Town N Country Senior Center Class Listings

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1 Updated 6/20/13LR Town N Country Senior Center Class Listings Relaxation through Meditation Class (Meditation/Relaxation): Learn how to calm your mind and de-stress your body through simple breathing exercises. Learn innovative guided meditation styles weekly. Class is offered Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL (813) Line Dance Classes: Line dancing is a type of formation dancing that's most often done to country and western music. Learn various line dance steps to music through choreographed dance routines. Marcia Bigelow is the Center s instructor with years of experience. Class is offered Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. for the beginner and 10:45 a.m. for the progressive/advanced line dancer. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL (813) Mah Jongg: This class is the weekly basic beginner instruction of a two thousand year old oriental table tile game supposedly invented by Confucius. Anyone can master this game of strategy and luck. Assemble a collection of red, green and white dragons, flowers, bamboo, winds and more by exchanging tiles and then using strategy to prevent other players from winning a Mah Jongg. Instructional Mah Jongg is available Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. and Mah Jongg for advanced players is available Mondays at 9:00 a.m. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL Phone: (813) Tai Chi/Qigong: Is an integration of postures (whether moving or stationary), breathing techniques, and mental focus. The slow gentle movements of most forms can be easily adapted, even for the physically challenged and can be practiced by all age groups. The gentle, rhythmic movement of Tai Chi/Qigong reduces stress, builds stamina, increases vitality, and enhances the immune system. It has also been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions. Classes are offered on Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:15 p.m.. There is a small fee of $2.00 per class. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL Phone: (813) Zumba Fitness: Zumba is a dance fitness program that uses the principles of resistance training and fitness interval training to increase caloric output and all-body toning. Each class if full of zesty Latin, salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton, as well as other music with international flair. It's exercise with exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves that bring on a social atmosphere. Zumba Gold is the perfect fit. Classes are offered at 1:00 p.m. on Mondays, 2:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and 12:15 p.m. on Fridays. There is a small fee of $2.00 per class. Phone: (813)

2 Fitness Class with Marcia: This is an exercise class for Active Seniors 50 years of age and older, targeting seniors interested in improving their strength, cardio endurance, flexibility, balance and overall fitness and health; all done to upbeat music. Light weights, bands and small balls used. This class is offered Mondays at 11:45 a.m. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL There is a small fee of $2.00 per class. Phone: (813) Basic Fitness Class: This is a light cardio and strength building exercise class for active seniors 50 years of age and older. Engage in a twenty minute cardio work-out plus a forty minute strength, flexibility and muscle development calisthenics all done to upbeat music. Light weights, bands and small balls used. Classes offered Wednesday s at 1:00 p.m. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL Phone: (813) Indoor Walking Classes: (2 Miles) This class is a mild cardio exercise class intended to increase the fitness levels of active seniors. The class is all indoors and is done with the assistance of a video tape. The class is well attended with active seniors of all ages. Classes offered 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center, 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL Phone: (813) Indoor Walking Classes: (3 Miles) This class is a mild cardio exercise class intended to increase the fitness levels of active seniors. This class is for those seniors who are advanced from the 2 mile class. The class is all indoors and is done with the assistance of a video tape. The class is well attended with active seniors of all ages. Classes offered 10:45 a.m. on Fridays. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center, 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL Indoor Walking Classes: (4 Miles) This class is a moderate cardio exercise class intended to increase the fitness levels of active seniors. This class is for those seniors who are advanced from the 2 and 3 mile walking classes. The class is all indoors and is done with the assistance of a video tape. The class is well attended with active seniors of all ages. Classes offered 10:45 a.m. on Mondays. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center, 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL Phone: (813) Advanced Indoor Walking Exercise (up to 5 miles): This class is a cardio exercise class intended to increase the fitness of active seniors. The class is all indoors and is done with the assistance of a video tape. This class is well attended with active Senior of all ages. Class is offered at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL Phone: (813)

3 Stretch N Tone: A circuit style class that focuses on using weights, resistance bands, and body weight to tone, strengthen, and build muscular endurance from head to toe. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Classes are offered at 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL Cardio Fitness Class: This is a high energy and high fitness level exercise class for active seniors 50 years of age and older. This class targets seniors interested in improving their strength, cardio endurance and overall fitness and health; all done to upbeat music. Light weights occasionally used. Classes offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 noon. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL Salsa! Class: Salsa is a style of dancing that uses subtle dance movements to convey the energy of the dance. Your heart and feet will love it! No partner is needed and there is a small fee of $2.00 per class. Class is offered Wednesdays at 12:00 noon. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Dr. Tampa, FL Beginner Ballroom Dance Class: Come learn the basic steps to Ballroom, Latin & Swing Dance styles with exciting instruction. Instructor Theresa Moore has over with 30 Years of dance experience. Class is offered on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL (Class fee $2.00 per class) Intermediate Ballroom Dance Class: This class is designed for active seniors age 50 and older with Ballroom, Latin & Swing Dance knowledge. Learn progressive styles to upbeat music with exciting instruction. Instructor Theresa Moore has over with 30 years of dance experience. Class is offered on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL (Class fee $20.00 four week class) Phone: ( Painting Class/Acrylics/Watercolors: Work at your own pace, whether experienced or beginner, you are guided with professional tips. Choose your favorite subjects in any medium except oil-based paint. Cost is $3.00 per class. Classes are offered at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Town N Country Senior Center, 7606 Paula Drive.)/ Beginning Drawing Class: Receive group and individual instruction, whether a beginner or experienced at drawing using pencil, charcoal, pastel and/or colored pencil. Work and grow at your own pace. Cost is $3.00 per class. Classes are offered on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Town N Country Senior Center, 7606 Paula Drive.

4 Quilting, Crochet and Sewing Club: Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet or share your passion for sewing, quilting and crocheting with new friends? Come join our weekly classes: Quilting at starting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays and Crochet and Sewing starting at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL Acoustic Guitar: Would you like to learn how to play guitar or do you know how to play a few chords and would like to fine tune your skills? If so, then these are the right classes for you! Your own guitar is needed. Beginner Guitar class is at 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays. Progressive Guitar class begins at 12:00 noon Thursdays. Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL Conversational French and Spanish Classes: These classes are designed for active seniors over 50 years of age that are proficient in the languages. Enhance your fluency in Spanish/French by speaking the language in a class style setting. Conversational French Classes are offered at 3:30 p.m. on Mondays and at 3:15 p.m. on Thursdays. Conversational Spanish Classes are offered at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Mondays. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center, 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, and FL Japanese Culture Club: Interested in the Japanese Culture? Dive into our club to learn about the cuisine, traditions and other fun facts about the Japanese culture. This club meets on Tuesday s at 1:15 p.m. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL Armchair Travel: This class provides you an opportunity to see the travels of various countries, its natural habitats, culture and indigenous population through the experienced traveler of the facilitator s journeys. Enjoy a narrated, photographic experience. This class is offered the third Tuesday monthly at 1:00 p.m. Come join us at the Town N Country Senior Center, 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL Book Club is a monthly discussion group of book lovers and anyone who enjoys engaging and lively conversation about books. Fiction, non-fiction, classics or romance, we discuss them all. A library card is required, but we do the reserving and delivering for you. Club meets at 2:00 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. Your book is waiting at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL Creative Writers Club: Each week write a short story or poem or your thoughts about a selected word and share your results, contribute to the PENCIL ME IN quarterly publication; and just chat and have fun. Visit and be inspired. No charge. Classes are offered at 9:30 a.m. each Friday. Come and join us at the Town N Country Senior Center located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL

5 Town N Country Monthly Presentations for July Town N Country Senior Center offers the following program presentations during the month of July: July 5 at 1:45 PM, Fourth of July Celebrations (Games Refreshments & Music); July 9 at 8:30 AM Lets Move Walk (This walk is open to all ages and members of the community); July 12 at 1:30 PM Meowser Productions Presents, All about Cats ; July 15 th Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) Representative on site today call Center to schedule appointments; July 17 th at 11:30 AM Nutrition Education Fluids; July 19 1:45 PM El Tablado Hispanic Theater Play En Espanol (dos horas); July 26 th at 9:00 AM Program Presentation Florida Telecommunications Relay, inc. (Amplified Phones Presentation & Free phones to those who qualify that are hearing impaired); July 26 th at 1:45 PM The Amazing Race Senior Style; July 26 th Monthly Birthday Celebration & Award Ceremony for Amazing Race Contestants. Monthly Lecture Series Presented by Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office (DACCO), Tuesdays at 11:00 AM. DACCO Presents: Lecture Series Topics July 16 th It Can Happen To Anyone Coping with Life Transitions July 23 rd Using Medications Wisely July 30 th Keeping a Healthy Outlook on Life For more information, please contact the senior center at (813) Hillsborough County Town N Country Senior Center is located at 7606 Paula Drive Tampa, FL 33615