FREE LASSES FOR OLDER ADULTS - LA PARKS

Rev. 1

City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks

WELLNESS CLASS SCHEDULE – SUMMER 2019

FREE CLASSES FOR OLDER ADULTS

SESSION A: 8-Week Session - July 1 through August 24, 2019

SESSION B: 6-Week Session - August 12 through September 21, 2019

No Classes on July 4 in observance of Independence Day and September 2 in observance of Labor Day

Persons with disabilities are welcome to participate in our programs. Reasonable accommodations

will be made with prior arrangements. Programs subject to change or cancellation.

FACILITY DAY/TIME INSTRUCTOR START DATES

Augustus Hawkins Recreation Center

5790 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011

(323) 581-4498

Stretch Aerobics

Mondays, 12:00pm-1:00pm

Wednesdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm

Apolonia

Apolonia

Session A

Session A

Central Park Recreation Center

1357 E. 22nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

(213) 485-4435

Aerobics

Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Elizabeth Valdez/

Rosa Gonzalez

Session A

Hoover Recreation Center

1010 W. 25th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

(213) 749-8896

Aerobics

Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Mishua

Session B

Jim Gilliam Recreation Center

4000 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008

(323) 291-5928

Chair Aerobics

Tuesdays, 10:00am - 11:30am

Thursdays, 10:00am - 11:30am

Tenesha

Tenesha

Session B

Session B

Pecan Recreation Center

145 S. Pecan St., Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 262-2736

Aerobics

Fridays, 4:30pm-5:30pm

Marvyna

Session B

Rose Hill Recreation Center

4530 Mercury Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032

(323) 225-0450

Aerobics

Thursdays, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Fridays, 6:30pm –7:30pm

Mirna

Mirna

Session A

Session A

St. Andrews Recreation Center

8701 St. Andrews Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90047

(213) 485-1751

Cardio Fitness

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

10:00am-11:00am

Octavia

Session B

Winnetka Recreation Center

8401 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka, CA 91306

(818) 756-7876

Aerobics

Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Tayler

Session B

AEROBICS - CHAIR AEROBICS - CARDIO

This comprehensive fitness program uses a chair and

standing exercises designed to improve physical and

mental health. An additional option may include re-

sistance workout with hand weights and dynabands.

Improve coordination, cardiovascular endurance,

strength, flexibility and balance.

FACILITY DAY/TIME INSTRUCTOR START DATES Delano Recreation Center

15100 Erwin St., Van Nuys, CA 91411

(818) 756-8529

Sewing

Mondays, 10:30am-12:30pm Kat Session B

Elysian Valley Recreation Center

1811 Ripple St., Los Angeles, CA 90039

(323) 666-5058

Painting

Tuesdays, 12:30pm-2:00pm Charly Session B

Evergreen Recreation Center

2844 East 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 262-0397

Oil Painting

Tuesdays 9:00am-10:30am

Claudia

Session B

Lake Street Community Center

227 Lake Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 207-2196

Painting

Thursdays, 11:30am-12:30pm Elvis Session B

Montecito Heights Recreation Center

4545 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031

(213) 485-5148

Arts & Crafts

Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm Marly Session B

Rio De Los Angeles State Park

1900 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065 (323)

276-3015

Drawing

Tuesdays, 9:00am-10:30am

Painting

Thursdays, 9:00am-10:30am

Marly

Marly

Session B

Session B

South LA Sports Activity Center

7020 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003

(323) 758-8716

Jewelry Making

Mondays, 10:00am-11:00am

Arts & Crafts

Fridays, 10:00am-11:00am

Cheryl B.

Cheryl B.

Session A

Session A

ARTS & CRAFTS

Arts and Crafts can be relaxing and very inspiring.

Become involved with a variety of media. Stimulate

creative energies and find inspiration using a combi-

nation of materials. Complete a half finished piece.


North Hollywood Recreation Center

11430 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601

(818) 763-7651

Beginning Acting

Tuesdays, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Hallie

Session A

ACTING/THEATRE

Learn to improve your speaking voice, increase

confidence and self esteem while having fun.

Classes incorporate physical and vocal warm-ups,

improvisation, theater games, and exercises. Each

student will be assigned a short monologue and will

rehearse with the instructor to present to the entire

class on the last day of the session.



8701 St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, CA 90047

(213) 485-1751

Hobbies & Crafts


Tamara

Session B

State Street Recreation Center

716 N. State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033

(213) 847-2790

Sewing

Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm

Kat

Session B

Wilmington Recreation Center

325 Neptune Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744

(310) 548-7645

Creative Crafts


Painting


Cake Decorating

Thursdays 7:00pm-8:00pm

Staff

Staff

Staff

Session B

Session B

Session B



(818) 756-7876

Sewing


Vangelia

Session B

ARTS & CRAFTS - continued

Arts and Crafts can be relaxing and very inspiring.

Become involved with a variety of media. Stimulate

creative energies and find inspiration using a combi-

nation of materials. Complete a half finished piece

of art or start a new piece.


Branford Recreation Center

13306 Branford Street, Arleta, CA 91331

(818) 893-4923

Polynesian Dance

Wednesdays, 9:30am-10:30am Napoleon Session B

Central Park Recreation Center

1357 E. 22nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

(213) 485-4435

Latin Dance

Mondays, 6:00pm-7:00pm Elizabeth Session A

Echo Park Recreation Center

1632 Bellevue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 250-3578

Dance Fitness

Wednesdays 1:30pm-2:30pm Marvyna Session B



(323) 666-5058

Latin Dance

Tuesdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm Joanne Session B

DANCE

A great song comes on and your mood instantly lifts as

you find your groove. Dance classes are a fun way to

get moving while also improving balance and coordi-

nation, reducing stress, and boosting your overall fit-

ness level.

FACILITY DAY/TIME INSTRUCTOR START DATES Lake Street Community Center

227 N. Lake Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 207-2196 Mondays, 11:30am-12:30pm Jeffrey Session B

Normandale Recreation Center

22400 South Halldale Ave., Torrance, CA 90501

(310) 328-3689 Mondays, 9:00am-10:00am Mishua Session B

South LA Sports Activity Center

7020 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003

(323) 758-8716

Thursdays, 10:00am-12:00pm

Zena

Session A



(818) 756-7876


Tayler Session B

LINE DANCING

Stay active discovering beginning steps that facilitate

easy learning. Turns, walks, grapevines, step touch-

es, heal struts, the count in, syncopation and more

are taught with enthusiasm and great music.


Panorama Recreation Center

8600 Hazeltine Ave., Panorama City, CA 91402

(818) 893-3401

Dance Fitness

Wednesdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm Kat Session B


8701 St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, CA 90047

(213) 485-1751

Dance Fitness

Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm Denise Session B

DANCE - continued

A great song comes on and your mood instantly lifts as

you find your groove. Dance classes are a fun way to

get moving while also improving balance and coordi-

nation, reducing stress, and boosting your overall fit-

ness level.


Augustus Hawkins Nature Park


(323) 581-4498


Mishua

Session A



(213) 250-3578

Tuesdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Jocelyn

Session B

State Street Recreation Center

716 N. State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033

(213) 847-2790


Jocelyn

Session B

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

Embark on a journey to inner peace. Mindfulness

Meditation brings calmness to the mind and body

and is known to enhance concentration, decrease

loneliness, and improves longevity. The benefits

of Mindfulness Meditation are as impactful and

they are vast.




(213) 207-2196


Jeffrey

Session B

Lanark Recreation Center

21816 Lanark St., Canoga Park, CA 91304

(818) 883-1503

Fridays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Jeffrey

Session A

(**starts July 19)

SALSA

Learn the fundamentals of Salsa. Classes will include

stretching, body isolation, and styling techniques

and will focus on footwork and basic partner work

skills. A great opportunity to learn and refine your

social dance skills in a fun, friendly environment.


Fred Roberts Recreation Center

4700 South Honduras St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

(323) 234-8650

Karate


Jeffrey

Session B

Hubert Humphrey Recreation Center

12560 Filmore Street. Pacoima, CA 91331

(818) 896-6510

Karate


Ari

Session B



(818) 893-3401

Intro to Martial Arts


Rachel

Session B



(310) 548-7645

Kung-Fu

Saturdays, 10:00am-11:00am

Ron

Session B

SELF DEFENSE - MARTIAL ARTS

The concept of self-defense with older adults deals more

with an awareness of one’s surroundings, a fearless pres-

ence, and an understanding of your capabilities. Learn to

avoid situations that may promote crime and arm your-

self with methods of protection.

FACILITY DAY/TIME INSTRUCTOR START DATES Culver Slauson Recreation Center

5072 S. Slauson Ave., Culver City, CA 90230

(310) 391-5451

Fitness & Strength Training

Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:00am Lupe Session B



(213) 250-3578

Strength Fitness

Tuesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm Jocelyn Session B



(323) 262-0397

Chair Exercise

Thursdays, 9:30am-10:30am Eleanor Session B



(323) 234-8650

Strength Training

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm Angelica Session B

Hubert Humphrey Recreation Center

12560 Filmore St., Pacoima, CA 91331

(818) 896-6510

Strength Wellness


Boot Camp


Brittany

Brittany

Session B

Session B

STRENGTH TRAINING - BOOT CAMP - FITNESS

Build strength, maintain bone density, and improve bal-

ance, coordination and mobility through guided exer-

cises and core strengthening techniques. Beginning

Boot Camp introduces an active curriculum of indoor

and outdoor cardio and fitness awareness.

FACILITY DAY/TIME INSTRUCTOR START DATES Jackie Tatum/Harvard Recreation Center

1535 West 62nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047

(323) 778-2579

Boot Camp


Laura

Session B



(213) 207-2196

Strength Fitness


Monica

Session B

MLK Jr. Recreation Center

3916 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90062

(213) 847-0878

Fitness (Cardio & Weights)

Mondays, 10:00am - 11:00am

Fridays, 10:00am - 11:00am

Perla

Perla

Session B

Session B

Sun Valley Recreation Center

8133 Vineland Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352

(818) 767-6151

Fitness/Strength


Napoleon

Session A

STRENGTH TRAINING - BOOT CAMP - FITNESS

– continued

Build strength, maintain bone density, and improve bal-

ance, coordination and mobility through guided exer-

cises and core strengthening techniques. Beginning

Boot Camp introduces an active curriculum of indoor

and outdoor cardio and fitness awareness.




(310) 328-3689


Ron

Session B



(310) 548-7645

Tai-Chi


Tai-Chi Fan

Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Ron

Ron

Session B

Session B

TAI CHI

If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider

Tai Chi. Tai Chi has evolved into a graceful form of ex-

ercise that's now used for stress reduction and a vari-

ety of other health conditions. Often described as

meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity.

through gentle, flowing movements.


Culver Slauson Recreation Center

5072 S. Slauson Ave., Culver City, CA 90230

(310) 391-5451

Saturdays, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Lupe Session B

Rosecrans Recreation Center

840 W. 149th Street, Gardena, CA 90247

(310) 327-3653 Mondays, 10:00am-12:00pm


Caleb

Caleb Session A

Session A

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball is a great sport to be played by people

of all ages and skill levels. Strengthen your upper

body, abdominals, thighs, and lower legs and im-

prove hand-eye coordination, reflexes and balance

in a terrific team setting and social activity.


Green Meadows Recreation Center

431 E. 89th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003

(323) 565-4242

Beginning Tennis



Melvin

Melvin

Session A

Session A


21816 Lanark St., Canoga Park, CA 91304

(818) 883-1503


David

Session A

TENNIS

This tennis program incorporates wonderful instruc-

tion with lots of fun. Gain confidence in your shot

making, refine tennis stroke mechanics and learn fit-

ness components that can provide you with the nec-

essary tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle.


Delano Recreation Center

15100 Erwin Street, Van Nuys, CA 91411

(818) 756-8529


Gary

Session B

Oakwood Recreation Center

767 California Ave., Venice, CA 90291

(310) 452-7479

Creative Writing


Alison

Session B

WHAT’S YOUR STORY? -WRITING & STORY TELLING

Memories, like old photographs, are worth preserv-

ing. Everyone has a story; it’s a part of who we are.

Here’s an opportunity to share your life and memo-

ries with classmates, friends, and family. Open to all

levels of writing.


Culver Slauson Recreation Center

5072 S. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90230

(310) 391-5451


Lupe

Session B



(323) 234-8650

Mondays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Brenda

Session B

Jackie Tatum/Harvard Recreation Center


(323) 778-2579


Recreation Assistant

Session B

Jim Gilliam Recreation Center

4000 S. La Brea Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008

(323) 291-5928


Wednesdays, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tenesha

Tenesha

Session B

Session B

Rosecrans Recreation Center

840 W. 149th Street, Gardena, CA 90247

(310) 327-3653

Power Walking

Fridays, 10:00am– 11:00am

Sierra

Session A

WALKING TO BE FIT

Looking for a way to motivate yourself into an exercise

program? Join the best low-impact cardio exercise that

can lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, while

improving good cholesterol. Walking is a great way to

improve your health while making new friends.


Augustus Hawkins Nature Park


(323) 581-4498

Yoga


Chair Yoga


Mishua

Michua

Session A

Session A



(818) 893-4923


Napoleon Session B


1632 Bellevue Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 250-3578 Thursdays, 10:00am-11:00am

Jocelyne

Session B



(323) 262-0397

Yoga Stretch


Marvyna

Session B

Green Meadow Recreation Center

431 E. 89th St., Los Angeles, CA 90003

(323) 565-4242

Mondays, 5:00pm-6:00pm Erica Session A



(323) 778-2579


Mishua

Session B



(310) 328-3689

Chair Yoga


Mishua

Session B



(310) 452-7479

Yoga


Chair Yoga


Alison

Michua

Session B

Session B



(818) 893-3401

Chair Yoga


Kat

Session B



(323) 262-2736


Charly

Session B

Poinsettia Recreation Center

7341 Willoughby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

(323) 876-5014

Gentle Stretching


Joanne

Session A

Rose Hill Recreation Center

4530 Mercury Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032

(323) 225-0450

Chair Yoga


Marvyna

Session A

Sun Valley Recreation Center

8133 Vineland Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352

(818) 767-6151


Napoleon

Session A

Valley Plaza Recreation Center

12240 Archwood Street, North Hollywood, CA 91606

(818) 765-5885


Napoleon

Session B

YOGA - STRETCH CLASSES

This centuries old practice of exercise revitalizes both

mind and body. Improve focus, release stress and

tension while increasing strength and flexibility. An

excellent way to learn to gauge and meet the ever

changing demands of daily life.




(818) 893-4923

Mondays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Joanne

Session B

Central Recreation Center

1357 E. 22nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011

(213) 485-4435


Elizabeth

Session A

Delano Recreation Center

15100 Erwin St., Van Nuys, CA 91411

(818) 756-8529

Zumba Gold

Wednesdays, 10:30am-11:30am

Jeffrey

Session B


1632 Bellevue Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 250-3578


Marvyna

Session B



(323) 666-5058


Joanne

Session B



(323) 262-0397

Zumba Gold


Marvyna

Session B



(323) 234-8650


Joanne

Session B

Green Meadows Recreation Center

431 East 89th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003

(323) 565-4242

Mondays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Erica

Erica

Session A

Session A

Hoover Recreation Center

1010 W. 25th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

(213) 749-8896

Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:00am

Mishua

Session B



(323) 778-2579

Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Mishua

Session B


21816 Lanark Street, Canoga Park, CA 91304

(818) 883-1503


Jeffrey

Session A

(**starts July 19)

Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center

3916 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90062

(213) 847-0878


Perla

Session B

ZUMBA - ZUMBA GOLD

Enjoy zesty Latin music and easy to follow

moves with an invigorating atmosphere.

Zumba Gold incorporates modified moves

and pacing.


North Hollywood Recreation Center

11430 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601

(818) 763-7651


Joanne

Session A



(310) 452-7479


Mishua

Session B



(818) 893-3401


Joanne

Session B



(323) 262-2736


Marvyna

Session B

Poinsettia Recreation Center

7341 Willoughby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

(323) 876-5014

Zumba Gold


Joanne

Session A

Rio De Los Angeles State Park

1900 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065

(323) 276-3015


Marly

Session B

Valley Plaza Recreation Center

12240 Archwood Street, North Hollywood, CA 91606

(818) 765-5885

Zumba Gold


Joanne

Session B

ZUMBA - ZUMBA GOLD - continued

Enjoy zesty Latin music and easy to follow

moves with an invigorating atmosphere.

Zumba Gold incorporates modified moves

and pacing.

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