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Activities
The Via Center offers a variety of services in the areas of fitness, health education, creative arts and recreation for older adults.
It boasts a new fitness room and gymnasium furnished with a full-range of cardio and strength training equipment. There’s even trained staff available to provide assistance to fitness members!
A variety of popular exercise classes are offered and involve yoga, aerobics, Tai Chi, stretching/flexibility and Silver Sneakers®.
Recreation and enrichment activities include: billiards, bingo, sewing, computer training, ceramics, painting, cards/games, woodworking, dance and foreign language classes.
Although many of these activities are free to Via members, all are open to the public for a small fee.
New Classes
What: Ballroom Dance Time
If you want to learn to dance, but are unsure as to what
dance you want to learn, or even what’s available…. We
have good news for you! Come and take a spin around and
dance to the beat!
Instructor: Aaron Ferguson and the Teen Ballroom
Dance Club
When: Wednesdays: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Auditorium
Cost: Free to members!
What: Via’s Book Club
Love to read and enjoy group discussion? Then this book
club is just for you! Come and enjoy great company and
stimulating conversation. The club will meet once a
month and the group will decide on a book. Please visit
the Welcome Desk to sign up or if you need more
information.
When: Mondays, 10:00 am
Where: Via’s Library
Cost: Free to public
What: Dodge Ball
We are hosting pick-up dodgeball games in the gym. The
teams are chosen randomly and are changed throughout the
night to create variety keep the games fun. There are
many variations of the game, but generally, the main
objective of each team is to eliminate all members of
the opposing team by hitting them with thrown balls,
catching a ball thrown by a member of the opposing team,
or forcing them to move outside the court boundaries
when a ball is thrown at them.
When: Thursdays: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: Gymnasium
Cost: Free to members/ $2 for guests
What: Beginners Yoga
This class focuses on stretching, proper breathing
techniques, balance, and flexibility.
All levels welcome. The instructor is Rosie Denton. For
more information, please call
478-3311.
When: Monday and Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Room 1416
Cost: FREE to Fitpass Members/ $5 for nonmembers
What: Midtown Yoga with Deanna
This class generally contains a Seated Warm –up, Sun
Salutations (a posture flow which includes deep lunges,
forward bending, and an inversion that places a good
deal of weight on wrists, arms, and shoulders), Standing
Postures which build strength and flexibility in the
legs and hips, Balance Postures, Hip Openings, Twists,
and Final Relaxation. Beginners are welcome, and
modifications are gladly offered for postures that not
within a student’s strength or flexibility levels. For
more information, please call 478-3311 or email
yogacircle.class.info@gmail.com
When: Mondays: 5:30 -6:30 p.m.
Where: Room 1416
Cost: FREE to Fitpass Members/ $8 for non-members
What: Boot Camp
Instructor: Brock Cole
This class will get you fast results! It includes a
total body workout. Incorporating high intensity
cardiovascular exercises, along with strength training
to help you achieve the body you desire!
When: Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Where: Mutipurpose room
Cost: FREE to Fitpass Members/ $5 for non-members
What: Introduction to Computers
Instructor: Chuck Hrabe
This class is designed for the real beginner in computer
skills. The fundamentals of computer parts, use of the
mouse, and giving instructions to the computer are the
basic subjects covered. Demonstrations and discussions
of the world of internet will also be introduced. The
goal of this class is to get students prepared to use
the internet and to be familiar with its fundamentals.
Please register with the Welcome Center or for more
information please call 478-3311.
When: Tuesdays: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.: April 13, 20, & 27
Where: Computer Lab
Cost: $15 for members / $20 for non-members
What: Computer Lab
Instructors: Charles Mason and Michael Parker
Our computer lab is now open to members! To provide one
on one instruction on how to set up an email account, to
use word pad, how to save documents and/or just search
the internet. Stop by anytime, there are eight computers
for your use. For more information, please call
478-3311.
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:00-
11:00 a.m.
Where: Computer lab
Cost: FREE to members / $10 for non-members
What: Join Via’s Choir! Calling all Song Birds
Instructor: Rosie Denton
Please join us in cultivating our halls with the sound
of music. Anyone who loves to sing is invited to join
the choir.
When: Mondays: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Auditorium
Cost: Open to public, FREE!
What: Join Via’s Jam Session!
Instructor: Rosie Denton
Do you play a musical instrument? Want to get involved
with the Jam Session at Via? Please sign up at the
Welcome Desk or for more information call 478-3311.
When: Mondays: 1:00 – 3:00p.m.
Where: Auditorium
Costs: FREE to public!
What: Pickle Ball
Pickle Ball is a fun game that is played on a badminton
court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center.
It is played with a perforated plastic baseball (similar
to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddle. It is
easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a
quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced
players.
When: Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Gymnasium
Cost: Free to members; $3 for non members
What: Canasta Table
Instructor: Sonny Gavin
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Card room 24
Cost: Open to public; FREE for everyone!
Ongoing Classes
What: Gentle Yoga
This class focuses on stretching, proper breathing
techniques, balance, and flexibility. All levels
welcome. Instructor, Rosie Denton. For more information,
please call 478-3311.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment
Center; 1717 Dauphin St
Cost: $5 per class or $20 per month
What: Stretching and Flexibility
Join us for this low impact exercise class to increase
endurance, flexibility, and overall fitness. For more
information, please call 478-3311.
When: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays:
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment
Center; 1717 Dauphin Street
Cost: Free to members / $3 per class
for guests
What: Beginner Tai Chi
In this class you will learn the ancient martial art of
Tai Chi. For more information, please call 478-3311.
When: Mondays: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays: 9:30 –
10:30 a.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center; 1717
Dauphin Street
Cost: Monthly: one day a week - $15 members / $25 guests
Monthly: two days a week - $25 members / $35 guests
What: Intermediate Tai Chi
This class is designed for students who want to increase
their knowledge in Tai Chi. You can polish up your 24
simplified form and applications, learn the 42 combined
form and other intermediate Tai Chi / QiGong forms.
Previous Tai Chi experience is a must! For more
information, please call 478-3311.
When: Wednesdays: 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Where: Via! Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center; 1717
Dauphin Street
Cost: Monthly: $15 members / $25 guests
What: Stability Ball Training
Join us for a full-body workout using a stability ball!
This 30-minute class helps build muscle while toning the
entire body, and is ever-changing so participants get a
different work out each time. For more information,
please call 478-3311.
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 5:30 –
6:00 p.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center; 1717
Dauphin Street
Cost: Free to Via! Fitness Members / $5 per class
for guests
What: Dancefit
Join us for this unique class designed to accommodate
the beginner to the advanced exercise enthusiast.
Routines incorporate dance, aerobics, and light body
sculpting with weights, fitness balls, resistance bands
and more. Dancefit music is a blend of oldies, genre
staples and current tunes. For more information, please
call 478-3311.
When: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. /
Saturdays: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Gym
Cost: Open to the public; $45 per month or $5 per class.
First class is free!
What: SilverSneakers® I - Muscular Strength and
Range of Movement*
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 and a ball are
provided for resistance, and a chair is used for seated
and/or standing support. For more information, please
call 478-3311.
When: Mondays: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Morning Classes: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
& 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays; Afternoon Class: 1:15 – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center; 1717
Dauphin Street
Cost: Free to Silver Sneakers members & Via Fitness
Members / $2 per class for Via Basic Members / $4 per class
for guests
What: SilverSneakers® II – Cardio Circuit*
This is the class for students who desire and are ready
for an advanced workout. The format offers a blend of
standing non-impact choreography designed to increase
cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength,
endurance, upper body strength work with hand-held
weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball. A chair
is used for standing support, stretching and relaxation.
For more information, please call 478-3311.
When: Mondays & Wednesdays: 1:15 – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center; 1717
Dauphin Street
Cost: Free to Silver Sneakers members & Via Fit Pass Key
Holders / $2 for Via Basic Key Holders / $4 per class
for guests
What: Advanced Line Dancing
For more information, please call 478-3311.
When: Tuesdays: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center: 1717
Dauphin Street.
Cost: Per Class: $5 members / $7 guests
What: Line Dancing for Everyone!
For more information, please call 478-3311.
When: Tuesdays & Fridays: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center: 1717
Dauphin Street.
Cost: Per class: $1 members / $2 guests
What: Beginner Clogging
Dust off those dancing shoes and join the fun! For more
information, please call 478-3311.
When: Wednesdays: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center; 1717
Dauphin Street
Cost: Free to members / $2 per class for guests
What: Clogging Class & Practice
Join us and learn clogging from a professional! This one
hour evening class is followed by two hours of practice!
For more information, please call 478-3311.
When: Thursdays: Lesson 6:00 p.m. / Practice 7:00 – 9:00
p.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center; 1717
Dauphin Street
Cost: Monthly: $25 for members & guests
What: Ceramics
Learn to create and design your own ceramics. For more
information,
please call 478-3311.
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: anytime between
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center; 1717
Dauphin Street
Cost: Monthly: $10 members / $15 guests
What: Bingo
Join us for a lively afternoon of Bingo! (must be at
least 21 years old to participate) For more information,
please call 478-3311.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center; 1717
Dauphin Street
Costs: Cards start at $2.50 each.
What: Billiards
Come join us for a game of billiards! We have four tables available for open play. For
more information, please call 478-3311.
When: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Via Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center; 1717
Dauphin Street
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