Adult Programs

African Drumming
Student will be able to perform African rhythms, sing songs to accompany African rhythms, identify musical instrument types and their African counter parts.  This is a 5 week session.  There will be no class on July 3rd.  Instructor  - Don Harrell  www.Orisirisi.com

Date:     6/19 – 7/24
Time:     11:00am – 12:00pm
Ages:     12-Adults
Fees:      Residents - $20/ class
Non Residents - $22/ class
Place:    Jessie Brock Community Center – 310 North Dillard St.

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Tennis Lessons
Highly skilled instructors bring years of experience and knowledge to participants.  Class space is limited, advanced registration required.  Private lessons are also available. 

Date:           Please click here for current session dates, times and fees.
Ages:          15 years & older
Location:    Chapin Station Neighborhood Park - 501 West Crown Point Cross Road

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Let’s Play Guitar
Learn the basic understanding of a guitar, tuning, notes, rhythm, chords, and playing songs.  You will learn how to play folk, blues, and pop standards.  Our instructor has 40 years of experience and has been playing professionally since 1978.  He averages 100 performances a year.  Acoustic guitar is required. 

Dates and Times:   six-week classes (one session per week) ongoing – times are open Monday mornings and Tuesday nights pending availability.
Fee: $60/six week session. 
Place:     Jessie Brock Community Center - 310 North Dillard Street

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Belly Dancing
Discover and experience Belly Dancing and learn the fundamentals movements of this ancient for of dance.  Through the art of Belly Dancing you will develop poise, grace and personal expression, as you learn graceful arm movements, hip isolations, shimmies and abdominal undulations.  A fun and exciting way to workout, tone and stay in shape.    Please bring a scarf or sash for class

Day:    Thursday
Time:    7:00-8:00pm
Fee:       $6 Resident $7 Non Resident
Session Fee:  $30 Resident $36 Non Resident

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Yoga AM
Yoga is a system of total body development.  Participants will gain muscle tone, flexibility, strength, balance and will learn breathing techniques and meditation.  
OPTIONAL: PLEASE BRING A YOGA BLOCK AND STRAP

Day:    Thursday
Time:    9:00am-10:00am
Fee:       $6 Resident $7 Non Resident
Session Fee:  $30 Resident $36 Non Resident (6 week session AM class only)

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Systema
Systema is a Russian Martial Arts class.  This class will focus on 4 major areas: breathing, relaxation, structure and movement.  It is an excellent art for self-defense as well as a vehicle for personal growth.  While participating in this class you will improve confidence, endurance, strength and overall fitness.

Date:      Ongoing
Time:     Mondays 7:00pm-8:30pm
Thursdays 6:30pm-8:00pm
Fee:        $7 per class
$35 per four-week session
Place:    Jessie Brock Community Center - 310 North Dillard Street

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Chi Kung
Chi Kung is a safe, gentle, yet strengthening form of exercise.  It involves deep breathing while moving very meditatively and slowly.  When performed correctly it can offer a great cardiovascular routine for all 654 muscles.  The whole body becomes oxygenated, a process which repairs and rejuvenates cells.  Chi Kung is recommended for individuals seeking alternative ways to improve metabolism, lower blood pressure, reduce stress and improve concentration along with a greater sense of well being.

Date:      Ongoing, night class begins February 18th
Days and Times:     Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:00pm-2:00pm
Fee:        $5 City Resident / $6 Non-Resident
Place:    Jessie Brock Community Center - 310 North Dillard Street

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Sewing
Have you always wanted to be able to sew on that button?  Or make your own clothes?  Our experienced instructor will have you sewing like a professional in no time at all!  Simply bring your fabric and patterns and you are ready to start.

Date:      Mondays & Tuesdays
Time:     3:00pm
Fee:        FREE!
Place:    Maxey Community Center - 830 Klondike Street

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Quilting
This class will give you the opportunity to do hands on projects and learn all about quilting.  Take part in community projects, learn new techniques, and enjoy presentations from guest speakers.

Date:      2nd Monday of the month
Time:     6:00pm-9:00pm
Fee:        $3 per class
Place:    Jessie Brock Community Center - 310 North Dillard Street

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Pilates
Learn how to unwind while exercising at the same time!  This class will teach techniques in stretching and healthy exercise to increase flexibility, cardiovascular strength and spine alignment.  All materials included!

Date:     Tuesdays
Time:     5:00pm-6:00pm (class will return in the fall)
Fee:        $7 per class
Place:    Jessie Brock Community Center - 310 North Dillard Street

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Yoga
This class is great for beginners or for those who want a gentle workout.  Yoga involves stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and relaxing meditation.  You will need to bring a mat and towel to class.  Classes run in eight week sessions.

Date:      Tuesdays beginning January 12
Time:     7:15pm-8:15pm
Fee:        $40 City Resident / $48 Non-Resident for eight-week session
                $6 City Resident / $7 Non-Resident per class
Place:    Jessie Brock Community Center - 310 North Dillard Street

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Yogilates
A combination  of Yoga and Pilates.  Yoga  focuses on strength, flexibility and well being.  Yoga has been proven to lower blood pressure, improves your digestive tract, alleviates stress, builds lean and flexible muscles to prevent injuries and best of all helps you to focus and put life in perspective. Pilates focuses on building strength in the deep muscles of the abdominal region, the body's core.  The core of your body is the main “cog” the machine we call the body.  Strengthening your core helps prevent back injuries, improves your posture and strengthens your abdominal muscles.  Yogilates combines the two to help you do it all plus burn fat and calories. 

Day:       Tuesdays
Time:     5:30pm-6:30pm
Fee:       $4 Resident $5 Non Resident
Place:    Jessie Brock Community Center – 310 North Dillard St.

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Suelta
Suelta means “let loose”.  Have fun while learning to dance to the hottest Latin beats, burning calories, strengthening your upper body, stretching, and of course making new friends.  No partner or experience is necessary and there are no steps to memorize - just follow the leader and Suelta!  Class teaches Latin Cardio with hand weights and basic Latin dance steps (Salsa, Cha-Cha, Bachata, Merengue and Raggaeton).  This multi-level cardio class is fun for all ages!

Date:      Ongoing
Time:     class will resume in September
Fee:        $7 City Resident / $8 Non-Resident
Place:    Jessie Brock Community Center - 310 North Dillard Street

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Horticulture
Ed Thralls, Residential Horticulture and Master Gardener Coordinator for the Orange County Master Gardener Program will provide his expertise in general education classes on urban horticulture, landscaping, home crop production, lawn management, ornamental landscape plants, indoor foliage and flowers and plant problem diagnosis. Ed is a FNGLA Florida Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP) and ASHS Associate Horticulture Professional (AHP).

Dates: May 20 - Tropical Fruit For Central Florida
                          June 24 - Summer Lanscape Pests
                          July 22 - Florida Vegetable Garden - The Season Begins Soon
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Fee: FREE! Please Click here to register
Place: Jessie Brock Community Center - 310 North Dillard Street

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