences connected to breath with a fusion of barre fitness that combines balletinspired movement, strength conditioning techniques of variable intensity and velocity (low-impact cardio). Each class will also close with corestrengthening floor work.
46147 LRC F 12:45pm-1:30pm 6/10 10 Compliments $75
Health
Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery
When chronic pain sets in, most people immediately look in their medicine cabinet or rush to the drugstore. Learn how to reduce or eliminate the pain you may be suffering from through meditation and simple movements. Led by a licensed massage therapist who specializes in pain relief, this class helps participants learn movement techniques to alleviate pain.
45431 OPC W 6pm-7pm 6/15 1 Cain $9 45855 OPC W 6pm-7pm 7/20 1 Cain $9 Weight Room Orientation
Learn how to use the weight machines at our recreation centers. A certified personal fitness trainer will teach you how to properly use weight room equipment and give you tips to maximize your workout.
47069 CAR Sa 4:30pm-5:30pm 6/18 1 Wilcox $9 47070 CAR Sa 4:30pm-5:30pm 8/20 1 Wilcox $9 46568 TMC Sa 9am-10am 6/18 1 Swanson $9 46598 TMC Sa 9am-10am 7/16 1 Swanson $9 46599 TMC F 4pm-5pm 6/17 1 Swanson $9 46600 TMC F 4pm-5pm 7/15 1 Swanson $9
Martial Arts
Aikido (14 Yrs & Up)-NEW
Aikido is a martial art that focuses on self-defense, redirecting the aggressor’s energy, deflecting an attack, and turning it into a throw or submission. More than just a martial art, however, Aikido develops fitness and conditioning inner strength and focus; raises awareness; and improves mindfulness, confidence and positive self-image, all of which are essential to an excellent social and professional life. Wear a martial arts uniform or comfortable clothing appropriate for grappling.
46847 CAR M,W 7:30pm-8:30pm 6/1 13 Aikido Ctr $100 Sa 1pm-2pm 46848 CAR M,W 7:30pm-8:30pm 7/2 12 Aikido Ctr $100 Sa 1pm-2pm 46849 CAR M,W 7:30pm-8:30pm 8/1 14 Aikido Ctr $100 Sa 1pm-2pm Karate-Tae Kwon Do/Kung Fu (13 Yrs & Up)
This martial arts class is a unique blend of both hard linear and soft circular forms of martial arts. Students will be focusing on proven streetapplicable self-defense against single to multiple attackers. Students train on technical proficiency of defense, strikes, blocks, fitness conditioning and forms, with a complete understanding of skills for adaptation as needed for defense while emphasizing inner strength. Progress belt through sash ranking. This class is for all levels. Beginners welcome. Start-up fee of $56 for teen and $58 for adult is required for uniform and Amateur Athletic Union membership.
44804 CAR W 7pm-7:45pm 6/8 21 Bales $235 Sa 10:30am-11:15am Kickboxing-NEW
Punching, kickboxing, elbows and knees paired with high-intensity cardio training and callisthenic exercises. Reduce stress, boost confidence levels, and improve coordination with this highly effective workout.
45698 OPC M,W 6pm-7pm 6/8 7 Gassa $105 45937 OPC M,W 6pm-7pm 7/6 7 Gassa $105 45938 OPC M,W 6pm-7pm 8/1 8 Gassa $115 Muay Thai-NEW
Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand and is a very beautiful display of martial prowess. Learn to punch, kick, and use elbows and knees. Muay Thai is a fun way to stay in shape, but it can also be used as an aggressive style of self-defense. Muay Thai students will learn to strike with power, and develop discipline at the same time.
45697 OPC M,W 7:15pm-8:15pm 6/13 6 Gassa $95 45939 OPC M,W 7:15pm-8:15pm 7/6 7 Gassa $105 45940 OPC M,W 7:15pm-8:15pm 8/1 8 Gassa $115 Tae Kwon Do (17-59 Yrs)
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean style of self-defense that was introduced in the United States during the 1950’s. This art places emphasis on courtesy, integrity, discipline, and positive self-image.
45618 OPC Tu,Th 6:45pm-8:15pm 6/7 12 Medlen $89 45619 OPC Tu,Th 6:45pm-8:15pm 7/26 12 Medlen $89
MAY IS BIKE MONTH IN PLANO
Did you know that Plano is one of only 13 Bicycle Friendly Communities in Texas as designated by the League of American Bicyclists?
Plano has an outstanding network of bike trails and routes, encompassing about 100 miles of paved shared-use trails and over 150 miles of designated on-street bike routes.
Performing Arts
Acting 101-NEW
Step into the role of a lifetime and learn the fundamentals of acting. Acting 101 is designed for the beginner with little to no previous acting experience. Students practice techniques to develop relaxation, concentration, and stage presence in front of an audience.
46259 OPC Tu 6pm-7pm 6/7 6 Black $105 46260 OPC Tu 6pm-7pm 7/19 6 Black $105 Guitar (Beg)
Whether you want to learn how to play the guitar or take your discipline to the next level, our lessons were meant for you. Classes are conducted by a highly experienced instructor who goes above and beyond to help you succeed. Produce results while having fun in this interactive group setting.
45442 OPC Th 5:30pm-6:15pm 6/9 8 Garver $95 45443 OPC Th 4:30pm-5:15pm 6/9 8 Garver $95
Visit bikeplano.org for more information on biking in Plano.
Online Activities
Getting Paid To Talk
Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? This exciting, informative class is lots of fun and a great first step for anyone interested in professional voice acting. We will explore numerous aspects of voiceover work for television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries, and the Internet. Other topics will include how to prepare a demo, how to be successful, and how to earn great income in this exciting field. Participants will have the opportunity to hear examples of demos recorded by professional voice actors and record a commercial script under the direction of a professional voice coach producer. This class will be offered via Zoom. Meeting instructions will be emailed a few days before the class start date. Students under 18 required to have parent attend the class with shared registration link.
45534 Online M 6:30pm-8pm 8/15 1 Gallogly $19 Shredded Summer Challenge-NEW
Looking for a little extra motivation to stay in shape this summer? Join the shredded summer challenge. Each participant will receive four workouts a week sent directly to their inbox for four weeks that you can complete at your own pace on your own time. Workouts will included weighted, non-weighted, and jump rope exercises that will have you sweating through the summer.
46149 Online Self-paced 6/1 30 Staff $9
Shows/Events
Adventure Date-NEW
Looking for a fun way to spend a day out on the town? Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month with this fun and unique scavenger hunt that will have you laughing and bonding in no time. Couples receive a self-paced packet of clues directing them to picture-worthy parks and landmarks in Plano. Price is per couple.
46148 OPC Self-paced 7/1 31 Staff $15
Bad Art Night-NEW
Think you have what it takes to create the worst art imaginable? Put your skills to the test and come out to Oak Point Recreation Center to create something dreadful. The worst artist wins a prize! Art will be displayed in the center and voted on by patrons. Voting to take place the week of July 11 with the winner announced on Friday, July 15. Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
46096 OPC F 5pm-6:30pm 7/8 1 Staff $9 Old School Night-NEW
Take a much-deserved break from adulting and come play with us! We’ll take to the playground to relive some “old school” memories with childhood games like dodgeball, duck-duck-goose, kickball and more. Sorry kids, this one is strictly for the adults. Teams will be created at random at the event.
46097 OPC Sa 6:30pm-8:30pm 8/27 1 Staff $15 Paint Your Pet
Accompany us to create a custom portrait of your pet. Once you sign up for the class, email us a digital photo of your pet. Our experienced artists from Eighty8 Visuals will have a sketch on a 16X20 canvas of your pet ready when you arrive for your class. Your instructor will guide you stepby-step through the paint process and help you perfectly capture your pet. Price includes all supplies.
45781 LRC Sa Noon-4pm 8/20 1 Mays $39