Center in the Park, a nationally accredited senior community center located in historic Vernon Park, 5818 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA offers year-round exercise and fitness programs, including these classes which you can enjoy all summer long in air conditioned environment:

• Yoga
  
  • Fridays (11:00am-12:30pm) *Meditation is optional for the last half hour of class. $5.00 per class
  • Yoga teaches fitness on several different levels. Participants learn to breathe more efficiently, relax and strengthen their bodies and spirits.
  • Evening Yoga - Wednesdays (6:00-7:30pm) - $35.00/month

• Zumba
  
  • Tuesdays (3:30pm-4:30pm) - $5.00 per class
  • Zumba Fitness is the only Latin inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and dance steps for a "Fitness Party," led by Zumba certified and trained instructors.

• SilverSneakers Exercise
  
  • Mondays & Fridays (9:00am-10:00am)
  • Wednesdays (9:30 -10:30)
  • For anyone interested in getting fit, no matter what level, this class is perfect. The certified instructor guides participants in working at their own pace and teaches how to gradually increase fitness levels.
  • SilverSneakers members also have free/unlimited access to Center in the Park's Fitness Center/Gym.
  • Participation is free to members of certain health insurance plans (Bravo & Keystone 65) and $2.00 per class for others.

• Tai Chi (Beginning June 29th -July 27th)
  
  • Wednesdays (8:30am-9:30am) - $7.00 per class
  • Tai Chi is a relaxing and calming form of self-defense. It's a way to relieve stress, increase agility and improve balance. Tai chi is a graceful form of exercise and also a meditative workout that connects the mind, body and spirit.

• Movin & Groovin
  
  • Tuesdays (10:00am-11:00am)
  • Thursdays (9:00am-10:00am)
  • This favorite Center in the Park class is a fresh new way to stay in shape! For those who like to move and love to groove - this class combines structured aerobics, fun dance moves, and good music! Free (made possible through grant funding from the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging)

Membership at Center in the Park is free and open to adults age 55+. Non-members may attend certain classes, trips and activities, as well. For an appointment with the Center Counselor or membership registrars, call 215-848-7722. Visit the Center's website at: www.centerinthepark.org - for information on classes, health promotion and other activities or contact the Center's Program Office at 215-848-7722.

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