Senior Swim at The Woodstock Athletic Club
Senior Swim offers an affordable option for local older adults looking for an indoor pool. The rate is $8/visit and is restricted to use of the pool, or you can purchase a discounted 10-pack senior swim package for $75 and valid for 12 months of use. The hours have been expanded to Monday through Friday 1pm-4pm. For more information contact The Woodstock Athletic Club at 802-457-6656.
The Ping Pong Place at the Little Theater
Mondays, Wednesdays, and now Fridays! Drop in play, 10am to 11:30am at the Little Theater. All are welcome!
Please come to learn to play, refresh your skills, or up your game! Practice your hand/eye coordination and laugh a lot. Come play singles or doubles. Questions? Linda at 802-457-3428.
Try Gentle Yoga – Join this inspiring group!
Offered by Yoga Instructor, Kathryn Mills
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm, Cost: 6 class punch card for $90, or $20 per class
Gentle Yoga is geared specifically for those new to yoga or those who are interested in a gentle practice. This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced seated, standing, and reclining poses focusing on developing/increasing alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. Modifications are offered and props are optional. No experience or flexibility required. Bring a mat if you have one, and a blanket if you like.
Pre-registration is required by calling The Thompson.
Join Anne Bower for Tai Chi on Wednesdays (in person)
The beginner or intro class runs from 9:30-10:30 am and the class for those continuing (or beginning) Sun 73, goes from 10:40-11:40 am. This group will also play with Yang 24 Forms, very gradually adding movements, but taking their time to get comfortable with the Yang style.
Suggested donation is $3 per class, payable to the Thompson Senior Center. For more information, check out Anne’s website: http://www.annebower.studio.
Strength, Stretch and Stability Class with Instructor Liz Hatfield
Thursdays – In person and on Zoom 10:30 – 11:30 am
Tuesdays – Zoom Class Only 10:30 – 11:30 am
This class includes exercises that will help you in your everyday life so that you can continue to do the things you enjoy and stay independent as you age. This popular class involves a combination of strength, cardio, balance, flexibility and brain training exercises.
Cost: $5 per in-person class payable to The Thompson Center. Virtual attendees are asked to donate to Liz directly.
For those who wish to continue classes via Zoom, Thursdays will be a hybrid class and you can continue to exercise from home. A zoom link will be provided upon request and newcomers are welcome.
Bone Builders on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-4 pm
Led by Certified Instructor, Althea Derstine
The Bone Builders exercise program is based on research conducted and published by Tufts University which shows that strength training just twice a week dramatically reduces the risk of fractures and can even reverse the negative effects of osteoporosis. The Bone Builders program is beneficial exercise for everybody. It includes stretching, balance work, and weight lifting. New students are always welcome and are asked to call The Thompson to register and obtain a medical clearance document to be signed by your medical provider.