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City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks

WELLNESS CLASS SCHEDULE – FALL 2019

FREE CLASSES FOR OLDER ADULTS

8-Week Session - Most Classes Begin October 7 through November 30, 2019

No Classes on October 14, November 11, 28, 29. (Election Day November 5, if applicable)

Persons with disabilities are welcome to participate in our programs. Reasonable accommodations

will be made with prior arrangements. Programs subject to change or cancellation.

FACILITY DAY/TIME INSTRUCTOR START DATES

Augustus Hawkins Recreation Center

5790 Compton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011

(323) 581-4498

Stretch Aerobics

Mondays, 12:00ppm-1:00pm

Wednesdays, 12:00pm-1:00pm

Apolonia

Apolonia

October 7

October 9

Central Park Recreation Center

1357 E. 22nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

(213) 485-4435

Aerobics

Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Elizabeth Valdez/

Rosa Gonzalez

October 10

Hoover Recreation Center

1010 W. 25th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

(213) 749-8896

Aerobics

Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:00am

Mishua

October 9

Jim Gilliam Recreation Center

4000 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008

(323) 291-5928

Chair Aerobics

Tuesdays, 10:00am - 11:30am

Thursdays, 10:00am-11:30am

Tenesha

Tenesha

October 8

October 10

Rose Hill Recreation Center

4530 Mercury Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032

(323) 225-0450

Aerobics

Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Thursdays, 6:30pm –7:30pm

Mirna

Mirna

October 8

October 10

St. Andrews Recreation Center

8701 St. Andrews Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90047

(213) 485-1751

Cardio Fitness

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

10:00am-11:00am

Octavia

October 7

AEROBICS - CHAIR AEROBICS - CARDIO

This comprehensive fitness program uses a chair and

standing exercises designed to improve physical and

mental health. An additional option may include re-

sistance workout with hand weights and dynabands.

Improve coordination, cardiovascular endurance,

strength, flexibility and balance.


Culver Slauson Recreation Center

5072 S. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90230

(310) 391-5451

Painting

Saturdays, 1:00pm-2:30pm Lupe October 12

Delano Recreation Center

15100 Erwin St., Van Nuys, CA 91411

(818) 756-8529

Sewing

Mondays, 10:30am-12:30pm Vangelia October 7

Elysian Valley Recreation Center

1811 Ripple St., Los Angeles, CA 90039

(323) 666-5058

Painting

Tuesdays, 1:30pm-2:30pm Charley October 8

Evergreen Recreation Center

2844 East 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 262-0397

Oil Painting

Tuesdays 9:00am-11:30am

Claudia

October 8

Montecito Heights Recreation Center

4545 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031

(213) 485-5148

Arts & Crafts

Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm Marly October 9

Rio De Los Angeles State Park

1900 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065

(323) 276-3015

Drawing

Tuesdays, 9:00am-10:30am

Painting


Marly

Marly

October 8

October 10

South LA Sports Activity Center

7020 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003

(323) 758-8716

Jewelry Making


Arts & Crafts

Fridays, 10:00am-11:00am

Cheryl

Cheryl

October 8

October 11

ARTS & CRAFTS,

Arts and Crafts can be relaxing and very inspiring.

Become involved with a variety of media. Stimulate

creative energies and find inspiration using a combi-

nation of materials. Complete a half finished piece

of art or start a new project.


North Hollywood Recreation Center

11430 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601

(818) 763-7651

Beginning Acting

Tuesdays, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Hallie

October 8

ACTING/THEATRE

Learn to improve your speaking voice, increase

confidence and self esteem while having fun.

Classes incorporate physical and vocal warm-ups,

improvisation, theater games, and exercises. Each

student will be assigned a short monologue and will

rehearse with the instructor to present to the entire

class on the last day of the session.



8701 St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, CA 90047

(213) 485-1751

Hobbies & Crafts

Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm

Tamara

October 9

State Street Recreation Center

716 N. State Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033

(213) 847-2790

Knitting

Fridays 11:00am-12:00pm

Scrapbooking and Crafts

Fridays, 12:00pm-1:00pm

Astrid

Astrid

October 11

October 11

Sylmar Park Recreation Center

13109 Borden Ave., Sylmar. CA 91342

(818) 367-5656

Arts and Crafts


Staff

October 9

Wilmington Recreation Center

325 Neptune Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744

(310) 548-7645

Creative Crafts


Painting


Staff

Staff

October 9

October 10

Winnetka Recreation Center

8401 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka, CA 91306

(818) 756-7876

Sewing


Vangelia

October 9

ARTS & CRAFTS - continued

Arts and Crafts can be relaxing and very inspiring.

Become involved with a variety of media. Stimulate

creative energies and find inspiration using a combina-

tion of materials. Complete a half finished piece of art

or start a new project.




(818) 367-5656

Mondays, 10:00am-11:00am

Staff

October 7

INTRO TO COMPUTERS

Whether you are a novice or somewhat familiar,

these computer classes give a strong foundation,

with full explanation on how computers work, the

terminology involved, and how to use the mouse,

and beyond. Whatever the pace of learning, the

end result should be the same - comfort using a

computer.

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FACILITY DAY/TIME INSTRUCTOR START DATES Wilmington Recreation Center

325 N. Neptune Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744

(310) 548-7645

Sweet Creations

Thursdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Staff

October 10

COOKING - Dessert Making

Bump up the flavor and nutrition in this cooking

class geared for older adults. Learn to cook better

and waste less. Here’s a chance to mingle and

learn some cooking tips with new friends.


Branford Recreation Center

13306 Branford Street, Arleta, CA 91331

(818) 893-4923

Polynesian Dance

Wednesdays, 9:30am-10:30am Napoleon October 9

Central Park Recreation Center

1357 E. 22nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

(213) 485-4435

Latin Dance

Mondays, 6:00pm-7:00pm Elizabeth October 7

Echo Park Recreation Center

1632 Bellevue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 250-3578

Dance Fitness

Wednesdays 11:00am-12:00pm Beverly October 9

Panorama Recreation Center

8600 Hazeltine Ave., Panorama City, CA 91402

(818) 893-3401

Hula/Polynesian Dance

Thursdays, 11:00pm-12:00pm Napoleon October 10


8701 St. Andrews Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90047

(213) 485-1751

Dance Fitness

Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm Denise October 10

Wilmington Recreation Center

325 Neptune Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744

(310) 548-7645

Hula Dancing

Wednesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm Staff October 9



(818) 756-7876

Hula/Polynesian Dance

Thursdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm Napoleon October 10

DANCE

A great song comes on and your mood instantly lifts as

you find your groove. Dance classes are a fun way to

get moving while also improving balance and coordi-

nation, reducing stress, and boosting your overall fit-

ness level.

FACILITY DAY/TIME INSTRUCTOR START DATES Lake Street Community Center

227 N. Lake Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 207-2196 Tuesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm Jeffrey October 8

South LA Sports Activity Center

7020 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003

(323) 758-8716

Thursdays, 10:00am-12:00pm

Zena

October 10



(818) 756-7876

Tuesdays, 10:00am-11:00am Tayler October 8

LINE DANCING

Stay active discovering beginning steps that facilitate

easy learning. Turns, walks, grapevines, step touches,

heal struts, the count in, syncopation and more are

taught with enthusiasm and great music.

FACILITY DAY/TIME INSTRUCTOR START DATES Lanark Recreation Center

21816 Lanark St., Canoga Park, CA 91304

(818) 883-1503 Wednesdays, 7:30pm-8:30pm Staff October 9

FUTSAL

Futsal is an indoor soccer activity gaining popularity

for people of all ages. Get healthy and active in this

fun sport that enhances life on and off the field.


Augustus Hawkins Nature Park


(323) 581-4498


Mishua

October 10



(323) 666-5058

Fridays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Maria

October 11



(213) 847-2790


Lizette

October 10

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

Embark on a journey to inner peace. Mindfulness Medi-

tation brings calmness to the mind and body and is

known to enhance concentration, decrease loneliness,

and improves longevity. The benefits of Mindfulness

Meditation are as impactful and they are vast.


Hollenbeck Recreation Center

415 S. St. Louis St., Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 261-0113


Staff

October 11

Lake Street Community Center


(213) 207-2196

Tuesdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Jeffrey

October 8

Lanark Recreation Center


(818) 883-1503


Jeffrey

October 11

SALSA

Learn the fundamentals of Salsa. Classes will in-

clude stretching, body isolation, and styling tech-

niques and will focus on footwork and basic

partner work skills. A great opportunity to learn

and refine your social dance skills in a fun,

friendly environment.




(323) 276-3015


Edward

October 7

MUSIC

Playing a musical instrument can be a wonderful

and creative recreational activity. Along with im-

proving dexterity, playing an instrument can reduce

anxiety and blood pressure and add to mental

alertness, mood, and memory.


Fred Roberts Recreation Center

4700 South Honduras St., Los Angeles, CA 90011

(323) 234-8650

Karate


Jeffrey

October 8

SELF DEFENSE - MARTIAL ARTS

The concept of self-defense with older adults deals

more with an awareness of one’s surroundings, a fear-

less presence, and an understanding of your capabili-

ties. Learn to avoid situations that may promote crime

and arm yourself with methods of protection.

FACILITY DAY/TIME INSTRUCTOR START DATES Culver Slauson Recreation Center

5072 S. Slauson Ave., Culver City, CA 90230

(310) 391-5451

Fitness & Strength Training

Wednesday 10:00am-11:00am Lupe October 9



(323) 234-8650

Strength Training

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm Angelica October 10

Jackie Tatum/Harvard Recreation Center

1535 West 62nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047

(323) 778-2579

Boot Camp

Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm Laura October 10

Lake Street Community Center


(213) 207-2196

Boot Camp


Strength Fitness


Gina

Gina

October 10

October 10

MLK Jr. Recreation Center

3916 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90062

(213) 847-0878

Fitness (Cardio & Weights)

Mondays, 10:00am - 11:00am

Fridays, 10:00am - 11:00am

Perla

Perla

October 7

October 11

Sun Valley Recreation Center

8133 Vineland Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352

(818) 767-6151

Fitness/Strength

Fridays, 11:30am-12:30pm Napoleon October 11

STRENGTH TRAINING - BOOT CAMP - FITNESS

Build strength, maintain bone density, and improve bal-

ance, coordination and mobility through guided exer-

cises and core strengthening techniques. Beginning

Boot Camp introduces an active curriculum of indoor

and outdoor cardio and fitness awareness.


Green Meadows Recreation Center

431 E. 89th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003

(323) 565-4242

Beginning Tennis Tuesdays, 5:00pm-6:00pm


Melvin

Melvin

October 8

October 10

TENNIS

This tennis program incorporates wonderful instruc-

tion with lots of fun. Gain confidence in your shot

making, refine tennis stroke mechanics and learn fit-

ness components that can provide you with the nec-

essary tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle.


Rosecrans Recreation Center

840 W. 149th Street, Gardena, CA 90247

(310) 327-3653

Mondays, 10:00am-12:00pm


Caleb

Caleb

October 7

October 10

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball is a great sport to be played by people

of all ages and skill levels. Strengthen your upper

body, abdominals, thighs, and lower legs and im-

prove hand-eye coordination, reflexes and bal-

ance.


Culver Slauson Recreation Center

5072 S. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90230

(310) 391-5451


Lupe

October 10


1632 Bellevue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 250-3578


Staff

October 10



(323) 234-8650


Brenda

October 7



(323) 261-0113


Rec Assistant

October 11

Jim Gilliam Recreation Center

4000 S. La Brea Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008

(323) 291-5928

Mondays, 10:00am-11:00am Wednesdays, 10:00am - 11:00am

Tenesha Tenesha

October 7

October 9

Rosecrans Recreation Center

840 W. 149th Street, Gardena, CA 90247

(310) 327-3653

Power Walking

Fridays, 10:00am– 11:00am

Sierra

October 11

WALKING TO BE FIT

Looking for a way to motivate yourself into an exercise

program? Join the best low-impact cardio exercise that

can lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, while

improving good cholesterol. Walking is a great way to

improve your health while making new friends.



15100 Erwin Street, Van Nuys, CA 91411

(818) 756-8529


Gary

October 11

Oakwood Recreation Center

767 California Ave., Venice, CA 90291

(310) 452-7479

Creative Writing


Alison

October 8

WHAT’S YOUR STORY? -WRITING & STORY TELLING

Memories, like old photographs, are worth preserv-

ing. Everyone has a story; it’s a part of who we are.

Here’s an opportunity to share your life and memo-

ries with classmates, friends, and family. Open to all

levels of writing.


Augustus Hawkins Nature Park


(323) 581-4498

Chair Yoga


Mishua October 10



(818) 893-4923


Napoleon October 11


1632 Bellevue Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 250-3578

Yoga Fit


Lizette

October 8



(323) 666-5058

Gentle Yoga Stretch


Chair Yoga


Charley

Maria

October 8

October 11



(323) 262-0397

Yoga Stretch


Marvyna

October 10

Green Meadow Recreation Center

431 E. 89th St., Los Angeles, CA 90003

(323) 565-4242

Mondays, 5:00pm-6:00pm Erica October 7



(323) 261-0113

Yoga Stretch Wednesdays, 2:45pm-3:30pm

Marvyna October 9

YOGA - STRETCH CLASSES

This centuries old practice of exercise revitalizes

both mind and body. Improve focus, release stress

and tension while increasing strength and flexibility.

An excellent way to learn to gauge and meet the ev-

er changing demands of daily life.


Hoover Recreation Center

1010 W. 25th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

(213) 749-8896

Mat Yoga

Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm Mishua October 9



(323) 778-2579


Mishua

October 8

Normandale Recreation Center

22400 South Halldale Ave., Torrance, CA 90501

(310) 328-3689

Chair Yoga


Gentle Stretch


Mishua

Mishua

October 7

October 7



(310) 452-7479

Chair Yoga


Yoga


Alison

Mishua

October 8

October 11



(818) 893-3401


Napoleon

October 10

Poinsettia Recreation Center

7341 Willoughby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

(323) 876-5014

Gentle Stretching


Joanne

October 11

Rose Hill Recreation Center

4530 Mercury Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032

(323) 225-0450

Chair Yoga


Marvyna

October 8



(213) 847-2790

Yoga Stretch


Lizette

October 10

Sun Valley Recreation Center

8133 Vineland Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352

(818) 767-6151


Napoleon

October 11



(818) 367-5656

Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Napoleon

October 9

Valley Plaza Recreation Center

12240 Archwood Street, North Hollywood, CA

91606 (818) 765-5885


Napoleon

October 9

YOGA - STRETCH CLASSES - continued

This centuries old practice of exercise revitalizes

both mind and body. Improve focus, release stress

and tension while increasing strength and flexibil-

ity. An excellent way to learn to gauge and meet

the ever changing demands of daily life.




(818) 893-4923


Joanne

October 7

Central Recreation Center

1357 E. 22nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90011

(213) 485-4435


Elizabeth

October 8


15100 Erwin St., Van Nuys, CA 91411

(818) 756-8529


Jeffrey

October 9


1632 Bellevue Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 250-3578


Beverly

October 9



(323) 262-0397


Marvyna

October 8

Green Meadows Recreation Center

431 East 89th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003

(323) 565-4242

Mondays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Erica

Erica

October 7

October 9



(323) 261-0113


Marvyna

October 9



(323) 778-2579

Tuesdays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Mishua

October 8

Lanark Recreation Center


(818) 883-1503


Jeffrey

October 11

Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center

3916 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90062

(213) 847-0878


Perla

October 9

North Hollywood Recreation Center

11430 Chandler Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601

(818) 763-7651

Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm

Joanne

October 12



(310) 452-7479


Mishua

October 11

Enjoy zesty Latin music and easy to follow

moves with an invigorating atmosphere.

Zumba Gold incorporates modified moves and

pacing.

ZUMBA - ZUMBA GOLD




(818) 893-3401

Saturdays, 9:15am-10:15am

Joanne

October 12

Poinsettia Recreation Center

7341 Willoughby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

(323) 876-5014

Zumba Gold


Joanne

October 11



(323) 276-3015


Beverly

October 9

Valley Plaza Recreation Center

12240 Archwood Street, North Hollywood, CA 91606

(818) 765-5885

Zumba Gold


Joanne

October 7

Enjoy zesty Latin music and easy to follow

moves with an invigorating atmosphere.

Zumba Gold incorporates modified moves and

pacing.

ZUMBA - ZUMBA GOLD - continued

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FREE LASSES FOR OLDER ADULTS - LA PARKS · A great song comes on and your mood instantly lifts as you find your groove. Dance classes are a fun way to get moving while also improving