1. health and fitness
2. exercise

What exercise class is right for you?
Muscle Pump: Mondays and Wednesdays 8:35am - 9:30 am, and Fridays 9:45am - 10:45am (not 2nd Fridays)
Tone up your abs, legs, and arms in this fun class designed for any ability level. You will learn how to
work your muscles with dumbbells, toning bands, and resistance. Give it a try!
Total Body Workout: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30am - 10:30am, Fridays 8:35am - 9:35am
This is a high-energy class for those who want to sweat! Cardio and weight training are elements of
TBW. This class is for someone who really wants to move - no sitting in this class.
Belly Dancing: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:45pm - 1:45pm
We dance to world music and learn basic steps of Eastern dance. This is a low-impact aerobic dance.
It’s a good choice for people who want to build flexibility and strength in their backs and core. Wear
exercise clothes and bring a scarf to tie around your hips. No experience necessary.
Exercise Away the Aches: Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm
This is a mostly seated class that focuses on improving joint discomfort. Exercises are for increasing flexibility and range of motion in hands, wrists, shoulders, ankles, etc. Exercise Away the Aches is a good
choice for someone experiencing arthritis or other joint issues.
Strong & Steady: Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:15pm—1:15pm
Focus on improving your balance, endurance, strength and flexibility in this low impact seated and standing class. Use fun props, ankle weights, and bands to improve your overall physical health. Beginners
and up.
Line Dancing: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (not 3rd Wed)
The first hour of this class goes through familiar line dances. The second hour is for teaching and practicing new dances. Beginners are encouraged to start at the first hour.
Yoga: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am -10:00am
This class is gentle on the body and focuses on stretching, balance, breathing, strength, and improving
flexibility. You can be on the floor or in a chair during this class. This is a good class for a beginner.
Medium Impact Aerobics: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:15am- 11:15am
This class focuses on cardio exercises, weight training, and floor work. Equipment used includes dumbbells, bands, and mats. Typically, this class spends 15 mins. on cardio, 15 on strength, 15 on abs/floor
work. This is an intermediate class for those who want to get their heart rates up.
Low Impact Aerobics: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30am - 12:30pm
This class uses a combination of mostly seated exercises that focus on strength, flexibility, and stamina.
You will use dumbbells, exercise bands, and balance balls. A very good class for a beginner.
Dance Aerobics: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
DCSL’s answer to Zumba! Dance Aerobics puts dance routines to upbeat music for a fun work-out - you
won’t even feel like you are exercising! There will be stretching and balances along with grooving to
familiar dances such as the Cupid Shuffle, Wobble, Blurred Lines, Bikers Shuffle, and Ms. Jody’s
Thang. All abilities are encouraged to participate and dance experience is not required.
Tai’ Chi: Fridays, 10:00am - 11:30am
This class is gentle on the body and focuses on stretching, balance, breathing, strength, and improving
flexibility. This class is about concentration and getting the positions/poses correct. This is a good class
for a beginner.
Above information is subject to change.
Remember to consult with a doctor before starting any exercise program.
406 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701 919-688-8247
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Address
Visit us on line at
www.dcslnc.org
406 Rigsbee Avenue
Suite 202
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 919-688-8247
Fax: 919-683-3406
Email: [email protected]
NEW PROJECT: Creative Aging Network - NC Arts Project, Arts & Craft Room
Tuesdays, Jan 20 to Feb 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Where I have been and Where I am Going: Elder Stories from the South engaging African American, immigrant and refugee elders in literary and fiber arts.
SENIOR ADULT COMPUTER, DCSL Lab
Computer and Internet Essentials for Senior Adults, Cost: $74.00; Tuesdays, Feb 3 to Mar 23,
9:00am - 12:00pm, Recommended textbook, Welcome to the World of Computers Senior Series, 3rd
Edition, ISBN 978-1-59136-332-3, Registration Deadline with Durham Tech by Tuesday, Jan 27.
GREAT-GRANDMA’S HEALTHY FOOD DEMO with Grocers on Wheels, Theatre
Non-traditional play on Nutrition Education
Monday, Feb 9, 11:00am
CAKE WALK and VALENTINE CRAFT by Kathee Wheeler, Upper Commons
Friday, Feb 13, 11:00am -12:00pm
BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES, Upper Commons
Local artist LeGrant Taylor
Tuesday, Feb 17, from 10:00am - 12:00pm
DCSL Senior Panel, “Telling Our Durham History”
Tuesday, Feb 24, 10:00am
SENIORS SPEAK OUT, Upper Commons
Conversations with Senior Tarheel Legislator, Rosalyn Pettyford
Thursday, Feb 19, 11:00am
FREE TAX PREPARATION (VITA), Classroom
Fridays, Feb 6 to 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Feb 6
Feb 13
Feb 20
Feb 27
February 2015
Movies - Friday’s at 1:30pm
in the Theater
12 Years a Slave
Belle
Lee Daniels’ The Butler
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
MONDAY
Social Services On-site:
Tuesday, 1:00pm – 5:00 pm: Medicaid
Wednesday, 9:00am - 1:00pm: DSS Adult Services
Legal Clinic On-Site:
Friday, Feb 20, 9:00am -12:00pm
Wellness Center Clinic:
BP, Vitals, Health Info
Wednesdays, Jan 28 to Apr 8, 8:30am - 11:00pm
Book Club
Friday, Feb 6 and Feb 20, 11:00am, Board Room
CHAMP (Communication and Hearing Assistance
Mentoring Program)
Monday, Feb 9, 9:30am-12:00pm, Board Room
Stay Fit for Life, Heart Healthy Cooking,
Tuesday, Feb 10, 9:30am, Theater
Birthday Party with A Helping Hand
Tuesday, Feb 10, 1:00pm, Commons Area
NEW EXERCISE CLASS: Matter of Balance
Tuesdays, Feb 10— Mar 31, 9:30am - 10:30am,
Activity Room
Bull City Golden Riders
Friday, Feb 13, 10:30am, Meeting in Theater
Feb trip, TBA
Transitions Life Care presents:
A discussion on the video, Consider the Conversation
Thursday, Feb 19, 1:00pm, Classroom
Seasons at Southpoint presents:
Avoid Being Scammed
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2:00pm, Commons Area
8:35am - 9:30am
Muscle Pump
8:35am - 2:00pm
Ceramics Open Studio
9:30am - 10:30am
Total Body Workout
11:00am - 12:00pm
Exercise Away the Aches
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Strong and Steady
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Line Dancing
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adv. Watercolor Painting
Class is FULL
TUESDAY
8:35am - 12:00pm
Ceramics Open Studio
9:00am - 10:00am
Beginning Yoga
10:00am - 11:00am
Taking Off Pounds
Sensibly -TOPS
10:15am - 11:15am
Med. Impact Aerobics
11:00am - 12:00pm
Sudoku
11:30am - 12:30pm
Low Impact Aerobics
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Belly Dancing
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crochet drop-in
W E D N E S DA Y
8:35am - 9:30am
Muscle Pump
8:35am - 12:00pm
Ceramics Open Studio
9:30am - 10:30am
Total Body Workout
T H U R S D AY
8:35am - 12:00pm
Open Arts Studio
9:00am - 10:00 am
Beginning Yoga
10:00am - 1:00pm
Bridge (1st Thurs ONLY)
1:00pm - 4:30 pm
Pinochle
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dance Aerobics
8:35am - 12:00pm
Open Arts Studio
8:35am - 9:35am
Total Body Workout
9:45am - 10:45am
Muscle Pump
(not 2nd Fri)
11:00am - 12:00pm
Exercise Away the Aches
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Strong and Steady
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crochet drop-in
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Line Dancing (not 3rd Wed)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
AARP Meeting (3rd Wed
10:15am - 11:15am
Med. Impact Aerobics
11:30am - 12:30pm
Low Impact Aerobics
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Belly Dancing
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quilting drop-in
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Pinochle
ONLY)
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Crochet drop-in
FRIDAY
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Kings in the Corner
(2nd & 4th)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dance Aerobics
10:00am - 11:30am
Tai’ Chi
10:30am - 12:00pm
Bingo
11:00am - 12:00pm
Book Club (1st &3rd)
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Movie Matinee
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Golden Genies
Troupe practice