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Dancing to Classical Music for Dancers with Some Experience

EX1     Session I:   February 25, March 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25

Mondays & Fridays     1:00 - 2:15 pm

Since the time of Queen Elizabeth I, people have danced to current popular music, which until about 1825 meant short variations and excerpts from classical music tunes.   The activity started in England and it quickly gained popularity throughout Europe because the dances combine sociability and music with easy-going indoor exercise.   We will do these historical dances from England which are slow and easy, and use walking steps to do simple figures.   Wear non-slippery shoes; no partner is required. The class will finish with a graduation potluck English Tea Dance at the Pioneer Park Dance Hall on Monday March 25, where you can enjoy the dances in their traditional social context.   This class is open to experienced dancers who have taken previous classes offered through OLLI.Instructor Ken McFarland has been teaching dancing since 1973 with certification from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and the Country Dance and Song Society.   He taught in schools and founded performing groups in California prior to moving to Alaska in 1997, where he started the Fairbanks English Country Dancers

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Yoga (section 1)

EX2       Session I: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25

Mondays 2:45 - 4:00 pm      **5 classes**

If you would like a slower, gentle and mindful approach to yoga poses with some individual assistance, this class is for you.   The poses of yoga are just one part of the whole of yoga and we will explore breathing and meditation techniques too.   Poses can be adapted for individual challenges but be prepared to be gently challenged at times.   Bring your sticky mat, blocks and strap (if you have them), and something to put under your head during relaxation.   Class size limited to allow for individual attention. Enrollment priority will be given to people who have not taken an OLLI yoga class before. Please tell us if you were waitlisted in the past. (See EX5 for another section of the same class.)

Instructor Marsha Munsell, part owner of Heart Stream Yoga and a nutrition educator for UAF Cooperative Extension, has taught yoga for over 10 years and has studied many mind-body disciplines for 23 years. Her experience brings a keen eye for safety and an open mind for acceptance.

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Pilates Method of Body Conditioning

EX3     Session I:   February 26; March 5, 19, 26  

Tuesdays    9:30 - 10:30 am    **Special Dates: No class March 12**

*Location:   North Star Ballet Studio, 1800 College Rd. (Fairgrounds)

Pilates is a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises developed nearly a hundred years ago by Joseph H. Pilates.   It strengthens and tones muscles, improves posture, provides flexibility and balance, unites body and mind, and creates a more streamlined shape.   Students should wear comfortable clothing.   All exercise props will be provided. Enrollment priority will be given to members who have not yet taken a Pilates course offered through OLLI.

Instructor Ruth Merriman is the Director of the Creative Movement Program and a certified Pilates instructor at North Star Ballet.   She teaches group mat classes as well as private and semi-private sessions in a fully equipped Pilates studio at the North Star Ballet studio.

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Contradance

EX4     Session II; April 1, 8, 22, 29

Mondays     1:00 - 2:15 pm      **Special dates: No class April 15**

Swing right into this form of American folk dance that includes dances like the Virginia Reel. It’s excellent exercise that you can take at our own pace. Live music and a relaxed atmosphere are traditional. Wear soft-soled, comfortable shoes. No experience necessary.

Instructor Lynn Basham is a caller for the Fairbanks Contra Borealis Dancers, as well as a retired instructor for the UAF English Department. He assures us that newcomers find a warm welcome and helpful instruction at the local contra dances.

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Yoga (section 2)

EX5       Session II: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Mondays 2:45 - 4:00 pm      **5 classes**

An additional section of a perennial OLLI favorite. See EX2 for course description.

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Introductory Bike Maintenance: Learn to Love Your Bike

EX6    Session II:   April 2, 9, 16, 23

Tuesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Learn how to fix flats, adjust gears and brakes, straighten wheels, and take care of bearings, chains, and cables.   Set up your bike for better riding and be prepared for all conditions – even winter!   Bring your bike!

Instructor Simon Rakower has been teaching bike repair for 26 years in Fairbanks and elsewhere.   He recently trained instructors to teach kids to work on bikes for the Recycle a Bicycle program in Brooklyn, NY.    He dreams of a world where everyone can fix their own flats.

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Zumba Gold

EX7      Session II: April 2, 9, 16, 23

Tuesdays 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Enjoy an exhilarating dance-fitness workout with zesty Latin music.   It’s fun and easy to follow.   Zumba Gold takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to produce a lower impact workout.  

Instructor Carol Pankhurst is a licensed Zumba Gold instructor.

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Pickleball

EX8    Session II; April 5, 12, 19, 26

Fridays    1:00 - 2:15 pm

Pickleball has been described as “the fastest growing sport you’ve never heard of” and its popularity is rising fastest among OLLI-age adults! It is played on a badminton-size court with a perforated plastic ball (similar to a whiffle ball) and paddles similar to large ping-pong paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn and all equipment is provided. If you like to play tennis, racquetball, ping-pong or badminton you will love pickleball. Be careful, you might get addicted to this fun sport! Materials fee of $10 payable to the instructor at the first class.

Instructors Marcia Boyette and Alan Ambruster are members of the UAF Pickleball Club who are eager to share their love of the sport.

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Slow Tennis

EX9     Session II: April 5, 12, 19, 26

Fridays      2:45 - 4:00 pm

Have you ever wished you could get back into tennis?   Or wondered how you could start playing tennis?   Then this is the class for you!   Starting with large foam balls, you will find that success comes easily and you don’t have to run!   Later, smaller foam balls allow the fun to be a bit more like real tennis but still slower.   After four classes in the gym you will be ready to get on the outside courts with real tennis balls this summer.   Bring a racket if you have one; some will be available to borrow.   Come join the fun.  

Instructors are Mary Matthews and Mary Nebert.   Mary Matthews has been playing tennis off and on during her adult life, and now regularly plays doubles with friends. Mary Nebert has been playing tennis since childhood (with a 30 year gap!) and has been back on the courts for the last 8 years.

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Alaska Senior Games

EX10    Add-on II:   May 2 & 3

Thursday and Friday 1:30 - 5:00 pm

Have you ever wondered what the Alaska International Senior Games (AISG) are, or considered trying some of the events?   If so, this class is for you.

Thursday May 2:   Meet at West Valley High School fields at 1:30 pm for discus, shot put and javelin.   At 3:30 pm, move to a UPark classroom to find out more about AISG and get briefed on the next day’s events.

Friday May 3: Meet at Pioneer Park at 1:30 pm for horseshoes, bocce ball, and disc golf.

Diann Darnall, president of AISG, will coordinate this team-taught class. Instructors will include Wendy Quinn, who coaches shot put and discus for the West Valley High School track and field team.

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Basic Canoeing

EX11    **Summer Class**

Dates, time, fee & location to be announced.

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