ClassDescriptions

Class Descriptions

Classes are listed in alphabetical order. Please note that not all classes found on this list will be offered every session. For a current class schedule please CLICK HERE.

Class Name	Age	Description	Instructor	Notes
Adult Ballet	Adult	The ballet classes introduce beginner and intermediate dancers to the beauty and grace of ballet.	Carla Lewis
Aerobic Dance	Adult	Enjoy easy to follow aerobic dance routines designed to increase metabolism and burn calories. Lose inches with the strength training exercises (using light weights) to flatten stomach, sculpt arms and tighten buttocks and thighs. Class includes weight bearing exercises to maintain bone density and prevent osteoporsis and stretching exercises to help with flexibility.	Kathy Andio	Ongoing Class
Ballroom Dancing, Beginning	Adult	This introductory course is designed for adults who have little or no dance skills & for those who want to review & refresh basic steps & simple dance moves. Instructors Andre & June’s motto: “If you can walk, you can dance!”	Andre & June Castaldi	Partners are strongly suggested No backless shoes or flip flops permitted in class.
Ballet Barre Workout	Adult	This class will emphasize strengthening and toning with mat work & aerobics, mixed with ballet techniques to sculpt a dancer’s body.	Carla Lewis	No dance training necessary.
Basic First Aid	13+	The Heartsaver First Aid course teaches how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Includes general first aid principals, medical emergencies, injury and environmental emergencies.	Conor Devery	This course fulfills OSHA requirements for 1910-266 App. B.
Bloodborne Pathogens	17+	This class teaches students how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or other body fluids. Designed for workers such as correctional officers, childcare workers, security guards, maintenance workers, school personnel, health & fitness staff and tattoo artists.	Conor Devery	This course fullfills OSHA requirements for Bloodborne Pathogens training.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu	Youth	Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a ground fighting form of self-defense. Although techniques are performed primarily on the ground, students will learn traditional Gracie Jiu Jitsu self-defense basics. These techniques range from weapon defenses, take downs, and a numerous variety of submissions.	Mario Ayala	Mario Ayala has been studying martial arts for the past 15 years. Along with an education in Psychology and Criminal Justice, Mario has studied a variety of fighting tactics and is currently a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Mauricio Villardo (4th degree Black Belt).
Bridge Lessons, Beginning	Adult	Learn how to play the game of Duplicate Bridge or improve your skills in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.	Paul Cohen
Cheerleading, (KemKids) (Non-competitive)	Grades K-5th	Your children will be cheering for more! Our non-competitive cheerleading class is great for elementary school children who want to learn what cheerleading is all about! Your cheerleader will learn cheer motions, cheer technique and dance, and build self-confidence. This class is an exciting way to help your child get fit and have fun! These beginning cheerleaders will also get a taste of tumbling. It is a great way to start cheerleading, at your local recreation center! Participants should wear comfortable clothing & sneakers.	Keep 'Em Moving, Inc.	Pom poms included! No uniform needed!
Children’s Ballet	3+ Yrs	The ballet classes are intended to introduce the beginner and intermediate dancer to the beauty and grace of ballet.	Carla Lewis
Combo Dance	3 - 7	Students will learn a combination of tap, ballet and jazz. This will introduce the young dancer to the art of dance.	Shannon Dolan or Sherri Stafford
Country Line Dancing	Adult	It’s fun, easy, entertaining, and aeorbic. Join Nicole for a heel-clicking, thigh-slapping, toe tapping good old time.	Nicole Sedito	Class available beginning Winter Session Ongoing Class
CPR/AED Class	13+	The Heartsaver CPR & AED course teaches the techniques of adult, child & infant CPR and the use of an AED. This course also teaches how to respond to a choking adult, child or infant. The course also explains how to recognize the signs & symptoms of a heart attack & stroke.	Conor Devery
Creative Play & Art	Birth- 12 yrs	Through artful play, simple art practices, and the 3 R’s, your child will experience the freedom of creating while learning about nature and the celebrating the seasons. Silliness, messiness and giggles are highly encouraged and welcome! No art experience needed.	Brenda Nickolaus
Dancing for Your Health	Adult	Multi-level ballroom based dance exercise class without a partner. Basic ballroom & freestyle steps included at various levels.	Madeline Sabatello	This class is on hold until further notice.
Fencing	8+	Years Students will learn the art of fencing, learning proper technique.	Frances Forness
Financial Workshop: Your Source for Financial Education	Adult	No matter what your age, financial situation, or your goals, you'll to learn about the power of investing. This multi-week educational workshop is a great way to start. You'll learn how to increase investment income while reducing taxes on those investments. You'll also learn about the stock market as well as other forms of ownership, loanership, and the various investment vehicles available to individuals. Whether your saving for your children's education or planning for your own retirement, this may be for you.	Mike Lader
FUNdamentals Sports Education	Ages 2.5–6 yrs	Imaginations will soar as children are guided through weekly “Adventures in Sports”. Each week children participate in songs, rhymes, storylines, and basic sports skills and concepts. Equipment and concepts become characters within these creatively designed class programs. Throughout the session your children will have fun while experiencing and learning the following team sports in a non-competitive environment: Soccer, Baseball, Football, Hockey, And more… Instructor-	Hometown Bridges, Inc.
Gymnastics, Beginning	5+ Years	Form, flexibility and strength are stressed for all events as new skills are achieved. This level begins to challenge all the gymnasts with harder skills. They also begin to combine moves for routines. These routines will stress stamina as well as strength, balance and coordination.	Contracted with The Gymnastics Revolution
Internet & Email for Seniors	Adult	Would you like to learn to use the Computer? This class will teach you how to: Shop Online, Set-Up an E-mail Account, Send & Reply to E-mails, Download & Print Pictures, Create Photobooks, Greeting Cards & Invitations, Use the Internet & Search Engines, Make Plane & Hotel Reservations.	Kristen Danzig	This class is taught in the Town Hall, 210 Military Trail.
Jewelry Making	Adult	This class is hands on! You actually make jewelry using pliers, metal working, etc. Not just stringing beads!	Lou Ann Berkley
Karate	5+	Students will learn the art of Seido Karate.	Rosamaria Sensi	Includes beginning - Advanced Belts
Ready, Set, Move	Age- 8-13	Ready, Set, Move is an exhilarating, cutting edge and complete fitness program in our community for children, ages 8 years through 13 years. Ready, Set, Move features weekly exercise classes, weekly "at home" fitness requirements, online study material and quizzes, monthly family fun run, monthly cooking and nutrition classes, and a professionally constructed and an affordable diet plan. The entire program will contain both online tracking reports in order to see real results throughout program. Parents will become educated and involved in healthy lifestyle habits with and for their children. The children will gain confidence and self-esteem, while increasing strength, endurance and overall health.	Hometown Bridges, Inc.	All students must wear sneakers, comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.
Scrapbooking Made Easy	Adult	If you are new to scrapbooking and want to learn how to organize your many photos, or have been scrapbooking for years, you will want to join us. You will learn techniques to create beautiful albums that you will cherish for years to come. You will learn to crop your pictures to maximize the effect, learn new techniques in scrapbooking, use new products, and just have a great time with you classmates.	Debbie Marie	Pay Per Class ($5) Additional Materials Fee Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm
Self Defense	16+	Through the study of Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate, you will learn to develop: confidence, reaction training, fitness and weight control, and flexibility. We offer a graduated system for learning and a mixed martial arts approach which draws from: Okinawan Shorin Ryu, Japanese Jiu Jitsu, Kobudo, Tai Sabaki and Yoga.	Howard Freedland	Ongoing Class
Senior Fit	Adult	This class is 45 minutes of motion designed for older adults at a rhythm and pace you can enjoy and keep up with. Work on strength, balance and flexibility through use of seated and standing exercises. No floor workout! Participants should bring water and a towel.	Carol DeSimone
Shari’s Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Creative Dance	Age- 3-4	Lots of FUN, lots of LOVE and a whole lotta LEARNING." Shari Stafford is an accomplished dance instructor. She has danced herself since the age of three, worked as a professional dancer with the Hartford Ballet Company, and DSI Productions, and worked as a kids fitness and fun instructor. Shari has also worked with children extensively with theater, art, gymnastics and dance for over 25 years	Shari Stafford
Stretch'n Strengthen	Adult	Flexibility and strength training in an action packed hour. This class has basic physical training throughout the workout.	Coach Jake	Ongoing Class
Tai Chi	Adult	Tai Chi, as it is practiced in the west today, can perhaps be thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. Tai Chi Yang Style, has 65 forms which consist of a sequence of movements which are performed slowly, softly and gracefully. It can help to improve one’s balance, concentration and calmness.	Ted Dempsey	Class available during Winter & Spring Sessions only.
Tai Chi 4 Arthritis	Adult	The benefits of this class include improved flexibility, muscular strength, fitness and balance. Tai Chi gently moves all joints, tendons and muscles throughout the body and can reduce stiffness and help keeps joints mobile.	Carol DiSimone	Endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation USA & Arthritis Foundation Australia.
Toddler Hip Hop	1-3 yrs	Your toddler will Hip Hop their way through an hour of high-energy preschool cardio! Each week they will get their blood pumping by moving and grooving to their favorite Pop and Hip Hop tunes! This class is an exciting new way to help them to stay fit and have fun! Sign them up today to Pop, Hop and Rock with their friends!	Keep 'Em Moving, Inc.	Participants should wear comfortable clothing & sneakers.
Total Body Toning	Adult	This class will help to re-define, shape and firm muscles. Using hand weight, tubing and rubber bands sculpt the whole body. Weight bearing exercises provide quicker results and help build density.	Kathy Andio
Tumble Tots Gymnastics	2-5 Years	This level of gymnastics teaches fundamental skills such as rolls, cartwheels, handstands, as well as familiarizing the gymnast with the more difficult equipment.	Contracted with The Gymnastics Revolution
Yoga, Beginning Gentle & Hatha	Adult	Gentle, Beginning and Hatha Yoga classes are suitable for all ages focusing on breath awareness with the use of proper body alignment and relaxation to increase flexibility, balance and strength. Concludes with a period of guided meditation to reduce stress and promote overall wellness.	Karen Babcock	An exercise mat is needed for this class.
Zumba (AM)	Adult	Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is fun and easy to do. Zumba is not only good for the body but is also great for the mind.	Kathy Andio
Zumba (PM)	Adult	Zumba combines Latin dancing with interval and resistance training for a full-body, rhythmic workout! Zumba focuses on creating a party like workout environment. Zumba can help to build both muscle tone and cardiovascular endurance. Join the Party!	Kristen Kramer	Water & a towel are needed for class. Students should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers or dance shoes.