Upcoming Fitness Programs Sponsored by the Lorain Public Library System

It’s a New Year and there’s ample opportunity for a new, improved, fitter, healthier you!

Let Lorain Public Library System help you keep your New Year’s resolution of getting fit and staying healthy.

Burn off those excess pounds, build muscles, and relieve that stress by participating in our various free fitness classes.

Lorain Public Library System Libraries will be offering Zumba, Line Dancing, Tai Chi, Relaxation Meditation classes and more!

Make getting fit and staying healthy a fun process with our health, fitness and wellness programs.

Happy New Year!

Line Dancing

Monday, January 7, 21; 6 p.m.
Monday, February 4, 18; 6 p.m.
Monday, March 4, 18; 6 p.m.
At Lorain Public Library System’s South Lorain Branch Library, 2121 Homewood Drive, Lorain, 440-277-5672
If you enjoy music, dancing, or just having fun, this is the program for you. Learn some of the most popular line dances and become the life of the party. Preregistration required.

Tai Chi For Adults

Saturday, January 12, 26; 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 2, 16; 10:30 a.m.
At Lorain Public Library System’s Domonkas Branch Library, 4125 East Lake Road, Sheffield Lake, 440-949-7410
Recover from the holidays, renew your focus and reduce your stress with Tai Chi. This gentle yet structured martial art is often described as meditation in motion and can be practiced by anyone at any skill level. Preregistration required.

Zumba

Monday, January 14, 28; 6 p.m.
Monday, February 11, 25; 6 p.m.
Monday, March 11, 25; 6 p.m.
At Lorain Public Library System’s South Lorain Branch Library, 2121 Homewood Drive, Lorain, 440-277-5672
Get the workout of your life while dancing to Merengue, Salsa and other hot Latin beats. Preregistration required.

Zumba Fun

Saturday, January 19; 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 16; 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 16; 10:30 a.m.
At Lorain Public Library System’s Columbia Branch Library, 13824 West River Road, N., Columbia Station, 440-236-8751
Join Maggie Savoy for a fun, basic Latin dance workout with Zumba. Please wear tennis shoes only. No flip-flops. Preregistration required.

Zumba

Monday, January 21; 6 p.m.
Monday, February 4, 18; 6 p.m.
Monday, March 4, 18; 6 p.m.
At Lorain Public Library System’s Main Library, 351 W. Sixth Street, Lorain, 440-244-1192, ext. 450
Zumba makes working out fun and effective! Join the Zumba workout craze and shed pounds while dancing to Merengue, Salsa, and other hot Latin beats. Preregistration required: ext. 450.

Family Line Dancing

Thursday, January 24; 5 p.m.
At Lorain Public Library System’s Main Library, 351 W. Sixth Street, Lorain, 440-244-1192, ext. 449
Families with children of all ages, join us as we dance the afternoon away! An instructor will teach the basics of popular line dances in this free class. Preregistration required: ext. 449.

Fit In Avon

Saturday, January 26; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At Lorain Public Library System’s Avon Branch Library, 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon, 440-934-4743
January 26 is Fit in Avon Day at the Avon Branch Library. Stop in the Library and check out our selection of fitness books and DVDs, find out where you can get fit in Avon and try some free fitness classes throughout the day. For more information and to sign up for a free class, call the Avon Branch Library at 440-934-4743.

Tai Chi For Children

Saturday, January 26; 11:45 a.m.
At Lorain Public Library System’s Domonkas Branch Library, 4125 East Lake Road, Sheffield Lake, 440-949-7410
Five to 9 year olds, learn about Tai Chi and how to warm up, exercise, relax and cool down. Preregistration required.

Line Dancing 101

Monday, January 28; 6 p.m.
Monday, February 11, 25; 6 p.m.
Monday, March 11, 25; 6 p.m.
At Lorain Public Library System’s Main Library, 351 W. Sixth Street, Lorain, 440-244-1192, ext. 450
If you love to dance, even without a partner, this is the program for you. Line dancing, a fun way to group-dance, is more popular than ever. Have lots of fun and get some exercise while learning some of the most popular and newest line dances and become the life of the party. Preregistration required: ext. 450.

Know The 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters

Wednesday, February 20; 7 p.m.
At Lorain Public Library System’s Domonkas Branch Library, 4125 East Lake Road, Sheffield Lake, 440-949-7410
This one-hour workshop presented by the Alzheimer’s Association will stress the importance of early detection for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. As 10 million baby boomers develop Alzheimer’s, early detection of the disease becomes critical to future planning. Knowing the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and getting diagnosed early is vital to receiving the best help and care possible. Preregistration required.

Relaxation Meditation

Saturday, March 9, 23; 2 p.m.
At Lorain Public Library System’s Domonkas Branch Library, 4125 East Lake Road, Sheffield Lake, 440-949-7410
Adults are welcome to melt their stress away by learning relaxation and meditation techniques. Beginner's yoga poses may be incorporated. Preregistration required.

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