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 Sports & Fitness

SPORTS CARD

If you participate in our evening sports programs (Monday through Wednesday), you can now purchase a sports card and pay for the session in this brochure upfront so that you don’t have to carry change with you each week! Plus…by purchasing a card, you get one evening free! Sports card fees are listed below. They must be presented at sign-in each night of the sport you are attending. Sports cards are priced based on the individual sport. Cards will be sold at sign-in or you can call EYARC and purchase one over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard and we will have it for you at the next sign-in.

Men’s Pick-up Basketball
Tuesdays, September 2 through December 22; 7–9 p.m.
Location: Lower Windsor Township Gymnasium
Cost: Fee: $4/week
Discounted Fee: $3/weekn
Basketball Sports Card: Fee: $64
Discounted Fee: $48
Ages: 30 & up
Come to the Lower Windsor Township Gymnasium on Tuesday nights for 17 weeks of basketball against your peers! Pick-up games will start after everyone has a chance to warm up. Bring your own ball if you wish.

Co-ed Volleyball
Wednesdays, September 3 through December 17; 8–10 p.m.
Location: Lower Windsor Township Gymnasium
Cost: Fee: $4/week
Discounted Fee: $3/weekn
Volleyball Sports Card: Fee: $60
Discounted Fee: $45
Age: 15 and up
Come to the Lower Windsor Township Building for Co-ed Volleyball! This is completely recreational, so come by yourself or bring your friends for pick-up games. Based on the number of participants, players will be divided into four teams.

Yoga in the Park
Saturdays, September 6 through October 11; 8:30–10 a.m.
Location: Rexroth Park
Cost: Fee: $65
Discounted Fee: $59
Registration Deadline: 9/1/08
Join fitness instructor Barb Riley and come enjoy the outdoors and make new friendships! We will start our day with a 30 to 40 minute walk at your own pace along the walking path at Rexroth Park only to come back and enjoy a relaxing flowing yoga practice. Walkers and yoga practitioners alike can learn from focusing on the breath and finding joy in the process. No experience necessary, we will leave no one behind. Please bring a yoga mat, block, towel, and pedometer (optional) with you to class. Water will be supplied.

Sunday Brunch Paddle Rendezvous
Sunday, September 7; 9-11:30 a.m.
Location: Shank’s Mare
Cost: $34/person
Begin your Sunday morning enjoying the natural beauty of the Susquehanna River! This rendezvous begins with a short orientation to kayaking. Paddlers then launch their kayaks for a leisurely paddle to the Conejohela Flats. This area of the Susquehanna River is a major migratory bird stopover on the Atlantic flyway, so you’re sure to see a variety of wildlife. The paddle is suitable for beginners and kayak rentals are available ($15/single kayak, $18/double kayak). Following the tour, adjourn to “The Rookery” for a hearty brunch. Program includes tour, guide and meal.

Open Gym Basketball
Mondays, September 8 through December 22; 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Lower Windsor Township Gymnasium
Cost: Fee: $4/week
Discounted Fee: $3/weekn
Basketball Sports Card: Fee: $60
Discounted Fee: $45
Age: 15 and up
Both males and females are welcome to shoot around, practice, start a pick-up game and meet new players. Bring your own basketball if you wish. **Open gym will be limited to the first 30 participants.

“Shape Up” for the Holidays
September 8 through October 31
Location: Unique Physique Fitness Center (3432 East Market Street)
Cost: Fee: $205
Discounted Fee: $195
Registration Deadline: 9/1/08
This is an organized 8 week weight loss program managed by experienced trainers and combines exercise, nutrition, motivation and guidance. Cost includes confidential weekly weigh-ins, 1 on 1 nutrition, guidance, circuit training, challenges, 1 on 1 work out plan designed for individual needs, weekly motivational contact. Plus…includes full use of club and unlimited group fitness classes!

Paddle, Dine, Music & Wine
Saturday, September 13; 3 p.m.
Location: Shank’s Mare
Cost: $39/person
Plan to spend an enjoyable late afternoon and evening on the river with Shank’s Mare! Begin your outing with a leisurely kayak tour on the Susquehanna. The guides will lead you to some favorite spots on the river as you enjoy the late afternoon sun. Following your paddle, enjoy a delicious light fare dinner in “The Rookery” at Shank’s Mare. To top off your evening, head to Moon Dancer Winery for their summer concert series of live music beginning at 7 p.m. It’s a great way to enjoy the warmth of summer and a balmy evening on the Susquehanna. Fee includes guide, tour and dinner. Concert Tickets are available at Moon Dancer Winery the evening of the tour. Kayak rentals are available ($15/single kayak, $20/double kayak.

BodyStep
Mondays and Wednesdays, September 15 through November 5; 5:45 – 6:45 a.m.
Location: Unique Physique Fitness Center
(3432 East Market Street)
Cost: Fee: $95
Discounted Fee: $85
Registration Deadline: 9/1/08
BodyStep is an all system go step workout. Compelling fitness that tones the legs, improves coordination, bone density, posture and agility. It adds fun and athletic movements to the mix with huge amount of personality, driving music and great training principles. BodyStep is suitable for anyone who wants an energetic result-oriented workout.

Kickboxing Session
Mondays and Wednesdays, September 15 through November 19; 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Lower Windsor Township Gymnasium
Cost: Fee: $65
Discounted Fee: $59
Age: 15 and up
Registration Deadline: 9/10/08
Join instructor Lisa Strong for an hour of tae-bo-like kickboxing. You will shed the pounds and tone muscle. You choose the intensity of your workout. An easy warm-up leads into a cardio-toning workout to great music and fun moves. Please bring a floor mat for a relaxing cool-down and abdominal exercises and a water bottle.
 

Ballroom Dancing
Mondays, September 15 through November 3; 7–8:30 p.m.
Location: Lower Windsor Township Social Hall
Cost: Single: $70
Couple: $125
Registration Deadline: 9/5/08
Join instructor Fran Spangler for an 8 week session of fun dance lessons! Learn the 6 elements of Ballroom Dancing, put them all together and you can be dancing the dances as seen on “Dancing with the Stars”, such as Swing; Cha Cha; Rumba; Foxtrot; Waltz; Merengue; and Tango! All you need are your dance shoes, a smooth leather sole will do. Bring your significant other or just a friend. Dancing lasts a lifetime!

Tai Chi – Fall Session
Tuesdays, September 16 through November 18; 7:30–8:15 p.m.
Location: Lower Windsor Township Social Hall
Cost: Fee: $89
Discounted Fee: $74
Registration Deadline: 9/9/08
Do you need relief from stress, increased energy and a stronger immune system? If so, then join instructor Suzanne Martin as she teaches you the health rejuvenation benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong as practiced around the world. This class can be as physically challenging as you make it, and gentle enough to be practiced by older adults and those recovering from physical illness and injury. For participants who are more advanced, you will continue your studies with a more in-depth knowledge of the session (only with the instructor’s approval), and continue until 8:45 p.m. If you would like to see if you would like Tai Chi before registering, there will be a FREE Tai Chi class on September 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.

BodyPump
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 16 through November 6; 6 – 7 a.m. or 6:30-7:30 a.m.
Location: Unique Physique Fitness Center
(3432 East Market Street)
Cost: Fee: $95
Discounted Fee: $85
Registration Deadline: 9/1/08
BodyPump is a strength endurance training class where muscles and music collide! Low on complexity but high in fun, BodyPump has all of the benefits of traditional weight training combined with time efficiency and predictability. If you want to burn calories, increase metabolism, muscle tone and bone density this is the class for you. BodyPump is great for everyone at every fitness level. When registering, please specify which time you would like to participate.

BodyJam
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 16 through November 6; 11 – 12 p.m.
Location: Unique Physique Fitness Center
(3432 East Market Street)
Cost: Fee: $95
Discounted Fee: $85
Registration Deadline: 9/1/08
This is the cardio workout where you are free to enjoy the sensation of dance. An addictive fusion of the latest dance styles and hottest new sounds puts the emphasis on having fun as much as breaking a sweat. Funky instructors teach you to move with attitude through this 55 minute class.

BodyCombat
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 16 through November 6; 9 – 10 a.m.
Location: Unique Physique Fitness Center
(3432 East Market Street)
Cost: Fee: $95
Discounted Fee: $85
Registration Deadline: 9/1/08
This is a workout with a punch. It is a high-energy cardiovascular training class that combines moves from a wide range of martial arts disciplines. BodyCombat allows you to punch and kick your way to increase fitness levels. The class improves fat burning potential, muscle coordination, strength, flexibility and agility. BodyCombat is suitable for anyone who wants a great workout white having fun.

RPM
Tuesdays, September 16 through November 6; 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Unique Physique Fitness Center
(3432 East Market Street)
Cost: Fee: $95
Discounted Fee: $85
Registration Deadline: 9/1/08
Experience the ride of your life! RPM is a fun, athletic, cardiovascular workout that kills calories in record time – up to 600 in a single ride. It provides lightening quick improvement in endurance as well as a fast boost of lower body strength as you experience different terrains, speeds and intensities. RPM caters to all exercisers, from beginners to advance, because individuals can adjust the resistance and regulate the speed.

Around the Island Evening Rendezvous
Saturday, September 20; 3 p.m.
Location: Shank’s Mare
Cost: $39/person
For Kayakers who would like to take a longer paddle and explore the islands, here you go! Our guides will lead you to the Conejohela Flats to explore the islands directly across from Shank’s Mare. There should be plenty of wildlife to spot this time of the year, and the late summer sun should provide some spectacular views for us. Following your paddle tour, adjourn the “The Rookery” for an early evening dinner. This paddle is about 4 miles + round trip, so paddles should be prepared for the trip. Fee includes guide, tour, and dinner. Kayak rentals are available ($15/single kayak, $20/double kayak).

Vineyard Hike & Mulled Wine
Saturday, October 4 and November 8; 11-2 p.m.
Location: Shank’s Mare
Cost: $30/person
Meet at Moon Dancer Winery and join Shank’s Mare as we take a hike through the vineyards. Enjoy beautiful countryside and Susquehanna River views as we make our way through the rows of grapevines. We’ll have a hearty lunch with mulled wine by a campfire along the trail, and wrap up our outing with wine tasting back at Moon Dancer and a sneak peak to check the progress of the wines maturing in the cellars. Fee includes hike/tour, lunch and wine tasting.

Introduction to Geocaching
Saturday, October 25; 10:30-12:30 p.m.
Location: Shank’s Mare
Cost: FREE
Learn about the new sport of “geocaching” at Shank’s Mare. This worldwide scavenger hunt type activity incorporates information from the worldwide web, with map and compass skills and utilizing a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) computer. “Team Shank’s Mare” has been enjoying this sport and we want to share the fun with you. This clinic will familiarize you with the principles of geocaching, and we’ll practice finding some “caches”. Materials are supplied through Shank’s Mare.

Tai Chi – Mini Session
Tuesdays, November 25 through December 16; 7:30–8:15 p.m.
Location: Lower Windsor Township Social Hall
Cost: Fee: $37
Discounted Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: 11/20/08
Join instructor Suzanne Martin for a 4 week mini session as she teaches you the health rejuvenation benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong as practiced around the world. This class can be as physically challenging as you make it, and gentle enough to be practiced by older adults and those recovering from physical illness and injury. For participants who are more advanced, you will continue your studies with a more in-depth knowledge of the session (only with the instructor’s approval), and continue until 8:45 p.m.

Co-ed Basketball League
Sundays, February 1 through May 17 (no play April 12); 12-6 p.m.
Location: Lower Windsor Township Gymnasium
Cost: $55/person
Ages: 16 & up
Registration Deadline: 1/15/09
Recreational league play starts in February and runs a total of 14 weeks, ending in May. This schedule includes play-offs and the championship games. A minimum of 8 players is needed for a team, maximum of 10. You may create your own team. Extra players will be added as needed. T-shirts are included. Registrations received after the deadline will be charged a $15 late fee.
You may register your entire team over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard.
**If you are interested in being the basketball league coordinator, please contact
Melanie Miller at (717) 246-8155.

 

Open Gym Basketball 
Mondays, May 5 through August 25 (no play May 26);  7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location:  Lower Windsor Township Gymnasium
Cost:     Fee: $4/week
Discounted Fee: $3/weekn
Basketball Sports Card:  Fee:  $64  Discounted Fee: $48
Age:  15 and up
Both males and females are welcome to shoot around, practice, start a pick-up game and meet new players.  Bring your own basketball if you wish.  **Open gym will be limited to the first 30 participants. 

 Men’s Pick-up Basketball
Tuesdays, May 6 through August 26; 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location:  Lower Windsor Township Gymnasium
Cost:     Fee: $4/week
Discounted Fee: $3/weekn
Basketball Sports Card:  Fee:  $64   Discounted Fee: $48
Ages: 30 & up
Come to the Lower Windsor Township Gymnasium on Tuesday nights to play basketball against your peers!  Pick-up games will start after everyone has a chance to warm up.  Bring your own ball if you wish. 

Co-ed Volleyball
Wednesdays, May 7 through August 27; 8–10 p.m.
Location: Lower Windsor Township Gymnasium
Cost:     Fee: $4/week
Discounted Fee: $3/weekn
Volleyball Sports Card:  Fee:$64      Discounted Fee:  $48
Age:  15 and up
Come to the Lower Windsor Township Building for Co-ed Volleyball!  This is completely recreational, so come by yourself or bring your friends for pick-up games. Based on the number of participants, players will be divided into four teams. 

Country Line-Dancing
Wednesdays, May 7 through August 27; 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Lauxmont Farms
Cost:  $7/weekn
Age:  Anyone
Join DJ Mr. Wes and dance instructor Karen, and step your feet to the beat of country western line dancing.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.  Enjoy the music, atmosphere, and company of friends.  Relax, have fun, and learn how to dance.

Tai Chi – Summer Session
Tuesdays, June 17 – August 26 (no class August 19); 7:30–8:15 p.m.
Location:  Lower Windsor Township Social Hall
Cost:     Fee: $89
Discounted Fee: $74
Registration Deadline: 6/17/08
Do you need relief from stress, increased energy and a stronger immune system?  If so, then join instructor Suzanne Martin as she teaches you the health rejuvenation benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong as practiced around the world.  This class can be as physically challenging as you make it, and gentle enough to be practiced by older adults and those recovering from physical illness and injury.  For participants who are more advanced, you will continue your studies with a more in-depth knowledge of the session (only with the instructor’s approval), and continue until 8:45 p.m.  If you would like to see if you would like Tai Chi before registering, there will be a FREE Tai Chi class on June 10th at 7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.

 Health/Wellness

Massage Therapy
Are you stressed-out or tense? Do you have a chronic condition such as low back pain? We can help you! Certified Massage Therapist, Tiffany Holmes, gives deep tissue massages designed to relieve tension and feel wonderful. Massage is an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs. To schedule an appointment, call 246-8155. Fee is $40 per hour.

Senior Activities (Ages 50+)

See what is happening at the Susquehanna Senior Center!

Free to center members
Susquehanna Senior Center, 2427 Craley Road, 244-0340
501 C 3 corporation
INDEPENDENTLY operated for 23 years
Funded by Community Support and the YCAAA

Senior Basketball
Mondays, May 5 through August 25 (no play May 26); 10 a.m.–12 noon
Location: Lower Windsor Township Gymnasium
Cost: Fee: $3/weekn
Discounted Fee: $2/weekn
Age: 50 & up
Are you athletically active and want to play basketball? If you are, then this is the program for you! Players are welcome to shoot around or start a game. The “ball is in your court”!

Country Line-Dancing
Wednesdays, May 7 through August 27; 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Lauxmont Farms
Cost: $7/weekn
Age: Anyone
Join DJ Mr. Wes and dance instructor Karen, and step your feet to the beat of country western line dancing. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Enjoy the music, atmosphere, and company of friends. Relax, have fun, and learn how to dance.
 

Senior Basketball
Mondays, September 8 through December 22: 10 a.m.–12 noon
Location: Lower Windsor Township Gymnasium
Cost: Fee: $3/week n
Discounted Fee: $2/week n
Age: 50 & up
Are you athletically active and want to play basketball? If you are, then this is the program for you! Players are welcome to shoot around or start a game. The “ball is in your court”!

Apple Festival
Saturday, October 4: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Location: depart and return at the Rexroth Park parking lot
Cost: Fee: $49
Discounted Fee: $41
Registration Deadline: 9/4/08
Join EYARC for the 44th Annual National Apple Harvest Festival located in Arendtsville, PA. The festival has something for everyone with hundreds of arts and crafts dealers, demonstrations, contests, food stands, and entertainment. For a schedule of Saturdays events, go to www.appleharvest.com.

3rd Annual FIT for LIFE 5K run/walk
Saturday, October 25: 9 a.m.
Location: Pavilion at Rexroth Park
Registration: 244-0340
Join the Susquehanna Senior Center for their annual 5K run! For registration information, call (717) 244-0340 or email susquehannaseniorcenter@yahoo.com.

Christmas in Wellsboro
Saturday, December 6: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: depart and return at the Rexroth Park parking lot
Cost: Fee: $53
Discounted Fee: $44
Registration Deadline: 11/1/08
Come to Wellsboro (PA) for the “Dickens of a Christmas” celebration, featuring impromptu performances, concerts, poetry and skits that take place as the Christmas spirit moves throughout the community. There will also be craft vendors, wagon rides and a tree lighting ceremony. Visit www.wellsboropa.com for a schedule of events.