Dateline April - June 2019 | Page 9

Stay Active! Park-n-Play Cont. Get Close to Nature in a Kayak Experience Kayaking as you paddle around Silver Lake. No experience necessary. Meet at Silver Lake Beach instead of Oakdale Discovery Center for this activity. Wear shoes that can get wet and dress in layers for time on the water. Kerri Kolstad Time: 8:30–10:00 am Cost: $30 Class #: AEPP4 Location: Silver Lake Beach Get Ready for Summer Bicycle Maintenance & Tour Learn to change a tire, air up the tires, and make some adjustments so your bike fits you better. Then enjoy an easy pedal on the local Gateway Trail. Bring your own bicycle and helmet. Kerri Kolstad Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Cost: $30 Class #: AEPP5 All About Herbs Learn about the many varieties of herbs and their uses. Make and take a small closet sachet, a jar of foot soak and an herb mix for marinating, cooking or grilling. Jane Klein Time: 11:00 am–1:00 pm Cost: $25 Class #: AEPP10 Who was that Masked Bird? With 174 species of birds found in Oakdale Nature Preserve, this is a great place to learn the basic skills that will help you find and identify birds. Class will start outdoors with a walk in the preserve followed by an indoor review session. Class fee includes a book for beginning birders. Bring a pair of binoculars if you can and dress for the weather. Jill Sadler Time: 8:00–10:30 am Cost: $35 Class #: AEPP11 Fly Casting Clinic Learn how to cast a fly rod or improve your casting skills in this two hour beginner lesson. Class held rain or shine. St. Paul Fly Tiers Club Time: 1:30–3:30 pm Cost: $20 Class #: AEPP16 Full Line-up of Fitness Classes at Gladstone These classes are ongoing so you may join at any time. Just pay the drop-in rate or purchase a punch card at a discounted rate listed below. There is no charge if you have the SilverSneakers® benefit through your supplemental insurance. Just bring your SilverSneakers® card to class. Chair Yoga A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support—no moving up and down from the floor. Improve your balance, flexibility and strength. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Ruth Paisley Thu 1:30–2:15 pm Drop-in rate $6/visit, Punchcard $42 for 8 visits Ageless Grace® Exercise for the brain, done from a chair! Ageless Grace® consists simple movements that can stimulate the brain like no other exercise can do! No “routine” to learn, the movements are spontaneous and based on prompts. Best of all, these movements are all performed from the comfort of a chair which means that anyone at any age or ability can participate. Pola Rest Wed 11:15 am–noon Drop-in rate $6/visit, Punchcard $42 for 8 visits Cardio & Strength A low-impact, moderate-intensity exercise class designed to safely and effectively increase your stamina, strength, balance and flexibility in a welcoming setting. Class is led by a certified fitness professional. Adjustable weight cuffs are provided. Bring water. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive tie-on shoes. Penny Madvig Tue/Thu 8:00–9:00 am Drop-in rate $4/visit, Punchcard $28 for 8 visits Yoga Increase your strength, flexibility and your ability to focus and relax. Classes include breathing exercises, postures and final relaxation. Accommodations can be made for all abilities. Yoga is practiced without wearing socks or shoes. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and water. Ruth Paisley Thu 2:30–3:30 pm Drop-in rate $6/visit, Punchcard $42 for 8 visits District 622 Community Education • Gladstone 55+ Center • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250 9