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GARDNER COMMUNITY CENTER +
from Willow Glen | Spring 2023 | Community Activity Guide
by San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Community Center Brochures
POOL
Join us for a game of pool every Monday and Thursday Learn new skills or sharpen up your technique while socializing and meeting new friends
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Instructor: PRNS Volunteer
KARAOKE
Enjoy singing to your favorite songs and be entertained while others sing.
Instructor: PRNS Volunteer
Join us every Wednesday for an in person fun game of Bingo Enjoy spending time with your friends and winning great prizes.
BINGO Instructor: PRNS Volunteer
BINGOCIZE
Bingocize is an evidence based program The class combines the game of bingo with falls prevention exercises, nutrition and chronic disease management Join the fun and win great PRIZES!
Instructor: PRNS Volunteer
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an art embracing the mind, body, and spirit Tai Chi is an effective exercise that consists of physical exercises and stretches. Tai Chi has been described as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements connecting the mind and body The benefits of Tai Chi include reduced stress, improves mood, and better sleep, and promotes weight loss
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Instructor: City of San José Staff
Room: MPR
Virtual Cardio Conditioning
Physical Activity guidelines recommend 150 minutes weekly of cardio or 30 minutes daily for 5 days Cardio conditioning moderate intensity will get 30 minutes of cardio in each workout set in interval with flexibility, core training, and toning the whole body This class is virtual and held via zoom
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Instructor: City of San José Staff
Room: Virtual Class: a link will be sent to participants
Virtual Fitness
Virtual Fitness is a fun way to exercise and communicate with friends! Willow Glen Virtual Fitness is for all who want to engage the five components of physical fitness. Willow Glen endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, bone density, mental sharpness and increase body awareness When participating in class have a chair, two weights, stretch band, and two or more bottles of water. Once you register you will receive Zoom ID and password via email
Instructor: City of San José Staff
Room: Virtual Class: a link will be sent to participants
Zumba Gold
Ditch the work out- Join the party! Dance, socialize, and burn lots of calories with this fun modified Zumba option for active older adults Zumba Gold recreates all the same Zumba moves you know and love with lower intensity and lower impact while still focusing on balance, range of motion, and coordination The last portion of the class will consist of toning. Feel free to bring any of these items for the toning portion of the class: 2 lb dumb bells (2), water bottles (2), canned foods (2)
Instructor: City of San José Staff
Room: Room 1
CHAIR/STANDING EXERCISE
Get fit! If you are looking for a low to medium intensity workout, this is the perfect class for you The class is designed for individuals who need a gentler form of chair exercise, along with strength building and balance exercises Music provides the opportunity for increased movement and enhanced relaxation exercises We will use bands and other weight equipment, all equipment will be provided
Instructor: City of San José Staff
Room: Room 1
Healthy Exercise Virtual
An exercise class geared towards active adults that focuses on whole body exercise in a safe, fun, and challenging matter. This class is modified to each participant's level We will use many evidenced based exercises that consist of cardio endurance for a healthy heart, muscular strength and endurance for strong bones and muscles, stretches / flexibility for healthy joints, and balance for fall prevention. We will emphasize core engagement and deep breathing for moving efficiently and reducing stress in activities of daily living to achieve optimal health. This a virtual class the zoom link for this class is provided on the class receipt
Instructor: City of San José Staff
Room: Virtual Class: a link will be sent to participants