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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.
March Special Events
What: Tea Dance
Join us for this afternoon dance featuring entertainment
by Charlie Freeman.
For more information, please call 478-3311
When: Friday, March 5: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Auditorium
Cost: Open to the public; $5 per person
What: Cabaret Dance
Join us for this afternoon dance featuring entertainment
by Thom Oglesby.
For more information, please call 478-3311
When: Friday, March 19: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Auditorium
Cost: Open to the public; $5 per person
What: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Join us for some luck of the Irish and green ice cream!
Test you St. Patrick’s Day and Irish knowledge with our
trivia questions.
When: Wednesday, March 15: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Auditorium
Cost: Open to public
What: Via’s Book Club
Love to read and enjoy group discussions? 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 you need more
information.
When: Tuesday, March 2: 10:00 a.m. (First Meeting)
Where: Library
Cost: Free to the public
What: Nutrition: How it Affects Our Life and
Wellness as We Age
Good Nutrition is always important, but over time, it
plays an increasing important role in our health and how
we feel. For most people, older age is a very different
stage of life from earlier years when we could eat
anything and not seem to suffer any more significant
consequences then occasional heartburn. Learn more about
the benefits of
good nutritional changes to improve your quality of
life. Call 470-5224 to register.
When: Thursday, March 25: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: TBA
Cost: Open to public
What: Memory Screenings
Consisting of a series of questions and/ or task, memory
screenings are designed to test memory, thinking ability
and other mental function. It takes only 15-20 minutes
to administer. Results are confidential and do not
represent a diagnosis. For more information, call
470-5224.
When: Friday, March 26: 10:00 a.m. - noon .
Where: TBA
Cost: Open to the public; FREE testing!
What: Wellness Wednesday
(for more information see Joan Rommes)
Screenings: Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
When: Wednesday, March 10: 10:00 a.m. -noon.
Where: Hallway
Cost: $3.50 for cholesterol level
What: Senior’s Open 8-Ball Tournament
Join us for 8-Ball Tournaments where the East (Dauphin
St) vs. the
West (Hillcrest) in categories of Singles and Partners.
Any questions about registration please call 478-3311.
When: Wednesday, March 10: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Via’s Billiard room
Cost: FREE to public!
New Classes
What: Dodge Ball
What: Dodge Ball
We are hosting pick-up dodge ball games in the gym. The
teams are chosen randomly and are changed throughout the
night to create variety and keep the games fun. There
are many variations of the game, but 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: Multipurpose room
Cost: FREE to FitPass Members/ $5 for nonmembers
Ongoing Classes
What: Yoga Basics with Deanna
This class was designed for active seniors in the
Explore Yoga program at the Exploreum. It is composed of
Supine Breath Instruction and Warm Up, Gentle Yoga
Seated Twists, Balance and Strengthening of Hands and
Knees, standing Balance, Standing Postures, Prone
Postures for strengthening the back and opening the
chest, Hip Openings, Twists, and Final Relaxation.
Modifications of postures will be offered for students
of varying levels. For more information, please call
478-3311 or email yogacircle.class.info@gmail.com.
When: Thursdays: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
What: 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 pm
Cost: FREE to Via Fitness Members, $8.00 drop in fee- Students must register with the
Welcome Desk
What: Open 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 / $5 guests
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.
When: Tuesdays: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; January
Where: Computer Lab
Cost: $15 for members / $20 guests
What: Join Via’s Choir! Calling all Song Birds
Instructor: Helen Campbell
Please join us in filling our halls with the sound of
music. Helen Campbell has thirty
years experience in choir directing. 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: Canasta Table
Instructor: Sonny Gavin
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Card room 24
Cost: Free and open to public
What: Pickleball
Instructor: Brock Cole
Pickleball 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 paddles. 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. and Thursdays: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Gymnasium
Cost: FREE to members; $3 guests
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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