Adult Self Defense
TLearn to defend yourself safely with confidence and appropriate response training, where we stress doing your best. Through the use of the traditional karate-jives martial art known as kokoon Karate, participants will learn to defend themselves with practical self-defense for any situation against unarmed and armed attackers. You will learn through kokoon Karate that good technique works more effectively than brute strength. All classes are geared to individual development with emphasis placed on safety and personalized attention. Students may try their first class for free.

Activity #135003, Ages 18+
Sec A, Sundays, 7:00pm-8:30pm, 9/13 – 11/1
Sec B, Sundays, 7:00pm-8:30pm, 11/8 – 12/27
Activity # 235003
Sec A, Sundays, 7:00pm-8:30pm, 1/3 – 2/21
Sec B, Sundays, 7:00pm-8:30pm, 2/28 – 4/18
Instructor: Peter dylan, Rm 214, Fee: $45

Zumba
Zumba is one of the fastest growing dance based fitness crazes! Zumba combines Latin rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create a fun and simple aerobics routine. Zumba,(Spanish for “move fast and have fun”) enhances overall tone, increases strength, and cardiovascular endurance, through a mixture of slow and fast controlled movements.

Ages 16 and up
Mondays & Thursdays, 7:15pm-8:15pm
Activity # 135014A, 9/14-10/26, NC 10/12
Activity # 135014B, 11/2-12/21 , NC 11/26
Activity # 235014A, 1/4 - 2/15, NC 1/18
Activity # 235014B, 2/22-4/1
Location, Rm: 214, commy. Center, Fee $60

Aerobics
This class is designed to strengthen core muscles, increase cardiovascular fitness and endurance, improve muscle tone, increase bone density, enhance flexibility, burn calories, relieve stress and tension, and promote good health. Each one hour class consists of aerobic routines plus strengthening routines for the arms, chest, back, abdominal muscles, buttocks, hips, and legs. Wrist or hand weights may be used as well as ankle weights for the floor work, but are not required. Each class includes the necessary warm up, cool down, and static stretching exercises. There is no competition and each participant is encouraged to exercise at a level of intensity that is appropriate for them. Emphasis is placed on controlled impact, monitored exertion level, and continuous movement during the aerobic portion. Men and women of all fitness levels are welcome to join us. Wear comfortable clothing with aerobic, court, or cross training shoes. No waiting for open space, the cost of each class is only $2.50! Sign up today!

Ages 16+.
First Session
Monday & Wednesday
Activity #135004A, 9/9 – 10/28, 5:00pm-6:00pm, CCtr, Lo, Fee: $35
Activity #135004B, 9/9 – 10/28, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Ells, Lo, Fee: $35
Tuesday & Thursday
Activity #135004C, 9/10 – 10/29, 6:00pm-7:00pm, CCtr, Lo, Fee: $35
Activity #135004D, 9/10 – 10/29, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Ells, Lo, Fee: $35

Second Session
Monday & Wednesday
Activity #135004E, 11/2 – 12/14, NC 11/11 5:00pm-6:00pm, CCtr, Lo, Fee: $35
Activity #135004F, 11/2 – 12/15, NC 11/11 6:00pm-7:00pm, Ells, Lo, Fee: $35
Tuesday & Thursday
Activity #135004G, 11/3 – 12/15, NC 11/26 6:00pm-7:00pm, CCtr, Lo, Fee: $35
Activity #135004H, 11/3 – 12/15, NC 11/26 5:30pm-6:30pm, Ells, Lo, Fee: $35

Third Session
Monday & Wednesday
Activity #235004A, 1/4 – 2/17, 5:00pm-6:00pm, CCtr, Lo, Fee: $35
Activity #235004B, 1/4 – 2/17, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Ells, Lo, Fee: $35
Tuesday & Thursday
Activity #235004C, 1/5 – 2/18, 6:00pm-7:00pm, CCtr, Lo, Fee: $35
Activity # 235004D, 1/5- 2/18, 5:30- 6:30pm, TEMS, Fee: $35

Fourth Session (8 weeks)
Monday & Wednesday
Activity #235004E, 2/22 – 4/14, 5:00pm-6:00pm, CCtr, Lo, Fee: $40
Activity #235004F, 2/22 – 4/14, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Ells, Lo, Fee: $40
Tuesday & Thursday
Activity #235004G, 2/23 – 4/15, 6:00pm-7:00pm, CCtr, Lo, Fee: $40
Activity #235004H, 2/23 – 4/15, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Ells, Lo, Fee: $40
Saturdays
Beginning 9/12, 8:30am-9:30am, CCtr, Lo Fee: $2/day
Instructors: Linda Hull (Certified Aerobics Instructor) & Jane Jenny (Certified Aerobics Instructor)

Aerobics with Strength Training
Your body naturally loses muscle strength and muscle mass as you age. You can reduce this trend by adding strength-training exercise to your personal fitness program. Resistance enhances health by improving your strength, stimulating muscle growth, helping to maintain a higher metabolic rate therefore burning more calories, helping you to control your weight. It strengthens your core muscles, ligaments, and bones decreasing injury risk and helps to prevent osteoporosis.You will improve your posture and reduce back pain while it enhances your overall tone and shape. Each class will included the entire aerobic program with an additional 15 minute focus on increasing strength and endurance through slow and controlled movements. Students are asked to provide a set of hand-held weights between 1-5 pounds.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Ellsworth Gym
First Session. Activity #135005A, 9/10-10/29, 6:45pm-8:00pm, Hi/Lo, Fee:$39

Second Session. Activity #135005B, 11/3-12/15, NC 11/26 6:45pm-8:00pm, Hi/Lo, Fee:$39

Third Session. Activity #235005A, 1/5-2/18, 6:45pm-8:00pm, Hi/Lo, Fee:$39

Fourth Session (8 weeks). Activity #235005B, 2/23-4/15, 6:45pm-8:00pm, Hi/Lo,

Fee:$44, Instructor: Suzanne Patelli, Certified Aerobics Instructor

Mat Pilates
What is pilates? Pilates is an option for everyone. Designed to develop a strong core(stomach, back, and glutes) while maintaining loose, limber limbs, the exercises provide multiple variations to meet the needs of different body types. It strengthens the body while keeping all the joints mobile and flexible. While its not cardiovascular exercise, you’ll feel your muscles working and probably break a sweat. This mixed level class will provide options for beginners through intermediate pilates practitioners. Bring a Pilates mat and water. For more information visit www.pilatesct.com. Instructors: Personal Euphoria staff.

Ages 16+
Activity #135001A, Monday & Wednesdays, 9/14 to 10/26, 6:30- 7:30pm, NC 10/12
Activity #135001B, Monday & Wednesdays, 11/2-12/16, N/C 11/11, 11/25
Activity #135001C, Monday & Wednesdays, 1/4 to 2/22, 76:30- 7:30pm, NC 1/18, 2/15, 2/17
Activity #135001D, Monday & Wednesdays, 3/8 to 4/14, 6:30- 7:30pm. Fee: $66/Sec.

Pilates Ball Class New!
This class offers a fun twist to typical Pilates exercises. Using a ball will still strengthen your core muscles (stomach, back and glutes) and it will also enable you to test your balance, increase your range of motion, and improve flexibility. The ball can be used at any fitness level and can be incorporated into your daily routine when you are not in class. Bring a mat, comfortable clothes, water and an exercise ball for your height. For more information visit www.pilatesct.com. Mixed Level Class.
Location: Timothy Edwards Middles School Upper Level, Entrance B

First Session
Activity #135001E, Thurs. 9/17-10/22 6:30- 7:30pm Fee: $35

Second Session
Activity #135001F, Thurs. 10/29-12/10, NC 11/26, 6:30-7:30pm, Fee: $35

Third Session
Activity #335001C, Thurs. 1/7-2/11 , 6:30- 7:30pm Fee: $35

Fourth Session
Activity #335001D, Thurs. 2/25-4/1, 6:30- 7:30pm Fee: $35

Yoga
Yoga teaches you how to stretch! The deep stretching you learn in this yoga class will release excess muscle tensions that create chronic soreness and stiffness. Plus if you keep practicing, before long you will also discover that you’re getting physically stronger, especially those parts of your body that have been chronically weak. You’ll also learn how to breathe deeply. Deep breathing is one of the most simple ways to improve your over-all health. You’ll notice a difference in just a few weeks. In addition, this yoga class will teach you how to relax. Relaxation will free your mind of its chronic tension and dramatically lower your stress levels. Because the benefits of yoga accumulate over time, we offer a deep discount for students committing to 2 consecutive 7-week sessions. No prior yoga experience is necessary. This is a basic yoga class and is appropriate for all levels of fitness. Yoga mat suggested. The class is taught by experienced Kripalu Certified yoga teachers.

Activity #135008A, Tuesday evenings 7:10pm-8:25pm, 9/15-10/27
Activity #135008B, Tuesday evenings 7:10pm-8:25pm, 11/3-12/15
Activity #135008C, Tuesday evenings 7:10pm-8:25pm, 1/5-2/16
Activity #135008D, Tuesday evenings 7:10pm-8:25pm, 3/2-4/13
Fee: $80 per 7-week; $100 for 2 consecutive sessions
Location: SWCC, Banquet Hall

Open Gym Volleyball
Spend time with friends, make new ones, or just enjoy playing volleyball. Co-ed, Thursday nights. This program will run 10/1-5/20 from 7:00pm–10:00pm at the Philip R. Smith School. Open to South Windsor residents only.
No fee. NC 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18, 4/22

Senior Exercise
Increase your flexibility and improve your mobility and cardiovascular system.
Monday & Wednesday, 9:00am-10:00am, Beginning 9/8
Instructor: Linda Hull, Rm 207, Fee: $2/class

Women’s Adult Boot Camp: New Rules, New Body NEW!
Step it up a notch from traditional group exercise classes in this women’s-only fitness class boot camp. Classes will be run outdoors (season permitting) and indoors and are proceeded by an active dynamic warm-up to ensure your muscles are ready for action. During boot camp, all participants will be doing strength workouts using your body weight, dumbbells, bands, kettle bells and medicine balls. Endurance will be improved using circuit training, running drills, and other team-building exercises. Discover new-found fitness, flexibility and muscle strength. Your instructors are certified trainers and well-known author and model of the popular book, New Rules of Lifting for Women: Cassandra Forsythe, PhD, CSCS, RD and Michelle Boire, MA, CSCS. Classes run two-days a week and are designed mostly for moderately fit to advanced-fit women. Bring an exercise mat, water bottle and active clothing. Ages 18+

For more information about the instructors, please visit their websites at www.cassandraforsythe.com and www.boirefit.weebly.com.

Not sure?, try a sample class on Tuesday, September 22nd, 6:45pm-7:45pm
Location: Timothy Edwards Middle School Common Room (Gym Lobby)

Session 1: 4 weeks from October 6th to 30th
Activity # 135009A, Mornings: Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:30am-7:30am
Location: South Windsor commy. Center Banquet Hall, Fee: $70
Activity # 135009B, Evenings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:45pm-7:45pm
Location: Timothy Edwards Middle School Common Room (Gym Lobby), Fee: $70

Session 2: 3 weeks from November 5th to 25th
Activity # 135009C, Mornings: Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:30am-7:30am
Location: South Windsor commy. Center Banquet Hall, Fee: $54
Activity # 135009D, Evenings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:45pm-7:45pm
Location: Timothy Edwards Middle School Common Room (Gym Lobby), Fee: $54

Session 3: 3 weeks from December 1st to 17th (Get through the Holiday Month)
Activity # 135009E, Evenings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:45pm-7:45pm
Location: Timothy Edwards Middle School Common Room (Gym Lobby), Fee: $54

Session 4: 4 weeks from January 5th to 29th
Activity # 135009F, Evenings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:45pm-7:45pm
Location: Timothy Edwards Middle School Common Room (Gym Lobby), Fee: $70

Session 5: 4 weeks from February 3rd to 26th
Activity # 135009G, Evenings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:45pm-7:45pm
Location: Timothy Edwards Middle School Common Room (Gym Lobby),
Fee: $70

Session 6: 4 weeks from March 3rd to 26th
Activity # 135009H, Evenings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:45pm-7:45pm
Location: Timothy Edwards Middle School Common Room (Gym Lobby),
Fee: $70

Adult League Play

Men’s & Women’s Volleyball Leagues
Spend time with friends, make new ones, or just enjoy playing volleyball. An organizational meeting will be held Thurs., Sept. 8th, at 7:30pm for the Women’s League and 6:30pm for the Men’s Leagues at the Community Center. All interested teams and individual players should plan to attend. Team Fee: $475. A $100 deposit will be required at the meeting to reserve a team entry. The Men’s league plays on Tuesdays, 7:00pm-10:00pm, at Timothy Edwards School and the Women’s League plays on Thursdays, 7:00pm-10:00pm, at Timothy Edwards School. Games schedule to begin mid October.

Softball League
Spend time with friends, make new ones, or just enjoy playing softball. Any teams interested in playing in the South Windsor Summer Men’s Adult Softball League should attend an organizational meeting on Thursday, March 18th, 2010 at 6:30pm at the South Windsor Community Center. The league format and rules will be discussed. Games are played Monday - Thursday at Rye Street Park, from late Spring into the Summer.

Men’s 18-29 Basketball League
The organizational meeting will be held on Thursday September 10th at 7:00 at the Community Center. All interested teams and individuals should plan on attending. League rules, schedule, format will be discussed. Team fee is $660. The league is tentatively scheduled to play on Sunday afternoons at SWHS. A $100 deposit is required at the meeting to reserve team entry.

Men’s Over-30 Basketball League
An organizational meeting for existing team captains and interested players will be held Thursday, Sept. 10th, at 6:30pm at the Community Center. All interested teams and individual players should plan to attend. League rules, schedule, and fees will be discussed. Team Fee: $660. A $100 deposit will be required at the meeting to reserve a team entry. The League plays Sunday evenings, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, at the SW High School and Ellsworth.

Women’s Basketball League
An organizational meeting for interested team captains and players will be held Thursday, Sept. 10th, at 7:30pm at the Community Center. All interested teams and individual players should plan to attend. League rules, schedule, and fees will be discussed.

Adult Enrichment

USCG Auxiliary Boating Course
This program, conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, prepares individuals for safe recreational boating. Topics include handling, safety, rules, and more. Those completing course will be awarded a certificate that satisfies the State Mandate for boat safety certification. This course will include Personal Watercraft Instruction. Completion of this class may qualify you for an insurance discount. $30 book fee payable at the first class. Ages 12+.

Activity #235013A, Tuesdays, 7:00pm-9:00pm, 2/3-4/7
Instructors: The Christensen Family, SWCC Rm 207, Fee: $12

South Windsor Community Band
Open to all instrumentalists age 18 and up. Rehearsals are held Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Timothy Edwards Middle School. No audition is required. For more information, please call Susan Rose at 644-8927 or Jim Sendrak at 644-0072.
Fee: $20/twice a year.

South Windsor Community Chorus
If you love music and good friendship, the South Windsor Community Chorus cordially invites men and women ages 18 and up to our Open House membership drive on September 21, 2009 at the South Windsor High School Music Room, 161 Nevers Road, for an introduction to our fall program. No auditions required. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings at 7:15 PM. Membership is $30 per season. For more information contact Lee Mann, President at (860) 875-2589 or visit our web site at www.swchorus.org.