Senior center offers programs in July
The following events are planned for July at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm Street, Allentown, 610-437-3700.
DANCES-SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT:
July 13: Dance, 7-10 p.m. Trexler Room, KATO playing oldies and requests
Come out and enjoy with your friends. There is a per person charge which includes light refreshments. Singles and couples are welcome.
July 20: Dance, 7-10 p.m. Trexler Room Johnny K
Come out and enjoy with your friends. There is a per person charge which includes light refreshments. Singles and couples are welcome.
July 24: Dance, 1-3 p.m. Trexler Room Johnny K
Come out and enjoy with your friends. There is a per person charge which includes light refreshments. Singles and couples are welcome.
July 10: Wednesday Karaoke, 1-3 p.m. Trexler Room with host Bobby James
Join us for fun and entertainment and have a blast singing along to your favorite tunes. There is no charge. Everyone is welcome.
July 16, 23, 30: “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.
July 15, 22, 29: “Line Dance Beginner” 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Peggy Sue Tobias
Everyone is welcome. Call for fees.
July 11, 18, 25: “Advance Line Dance” noon to 1:30 p.m. Instructor: Cathy Seidel
Everyone is welcome. This is an advanced class. Call for fees.
LUNCH:
July 10-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31: Every weekday lunch meal. 11:30 a.m. Trexler Room
There is a small charge for diners 60 and over. Your choice of hot or cold entrée. Call the day before by 9 a.m. for reservations.
EXERCISE:
July 12, 19, 26: “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.
July 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29: “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.
July 15, 22, 29: “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, but this is not a dance class. Call for fees
July 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31: “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.
July 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30: “Zumba” 9 a.m. Instructor Ed Nickles
Dancers and non dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired dance fitness class, which is designed for seniors. Call for fees.
July 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30: “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. Call for fees.
July 11, 18, 25: 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.
July 16, 23, 30 “Tai Chi Qigong” 2:10 p.m. Instructor Alice Perry
Very beginner friendly, meditative and peaceful. Call for fees.
July 15, 22, 29: “Tai Chi Beginner” 12:30 p.m. 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, stress relief. Call for fees.
GAMES:
July 14, 21, 28: Pinochle, 1 p.m. Trexler Room. There is a cost per person. Refreshments available.
July 12, 19, 26: Pinochle, 7 p.m. There is a cost per person. Prizes given away.
July 15, 22, 29: 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.
July 16, 223, 30: Cribbage, 1 p.m. Learn to play and enjoy the game. Free. Drop in – no reservation needed.
July 16, 23, 30: Mah Jongg, 1 p.m. Learn to play and enjoy the game. Free. Drop in – no reservation needed.
July 10, 17,24, 31: Bowling 1:30 p.m. Rose Bowl. Call Lehigh Valley Active Life for details at 610-437-3700.
CREATIVE ARTS:
July 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31: Arts and crafts group 9-11 a.m. Instructor: Trisha Baker
Enjoy working with your hands and keeping those fingers nimble. Call for details.
July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31: 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.
July 11, 18, 25: 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.
July 15, 22, 29: “Drawing” 9:30 a.m. Instructor Judy Peters
Learn how to draw with pencils. An introduction to composition, outlining and shading. Call for fees.
July 10: Paint and Wine “Flip Flop,” 6-8 p.m. Led by Angela Faidley.
Everyone will create their own “masterpiece.” Price includes materials and wine. Call for registration and fees.
July 16, 23, 30: “Ceramics” 9 a.m. Instructor Bonny Batman
Come join our fun ceramics ongoing classes. Price includes paints. Drop in. Call for fees.
MUSIC:
July 11, 18, 25: Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra, 9 a.m. Conductor Ron DeGrandis
July 12, 19, 26: Elm Street Jazz Workshop 9 a.m. Conductor Allan Meyerson
July 11, 18, 25: “Pop Music Jam Session” 1 p.m. Led by Stephen Cee
Bring your instruments and your voice. Free to members.
July 16, 23, 30: “Song Writing” 11 a.m. Instructor Stephen Cee
Bring your poems, lyrics and musical talents. Free to members
GROUPS:
July 11, 18, 25: 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
July 12, 19, 26: 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.
July 11, 18, 25: Photography Composition Basics 12:30 p.m. Instructor Ray Royer
Want to improve your photography using your cellphone or any camera? Free to members