Dear Member,
In person, outside fitness classes will begin on Monday, May 3rd in Reichler Park in the open-air pavilion. (There are two pavilions in the park -- we will be using the one closer to the Senior Center.)
Further down in this email you will find descriptions of each class, but let's start with the administrative details:

  • Classes are $2.00 each.
  • Classes must be paid for using a Fitness Pass, which must be purchased from the Senior Center in person. Fitness Passes are available in $10 and $20 denominations. (**Note: if you experiencing financial hardship and the cost of the classes is prohibitive for you, please call Caryl at 732.329.4000 x7682)
  • Passes can be purchased between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily, beginning on Wednesday, April 14th.
  • Our doors remain locked. To purchase a fitness card during the above hours, please ring the bell at the door nearest the office and we will step outside to assist you. If it is inclement weather, we will have you enter the senior center.
  • Masks must be worn in all circumstances.
  • All old fitness cards (the $5 cards from last year and the old yellow cards) will be honored for any balance you still have on them.

To Register for Classes
  • Call us beginning Monday, April 26th to reserve your spot in the park. 732.329.4000 x 7670.
  • Do not leave a message regarding which class(es) you would like; you must speak to staff directly.
  • Reserve for any class during the week prior to the class. Example: if you want to take a class on May 11th and another on May 13th, you must call and get on the list during the week of May 3rd.
  • If a class is full, we will put your name on a waitlist.
  • You are also welcome to call the day before a class or the day of a class to see if there is room in the class; if there is we will accommodate you.
  • If you cannot make a class, its important that you call to cancel so someone on the waitlist can join in your place.
  • Space in each class is limited due to COVID best practices.
  • All classes take place in the park under the pavilion (see picture above).
  • Chairs will be provided for each participants to use if you need it.
  • If you do not have an up to date medical release which your physician must sign please call us and we will be happy to try and expedite the process. No release on file = no ability to take classes.
  • Classes are subject to cancellation due to weather
  • Please make sure you're dressed for success! Comfortable, layers, work out sneakers and bottle of water
Forms, Form, Forms

In addition to the medical release that must be signed by your physician, there is another form that we need from you: the COVID19 Participation Waiver. Please fill it out. We will have them available when you arrive too.
Finally! The Classes!
Here is a description of the classes that we will be starting with. Specific days and times for each class can be found on the May Outdoor Fitness Class Schedule.


Body Sculpting with Linda- Upper body exercises are done seated. Leg exercises are done standing but can be modified for those who need to sit.  Abdominal exercises are done mostly seated. Stretching is done at the end and we finish with a one minute challenge.
 
BollyX with Benz is a Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world. Its 50-minute workout and cycles between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences to get you moving, sweating, and smiling. BollyX is open to all fitness levels. No dance background needed to take BollyX. Instructor can assist with any modifications should you need it. 
 
Chair Yoga with Joanne- Strengthens your muscles, improve your balance, reduce stress and open your heart through modified yogic postures, breath work, chanting, relaxation, meditation. Chair Yoga classes incorporate mainly seated poses; standing poses are also included, in which students can hold onto their chair for balance. Modifications to poses are offered so that students can personalize the experience to their particular needs and abilities.
 
Now & Zen with JillAnn (no cost)- promotes total body restoration by incorporating a variety of techniques to maximize controlled breathing, increase mindfulness and channel energy flow. Program will include Pranayama, breath work with stretching, guided meditation, chanting and Reiki. This class is done seated.
 
Tai Chi with Jimmy- is a centuries old Chinese tradition of body and mind cultivation that has many potential health benefits. It is normally done standing up with slow gentle no impact movements. It can be modified for populations that need to be seated in chairs. Benefits can be many including balance and leg strength, good posture, improved coordination, flexibility and joint mobility, mental concentration, stress relief, cardiovascular benefits.
 
Zumba with Linda is dance & aerobic movements performed to energetic music. The choreography incorporates hip-hop, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo. Zumba routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms — to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Zumba moves can be modified to accommodate your fitness level.

We will also continue to offer our virtual programs and will keep you in the loop for tentative inside programming. We will also have additional outside programming and special events in May. Be sure to open the weekly email for updates.


Our beautiful Senior Community Garden
We couldn't have accomplished this without the many hours of hard work from the
South Brunswick Public Works Department!



Interested in a space? We have a couple of raised beds available.

Please email for more information or call Caryl at 732.329.4000 x 7682

Organic Garden Recipes Thank you to Joseph Chmielewski!!

Thank you also to Rutgers Extension Program for lots of best practice guidance!
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Take good care and hope to see you sometime soon!
Caryl
732.329.4000 x 7682