On Going Exercise Classes
at the
City of Pembroke Pines Carl Shechter
Southwest Focal Point Community Center
 Free membership for people 18 years and older

Pembroke Pines, FL… July 27, 2017…. On Going Exercise Classes are held at the City of Pembroke Pines Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus located at 301 NW 103^rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. People 18 years or older may register for the free membership allowing access to the classes offered.  A complete listing of classes appears below. When registering for classes please present membership card.  For additional information about classes, activities and events held at The Center please visit www.ppines.com.  Questions? Please call The Center and request the Activities Desk 954-450-6888.
 
NEW CLASSES! Flamenco Dance
Luna Calé is a professional dance company created to promote flamenco music, dance and Hispanic culture. The goal is to support the growth of both student and professional flamenco artists by sponsoring performances, flamenco music and dance education opportunities. Day and evening classes are offered. $10 per one-hour class. To register call Luna Calé Flamenco at (954) 235-8221 or visit www.lunacaleusa.com . DAYTIME Adults & Seniors:  Tuesdays (Beginners): 10:30am-11:30am or (Beginners): 11:30am-12:30pm. EVENING Adults & Children: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 5:00pm – 6:00pm (Beginners) or 6:00pm – 7:00pm (Intermediate).
 
NEW CLASS! Low Impact Exercise in the Main Hall
Class offered on Fridays: 10:30am – 11:30am. FREE for SWFP members only.  Sponsored by Pines Medical Center.
 
NEW TIME! Mat Pilates
Class offered on Thursdays: 10:00am – 11:00am. FREE for SWFP members only. Sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida.
 
NEW CLASS! Fit and Strong
Students must have taken Senior Total Fitness and have written approval from the instructor to register for this class. Combines the gym and outdoor/indoor aerobic activity. This class is to help participants advance in strength and endurance and to challenge individuals to a better fitness level. Improve your heart health; strengthen muscles, bones, and joints. Wednesdays, 11:30am – 12:30pm. FREE for SWFP members only ($5 cash deposit required to hold your space for the month – must attend all classes to be refunded.) Sponsored by Coventry Health.
 
Senior Total Fitness
This energetic class has all the elements of fitness that everyone needs to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle! It combines resistance training, flexibility, cardiovascular and neural-motor training for all levels. Participants will experience improvement in strength, endurance, flexibility, and coordination, which are key components for optimal fitness health.  Each workout is dynamic and ever changing to meet the individual needs of the participants - students of all fitness levels are welcome! Class offered on Thursdays 11:00am – 12:00pm. FREE for SWFP members only.
   
Chair Total Fitness
This class encompasses all the elements provided in the Senior Total Fitness class but while sitting on a chair.  Class offered on Wednesdays 12:30pm - 1:20pm. FREE for SWFP members only.
 
NEW TIME! Yo-chi-lates
A combination of Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates – all in one class! Class offered on Wednesdays 9:00am-10:00am in Gym 2 – FREE for SWFP members only. Sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida.
 
Gym Training
Once a week, our knowledgeable personal trainer will be in the workout room to assist members with proper use of gym equipment. She will also create an easy workout designed to help individuals exercise independently to reach their unique health and fitness goals! Class offered on Fridays 11:15am-12:15pm in the Workout Room - FREE for SWFP members only.  
 
JoyDanz
Dance is all about being joyful, moving your body in organic ways to the rhythm and the beat. Come and Shake your Soul to African, Indian, Caribbean, Irish, Latin rhythms and more! Class offered on Mondays 10:00am in the Main Hall – FREE for SWFP members only.

Ageless Grace®- BRAIN AND BODY WORKOUT!                                                                                                                
Exercise your body and your brain! While seated in a chair, students have fun doing exercises which stimulate all 5 functions of the brain, and which address all the functions of healthy aging - flexibility, mobility, agility, strength, breath, balance, etc.  Class offered on Tuesdays 10:00am – FREE and open to all. Sponsored by Pines Medical Center.
 
Salsa                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Class offered on Wednesdays 10:00am-11:00am in the Main Hall - FREE for SWFP members only.  
  
“Scale Back” Weight Loss Workout                                                                                                                                                                  
A combination of dance fusion, nutritional guidance and weekly weigh-ins will help students achieve their weight loss goals and develop a healthier lifestyle! Ages 18 yrs. and up. Class offered on Mondays 12:30pm - 1:30pm. $10.00 per month (55 yrs. and older) or $30.00 per month (54 yrs. and under).

20/20/20 Fitness
This all-in-one group fitness class gives you three workouts in one! 20 minutes of dance, 20 minutes of weights and 20 minutes of yoga will give you a total body workout in just one hour! Ages 18 years and up. Students must bring in their own hand weights and mats. DAYTIME Wednesdays 11:30am - 12:30pm, $10.00 per month (55 yrs. and older) or $30.00 per month (54 yrs. and under)
EVENING Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm $30.00 per month.
 
Chair Exercise
Classes offered on Mondays: 12:30pm - 1:30pm, Wednesdays: 9:30am - 10:30am, and/or Fridays: 9:30am - 10:30am. FREE for registered SWFP members.
 
Water Aerobics
Classes offered on Tuesdays or Thursdays: 9:00am - 10:00am. FREE for registered SWFP members. Space is limited - first come, first served.
 
Yoga
Four ongoing monthly classes are offered each week. Each day and time for the month is a separate fee. Classes offered on Mondays 11:30am – 12:30pm, Tuesdays: 9:00am - 10:00am, Thursdays: 9:00am - 10:00am, and/or Fridays: 10:30am – 11:30am. $10.00 per month (55 yrs. and older) or $30.00 per month (54 yrs. and under).
 
Chair Yoga
Three ongoing monthly classes are offered each week. Each day and time for the month is a separate fee.
Classes offered on Mondays: 10:30am - 11:30am, Wednesdays: 10:30am - 11:30am and/or Fridays: 9:00am - 10:00am.
$10.00 per month (55 yrs. and older) or $30.00 per month (54 yrs. and under).
 
Tai Chi
Class offered Thursdays: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Beginner) FREE for SWFP members only. Sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida.
 
Tai Chi
Four ongoing monthly classes are offered each week. Each day and time for the month is a separate fee.
DAYTIME - Mondays: 9:15am - 10:15am (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced), Thursdays: 11:45am - 12:45pm
(Beginner/Intermediate), Fridays: 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Beginner/Intermediate). $10.00 per month (55 yrs. and older) or $30.00 per month (54 yrs. and under).  EVENING - Wednesdays:  7:00pm - 8:00pm. $30.00 per month.
 
Zumba!
Class offered Tuesdays: 12:00 - 1:00pm. $10.00 per month (55 yrs. and older) or $30.00 per month (54 yrs. and under).
 
Zumba in the Main Hall!
Class offered Fridays: 12:00pm - 1:00pm. FREE for registered SWFP members. Sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida.
 

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