Jeri McGovern, Program Coordinator, 50PLUS Program
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  Spring 2012
Millbrae Recreation Center
477 Lincoln Circle, Millbrae
 Tai Chi is a graceful, slow-moving exercise system that promotes muscle relaxation and flexibility by reducing physical tension and strain.  Join Debbie Au's class and add Tai Chi to your fitness routine.
 

2012 CLASS FEES Unless Otherwise Noted

  Students: 65 years or older   $30 for one course per semester  
  Students: 50 - 64 years   $50 for one course per semester  
  Students: Under 50 years   $75 for one course per semester  

AEROBICS, STRETCHING AND STRENGTHENING     $45
 (Includes Facility Fee)
A physical conditioning class to tone and shape to the beat of rock’n’ roll, salsa and swing.  Combine aerobics and mat work for a full program of stretching and strengthening, while building endurance. Progress at your own pace.

Millbrae Recreation Center No class 4/3.

Section Days Time Dates Instructor Fees
081110 T 11 - 12 pm 1/12 - 4/26 Silven $45

CURRENT EVENTS: DISCUSSIONS FROM
MULTI-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES
Get involved in an ongoing discussion and analysis of Current Events. Explore national and international news events, as well as key issues that are shaping the world today. Some of those key issues can range from politics, finance and war, to Social Security and health care. Explore your ideas and share your opinion on issues that affect the world in which we live. Guest Passes accepted.

Millbrae Recreation Center  No class 4/3.

Section Days Time Dates Instructor Fees
080213  T  1:30 - 3 pm  1/10 - 4/24  Simmers $30/$50/$75

NOTE:  Many classes offered by the San Mateo Adult School encourage students to express their viewpoints on the subject at hand. The Adult School reserves the right to refuse service to anyone whose participation jeopardizes our efforts to maintain this free exchange of ideas.

DANCE - FITNESS
Join us if you like music, rhythm and dance, and prefer to exercise in a social setting with peer support.   After starting with easy low impact aerobic exercise to uplifting music to build greater endurance and stamina, students use stretch bands and light weights.   Class concludes with exercises to reinforce your sense of balance and gentle yoga postures to maintain flexibility. This class takes you full circle. It’s a great way to start your day!  Guest Passes accepted.

Millbrae Recreation Center No class 1/16, 2/20, 4/2.

Section Days Time Dates Instructor Fees
081109 M 8:25 - 9:25 am  1/9 - 4/23  Mc Govern $30/$50/$75

QI GONG
A hybrid class with Qi Gong used as a meditative warm-up followed by light aerobics, weight work, and stretching.  Enjoy an hour of moving and strengthening your whole body.  All levels from beginners to advanced are welcome. Bring hand weights. Guest Passes accepted.

Millbrae Recreation Center No class 4/3.

Section Days Time Dates Instructor Fees
081139  T   10 - 11 am   1/10 - 4/24   Carrigan $30/$50/$75

TAI CHI: PRACTICE THE EASE OF MOVEMENT
AND MINDFUL CONCENTRATION
Learn Tai Chi in a very supportive environment.  Tai Chi is a graceful, slow-moving exercise system that promotes muscle relaxation and flexibility by reducing physical tension and strain.  Tai Chi has been shown in clinical studies to improve balance and coordination, increase concentration and decrease stress levels.  Adult school 50PLUS teacher, Debbie Au R.N. has many years experience teaching Tai Chi to mature adults. Guest Passes accepted.

Millbrae Recreation Center No class 4/4.

Section Days Time Dates Instructor Fees
081141 W 2 - 3 pm  1/11 - 4/25  Au  $30/$50/$75


ZUMBA GOLD FOR “50PLUS” STUDENTS
Tone up, build strength, feel good! Dance is a great way to exercise! Join us every Monday or Wednesday morning and get your day off to a great start. Zumba “Gold” is an easy-to-follow, cardio based, lower impact, Latin-inspired dance-fitness class. The music is rhythmic and motivating, the movements are, by design, modified so every person can participate. Class concludes with use of weights and mat work. Everyone leaves the workout smiling and feeling energized. S. Funk and J. McGovern are Zumba certified instructors. Guest Passes accepted.

Millbrae Recreation Center No class 4/4.

Section Days Time Dates Instructor Fees
081108 W   8:25 - 9:25 am  1/11 - 4/25 McGovern $30/$50/$75

GUEST PASSES

You can purchase a set of four guest passes for $20.00 at the San Mateo Adult School or in class and receive a fifth one as a gift. One guest pass allows a student to attend one class.  A guest pass can be used for the following 50PLUS classes only:  Fitness Education, Health Topics, Current Events, Armchair Travel, Knitting, and Music Appreciation. Passes are not applicable to classes that feature ongoing projects, and involve use of supplies, such as Painting, Drawing, Ceramics and Sewing.  Purchase a set of guest passes for yourself; or to have a few on hand to invite a friend or visiting relative to class.  It is a great way to sample many of our class offerings.