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Debbie Battista, PPRP
   
Recreation Services Division Director
   Chain O' Lakes Complex
   


Cynthia Marks
  
Recreation Supervisor I
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   Chain O' Lakes Complex
     
   
 

 
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  Fitness Programs:
 

 

Easy Tai Chi

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Monday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: $4 per class
Non-Resident Fee: $5 per class
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

Tai Chi Club

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Monday, 6:30-8 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: $4 per class

Non-Resident Fee: $5 per class
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

Improve your flexibility, reduce stress, improve posture and endurance.

 

Beginning Judo (eight-week session)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Monday, 6-7:15 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: $35 per session
Non-Resident Fee: $45 per session
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class. First class is free.

Learn basic leverage, position and techniques of judo.

Advanced Judo (eight-week session)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Monday, 7:15-8 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: $35 per session
Non-Resident Fee: $45 per session
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

Fencing (four-week session)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Tuesday, 7–9 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: $8 per class, or $25 per session
Non-Resident Fee: $9 per class, or $35 per session
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

The beginning student will be given an introduction to the sport using the foil, epee and saber. Basic equipment is supplied.

 

 

Boxing Fitness

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Tuesday and Wednesday 6-6:45 p.m.;
Saturday 9-10 a.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: $5 per class
Non-Resident Fee: $6 per class

Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

Class offers a challenging workout designed for any fitness level.  Workout begins with stretching, works up to a boxer's cardio workout and ends with a cool-down stretch.

Boxing In Motion For Children

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Saturday, 10-11 a.m.
Age: Children
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: Free for children
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

Classes held in the Game Room.

Pilates


Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: $7 per class
Non-Resident Fee: $8 per class
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. 

 
 

Tae Kwon Do (four-week session)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Wednesday, 7-8 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: $30 per session
Non-Resident Fee: $40 per session
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

Build self confidence while learning the Korean art of self-defense! First class is free.  Uniforms are optional.

 
 

 

Cardio Dance (all levels)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Wednesday, 6-7 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: $5 per class
Non-Resident Fee: $6 per class
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

Get a good workout while having fun dancing to great music!

Zumba (all levels)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: $5 per class; $35 unlimited monthly pass
Non-Resident Fee: $6 per class; $45 unlimited monthly pass
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

Spice up your exercise routine while learning Latin dance moves!

Aqua Aerobics

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Wednesday, 9-10 a.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Jennifer Moore
Resident Fee: $6 per class
Non-Resident Fee: $7 per class
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

Cool off in the Rowdy Gaines Pool with water resistance training and a cardio workout all at once!

Yoga

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Monday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., and Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: $6 per class
Non-Resident Fee: $7 per class
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

Yoga for Kids

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Saturday, 11 - 11:30 a.m.
Information: (863) 291-5656
Contact: Cindy Marks
Resident Fee: $5 per class
Non-Resident Fee: $6 per class
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

  

Parents FREE!

 

 
  Dance Programs:
 
 
  Level I Belly Dance (four-week session)

Session Dates: Ongoing

Days and Times: Monday, 6-7 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Resident Fee: $11 per class, or $35 per session
Non-Resident Fee: $12 per class, or $45 per session    
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

Learn step combinations, body and hand movements and breathing techniques.   Everyone is welcome.  Wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.

 

 
 

Level II Belly Dance (four-week session)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Monday, 7-8 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Resident Fee: $11 per class, or $35 per session
Non-Resident Fee: $12 per class, or $45 per session
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

This class is for intermediate level students.  Emphasis is on body posture, stage presence and breathing techniques.  Props will be used and can be purchased through the instructor.

 
 

Latin Salsa, Swing / Ballroom Dancing (four-week session)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Thursday, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Age: All
Information: (863) 291-5656
Resident Fee: $8 per class, or $25 per session
Non-Resident Fee: $9 per class, or $35 per session
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

 

 
 

Hip-Hop (four-week session)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Friday, 7-7:45 p.m.

Age: 8 & up
Information: (863) 291-5656
Resident Fee: $25 per session
Non-Resident Fee: $35 per session
Registration Info: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

 

Kid's Dance (Mixture of all types)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Friday, 5:30-6 p.m. (ages 4-6)
                       Friday, 6-6:45 p.m. (ages 7 & up)
Information: (863) 291-5656
Resident Fee:
Non-Resident fee:
Registration: 15 minutes prior to start of class.

 

 
  Art and Music Programs:
 
 
 

Creative Art (six-week session)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Tuesday and Thursday, 9-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.                      

Age: all ages
Information: (863) 291-5656
Instructor: Ruby Gates
Resident Fee: $95 per six weeks.
Non-Resident Fee: $105 per six weeks.

Students will learn an introduction to basic color wheel using Crayola Crayon and other art supplies. Instructor will provide supply list. Lessons designed for anyone interested in unleashing their creativity with guidance by a certified art teacher. An art project will be completed by the end of the session.

 
 

Voice Lessons (six-week session)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Tuesday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.                       

Age: 6-12 years old
Information: (863) 291-5656
Instructor: Judy and David Calhoun
Resident Fee: $90 per six weeks.
Non-Resident Fee: $100 per six weeks.

Learn to sing like a star under the instruction of certified music teachers. David has sung with the Boston Opera and Judy has soloed in Europe.

 
 

Beginning Guitar for Home Schooled Children (eight-week session)

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Friday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.                       

Age: 6-12 years old
Information: (863) 291-5656
Instructor: Jay Nerove
Resident Fee: $75 per eight weeks.
Non-Resident Fee: $85 per eight weeks.
Registration Info: Contact instructor for schedule.

Learn how to play guitar, read music, play ensemble and solo and explore music styles.  Contact the instructor if you have any questions regarding the class or purchasing a guitar. This will be a group setting.

 

 
 

Guitar Lessons

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Monday through Saturday, 2-8 p.m.
Age: 10 years old and up
Information: (863) 291-5656
Instructor: Jay Nerove
Resident Fee: $95 per four weeks; $135 per six weeks; $175 per eight weeks.
Non-Resident Fee: $105 per four weeks; $145 per six weeks; $185 per eight weeks.
Registration Info: Contact instructor for schedule.

Learn to play country, folk, rock, blues, and classical using bass, electric or acoustic guitar.  Friday Jam session is included in the cost of class.

Guitar Jam Session

Session Dates: Ongoing
Days and Times: Friday, 7-9 p.m.

Free for all Guitar students.

Please arrive early if you pay per class or you may pre-register anytime for session classes.

Contact the Leisure Services' Division at 291-5656 for more information.

 
     

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