PROGRAMS FOR
MATURE ADULTS
AARP SENIOR DRIVERS SAFETY
PROGRAM (AGES 50 PLUS)
Minimum 8 – Maximum 20
Classes review rules of the road not to
mention other useful information. We are
offering a refresher course (if you have
taken an 8 hour course prior) and an
8-hour course if you are a first timer.
Day (8 hours 2-day class): Monday and
Tuesday, March 30 and 31
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Day (Refresher): Monday, April 6 (must
bring certificate & AARP card)
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $15 AARP Member / $20 AARP
Non-Member
Registration Deadline: March 25
Register at the Recreation Center ONLY –
Make checks to: AARP
SILVERSNEAKERS®
MUSCULAR STRENGTH & RANGE
OF MOVEMENT CLASSES:
(AGES 65 AND OVER)
Minimum 10 – Maximum 29
Take control of our life and health!
Offering several different types of class
formats to always keep it exciting!
Classes include hand weights, tubing,
chairs and balls for strength, agility,
balance, endurance and joint flexibility.
All levels of ability are encouraged! Pre-
Registration required, for 2 class times
offered each week.
Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 10 to 10:50 a.m. (Chair based)
Certified Instructor: Anne Brucker
Day: Fridays Time: 9 to 9:50 a.m. (Chair
based) Certified Instructor: Suzie Bode
Fee: $80 Member / $120 Non-Member
(Fee paid if not covered by health
insurance)
ZUMBA GOLD
(AGES 50 AND OVER)
Minimum 5 – Maximum 30
Lower intensity, modified Latin/
international dance Zumba fitness
party for active older adults. Enjoy
easy-to-follow Zumba choreography
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PETERS TOWNSHIP
which focuses on improving muscular
conditioning, flexibility, balance,
coordination & cardiovascular capacity
while moving to golden oldies, Latin
sizzlers or the latest pop hits! Certified
Zumba Gold Instructor: Gail Witenske
Day: Tuesdays Time: 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.
Day: Thursdays Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Fee: $50 Member / $75 Non-Member
SENIOR LUNCHEONS
Luncheons are held on the second
Wednesday of each month. At each
luncheon, we provide entertainment,
an interesting speaker, entertainment or
interactive activity. This is a free event,
but we ask that you bring a covered dish
or dessert to share. Bring a friend to join
in on the food, fun, and entertainment!
Days: March 11 – Botanical Drawing
with Linda VanNewkirk, local artist
*Wear green for St. Patrick’s Day
April 8 –Creative Egg Decorating
*Bring your own hard-boiled
eggs. Dyes and other materials
will be provided.
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
CARD GROUPS
BRIDGE
We are looking for new players! Group
meets September through May. For
more information, call Joan Knoll at
724.743.1767
Marathon Bridge: 1st Tuesday of every
month from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge: 3rd Tuesday of every
month from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fee: $15 per year used for supplies and a
charitable donation.
Location: Community Room,
200 Municipal Drive, in the back of the
Police Station (off of McMurray Road,
near the Library)
500 BID
Card Players meet the 4th Tuesday
afternoon of the month at the
Recreation Center from 1 to 4 p.m.
Drop-ins welcome. No pre-registration
required. Men and women of all ages
are welcome. Beverages and snacks
are provided. Donations welcome. For
more information, call Rae Helman at
724.941.1081.
DOG
OBEDIENCE
CLASSES
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN CLASS –
(6 WEEKS)
Minimum 3 – Maximum 8
Socialization to other puppies and
people, and offers training in basic
obedience exercises. We’ll teach sit,
down, come, walk nicely on leash,
not jump and so much more. Bring
a bath mat or small rug for your
dog a 6 ft. leash and small treats.
Instructor: Paula Shimko
Dates: Thursdays Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $100 Resident / $150 Non-Resident
Location: Community Room
(200 Meredith Dr, behind the Police
Department)
Prerequisite: Puppies must have had
their first set of vaccinations. Pre-School
is for pups from 8 to 16 weeks old as of
the date of the first class. Only flat buckle
collars and harnesses may be used in
this class. No prongs or choke collars are
permitted.
FAMILY MANNERS OBEDIENCE –
DOGS OVER 5 MONTHS (6 WEEKS)
Minimum 3 – Maximum 8
Basic exercises are taught for ‘sit’, ‘down’,
‘heel’, ‘leave it’, ‘drop it’, and coming when
called. Many other safety exercises are
taught as well. Positive reinforcement
based. Instructor: Paula Shimko
Dates: Thursdays Time: 8:15 to 9:15 p.m.
Fee: $100 Resident / $150 Non-Resident
Location: Community Room
(200 Meredith Dr, behind the Police
Department)
Prerequisite: Needed for class: Small
treats, 6 ft. leash regular collar, and a mat
(bath mat, or small rug) (no prong collars,
shock collars, or pinch collars permitted)
NOTE FOR BOTH CLASSES: All dog
classes are held at
the Peters Township
Community
Room located at
200 Municipal Drive
McMurray, PA in the
police building(rear)
off of McMurray
Road. Dogs must be
in good health...no
aggressive dogs.