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 Sep 2, 2010

   
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Classes

 
Classes for which registration is handled directly with the instructor



Adults 50+

 

Adults

Youth

For all other classes, register through the City of Shaker Heights.

Adults

 

 


Open Bridge

Aerobic Dancing with Jacki's Inc.

Body Sculpting

Adult Basketball

Private Fitness Training

Phenomenal Abdominals


Swimming

 



 

 


Bridge:

Basketball
Adult Basketball Pick Up
(Ages 21+)
 
Enjoy exercise and friendly competition after a hard day's work. Players must have a Thornton Park ID card (included in fee) and complete registration packet, to be presented to supervisors at first session.  No phone-in registrations accepted. This is a 6-week program.   CANCELLED due to low enrollment.

Location

Date

Day

Time

Woodbury School Main Gym

September 7-October 8
(CANCELLED)

TU/TH

8:45-10:00 PM


Fee: $55      $45 SH RES

Open Bridge

(Adult)
Drop in. No reservations required.

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building
TH    1:00-4:00 PM

FITNESS

Aerobic Dancing with Jacki's, Inc.
(Adult)
Jill Welsh and Hedda Dempsey

Build muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance in one-hour workout to upbeat music. All ages and fitness levels. Bring mat and hand weights to class.  Register and pay instructor when attending the class. Information: 440-338-1739.

Location

Date

Day

Time

Middle School West Gym

September 8-December 15

M W

6:15-7:15 PM

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building

September 8-December 15

M W F

8:30-9:30 AM



Aquatic Exercise

(Adult)
Arthritis Foundation in cooperation with Judson Wellness Center

Emphasizes range-of-motion and endurance exercises effective for the body’s joints. Includes access to warm water therapy pool during open swim, use of strength training equipment (with doctor’s permission), hot tub and numerous land exercise classes. Towels provided. Ongoing. To register: 216-791-2393.


Location

Date

Day

Time

Judson Park
2181 Ambleside Dr.

Classes are ongoing

M/W/F

3:30-4:15 PM

TU/TH

11:00-11:45 AM

 
$60 monthly membership. There is a $62 one-time registration fee. NOTE: There are also numerous floor exercise classes included in membership. Call 216-791-2393 for a listing.

Arthritis Exercise
In cooperation with Judson Wellness Center
Ongoing recreational exercise program taught by Arthritis Foundation certified instructors. Includes range-of-motion, strength, endurance, weight bearing, relaxation, practical tips, and activities to promote self-care. Hand weights, bands, and participant manual included.

 

Location

Date

Day

Time

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building

Classes are ongoing

M/W/F

11:15 AM-Noon


Fee: $2/class

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Body Sculpting

This one-hour cardiovascular strength training class shapes and tones the entire body and fights osteoporosis. Bring a set of 5-lb. dumbbells (each), and exercise mat, a water bottle and stretch band to class. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Taught by certified instructor. Class size limited and advance registration is required. To register: 216-313-FLEX or http://flexcity.com

Location

Date

Day

Time

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building

Classes are ongoing

TU/TH

9:30-10:30 AM or
6:30-7:30 PM

Classes are ongoing

SA

10:15-11:15 AM

Fee:    $65    $55 SH RES (8 week sessions)
          $140   $130 SH RES (24 week sessions)

Fitness Training: Private
(Adult)
Sandy Spinks, Certified Fitness Training

Design a fitness program to fit your needs. Get hands-on conditioning, core strengthening and toning. Sessions are by appointment only. Special four-week program available to all ages. Info: 216-469-7640.

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building
Fee: $40/hr    $30/hr SH RES

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Phenomenal Abdominals

Work the upper, lower and side abdominals. Bring exercise mat, stretch band and water bottle. To register: 313-FLEX or http://flexcity.com or send payment to Body Sculpting, Inc., P.O. Box 637, Hudson, 44236. Class size limited and advance registration required. Ongoing sessions include your choice of 8 classes.

Location

Date 

Day

Time

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building

Classes are ongoing

TU/TH

7:30-8:00 PM or
10:30-11:00 AM

Classes are ongoing

SA

11:15-11:45 AM

Fee:    $30    $40 SH RES
           $60     $70 SH RES (3 sessions)
 
Sufi Rapid Wound Healing, Hypnosis, or Biofield?
Series begins with a 2-hour lecture and video on the benefits of Sufi meditation and continues with two, 1 hour meditation meetings. Thursdays at 7 pm.
 
Instructor: Howard Hall, Ph.D, Psy.D, BCB Case Medical Center
 

Location

Date

Day

Time

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building

September 23 - Lecture
October 14 - Meditation
November 11 - Meditation

TH

7:00 PM      

 
No charge

Swimming: Lap

Lap swimming is limited during open swim hours. Residents only. A $35 pool pass is available for all open and lap swims. Residents only.

Location

Date

Day

Time

Woodbury School Pool

September 7-December 18

TU/TH

8:30-9:30 PM

SA

2:45-4:00 PM


Fee: $3/drop-in (exact change only)

Heights Table Tennis

(All ages)
Valeriy Elnatano
A drop-in session and great way to meet other people. Supervised by a former USA/Russian Olympic Coach. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No sessions on September 5, November 24, 28, December 26.

Location

Date

Day

Time

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building

Classes are ongoing

W

6:30-9:30 PM

SU

12:30-3:30 PM


Fee: $2 drop-in

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Youth

 

See other offerings here.

 

Basketball



Open Family Swim

 

 Taekwondo



Shaker Youth Baseball League

Table Tennis Club

 

 

 

 


 



It's A Party!

Enjoy a pool birthday party at Woodbury. Selected dates for pool parties. A minimum of one month's advance notice required. Information: 216-491-2595, Kevin Crowe.
Ice Skating parties are available at Thornton Park. Information: Erin Schopf, 216-295-3461.

MARTIAL ARTS

Taekwondo
Master James Cahn

Program

Ages

Days

Times

Little Tigers

5-7 years

M W

6:00-6:30 PM

Adults, Teens, Children and Families

8+ years

M W
SA

6:45-8:00 PM
11:00 AM-12:15 PM

Tough to the Maxx

 

M W

8:00-8:45 PM

For more information: 216-409-4296 or visit www.choongmoo.org

Sports

2010 Baseball: Shaker Youth Baseball League, Inc. (SYBL)

SYBL is a recreational summer program for Shaker Heights School District residents currently in grades 3-10 (Child must not turn 17 before August 1, 2010). Season runs May through July. Evaluations for team placement are held in April. Special requests for team placement cannot be granted. Phone registration not accepted. Note: Financial assistance is available to qualifying persons. Participants must pay both a league fee and a field maintenance fee.

 

Location

Date

Day

Time

Thornton Park Community Room

March 13, 2010

SA

8:30 AM-3:00 PM      

League Fee: $90/player ($225 family max). Fee payablee to Shaker Youth Baseball

Field Maintenance Fee: $25. Fee payable to City of Shaker Heights.

In accordance with policy, all managers and coaches must agree to a confidential background check and finger printing. Coaching clinics are provided to support coaching quality. If you are interested in volunteering to manage or assist in coaching a team, please contact: SYBL at 216-556-5708 or go to www.sybl.com.

Basketball: Girls

Grades 4-6. Girls interested in playing basketball should contact James Garrett at 216-491-2599. Programs include, travel, instruction and recreation.

Basketball: Travel Team Open Gym
 
 

Location

 Date   

Day 

 M/F

Grade 

Time

Woodbury Main Gym

 September 13-16

M/W

 Boys

4

6:30-7:15 PM

TU/TH

 Girls

4-6

6:30-8:30 PM

Middle School East Gym

TU/TH

 Boys

5

6:30-8:00 PM

Middle School West Gym

TU/TH

 Boys

6

7:30-9:00 PM

Swimming: Open/Family Swim

Children age 14 and  younger must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a lock for your locker but leave valuables at home. Shaker residents only. Family consists of mother/father/sister/brother. Pool pass available for all open and lap swims: $35.00. Shaker residents only.

Location

Date

Day

Time

Woodbury School Pool

September 7-December 18

TU/TH

7:30-8:30 PM

SA

2:45-4:00 PM


Fee: $3/drop-in (exact change only)
Fee: $5/family maximum (3+) exact change only

Table Tennis Club
(All ages)
Valeriy Elnatano, USA/Russian Olympic Coach

Open to all ages. A fun, ongoing drop-in session and great way to meet others who enjoy the game.

Location

Date

Day

Time

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building

Classes are ongoing

W

6:30-9:30 PM

SU

12:30-3:30 PM


res: $2 (drop-in)

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