senior programs
classes for individuals 55+
We offer classes for seniors in our community in Art, Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, Senior Strong, and Instructional Mahjong!
weekly schedule
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
senior art
tai chi
mahjong
instructional
& free play
10am - 12pm
tai chi
9 - 10am
10am - 12pm
chair yoga & Creative core
9:30 - 11am
Senior
strong
10:30 - 11:15am
Senior
strong
10:30 - 11:15am
tech HELP
(BY APPOINTMENT)
9 - 10am
Suggested DOnation
per class
$5
Tai Chi
Chair Yoga & Creative Core
Senior Strong
Instructional Mahjong
$10
Senior Art
Class descriptions
Tai Chi
Tai chi is a martial art which combines movements, meditation, and deep breathing to help improve focus, reduce stress, and improve your overall health.
Senior Strong
Senior Strong classes are designed to increase overall strength, flexibility, and balance, mastering movements important to improving the quality of everyday life. We will be increasing your cardiovascular health and range of motion using resistance bands, rubber balls, and other equipment which will give you a healthy workout in a fun and safe environment! Class Activities • 10 minutes: warm-up (including flexibility and stretching) • 30 minutes: strength/balance/cardio training • 5 minutes: cool down
Art
This art instruction, designed for seniors, builds skills using a range of materials and techniques. We will provide you with a means of developing your personal artistic voice, support the triumphs and challenges of being a lifelong learner, and accommodate the particular needs of an elder population of students. Participants go on a museum trip and put on an exhibition of their work.
Chair Yoga & Creative Core
Chair Yoga helps engage your body, calm your mind, and connect with your spirit. With energizing seated and standing yoga poses, breathwork, and meditation, you’ll develop your physical and mental balance and focus. You’ll strengthen and stretch your muscles for better alignment, mobility and confidence that you can take into activities of daily life. Creative Core focuses on movements to work on the core of your body which is an important center for creativity, stability, and confidence. These exercises will help you feel stronger in the center of your body, especially the abdominal and pelvic floor (“Kegel“) muscles, with creative flowing seated and standing exercises from Pilates and belly dance, set to beautiful music.
Mahjong
The instructional class will introduce you to the rules and basic moves of this ancient Chinese game. Whether you are a beginner or just need a refresher, you will enjoy learning to play with friends! Once you’re comfortable on your own, join us in the large room to play!
Tech help
Do you have technology questions about your cell phone, computer, or iPad? Contact us to make an appointment for help! You may stop by Maspeth Town Hall or call us at (718) 335-6049, ext. 132, to schedule an appointment.