North Castle Community Center, (NCCC) - Senior Programs
SPRING / SUMMER 2012
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY 3/19
WALK-IN REGISTRATION BEGINS TUESDAY 3/27
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North White Plains - 946-3244 Armonk – 273-2944
WALKING WITH SENIORS
By Liz Thomas
Join other Seniors for a weekly exercise walk. Walk at your own pace and enjoy the company of other Seniors. Benches are available along the walkways for rest periods if needed. Dress appropriately and wear sturdy walking shoes. Program #335905 A or B.
Date: “A” Every Monday year-round, weather permitting.
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Where: Meet in front of the Hergenhan Recreation Center
Fee: Free, but registration is required
Date: “B” Every Friday, year-round; if weather is
inclement we will walk in the NCCC gym.
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Meet in front of the No. Castle Community Center
Fee: Free, but registration is required
HOT TOPICS IN THE NEWS
By Vincent Bonelli, Ph.D., Fordham University
Join us for lively discussions about today’s news headlines! Gain awareness of the news while analyzing the past. Learn to separate opinion from fact, to problem solve, reason and reach insights based on current events and topics. Program #335903A.
Date: Wednesdays 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
Fee: $42 for 5 sessions
LINE DANCING FOR SENIORS
By Richard Barnett
Join our beginner Line Dancing class and learn a number of popular dances including Elvira, The Bartender Stomp, Peaches & Cream, the Cuban Walk and Hello Dolly. Line dancing builds coordination and balance and is a great way to have fun while exercising! No partner required. Program #335903E.
Date: Thursdays 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7
Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
Fee: $36 for 6 sessions
ROSES IN YOUR GARDEN
By Ken Molinari, Gardener & Rosarian, The New York Botanical Garden
Grow beautiful roses in your garden! During this practical, hands-on class, participants learn basic rose care, maintenance, and planting and pruning techniques for successful blooms. The differences between modern roses, climbers and old garden roses are also discussed. Participants work on live material which is supplied. Bring your garden pruners to class with you. Program #335903C.
Date: Tuesday 6/12
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
Fee: $12
PLANT PROPAGATION WORKSHOP
By Ken Molinari, Gardener & Rosarian, The New York Botanical Garden
Learn the basics of growing and propagating your own home garden plants. This hands-on workshop will teach you easy techniques of propagation through seeds, cuttings and division enabling you to economically grow plants for your home garden. Program #335903D.
Date: Tuesday 4/24
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
Fee: $12
SENIOR EXERCISE
By Peggy Raiskums, ACE – Certified Personal Trainer
Especially designed with Seniors in mind, this class uses a combination of exercises for a total body workout using both seated and standing exercises to increase muscle strength while improving bone density and increasing flexibility and joint mobility. Other benefits include improved endurance, posture and balance. Program #335904 A or B.
Date: “A” Wednesdays 4/18, 4/25, 5/2
Time: 11:00 – 11:45am
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
Date: “B” Wednesdays 5/9, 5/16, 5/23
Time: 10:30 – 11:15am
Where: NCCC Gym
Fee: $27 for all 6 sessions or $5 per class
SPRING CLUTTER CLEARING WORKSHOP
By Liz Thomas
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the “things” that have accumulated in your home over the years? Do you want to scale back on your “stuff,” but don’t know where to begin? Is your clutter making it difficult for you to relax and enjoy your home? This workshop, timed with traditional spring cleaning, will help you reclaim your space and turn your home into the sanctuary it is intended to be! Program #335903F.
Date: Tuesdays 5/1, 5/8
Time: 10:00 – 11:30am
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
Fee: $8 for 2 sessions
ARTHRITIS EXERCISE FOR SENIORS
By Valerie Finley, Personal Trainer and
Neil Chernick, Physical Therapist from
Access Physical Therapy & Wellness
By using gentle movements, specifically designed to target the pain and discomfort of arthritis, participants will notice increased joint flexibility and muscular strength as well as decreased stiffness and pain. Program #335904C.
Date: Tuesdays 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/12, no session on 6/5
Time: 12:45 – 1:30pm
Where: Hergenhan Recreation Center
Fee: $27 for 6 sessions or $5 per class
The Senior Activities Programs listed above are available for all North Castle residents, age 60 and older. In addition, all resident seniors may register for most Adult programs at a 20% discount. To register call 273-2944.
SENIORS DROP-IN CENTERS
Hergenhan Recreation Center, Armonk
Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00am – 3:00pm
No. Castle Community Center, No. White Plains
Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00am – 3:00pm
Our senior drop-in centers offer fellowship, companionship and activities for senior residents age 60 and older. Activities include ceramics, yoga, book club, arts and crafts, bingo, cards, films, clay, computers, knitting, music, walking, guest speakers, trips and parties.
Senior Transportation is available four days a week to transport seniors to our drop-in centers. Transportation is also available to take seniors shopping locally. For more information on this service, please call 273-2944 or 438-5629.
SENIOR STAFF
Liz Thomas – Sr. Rec Leader
Jetta Magrone – Assistant
Pat Combs – Art & Ceramics Instructor
Joyce Graefe – Van Driver
