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Folkloric Dance
Our senior programs are specifically designed for individuals aged 55 and over, offering a variety of fitness and wellness activities to promote health and well-being.

Acrylic Painting
This class is for both adults and senior citizens and taught in Spanish. A course in which students will learn the acrylic painting technique of colors, textures, blurring of color range, handling of light and shadow, and more! Please note that there is different skill levels; please register for the one according to your level of expertise. First day of classes will be used to determine participant's skill level. Participants may need to be removed from a class level they don't belong. This class is full, please call the office at (760) 768-2176 to join the wait list.

Acting and Improvisation
Excellent opportunity to gain the ability and confidence to express yourself.

Aerobics (Seniors)
Join Lety in this low-impact aerobics class that strengthens the heart and improves overall fitness. This class is full, please call the office at (760) 768-2176 to join the wait list.

Artistic Drawing
The drawing class  is designed for students beginning to love art.  In this creative environment, they can develop and explore the ability of different techniques such as such as pencil drawing and the scale of grays from other graphite qualities.

Arts & Crafts (Seniors)
Join us and learn to create great arts and crafts pieces for your home or to gift to others. No experience needed.

Baking for Seniors
Participants will learn to make amazing baked goods and will take them home after class.
Session 1: Marmalades and fillings: ganache & custards 
Session 2: Turnovers, empanadas
Session 3: Tarts with fruit filling
Session 4:  Carlota de Limon
Session 5: Apple pie
Session 6: Carrot cake
Session 7: Crape cake
Session 8: Simple cheesecake

Bingo
Enjoy a morning of fun with bingo, a game of chance.

Cardio Kickboxing
A 50-minute-cardio class with a core and stretch ending.  Enjoy a high intensity cardio kickboxing class guaranteed to push every fitness level.

Crafts, Sewing & More
This class will sure be fun! Learn a new craft/sewing skill with easy to follow tutorials. Need to bring your own sewing machine and a list of materials will be available at the Recreation Office. 
Session 1: Craft project: Piñata muñeca Lele.
Session 2: How to use a sewing machine, measurements, DIY apron.
Session 3: Craft project: Catrina doll.
Session 4: Sewing Project: Shorts/pants.
Session 5: Craft/Sewing Project: Thanksgiving tablecloth and napkins.
Session 6: Craft/Sewing Project: Christmas tablecloth and napkins. 
Session 7: Craft Project: Decorate shoes with faux stones and pearls.
Session 8: Craft Project: Bows and headbands.
Session 9: Sewing Project: Tulle skirt and canvas Frida bag.
Session 10: Craft Project: DIY hand-painted hat.
Session 11: Sewing Project: Different sleeve styles and how to hem pants.
Session 12: Sewing Project: Circular skirt and blouse.
Session 13: Craft Project: How to decorate a dessert table and balloon arch.
Session 14: Craft Project: Eternal flowers.

Crochet Club
This is a club and not a instructional class.  If you enjoy crocheting, then this is the club for you. Share with others your patterns and get ideas for new projects.

Folkloric Dance
Learn about this beautiful dance and its techniques; arm, head, and waist movement, stomping, and turns. Folkloric dance skirts will be provided during class.

Guitar for Beginners
Students will learn the basics such as chords, finger strumming, and will learn to play a song.

Hula Dance
Participants will learn to coordinate their bodies to dance the hula.  This class helps with body movement coordination and provides an excellent opportunity to stay healthy.

Keyboard
A practical and simple method will be used in which students will learn the basics.

Personal Motivation
Inspiring volunteer therapist, Luis Flores, leads this motivational group.

Pilates
Pilates is a form of exercise that concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. Come discover what pilates can do for you.

Tai Chi
This class if for both adults and senior citizens. Tai Chi is an art that embraces the mind, body and spirit. Begin your journey to better health.

Yoga
This class is for both adults and senior citizens. Yoga helps reduce anxiety and stress. All levels welcomed. Please bring a yoga mat. This class is full, please call the office at (760) 768-2176 to join the wait list.

Zumba for All 
This class is for youth, adults and Seniors and taught in Spanish. Help us keep you fit and active as you work out and dance with Erika.

Zumba Gold
Dance through your workout session with Jacky. This class is a fun way to start your morning while keeping active and healthy.

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Acrylic Painting Beginners *Wait List* 
55y and up N/A W  09/04/2024 - 04/30/2025
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Acrylic Painting Intermediate *Wait List* 
55y and up N/A W  09/04/2024 - 04/30/2025
12:00 PM - 01:50 PM
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Acting and Improvisation 
55y and up N/A W  09/04/2024 - 04/30/2025
07:00 PM - 07:50 PM
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Artistic Drawing *Waitlist* 
55y and up N/A W  09/04/2024 - 04/30/2025
04:00 PM - 05:50 PM
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Arts & Crafts (Seniors) *Wait List* 
55y and up N/A MW  09/04/2024 - 04/30/2025
09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Baking for Adults 2: Oct 17, 2024 
55y and up N/A Th  10/17/2024
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Turnovers, empanadas.
 
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Baking for Adults 3: Nov. 7, 2024 
55y and up N/A Th  11/07/2024
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Tarts with fruit filling.
 
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Baking for Adults 4: Jan 16, 2025 
55y and up N/A Th  01/16/2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Carlota de Limon.
 
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Baking for Adults 5: Feb 13, 2025 
55y and up N/A Th  02/13/2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Apple pie.
 
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Baking for Adults 6: Mar 13, 2025 
55y and up N/A Th  03/13/2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Carrot cake.
 
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Baking for Adults 7: Apr 17, 2025 
55y and up N/A Th  04/17/2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Crape cake.
 
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Baking for Adults 8: May 1, 2025 
55y and up N/A Th  05/01/2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Simple cheesecake.
 
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Bingo *Wait List* 
55y and up N/A TuTh  09/03/2024 - 05/01/2025
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Cardio Kickboxing 
55y and up N/A TuTh  09/03/2024 - 12/05/2024
07:00 PM - 07:50 PM
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 2: Sep 25 & Oct 2, 2024 *Wait List* 
55y and up N/A W  09/25/2024 - 10/02/2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 3: Oct 9 & 16, 2024 
55y and up N/A W  10/09/2024 - 10/16/2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Craft Project: Catrina doll. Class taught in Spanish. Need to bring own sewing machine.List of materials available at the Rec. Dpt.
 
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 4: Oct 23 & 30, 2024 
55y and up N/A W  10/23/2024 - 10/30/2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Sewing Project: Shorts/pants. Class taught in Spanish. Need to bring own sewing machine. List of materials available at the Rec. Dpt.
 
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 5: Nov 6 & 13, 2024 
55y and up N/A W  11/06/2024 - 11/13/2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Craft/Sewing Project: Thanksgiving tablecloth & napkins. Class taught in Spanish. Need to bring own sewing machine. List of materials available at the Rec. Dpt.
 
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 6: Nov 20 & Dec 4, 2024 
55y and up N/A W  11/20/2024 - 12/04/2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Craft/Sewing Project: Christmas tablecloth & napkins. Class taught in Spanish. Need to bring own sewing machine. List of materials available at the Rec. Dpt.
 
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 7: Jan 8 & 15, 2025 
55y and up N/A W  01/08/2025 - 01/15/2025
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Craft Project: Decorate shoes with faux stones & pearls. Class taught in Spanish. Need to bring own sewing machine. List of materials available at the Rec. Dpt.
 
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 8: Jan 22 & 29, 2025 
55y and up N/A W  01/22/2025 - 01/29/2025
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Craft Project: Bows & headbands. Class taught in Spanish. Need to bring own sewing machine. List of materials available at the Rec. Dpt.
 
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 9: Feb 5 & 12, 2025 
55y and up N/A W  02/05/2025 - 02/12/2025
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Sewing Project: Tulle skirt, blouse. Class taught in Spanish. Need to bring own sewing machine. List of materials available at the Rec. Dpt.
 
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 10: Feb 19 & 26, 2025 
55y and up N/A W  02/19/2025 - 02/26/2025
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Craft Project: DIY hand-painted hat. Class taught in Spanish. Need to bring own sewing machine. List of materials available at the Rec. Dpt.
 
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 11: Mar 5 & 12, 2025 
55y and up N/A W  03/05/2025 - 03/12/2025
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Sewing Project: Different sleeve styles & how to hem pants. Class taught in Spanish. Need to bring own sewing machine. List of materials available at the Rec. Dpt.
 
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 12: Mar 19 & 26, 2025 
55y and up N/A W  03/19/2025 - 03/26/2025
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Sewing Project: Circular skirt & blouse. Class taught in Spanish. Need to bring own sewing machine. List of materials available at the Rec. Dpt.
 
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 13: Apr 2 & 9, 2025 
55y and up N/A W  04/02/2025 - 04/09/2025
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Craft Project: How to decorate a dessert table & balloon arch. Class taught in Spanish. Need to bring own sewing machine. List of materials available at the Rec. Dpt.
 
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Crafts, Sewing & More Session 14: Apr 16 & 30, 2025 
55y and up N/A W  04/16/2025 - 04/30/2025
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Craft Project: Eternal flowers. Class taught in Spanish. Need to bring own sewing machine. List of materials available at the Rec. Dpt.
 
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Crochet Club 
55y and up N/A Th  09/05/2024 - 05/01/2025
04:00 PM - 05:50 PM
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Folkloric Dance Beginners *Waiting List* 
55y and up N/A TuTh  09/03/2024 - 05/01/2025
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Guitar for Beginners *Wait List* 
55y and up N/A MTu  09/03/2024 - 04/29/2025
06:00 PM - 06:50 PM
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Hula Dance 
55y and up N/A MTh  09/05/2024 - 05/01/2025
01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
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Class for both adults and seniors, taught in Spanish.
 
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Keyboard 5pm 
55y and up N/A Th  10/03/2024 - 05/01/2025
06:00 PM - 06:50 PM
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Required for class: Keyboard with batteries, notebook and pencil.
 
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Keyboard 7pm *Wait List* 
55y and up N/A Th  09/05/2024 - 05/01/2025
07:00 PM - 07:50 PM
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Personal Motivation 
55y and up N/A W  09/04/2024 - 04/30/2025
06:00 PM - 06:50 PM
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Pilates *Wait List* 
55y and up N/A MTuWTh  09/03/2024 - 05/01/2025
07:00 PM - 07:50 PM
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Tai Chi *Wait List* 
55y and up N/A MTuWTh  09/03/2024 - 12/05/2024
07:00 AM - 07:50 PM
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Yoga 5:00 PM *Wait List* 
55y and up N/A MW  09/04/2024 - 12/04/2024
05:00 PM - 05:50 PM
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Yoga 7:00 PM *Wait list* 
55y and up N/A MW  09/04/2024 - 12/04/2024
07:00 PM - 07:50 PM
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Zumba for All 
55y and up N/A MTuWTh  09/03/2024 - 05/01/2025
06:00 PM - 06:50 PM
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Class is in Spanish.
 
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Zumba for All *Wait List* 
55y and up N/A MTuWTh  09/03/2024 - 05/01/2025
06:00 PM - 06:50 PM
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Wait List not, you are not registered for class.
 
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Zumba Gold *Wait List* 
55y and up N/A MTuWTh  09/03/2024 - 12/05/2024
08:10 AM - 09:00 AM
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