Fitness

CHAIR YOGA

Chair yoga incorporates modified yoga poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. By focusing on mindful movements and deep breathing chair yoga can help reduce stress, increase circulation, improve posture, and enhance mental clarity. It is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels providing a convenient and beneficial way to reap the rewards of yoga from the comfort of a chair. It is fun and healthy. Register in advance; space is limited.

Instructor ...................................................... Isabelle Truchon

Location .......................................................  McMinnville Senior Center

Ages ................................................................. 21+

Thurs, Jul 11 - 27 .............. 9:30-10:30a ........ $20

Thurs, Aug 1 - 29 ............. 9:30-10:30a ........ $25 ***No Class Aug 8***

 

BALLROOM DANCING:  WALTZ

Dance instructors, Janine & Harold Loder will be offering different Ballroom Dance classes for beginners.  Each class is designed with easy progression for you and your partner (partner required).  Register early; space is limited.  Janina and Harold are member of the International Round Dance Teachers Association with many years of dance / teaching experience.
The Waltz is is smooth, elegant and romantic.

Instructor .................................................... Janina & Harold Loder

Location .................................................... McMinnville Senior Center

Ages .............................................................. 21+

Tues, July 9 - July 29 (Only Monday class is the 29th) ...................................... 6:30 - 7:30p

 

BALLROOM DANCING: CHA CHA

Dance instructors, Janina & Harold Loder will be offering different Ballroom Dance classes for beginners.   Each class is designed with easy progression for you and your partner (partner required). Register early; space is limited. Janina and Harold are members of the International Round Dance Teachers Association with many years of dance / teaching experience.

The Cha Cha is a lively and flirtatious dance known for its playful rhythmic footwork.

Instructor .................................................... Janina & Harold Loder

Location ...................................................... McMinnville Senior Center

Ages .............................................................. 21+

Wed, Sep 4 - 25...................................... 6:30 - 7:30p

Cost ............................................................... $65 per person

 

BETTER BONES & BALANCE

This program is based on research from Oregon State University’s Bone Research Laboratory. Classes are to gradually improve balance and strength to avoid falls, maintain independence and reduce the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures. Participants have experienced improved strength, balance, mobility, reduced bone loss compared to non-exercising participants. Class registration in advance is required.  

Instructor .................................................... Annette Clark

Location ...................................................... McMinnville Senior Center

Ages .............................................................. 21+

Mon / Wed  ............................................... AM and PM Available

Jul 8 - 31 ........................ 10:15-11:15a ............... $40

Jul 8 - 31 ......................... 1:00-2:00p ............... $40

Aug 5 - 28 .................... 10:15-11:15a ............... $40

Aug 5 - 28 ..................... 1:00-2:00p ............... $40

Sep 4 - 30 ................... 10:15-11:15a ................. $40

Sep 4 - 30 ..................... 1:00-2:00p ................ $40

 

YOGA

Enjoy a non-vigorous and relaxing practice.  Discover intentional breathing and increased flexibility, develop proper pose alignment and start to rediscover your body.  This class accepts Silver & Fit.

Instructor .................................................. Annette Clark

Location .................................................... McMinnville Senior Center

Ages ............................................................ 21+

Mondays .................................................. 9:00 - 10:00a

Cost ............................................................. $7 Drop-In, FitnessPass, Silver & Fit, Renew Active, or Silver Sneakers 
*No Class Jul 1, Sep 2

 

YOGA - Stretch and Balance

Yoga stretch and balance is a class for all levels, no prior yoga experience is needed.  This class includes a dynamic range of motion, breathing exercises to increase lung capacity and decrease tension, simple exercises to improve balance and standing strength, and stretching to improve flexibility. 

Instructor ................................................... Antigone Allena

Location ...................................................... McMinnville Senior Center

Ages ............................................................... 21+

Tuesdays .................................................... 9:15 - 10:15a

Cost ................................................................ $7 Drop-In, Fitness Pass, Silver & Fit, Renew Active, or Silver Sneakers   

 

FUN & FIT

Increase strength, flexibility, balance and endurance in an energetic way by doing a variety of movements in a circuit training formation.  Tools used include kettle bells, step, bosu, hurdles, stability ball, dumb bells and resistance bands.  This class accepts Silver & Fit.

Instructor ...................................................... Annette Clark

Location ........................................................ McMinnville Senior Center

Ages ................................................................ 21+

Wednesdays ............................................. 9:00 - 10:00a

Cost ................................................................. $7 Drop-In, FitnessPass, Silver & Fit, Renew Active, or Silver Sneakers   

 

SHUFFLEBOARD

Drop-in for an afternoon of shuffleboard fun. Depending on the weather, we will set the courts outside on the patio.  All equipment is provided.

Instructor ..................................................... Volunteer Leads

Location ....................................................... McMinnville Senior Center

Ages ............................................................... 21+

Thursdays ................................................... 11:00 - 3:30p

Cost ................................................................ $1 Drop-In

McMinnville Cranks Biking Group

Join us each week as we explore the endless opportunities that recreational bicycling has to offer. These rides will be easy to moderate around the local area and cover 20 to 40 miles. A bicycle safety helmet is required. For more information regarding weekly biking routes, contact Biking Volunteer Galen McBee at gmcbee1@gmail.com.

Mondays .................................................... 10:00a

Cost .............................................................. FREE!

Meeting Location ................................. Discovery Meadows Park

 

Easy Riders Biking Group

Dust off the pedals, pump up the tires, grease the chain and hit the road. This riding group is one where you can cruise with a little less intensity on rides covering 10 to 12 miles in the McMinnville area.  A bicycle safety helmet is required. All rides are weather permitting. For more information regarding weekly biking routes, contact Biking Volunteer Galen McBee at gmcbee1@gmail.com.

Tuesdays ................................................... 10:00a

Cost ............................................................... FREE!

Meeting Location ................................. Discovery Meadows Park