Current as of: 9/2/09
SilverSneakers®
Holly Carter
SilverSneakers® Coordinator, Squirrel Hill
hcarter@jccpgh.org
(412) 521-8011, ext. 225.
Holly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the program. She
has a B.S. degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, is
certified in Fitness Training, and is a Certified Personal Trainer. She
has been working at the JCC in the Fitness Department.
Call Holly Carter, (412) 521-8011, ext. 225.
This exercise program using hand-held weights, resistance bands and
balls is free to seniors who use Highmark® Security Blue,
Freedom Blue, or Medigap Blue as their insurance provider. Participants
receive a general membership to the JCC which includes the walking
track, pool, weight room, and general locker rooms. Advance
registration required.
Senior Adult Group Exercise Classes
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| Time |
Class |
Teacher |
Location |
Fee |
| Monday |
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| 9:00 am |
SilverSneakers® Cardio Circuit |
Holly |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 10:00 am |
SilverSneakers® MS ROM |
Kathy |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 11:00 am |
SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch |
Desiree |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 11:00 am |
Senior Aerobics |
Kathy |
KDS |
$1/class – Book of 10 coupons $10** |
| Tuesday |
|
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|
|
| 9:00 am |
SilverSneakers® MS ROM |
Linda |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 10:00 am |
SilverSneakers® MS ROM |
Holly |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 11:00 am |
SilverSneakers® Cardio Circuit |
Holly |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 1:00 pm |
SilverSneakers® MS ROM |
Maureen |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| Wednesday |
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|
|
| 9:00 am |
SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch |
Nitsa |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 10:00 am |
Strong Seniors |
Nitsa |
Levinson B |
$1/class – Drop in – pay at the class |
| 10:00 am |
Senior Aerobics |
Connie |
KDS |
$1/class – Book of 10 coupons $10** |
| 1:00 pm |
Senior Ta’i Chi |
Doris |
KDS |
$30 – 10 classes*** |
| 1:45 pm |
Beginner Ta’i Chi |
Doris |
KDS |
$1/class – Drop in – pay at the class |
| Thursday |
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|
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| 9:00 am |
SilverSneakers® Cardio Circuit |
Linda |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 10:00 am |
SilverSneakers® MS ROM |
Linda |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 11:00 am |
SilverSneakers® MS ROM |
Holly |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 1:00 pm |
SilverSneakers® MS ROM |
Desiree |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| Friday |
|
|
|
|
| 9:00 am |
SilverSneakers® MS ROM |
Holly |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 10:00 am |
Senior Aerobics |
Connie |
KDS |
$1/class – Book of 10 coupons $10** |
| 10:15 am |
SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch |
Desiree |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 10:15 am |
SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch |
Desiree |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
| 11:00 am |
SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch |
Desiree |
Levinson B |
No Fee* - Advance Registration Required |
Senior Adult Group Exercise Class Descriptions
Silver Sneakers® - Muscular Strength & Range of Movement (MS ROM) - in Levinson Hall: Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
Silver Sneakers® - Cardio Circuit - in Levinson Hall: Combine fun and fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work using hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, head to toe stretching, and complete relaxation in a comfortable position.
Silver Sneakers® - Yoga Stretch - in Levinson Hall: Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
Strong Seniors - in Levinson Hall: Work your total body using hand-held weights and optional ankle weights. A chair is offered for seated and/or standing support.
Ta’i Chi – in Kaufman Dance Studio: A series of slow movements that build strength, balance, and flexibility, while promoting the flow of energy through the body, and reducing pain, stress, and anxiety.
Senior Aerobics: Low impact aerobics accompanied by stretching and toning exercises for legs, arms, and waist.
For all SilverSneakers® classes, please observe the following procedures:
- Please check in and scan your card on the wall directly outside Levinson Hall BEFORE entering class.
- Rosters for the next week’s class will be made weekly from those participants who SWIPE their cards upon entry of each class. YOU MAY NOT SIGN-UP FRIENDS.
- If you would like to attend a class for which you are not on the roster, you may reserve a spot by calling Holly Carter at 412-521-8011, ext. 225, by e-mailing hcarter@jccpgh.org, or by stopping by the Adult Services Office (RM 201) and asking for the class you would like to attend.
- Walk-ins are welcome! Members on the roster will have priority seating until 5 minutes before class, at which time all remaining seats will be released. We rarely need to turn anyone away!
- For safety of all participants, WHEN CLASSES ARE IN SESSION, please STAND AWAY FROM THE DOORS and wait for a safe opportunity to enter and exit room.
- Wear supportive fitness shoes.
- Bring a bottle of water and your smile!
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