Adult/Senior Programs
The Community Center strives to offer an array of classes and programs to please every area adult and senior. For more information on anything listed below, call the contact number listed.
Classes & Programs:
AARP Safe Driving Course with Archie Fallis
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest course for drivers age 50 and older. The program has helped millions of drivers protect their safety on today’s roads. Tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road, learn defensive driving techniques, discover ways to handle left turns, right-of-way, highway traffic and blind spots and much more. Classes are held monthly: January 26, February 23, March 22, April 26, May 24. Contact Archie Fallis to register at 341-0130.
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Art for the Heart
Local artist Caroline Duvoe teaches her students a fast and easy technique called “Action Painting,” a style that provides instant gratification as well as a creative outlet. In Caroline’s class you will meet new people in a casual and fun environment and learn that, contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to spend years learning how to become an artist. Caroline’s personal vision is to promote healthy expression of emotional energy through the creation of art. Beginning January 23rd, classes will be held every Monday from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the St. Pete Beach Community Center and Aquatic Complex, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Classes are just $15.00 each or $50.00 for an entire month. Contact Caroline directly to get additional information on materials and to enroll in the class: 727-647-8294 or studioduvoe@yahoo.com.
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Body Overhaul with Carol Macik
A program suitable for Seniors, those new/returning to a fitness program, or those who need an assist with injury recovery and prevention. Includes a warm-up, muscle strengthening utilizing a chair, a low impact aerobic workout, and a stretch finale, all while having a great time in a mutually supportive environment. Begin class at any time to improve posture and balance, flexibility, mobility, and decreasing stress while increasing strength. Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30am-10:30am. $6.00 per class. Contact Carol Macik at 864-4834. **HELD AT THE WARREN WEBSTER BUILDING IN PASS-A-GRILLE**
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Chair Yoga for Everyone
Those of all ages and skill levels are invited to join this gentle yoga class and improve flexibility and enjoy all of the health benefits of yoga. Classes are offered Wednesdays from 10a-11a and cost $7.00 each. Interested participants must call and pre-register prior to attending class. Contact Joyce Bloom at 345-0679.
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Duplicate Bridge
Mondays and Fridays, 1:00pm-4:00pm. $1.00 per visit. Contact Betsy Meier at 360-9689.
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Hatha Yoga with Roger Rugletic
Improve flexibility and balance, tone muscles, and enhance your overall physical and mental wellbeing! Learn relaxation breathing proven to reduce heart rate, lower blood pressure, and calm the mind. Monday nights from 6p-7p. $7.00 per class.
Contact Roger Regletic at 366-0054
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Hawaiian Dance with Carol Macik
Experience the enchantment of Hawaii through traditional island dancing. Learn the footwork and hand motions. Together, these fluid movements follow the rhythm of the music and express the lyrics of a song. If you enjoy this class and would like to dance professionally with the Florida Beach Girls, we would love to have you join us. Carol came in Second in the Mrs. Senior Florida contest, two years in a row, using Hawaiian Dance in the talent portion. Thursday, Noon-1:00pm. $6.00 per class. Contact Carol at 864-4834 or acmacik@aol.com. **HELD AT THE WARREN WEBSTER BUILDING IN PASS-A-GRILLE**
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Integrative Relaxation {Yoga Nidra}
Enter the No Stress-Zone!! Dissolve and Resolve stress with the Amrit MethodTM of Integrative Relaxation. A Simple Way to Bring Physical, Mental and Emotional Balance into Your Life. Integrative Relaxation guides students into relaxing physically and mentally while the yoga portion practices physical postures that stretch and tone muscles. Classes are held every Wednesday from 9a-10a and cost just $7.00 per class. Call to pre-register.
Contact Roger Rugletic at 366-0054.
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Kickboxing with Hyde Tae Kwon Do
Are you looking for a total body workout that totally kicks butt? How about a way to increase your stamina, flexibility, and strength? Kickboxing is also a great way to get a total body workout while learning simple self-defense moves. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:20pm. $49.00 per month. Contact Ed Vasko at 820-4146.
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Line Dance with Carol Macik
Take it slow, put together the steps we have learned, and repeat them until we can experience the feeling of accomplishment after successfully mastering a dance. Students develop strength, coordination, balance and flexibility while experiencing the joy of dancing. Mondays and Thursdays, 10:45am-11:45am. $6.00 per class. Contact Carol at 864-4834. **HELD AT THE WARREN WEBSTER BUILDING IN PASS-A-GRILLE**
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Mah Johngg
Social Mah Jongg is held every Thursday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Bring your own playing materials.
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Non-Fiction Writing Workshop I
Essays and Memoirs and Blogs…Oh My! Join us as we learn new concepts in non-fiction writing each week and practice putting those skills to work. Whether you are interested in becoming a local reporter, creating a family memoir, starting a blog, documenting your travels or pursuing any other form of non-fiction writing, this workshop is for you! This course is offered Tuesdays, 6:30p-8:00p or Thursdays, 9:30am-11:00am. $60.00 per 10 week session: Tuesday classes run from 2/21 – 4/24 and Thursday classes run from 2/23 – 4/26. To register contact Donna Parry at 727-360-6059.
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Pickleball
Played in our indoor gymnasium 5 days a week! Monday: 6-8p, Tuesday-Friday: 9:30a-12:30p. $2.00 per player. Come join the fun!!
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Self-Defense for Women
This new and exciting program, Self Defense for Women, focuses on the positive development of core competencies and confidence. This simple, yet effective program can help you avoid “becoming a victim”. We will explore how best to use your size to your advantage, develop defensive strikes, kicks and escape maneuvers. We will also practice the use of everyday items (handbags, shoes, keys, etc.) for self-protection, and important lessons in learning avoidance of potential situations. The small class size will offer personalized one on one attention, helping to identify what works best for each individual. Participants should gain valuable and applicable knowledge incorporating stretching, strength increase of targeted muscle groups and balance into their daily lives. Course held on Mondays from 7p-8:30p and costs $40.00 per month. To register, contact Jay Kominsky at 727-252-6270 **This class begins in March 2012**
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Show Biz Dance with Carol Macik
Students show expertise in learning the Line Dances in the Fun Time Line Dance Class can advance to the Show Biz Dance Class where they will learn dances as performed in our Florida Beach Girl Shows. Thursdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm. $6.00 per class. Contact Carol at 864-4834 or acmacik@aol.com. **HELD AT THE WARREN WEBSTER BUILDING IN PASS-A-GRILLE**
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St. Pete Beach Fit Club
Come try out the St. Pete Beach Fit Club every week ABSOLUTELY FREE. This program features the most popular workouts from P90X, Insanity, TurboFire, and various other workouts. Follow along to the videos as instructors keep you pumped and motivated. After each class participants will get to try various samples of Shakeology and other BeachBody recovery and nutrition products. Free nutrition counseling, daily meal plans and more are always available by working with the coaches. Parents can bring the kid who will participate in their own workout sessions in an adjoining room. Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, FREE! Contact Shannon Fleming, 599-8934
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Step-N-Swing Dance Aerobics & Sport Walking
Class utilizes the BODY BAT Aerobic Exerciser, which is a balanced walking adjunct that resembles two baseball bats joined together end-to-end. The BODY BAT is swung from side to side in a ‘pendulum motion’ and in sync with each step. The BODY BAT Aerobic Exerciser has been medically endorsed and can be used by patients with arthritis, orthopedic, cardiac and other physical disabilities. In addition to using BODY BAT as a walking adjunct, Ms. Karin, a former ballroom medallist and Creator of STEP-N-SWING, has combined use of the BODY BAT with her dance expertise. From Rumba to Line Dance, STEP-N-SWING promises fun, fitness and five thousand steps in fifty minutes. Classes are offered Tuesdays and fridays from 11a to noon and cost $7.00 per class. Participants must pre-register. Contact karin Globis at 480-1217.
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Strengthen and Lengthen (Pilates) with Kim Roper
Taught by an instructor who has been teaching for the city of St Pete Beach for the last 10 years. Class combines basic Pilates using mats, weights and balls. Stretch every muscle of your body as well as strengthen your core. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 8:00a- 9:00a at the Warren Webster Building (PAG). $4.00 per class
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Stress Busters, Stress Management and Relaxation
Instructor Betty Havey will teach you the skills needed to manage your stress and help yourself relax. This seminar is held every other Tuesday from 10a-11a and costs $40.00 per series. Must call and pre-register for the series. Contact Betty Havey at 642-6049.
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Stretch And Strong Yoga with Noa Spector-Flock
Noa’s background is in yoga, Feldenkrais, dance, and massage therapy. For more than two generations Noa has been studying the body. She has a teaching degree in dance and a masters degree in education. Noa has taught 16 years in Pinellas County Center for the Arts as well as for several years at USF. Thursdays 9:30a-10:45a. $9.00 per class. Contact Noa at 345-2570, noanik@gmail.com.
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Sunrise Table Tennis Club
Table Tennis is fun and healthy exercise. We welcome players of all ages and skill levels. If you are an aspiring Olympian or a basement ping pong player you will enjoy playing at our Club. Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm $2.00 per visit for Sunrise Table Tennis Club members*, $4.00 per visit for non-members. (*Sunrise Table Tennis Club membership – $25.00/year). Contact Bill Robbins at 323-3519.
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Tai Chi Easy – “Heal yourself with Qigong”
Tai Chi Easy combines the easy to learn ancient practice of tai chi and Qigong. These arts involve slow meditative movements, deep breathing, self massage and when practiced regularly hold the promise of increased vitality improved flexibility and balance and overall wellbeing and longevity. Taught by instructors Gary Israel and Natalie Flank. Classes held Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30am-Noon and Thursdays at 6:00pm-7:30pm. $69.00 per 10 class session or $9.00 per class
Call to pre-register at 609-432-4243
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Tae Kwon Do with Master Henry Hyde
Master Hyde teaches Olympic style Tae Kwon Do in the form of blocks, kicks, self-defense, kickboxing, Hapkido, and forms. White belts through Black belts! $69.00 per month. Adult classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:20pm. Contact ed Vasko for details at 820-4146.
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Toning and Fat Burning with Helle Hartley
People of all ages and skill-levels can lose weight and inches while revving up their energy and improving overall health. The all-new Burn & Tone class is like having your own personal trainer without the cost. Get healthy and most importantly have fun. Classes are held Monday through Friday at 7:00a-7:45a AND 8:00a-8:45a. $5.00 per class. Contact Helle Hartley at 504-2487.
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Experience the enchantment of Hawaii through traditional island dancing. Learn the footwork and hand motions. Together, these fluid movements follow the rhythm of the music and express the lyrics of a song. If you enjoy this class and would like to dance professionally with the Florida Beach Girls, we would love to have you join us. Carol came in Second in the Mrs. Senior Florida contest, two years in a row, using Hawaiian Dance in the talent portion. Thursday, Noon-1:00pm. $6.00 per class. Contact Carol at 864-4834 or acmacik@aol.com. **HELD AT THE WARREN WEBSTER BUILDING IN PASS-A-GRILLE**
Are you looking for a total body workout that totally kicks butt? How about a way to increase your stamina, flexibility, and strength? Kickboxing is also a great way to get a total body workout while learning simple self-defense moves. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:20pm. $49.00 per month. Contact Ed Vasko at 820-4146.
Take it slow, put together the steps we have learned, and repeat them until we can experience the feeling of accomplishment after successfully mastering a dance. Students develop strength, coordination, balance and flexibility while experiencing the joy of dancing. Mondays and Thursdays, 10:45am-11:45am. $6.00 per class. Contact Carol at 864-4834. **HELD AT THE WARREN WEBSTER BUILDING IN PASS-A-GRILLE**
Students show expertise in learning the Line Dances in the Fun Time Line Dance Class can advance to the Show Biz Dance Class where they will learn dances as performed in our Florida Beach Girl Shows. Thursdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm. $6.00 per class. Contact Carol at 864-4834 or acmacik@aol.com. **HELD AT THE WARREN WEBSTER BUILDING IN PASS-A-GRILLE**
Taught by an instructor who has been teaching for the city of St Pete Beach for the last 10 years. Class combines basic Pilates using mats, weights and balls. Stretch every muscle of your body as well as strengthen your core. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 8:00a- 9:00a at the Warren Webster Building (PAG). $4.00 per class
Noa’s background is in yoga, Feldenkrais, dance, and massage therapy. For more than two generations Noa has been studying the body. She has a teaching degree in dance and a masters degree in education. Noa has taught 16 years in Pinellas County Center for the Arts as well as for several years at USF. Thursdays 9:30a-10:45a. $9.00 per class. Contact Noa at 345-2570, noanik@gmail.com.
Table Tennis is fun and healthy exercise. We welcome players of all ages and skill levels. If you are an aspiring Olympian or a basement ping pong player you will enjoy playing at our Club. Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm $2.00 per visit for Sunrise Table Tennis Club members*, $4.00 per visit for non-members. (*Sunrise Table Tennis Club membership – $25.00/year). Contact Bill Robbins at 323-3519.
Call to pre-register at 609-432-4243
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Master Hyde teaches Olympic style Tae Kwon Do in the form of blocks, kicks, self-defense, kickboxing, Hapkido, and forms. White belts through Black belts! $69.00 per month. Adult classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:20pm. Contact ed Vasko for details at 820-4146.
People of all ages and skill-levels can lose weight and inches while revving up their energy and improving overall health. The all-new Burn & Tone class is like having your own personal trainer without the cost. Get healthy and most importantly have fun. Classes are held Monday through Friday at 7:00a-7:45a AND 8:00a-8:45a. $5.00 per class. Contact Helle Hartley at 504-2487.
If you have a skill or hobby that you are passionate about, why not earn extra income by becoming an instructor and teaching others? We are always looking for new instructors to teach classes — We offer you a beautiful waterfront facility to host your classes from and assist you in the marketing and promotion necessary to make your class successful. If you would like to discuss the possibilities of teaching courses with us, contact the Recreation Division at 727-363-9245.