BUTZ AND GUTZ( AGES 16 AND OVER) Intense workout for your abdominal muscles, including core stabilization and core strengthening work. Isolation exercises targeting hips and glutes designed to give you buns of steel. A great work out to tone those problem areas. Certified Instructor: Ann Bondi Days: Fridays Time: 10 to 10:30 a. m. Fee: $ 25 Member / $ 38 Non-Member

HISTORY & CULTURE IN AMISH COUNTRY( AGES 18 AND OVER) Travel to Berlin, Ohio for a full day exploring Amish and Mennonite culture. Enjoy a guided Behalt tour with its famous circular mural, a backroads tour with a local guide, and a family-style Amish lunch. Visit Sugarcreek’ s giant Cuckoo Clock, Alpine Hills Museum, Swiss Village Bulk Food Store, and Breitenbach Winery for tastings and local shopping Day: Thursday, September 17 Approximate Departure and Return Times: 6:45 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. Fee: $ 210( Includes transportation, lunch, admissions per itinerary, step-on guide, meal gratuity, and taxes.) Registration Deadline: Monday, August 3

COVERLETS AND COVERED BRIDGES( AGES 18 AND OVER) Travel to Bedford, PA for a charming day trip! Enjoy breakfast at Founders Crossing, explore antiques, and visit the National Museum of the American Coverlet. Tour historic covered bridges, including Claycomb Bridge, and dine at Horn O’ Plenty. Shop at Fishers Country Store, stop at the Old Log Church, visit Bedford Candies, and end with dinner at the Historic Union Hotel. Day: Thursday, November 12 Approximate Departure and Return Times: 6:30 a. m. to 9:30 p. m. Fee: $ 265( Transportation, continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, items per itinerary meal gratuity, and taxes.) Registration Deadline: Monday, September 8

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SENIOR LUNCHEONS Luncheons are held on the second Wednesday of each month and include entertainment, an interesting speaker or interactive activity. This is a free event, but we ask that you bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Hamburgers and Hotdogs provided by Ridgecrest of McMurray. Preregistration required. Days: July 8- Performance by Lee Alverson

August 12- TBD Time: Noon to 2 p. m. Location: Shelter 4 RSVP: Monday before event or until full( 724.942.5000)

STEP INTO NATURE WALK( 55 AND OVER) Connect with friends and soak in the beauty of Peters Lake Park on this scenic morning stroll. Wear comfortable walking shoes and get ready to enjoy nature, fresh air, and good conversation! Coffee and donuts provided! Preregistration required. Instructor: Recreation Staff Day: Tuesday, August 4 Time: 9 to 10 a. m. Fee: $ Free Location: Peters Lake Park Registration Deadline: Monday. August 3

500 BID Card Players meet the 3rd Wednesday afternoon of the month at the Recreation Center from September through May from 1 to 4 p. m. Drop-ins welcome. No preregistration required. Men and women of all ages are welcome. For more information, call Janet Vidina at 724.941.5390.

SILVERSNEAKERS ® MUSCULAR STRENGTH & RANGE OF MOVEMENT CLASSIC & YOGA CLASSES( AGES 65 AND OVER) Seated and Standing exercises to increase muscular strength. Classes include hand weights, tubing, chairs and balls for strength, agility, balance, endurance and joint flexibility. All levels of ability are encouraged! Registration Limited to 2 classes a week. Pre-Registration required, Register online. Call the Recreation Center to be placed on a waitlist for desired day if full. Certified Instructor: Elizabeth King and Joan Fazio Days: Mondays Chair Yoga Time: 10:30 to 11:15 a. m.( Chair assist) Days: Mondays Range of Motion Time: 12:30 to 1:20 p. m.( Chair assist) Days: Tuesdays Chair Yoga Time: 10:30 to 1:15 a. m.( Chair assist) Days: Thursdays Range of Motion Time: 11 to 11:45 a. m.( Chair assist) Days: Fridays Stability Time: 11 to 11:45 a. m.( Chair assist) Fee: $ 40 Member / $ 60 Non-Member( Fee paid; if not covered by health insurance)

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