March April May – Classes

Title

When

Time

Description

American Kenpo

Wednesday

7 p.m.

An updated system of martial arts. All attendees must register to become a center member during the day (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) to participate.

Free with senior center membership. (Drop-in)

Basic Drawing & Painting
Instructors Mel Applebaum and
Christina Curley

Friday

10 a.m.

Learn basic drawing and painting techniques. Explore color and learn about famous artists. Class is limited to 10 students and will last for the current quarter. Sign up in Binder in Main Lobby. Free w/center membership. 

Call for further info ~

Jazzercise Lite

Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and
Friday

M: 10:00 a.m.
T: 10:15 a.m.
Th: 10:15 a.m.
Fr: 11:00 a.m.

Certified Jazzercise instructors. Work-out can be ‘light’ with modifications from instructor or more intense as desired. Free with senior center membership.

**Note: Class size is limited to 40. See staff to register for one of the 4 classes and to fill out a Jazzercise registration and liability waiver.

Low Impact Exercise

Monday and
Wednesday

11 a.m.

Focus on strength, endurance and flexibility using resistance bands. No floorwork. Chair Friendly.

 (Drop-in)

AARP presents Sorting Fact from
Fiction, presented by Larry Lipman
This event is Free and Open to the
Community

Friday, March 8

1 p.m.

Do you believe everything you see online? There are plenty of sensationalized headlines, misleading stories and even complete falsehoods circulating on the Internet, making it hard for even the discerning reader to sort fact from fiction. This free event will equip you with valuable tools and resources to help you stay safe online.

Reservations Preferred / Drop-ins are Welcome.

Introduction to Fly Fishing with Hal &
Tom!

Friday, April 5

1 p.m.

An overview of the sport of fly fishing. Learn about how to get started and equipment is needed. Hal and Tom will explain the differences between fly fishing and spin fishing; what a fly lure
is; and how to choose the correct one. Time and weather permitting, there will be an outside demonstration and the chance to try casting yourself.

S.A.I.L.

Tuesday and
Thursday

9:05 a.m.

Evidenced-based fall prevention exercise program designed for older adults to “Stay Active and Independent for Life.

” Spaces are limited. Registration is required for each quarterly session.

AARP presents Fraud Basics: presented
by Trudy Marotta

Friday
April 12

1 p.m.

Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been
a victim of identity theft? The AARP Fraud Network is working
to empower you in the fight, with proven resources and tools to
help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud.
Reservations Preferred but Drop-ins are Welcome. This event is
Free and Open to the Community

S.A.I.L. (Second offering)

Monday and
Wednesday

2:30 p.m.

Evidenced-based fall prevention exercise program designed for older adults to “Stay Active and Independent for Life.

” Spaces are limited. Registration is required for each quarterly session.

AARP presents Social Security:
Understanding Your Benefits
presented by Ridge Multop

Friday,
April 26, 2024

1 p.m.

This session is a good overview for anyone interested in Social
Security ~ the facets of Social Security, when to claim your
retirement benefits, and implications of working while collecting
benefits.

Reservations Preferred/ Drop-ins are Welcome. This event is Free and Open to the Community

Tap Class – Intermediate

Monday

12:30 p.m.

Must have intermediate tap experience to participate. Stop by
to observe a class to see the level that they are at.

Free with senior center membership. (Drop-in)

Tap Class – Beginner

Monday

1:30 p.m.

This is a beginner class for those with no tap experience or who
need a refresher to brush up their skills. Free with senior center
membership. (Drop-in)

Tai Chi – Beginner

Thursday

8:10 a.m.

This is beginner class with no or minimal Tai Chi experience.


Free with senior center membership. (Drop-in)

Tai Chi – Intermediate

Tuesday

8:10 a.m.

A class for those who have completed the beginner Tai Chi class or those with previous experience.

 Free with senior center membership. (Drop-in)

Tai Chi – Advanced

Wednesday

8:10 a.m.

An advanced Tai Chi class using swords with movement.

Previous Tai Chi experience necessary.

 Free with senior center membership. (Drop-in)

Strength Training

Tuesday
and Thursday

9 a.m.

Self-led class using an instructional DVD.

 Free with senior center membership. (Drop-in)

Exercise with Patty

Wednesday
and Friday

9 a.m.

An all-around fitness program that includes cardio, strength and
endurance, balance, and relaxation. Free with senior center
membership. (Drop-in)

Mixed Media Art Group

Tuesday and Thursday

11:30 a.m.

Participants will work on their own projects and, on occasion, joint exercises, such as drawing from a live model. There will be no instruction other than suggestions from other members.

Basic drawing skills are required, familiarity with the use of paints and colors is helpful.
Class size limited to 12 for this 3-month session.

Sign up for one day (Tuesday or Thursday) or both days.

 Reservations Required. Sign up in Main Office or call.

Card Making Class with Chuck
Chuck Mason’s Card Classes

First and Third Wednesday
3/6 & 3/20/2024
4/3/ & 4/17/2024
5/1 & 5/15/2024

10 a.m.
1 p.m.

Take home approximately five handcrafted one-of-a-kind greeting cards. $15 supply fee paid at class. Must be a center member.
2 class sessions/day.

 Reservation is required. Class  size is limited.

Woodworking with Mickey Post

Second and Fourth
Wednesday
3/13 & 3/27/2024
4/10 & 4/24/2024
5/8 & 5/22/2024

10 a.m.

Program topics include a discussion of woodworking techniques, tools to be used, discussion of participants’ projects, and actual work on participants’ projects.

 Free with senior membership. (Drop-in) 
*Safety class is required before using shop tools and machines.

Chair Yoga for Everyone!
with instructor Jess Purtell

Tuesday

1:45 p.m.

In this gentle moving class, we will use chairs, to sit on or stand  using the chair for support. We will learn new ways to focus on  our breath, move our body and have fun! Leave feeling restored
and rebalanced. Join in and give your body an hour of love and kindness.

(Drop-in)

Mt. Vernon Genealogical Society –
Workshop w/Linda MacLachlan
“Entering Information onto
Find A Grave”

Monday,
March 4, 2024
& April 1, 2024

1-3 p.m.

The purpose of the workshop is to learn how to use the Family-Search.org website more effectively.
 
The workshop is limited to 6.                    

Contact: https://www.mvgenealogy.org to Register

Mt. Vernon Genealogical Society –
Workshop w/Linda MacLachlan
“Using Familysearch.org”

Monday,
May 6, 2024

1-3 p.m.

The purpose of the workshop is to learn how to use the Family-Search.org website more effectively.

The workshop is limited to 6.                    

Contact: https://www.mvgenealogy.org to Register

Mt. Vernon Genealogical Society
Training with Amy Breedlove
“Researching in Florida

Friday
March 29, 2024

1-3 p.m.

Workshop
Contact: www.mvgenealogy.org to Register

New!! Line Dance w/Shirley Genter

Wednesdays

1-2 p.m.

Learn basic line dance steps to a variety of music styles.

Drop In! All levels are welcomed.

AARP presents Medicare 101
understanding Your Benefits
presented by Ridge Multop.
This hour-long session will give you an
overview of the different parts of
Medicare, coverage and costs, and
your choices of Medicare plans

Friday,
March 29

1 p.m.

This hour-long session will give you an overview of the different
parts of Medicare, coverage and costs, and your choices
of Medicare plans.

Reservations Preferred but Drop-ins are Welcome.
This event is Free and Open to the Community

Mt. Vernon Genealogical Society
Workshop w/Linda McLachlan ~
“Entering Information onto
Find a Grave” –

Monday
April 24, 2024

1-3 p.m.

The purpose of the workshop is to learn how to add information
onto the Find a Grave website.

The workshop is limited to 6.                    

Contact: https://www.mvgenealogy.org to Register

Mt. Vernon Genealogical Society
Training Class ~ “Genealogy and Social
Media” presented by Carol Petranek –

Monday
May 6, 2024

1-3 p.m.

To register for the class, please send an email with the class
name and date, and your name and phone number to Amy
Breedlove at albreedlove@comcast.net ZOOM