Senior center offers programs in June
The following events are planned for June at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm Street, Allentown, 610-437-3700.
DANCES – SOCIAL/ENTERTAINMENT:
June 15: Saturday Dance, 7-10 p.m., Trexler Room, KATO playing oldies and requests
Come out and enjoy with your friends. Cost includes light refreshments. Singles and couples are welcome.
June 22: Saturday Dance 7-10 p.m., Trexler Room, Johnny K
Come out and enjoy with your friends. Cost includes light refreshments. Singles and couples are welcome.
June 26: Wednesday Dance 1–3 p.m., Trexler Room, Johnny K
Come out and enjoy with your friends. Cost includes light refreshments. Singles and couples are welcome.
June 12: Wednesday Karaoke 1-3 p.m., Trexler Room, led by your host Bobby James
Join us for fun and entertainment and have a blast singing along to your favorite tunes. There is no cost; everyone is welcome.
June 18, 25: Tuesday “Tap True Beginner” 9 a.m. Instructor: Grace Conti
If you have always wanted to learn to tap dance, this class is for you. Tap shoes are required. Call for fees.
June 17, 24: Monday “Line Dance Beginner” 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Peggy Sue Tobias
Everyone is welcome. Call for fees.
June 13, 20, 27: Thursday “Advance Line Dance” noon to 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Cathy Seidel
Everyone is welcome. This is an advanced class. Call for fees.
LUNCH:
June 12, 13, 14: Every weekday lunch meal, 11:30 a.m. Trexler Room. There is a small charge for 60 and older. Your choice of hot or cold entrée. Call the day before by 9 a.m. for reservations.
June 17, 18, 19, 20, 21: Every weekday lunch meal, 11:30 a.m. Trexler Room. There is a small charge for 60 and older. Your choice of hot or cold entrée. Call the day before by 9 a.m. for reservations.
June 24, 25, 26, 27, 28: Every weekday lunch meal, 11:30 a.m. Trexler Room. There is a small charge for 60 and older. Your choice of hot or cold entrée. Call the day before by 9 a.m. for reservations.
EXERCISE:
June 14, 21, 28: Friday “Tai Chi For Balance” 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Bob Donnelly (Pai Ma Shen).
A holistic exercise that helps reduce stress and promote physical well-being. Using slow flowing movement to coordinate breath and enhance strength, balance and calmness. Call for fees.
June 14, 17, 21, 24, 28: Monday/Friday “Fit Circuit” 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Sara Mercer
This low impact circuit style class, featuring upbeat choreography mixed with strength training, is a great overall cardio workout. Call for fees.
June 17, 24: Monday “Barre” 10:15 a.m. Instructor: Michele Fisher
A low impact toning class that blends the principals of Pilates, yoga, strength training and ballet to activate your entire body. Focus on proper body alignment, balance, stability and flexibility and strength; targeting hips, glutes, abs and arms. Standing and floor work and the ballet barre is used for some portions of class. Call for fees.
June 12, 17, 19, 24, 26: Monday/Wednesday “Zumba” 9:30 a.m. Instructor: Grace Conti
Dancers and non dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired, dance fitness class, which is designed for seniors. Call for fees.
June 13, 18, 20 25, 27: Tuesday/Thursday 9 a.m. “Zumba” Instructor: Ed Nickles
Dancers and non dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired dance fitness class, which is designed for seniors.
June 13, 18, 20, 25, 27: Tuesday/Thursday “Chair Strength Training” Instructor: Sara Mercer
This chair class is designed to enhance strength, balance and flexibility; along with promoting mobility and increasing your range of motion.
June 13, 20, 27: Thursday 10:30 a.m. “Mat Pilates” Instructor: Michele Fisher
A strengthening and lengthening form of exercise that focuses on the core (abdomen and lower back) muscles. Call for fees.
June 18, 25: Tuesday 2:10 p.m. “Tai Chi Qigong” Instructor: Alice Perry
Very beginner friendly, meditative and peaceful. Call for fees.
June 17, 24: Monday 12:30 p.m. “Tai Chi Beginner” Instructor: Helaine Young Tai Chi 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 and stress relief. Call for fees.
GAMES:
June 16, 23, 30: Sunday afternoon Pinochle, 1 p.m. Trexler Room.
There is a charge. Refreshments available.
June 14, 21, 28: Friday Pinochle, 7 p.m. There is a charge per game with prizes.
June 17, 24: Monday cards 11 a.m. Trexler Room
Exercise for the mind. Join us for Party Bridge (must know how to play). Drop in; no reservation needed.
June 18, 25: Tuesday afternoon Cribbage, 1 p.m.
Learn to play and enjoy the game. Free. Drop in – no reservation needed.
June 18, 25: Tuesday afternoon Mah Jongg, 1 p.m.
Learn to play and enjoy the game. Free. Drop in – no reservation needed.
June 12, 19, 26: Wednesday Afternoon Bowling 1:30 p.m. Rose Bowl.
CREATIVE ARTS:
June 12, 17, 19, 24, 26: Monday/Wednesday arts and crafts group 9-11 a.m. Instructor: Trisha Baker
Enjoy working with your hands and keeping those finger nimble. Call for details.
June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28: Wednesday/Friday Art For Everyone, noon Led by Suzanne Bauder.
Both new and advance students are welcome. Whatever medium you choose, help is available. Call for registration. Fees can be paid monthly or per drop-in session.
June 13, 20, 27: Thursday Knit and Chat, 9 a.m.
Stop in, work on your own projects, knit, crochet or embroider. Chat about your work or any other subjects and enjoy the conversation. Free.
June 17, 24: Monday “Drawing” 9:30 a.m. Instructor Judy Peters
Learn how to draw with pencils. An introduction to composition, outlining and shading. Call for fees.
June 18, 25: Tuesday “Ceramics” 9 a.m. Instructor: Bonny Batman Come join our fun ceramics ongoing classes. Price includes paints. Drop in. Call for fees.
MUSIC:
June 18, 25: Tuesday “Good Vibrations” Chorus, 9:30 a.m. Director Nancy Shumaker
Come join, all singers welcome, have fun and make some new friends.
June 13, 20, 27: Thursday Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra, 9 a.m. Conductor Ron DeGrandis
June 14, 21, 28, 2024: Friday Elm Street Jazz Workshop 9 a.m. Conductor Allan Meyerson
June 14, 21, 28: Thursday “Pop Music Jam Session” 1 p.m. Led by Stephen Cee
Bring your instruments and your voice. Call for details.
June 18, 25: Tuesday “Song Writing” 11 a.m. Instructor Stephen Cee
Bring your poems, lyrics and musical talents. Free to members
GROUPS:
June 13, 20, 27: Thursday, Current Events Informal Discussion Group, 2 p.m. Moderator: David M Bell
A place to express your opinions and listen to others. Includes world, national, state and local topics. All are welcome. Free
June 14, 21, 28: Friday Life Sharing Discussion Group, 1–3 p.m.
We are an informal group that meets to discuss our lives in general in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Free
June 13, 20, 27: Thursday Photography Composition Basics 12:30 p.m. Instructor Ray Royer
Want to improve your photography using your cellphone or any camera? Free to members.