Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, has planned the following 7-10 p.m. Saturday dances in March.

Cover charge includes light refreshments.

·March 12: “Bootschootin” with Peggy Sue Country Dance

·March 19: “KATO”

·March 26: “DJ Jerry Deane”

The senior center will also be offering the following programs.

· March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29: Instructor Grace Conti will offer “Tap True Beginner” 9-10 a.m. Tap shoes are required.

· March 7, 14, 21 and 28: “Line Dance Beginner” led by instructor Peggy Sue Tobias will be held 12:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

· March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31: Bring your project – knitting, crocheting or other needlework and join the “Knit and Chat Group,” 9-11:30 a.m.

Every Thursday, the group knits a little, chats a little, exchanges views on everything and learns something about each other and their talents. All levels welcome to attend. Free to members

· March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31: Instructor Gina will be offering a “Quilting and Sewing Group” 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m.

Learn how to quilt, if you are a beginner. All skill levels are welcome to attend.

· March 4, 11, 18 and 25: Genealogy class led by Judy Ritter Martens, 9-11 a.m.

Learn how to trace your family tree and research your roots through Ancestry.com.

Bring a laptop, if you have one or a laptop will be provided.

This program is free to members.

· March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30: Instructor Trisha Baker offers an arts and crafts class 9-11:30 a.m. This class is free to members.

· March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30: Instructor Sue Bauder will host an “Art For Everyone” class, noon to 3 p.m.

· March 4, 11, 18 and 25: “Art For Everyone” with instructor Sue Bauder, 9-11:30 a.m.

Whatever medium you choose for both these classes, help is available.

Both new and advanced students are welcome to attend these classes.

· March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29: Instructor Bonny Batman offers a drop-in ceramics class 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m.

· March 4: Instructor Ted LaRose hosts “Strange Stories, Amazing Facts of America’s Past” providing astonishing, intriguing, hair-raising and amusing stories, 2-3 p.m.

· March 11: Instructor Dr. Charles Bonos will present “World War II: Battle of Midway” lecture/discussion, 2-3:30 p.m.

· March 7, 14, 21 and 28: “Tai Chi Beginner” led by instructor Brian H. Kunsman will take place 12:30-1:30 p.m.

This class consists of a series of slow, flowing movements that promotes holistic benefits for the individual practitioner.

These benefits include improved balance and coordination, leg strength, cardiovascular health, mental concentration, stress relief.

· March 4, 11, 18 and 25: Instructor Bob Donnelly will be offering “Tai Chi Exercise,” a holistic exercise that helps reduce stress and promote physical well-being 10:30-11:30 a.m.

· March 1-31: Instructor Ed Nickles will led “Zumba Gold” 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m. Fridays. Dancers and non- dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired, dance fitness class, which is designed for seniors. The pace is slower than regular Zumba.

· March 7, 14, 21 and 28: Instructor Michele Fisher will offer “Barre,” a low impact toning class that blends the principals of Pilates, Yoga, strength training and ballet to activate your entire body, 10:15-11 a.m.

· March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31: “Mat Pilates” led by instructor Robert Comins will take place 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Mat Pilates is a strengthening and lengthening form of exercise that focuses on the core muscles, but also strengthens the arms and legs.

To register or for more information, call 610-437-3700.