Lehigh Valley Active Life: Events for January
Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, is offering the following events in January. Call 610-437-3700 for more information.
Lunch:
Jan. 29, 30, 31: Every weekday lunch meal, 11:30 a.m. Trexler Room, There is a cost per person for 60 and older. Your choice of hot or cold entree every day. Call the day before by 9 a.m. for reservation.
Exercise:
Jan. 31: 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.
Jan. 31: 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.
Jan. 29: 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.
Jan. 30: Zumba, Instructor: Ed Nickels. Dancers and non-dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired dance fitness class, which is designed for seniors. Call for fees.
Creative arts:
Jan. 29: Arts and crafts group, 9-11 a.m., Instructor: Trisha Baker. Enjoy working with your hands and keeping those fingers nimble. Call for details.
Jan. 29, 31: Art for everyone, noon, led by Suzanne Bauder. Both new and advanced students are welcome. Whatever medium you choose, help is available. Call for registration. Fees can be paid monthly or per drop-in session.
Jan. 30: 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.
Jan. 30: Junk journaling/book making, 10 a.m., Instructor: Jean Burd. Remember scrapbooking of the 1990s? Well, it is back with a twist. No rules. Have fun making a book and filling it with themed pages. All you need to bring is glue sticks, magazines and scissors. Call for fees and registration.
Music:
Jan. 30: Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra, 9 a.m., Conductor: Ron De Grandis.
Jan. 31: Elm Street Jazz Workshop, 9 a.m., Conductor: Allan Meyerson.
Jan. 30: Pop Music Jam Session, 1 p.m., Instructor: Stephen Cee. Bring your instruments and your voice.
Groups:
Jan. 30: 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.
Jan. 31: Life sharing discussion group, 1 p.m. We are an informal group that meets to discuss our lives in general in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Free.
Jan. 30: Photography composition basics, 12:30 p.m., Instructor: Ray Royer. Want to improve your photography using your cellphone or any camera? Free to members.
Jan. 30: Poetry appreciation, 2 p.m. For those who appreciate poetry. Thou art welcome. Free to members.
Jan. 29: After a loss … what comes next? 3 p.m., Moderator: Brenda Mason. We all experience loss. Loss can have us feel deeply alone. Meeting and sharing with others can begin the healing process. Free.
Jan. 29: Men’s group, 1 p.m., Moderator: Stephen Cee. Discussion session - topics relating to the world of being a man. Have an open mind and an open heart. Free.