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Fitness, Health, & Self-Interests

Better Balance! Steady and Strong
Are you looking for an exercise program designed to improve your everyday life? This course, led by a physical therapist, will focus on balance and core strengthening exercises. Come join the fun and learn a program designed to improve your posture and daily function, while also decreasing your risk of falls and injury.

No special equipment is needed, and most of the exercises are completed standing. No part of the program involves getting up and down from the floor. This program is suitable for beginners yet appropriate for those with more exercise experience as it can be adapted to fit individual needs.

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Instructor: Diane Markovitz Fee: $0.00
Dates: 5/18/2023 - 7/27/2023 Days: Th Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Sessions: 10
THIS IS A TEN-WEEK CLASS

THIS CLASS WILL MEET OVER ZOOM
This class will meet on May 18, 25; June 1, 8, 15, 29; July 6, 13, 20 and 27.

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Chakra Yoga: All Levels
This course moves through traditional yoga poses (or asanas) that align each individual chakra, moving up the spine from the root chakra to the crown chakra. Chakras are energy centers located across different points on our spinal column. When energy becomes blocked in a chakra, it triggers physical, mental, or emotional imbalances that manifest in symptoms such as anxiety, lethargy, or poor digestion. This class is for members who like fluid, mindful practice that links alignment, movement, and breath. Participants should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and have a yoga mat.

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Instructor: Jill Clary Fee: $0.00
Dates: 5/17/2023 - 7/26/2023 Days: W Times: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Sessions: 10
THIS IS A TEN-WEEK COURSE

THIS CLASS WILL MEET OVER ZOOM
This class meets on May 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 28; July 5, 12, 19 and 26.

Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
Do you know someone who excels in people skills? It is likely that they have an elevated level of emotional intelligence. However, emotional intelligence is not just about excelling in relationships with others but also awareness of one’s own emotions. This session guides members in learning to recognize their emotions and ways to control them. These insights will build members' awareness about why they act the way they do in certain instances. Members will gain the skills to unlock the key to better relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and new contacts.
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Instructor: Esther Jackson Fee: $0.00
Dates: 6/26/2023 - 7/31/2023 Days: M Times: 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM Sessions: 5
THIS CLASS WILL MEET OVER ZOOM
This class will meet on June 26; July 10, 17, 24 and 31.

English Country Dance for Beginners
This class begins by teaching the basic figures used in English country dancing and practices them in the context of beautiful historic and modern dance compositions. Members will explore the grace, elegance, and playfulness of this dance form (think of Pride & Prejudice). No partner or experience necessary. Participants will regularly switch partners in our dance sessions. Be prepared for physical, mental, and social stimulation! The focus will be on dancing and enjoying moving with the music.
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Instructor: Gaye Fifer Fee: $0.00
Dates: 5/16/2023 - 6/13/2023 Days: Tu Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM Sessions: 5
THIS CLASS WILL MEET IN-PERSON
This class will meet on May 16, 23, 30; June 6 and 13.

Get Organized for Good!
Tired of too much stuff? Want to live a clutter-free, simpler lifestyle? Weekly interactive step-by-step decluttering and organizing instruction will be shared. Learn how NOT to accumulate, how to deal with current overflow, and identify unwanted items. Suggestions will be provided on how to create a lasting home, time organizational systems, and conquer paper piles. Finally, members will learn how to sort and organize all their photos (printed and digital) and memorabilia.
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Instructor: Jill Yesko Fee: $0.00
Dates: 6/26/2023 - 7/31/2023 Days: M Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sessions: 5
THIS CLASS WILL MEET OVER ZOOM
This class will meet on June 26; July 10, 17, 24 and 31.

Great Summer Gardening Begins Now!
Pittsburgh's garden guru Doug Oster is back to help members have their best garden ever this summer. Doug will cover soil preparation, composting, planting, and garden tips and tricks he has picked up over 40 years of playing in the dirt. "Gardening should be fun," he says, and that is what he strives to share in every class.
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Instructor: Doug Oster Fee: $0.00
Dates: 5/16/2023 - 6/13/2023 Days: Tu Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Sessions: 5
THIS CLASS WILL MEET OVER ZOOM
This class will meet on May 16, 23, 30; June 6 and 13.

Healthy Aging: Part I
This is the first of a two-part series on healthy aging in older adults. Getting older is a process that does not start at any arbitrary age such as 65 years old. Aging starts before birth and continues throughout the lifespan; it is characterized by both increased and decreased abilities. This course will discuss factors that influence healthy aging including changing demographics, attitudes towards aging, and the concepts of reserve, resilience, and atypical presentation. Other topics include an overview of normal physical and cognitive function that change with aging, sensory changes in vision, hearing, smell, and touch, and preventing adverse medication drug reactions. Health problems that increase in prevalence and strategies to help manage them will be discussed. No personal medical advice will be given during this course.
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Instructor: Eileen Chasens Fee: $0.00
Dates: 5/18/2023 - 6/15/2023 Days: Th Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM Sessions: 5
THIS CLASS WILL MEET IN-PERSON
This class will meet on May 18, 25; June 1, 8, and 15.

Healthy Aging: Part II
This course is the second in a 2-part series that focuses on addressing what are normal changes that accompany aging. However, it is important to recognize that complaints about troublesome symptoms should not be automatically ascribed as part of “growing older” and instead may need evaluation and treatment. Topics for this course include normal age-related changes and diseases associated with skin and wound healing, thermoregulation, impaired sleep, urinary and GI function, and sexuality/intimacy. The course will discuss the legal issues of autonomy, capacity, and competence in making health-care decisions. Finally, care for older adults when hospitalized, with chronic conditions, or with symptoms that would benefit from palliative care will be discussed. No personal medical advice will be given during this course.
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Instructor: Eileen Chasens Fee: $0.00
Dates: 6/29/2023 - 7/20/2023 Days: Th Times: 1:00 PM - 3:10 PM Sessions: 4
THIS IS A FOUR-WEEK COURSE

THIS CLASS WILL MEET IN-PERSON
This class will meet on June 29; July 6, 13 and 20.

Introduction to Lawn Bowling
Please note: The instruction portion of this course is for three weeks. The fourth week will be used for a rain-date or practice session.

Lawn bowling has been a tradition on Pittsburgh’s Eastside since 1938. Frick Park’s lawn bowling greens, managed by the nonprofit Frick Park Lawn Bowling Club, are one of the many attractions of this part of the city. Learn the sport’s basic skills, guided by experienced players who will lead hands-on coaching sessions and games on the greens. Lawn bowling is fun and easy to learn. Mastering its finer points also provides a steady and interesting challenge. The course will provide many opportunities to practice the different strategies employed in singles, doubles, and triples play. All necessary equipment will be provided. This activity requires walking/standing for two hours. Please wear flat and soft-soled shoes, and bring a hat, sunscreen, and water bottle.

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Instructor: Robert Heilbronner Fee: $0.00
Dates: 5/18/2023 - 6/8/2023 Days: Th Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM Sessions: 4
THIS IS A FOUR WEEK COURSE

THIS CLASS WILL MEET IN-PERSON AND OFF CAMPUS
This class will meet on May 18, 25; June 1 and 8.

Summer Beauties: Reds, Whites, Pinks, and Orange
This course will be held at Dreadnought Wines, 3401 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 and will require a $45 fee.

Reds, whites, pinks, and orange—wines just like the roses in summer gardens. Dreadnought Wines and Palate Partners School of Wine & Spirits, Pittsburgh’s premier providers of boutique wine and spirits and consumer education courses, will present three classes that explore why wines are assorted colors and different intensities. What does the wine maker do and what does nature do to make this happen? This course will explore these questions and more.

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Instructor: Deb Mortillaro Fee: $45.00
Dates: 6/26/2023 - 7/17/2023 Days: M Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM Sessions: 3
THIS IS A THREE-WEEK COURSE

THIS CLASS WILL MEET IN-PERSON AND OFF CAMPUS
This class will meet on June 26; July 10 and 17.

Chair Yoga
This gentle form of yoga is practiced using a chair as a prop/stabilizer for support during standing poses or adapted for sitting on a chair. It is especially beneficial for people concerned with balance or coordination issues or those who have felt they are unable to participate in other yoga experiences. The class includes poses for strength training, mobility in the joints, and more relaxing poses to help steady the mind. Opportunities to intensify, with modifications to make the poses more accessible, will be offered throughout the course so that participants learn to adapt to their personal situations and comfort as well as challenge themselves. The course is appropriate for all levels.

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Instructor: Susan Gillis Kruman Fee: $0.00
Dates: 5/8/2023 - 7/31/2023 Days: M Times: 12:00 PM - 12:55 PM Sessions: 10
THIS IS A TEN-WEEK COURSE

THIS CLASS WILL MEET OVER ZOOM
This class will meet on May 8, 15, 22; June 5, 12, 26; July 10, 17, 24 and 31.

Dance and Be Fit
This course engages all age groups and all ability levels with fun and easy dance and fitness routines. Learning basic dance and fitness moves will help participants take more steps toward a healthier lifestyle and to get moving. No experience or specific skills are needed. The course is great for beginners as well as veteran dancers. It can be adapted to anyone’s unique needs.

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Instructor: Roland Ford Fee: $0.00
Dates: 5/19/2023 - 7/28/2023 Days: F Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Sessions: 10
THIS IS A TEN WEEK COURSE

THIS CLASS WILL MEET OVER ZOOM
This class will meet on May 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 30; July 7, 14, 21 and 28.

Gentle Yoga
This course is geared for those new to yoga or those who are interested in a gentle practice. It includes a combination of meditation, breath work, and flowing movement intended for all abilities. This course offers nurturing, kindness, and compassion for the body, regardless of a participant’s physical abilities, age, or experience. You will experiment with balance, strength, flexibility, and stillness while practicing mindfulness and meditation techniques.

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Instructor: Jill Clary Fee: $0.00
Dates: 5/17/2023 - 7/26/2023 Days: W Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Sessions: 10
THIS IS A TEN WEEK COURSE

THIS CLASS WILL MEET OVER ZOOM
This class meets on May 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 28; July 5, 12, 19 and 26.

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