1. health and fitness

RECREATION ACTIVITIES AT INDIAN SHORES
MARCH 2015
RECREATION ACTIVITIES ARE HELD IN THE 4TH FLOOR COMMUNITY ROOMS #409 AND #410.
NO MEMBERSHIP FEES REQUIRED – YOU PAY THE INSTRUCTOR. ALL VISITORS WELCOME!
ALL EXERCISE CLASSES CANCELLED SATURDAY MARCH 14TH FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL
Internet Access: Two Public Computers are available for use in the Computer Room on the 3rd floor in room 305,
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, and Saturdays, 10 am to 1 pm. All residents and visitors must
purchase a $5 annual library membership card to use the computers. Staff can issue you a card if the Library is closed.
Sign up at the administration desk on the third floor to reserve your 30 minute time slot. Appointments may be
reserved in advance. We cannot make reservations or take cancellations over the phone due to our limited staff. There
is a printer available. The first 5 pages are free, with all additional pages costing 15 cents each. Our municipal building
also has Wi-Fi. The password to access the Wi-Fi will be revealed to you when you show us your library membership
card.
Library Hours: Open Mondays, Tuesday & Thursdays, 1 -4 pm, and Saturdays 10 am– 1 pm, 595-4020 x 701.
The Library is located on the 3rd floor in room 307, next to the computer room. Membership is only
$5 per year. Newly released books, designated with a “New Book” sticker, are checked out for 2 weeks
and cannot be renewed. During the high season, January thru March, only 2 newly released books may
be checked out at a time. Older books may be checked out for 2 weeks and are renewable for
another 2 weeks. A fine of 5 cents per day or 25 cents per week will be charged for all overdue books.
A library book drop box is now available at our Main entrance for your convenience! For further
information contact the library during business hours at 474.7767 or contact Chairperson
Alice Lawrence at 595-2173, or email her at [email protected].
Oil Painting Class: Beginner and Intermediate Class, Thursdays @ 1 p.m., in the 4th Floor Community Room. Learn
about oil paints, brushes, composition, values and color. Study the principles one needs to know to paint landscapes,
still life, and photographs. Class includes critiques and demonstrations. Students may work on class projects
or choose their subject matter. Classes are small, allowing for individual attention and guidance. Class fees are
$25.00 per class. Classes are open to residents and visitors alike. We have fun while sharing new skills with
others. Students must pre-register. If this is something that you have always wanted to do, now may be the time! Call
instructor Betsy Schoepf at (727) 595-1083 or email her at [email protected]. We invite you to join us
for a month, a year or more.
Fountain of Youth Fitness: Meets Mondays & Fridays @ 11 am in the 4th floor Community Room. Cost is $5 per
class. This class is designed for both men and women interested in a low intensity cardio and toning class that will help
them to increase their health and fitness or just maintain it. Gain good foundations in breathing, balance and range of
motion exercises in both seated and standing positions, while not getting down onto the floor to do so. The instructor
can make modifications to meet each individual’s level of physical ability, as well as instruct you on how you may
increase or decrease the intensity of this class if so desired. Contact instructor Cindy Brauer at 727-430-2756 for a
more immediate response or email her at [email protected].
Yoga: Meets on Mondays @ 9:15 am & Thursdays @ 9 am in the 4th floor Community Room. Cost is $6
per class. Contact Tom Meagher at 365.4901, or [email protected]. Tom teaches Hatha Yoga
to beginners and experienced Yoga students. Hatha Yoga emphasizes the breath, the body and
meditation. Come and experience a joyful practice. Bring your own mat, or one will be provided for you.
ZUMBA® fitness Join the fun with Liz on Mondays @ 8 am, Wednesdays @ 9 am, and Saturdays Zumba Toning
Class @ 9am and Fridays with Terri 9:30 am. Zumba has quickly grown to one of the most popular group exercise
classes on the planet! It is designed around Latin international music & rhythm. Zumba® uses a variety of styles,
including merengue, salsa, Cumbia, reggae ton, mambo, flamenco, swing, belly dance, line dance, hip hop & more! It consists
of easy to follow dance steps. The Zumba® program is designed to motivate everyone regardless of age to get active and
adhere to a fitness program. Our Goal is to help you live a better Quality of Life! No dance experience required. Are you
ready to party yourself into shape? “Ditch the Workout – Join the Party!” Cost is $5 per class. All classes are open to
residents and visitors, however they are limited to 35 per class, and Indian Shores’ participants will be given first
priority (must provide proof of residency or ownership). For more info, contact Liz Quinones at 813.476.9776
or [email protected] and Terri Grittani 727-545-4071 or [email protected]
Zumba Gold® - Wednesdays at 10:30am Saturdays at 10:30 am The original concept of Zumba combines a dance
workout with a party-like atmosphere. Zumba Gold is perfect for the older active adult, and anyone just starting out.
It is designed to be approachable by all populations, regardless of fitness level. Experience with dance is not required.
Moves in class are broken down in a slow and manageable manner. The intention of the class is to move a little and have
a lot of fun--even if you don't perform each move perfectly. What stays the same are all of the elements of the
Zumba Fitness Party: the zesty Latin music and world rhythms; the exhilarating, easy to follow steps to: Merengue,
Salsa, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Tango and more! Instructors: Wednesday: Liz Quinones, Saturday Rita
Moreau: For more information contact Rita Moreau at (813) 679-2560. [email protected]; or Liz Quiñones, at (813)
476-9776, [email protected].
ACBL Duplicate Bridge: Play on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4:00 pm in the 4th floor Community Room. Please
contact Director Joan Barlas at 446-1958 or [email protected]. Cost is $6 per game. If you need a partner please
contact Joan Barlas ahead of time.
Art Gallery: Local Artists will be available to sign your art purchase on Saturday March 14 th. Please plan to
browse during the annual St Pat’s Day Festival, on the fourth floor. Photography, fine art and more available
for your viewing pleasure. Free art print to the first 100 people!! For more information call Sara Mullins at
727-331-5979 or email [email protected].
Please send requests for more cultural events to:
[email protected].
Pilates:
This Class Meets Monday and Fridays 12:30pm in the 4th floor Community Room. Cost is $5 per class.
Pilates is a total body conditioning exercise method designed to improve your overall agility, core and back strength,
balance and flexibility, using slow controlled and orderly exercise movements. Benefits of Pilates are increased
muscle strength, flexibility and balance, posture, mental outlook, and provides a good low impact workout, while
reducing stress. Pilates is a great workout for functional daily life or sports like golf and tennis and swimming. Please
wear comfortable attire and bring a yoga mat, or one will be provided for you. Instructors: Monday: Rita Moreau,
Friday: RandieBeth Elley. Contact Rita Moreau At [email protected] or 813-679-2560.
NEW SILVERSNEAKERS® FLEX PROGRAM “Cardio & Strength Class” Wednesdays 8am.
Get up and go with an aerobics class that’s safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. The workout includes easy-to
follow low impact movement and upper body strength. It’s FREE for SilverSneakers members all others $5.00. For
more info, contact Linda Roeder at 920-376-0214.
Beginner Tai Chi: Meets Thursdays @ 10:30 am in the fourth floor recreation room. People of all ages can learn the
gentle turning and stretching movements which can be adapted to match any level of ability. Whatever one’s state of
health, Taoist Tai Chi offers an effective way to maintain, improve or recover health. Thousands of people have found
the gentle movements of Tai Chi to be an effective therapy for a wide range of health problems, including poor
circulation, high blood pressure, arthritis, back pain, breathing difficulties and digestive and nervous disorder. Cost is
$3 per class donation to the non-profit Taoist Tai Chi Society. Leave a message for Deb Marzani @ 397.2826 or
[email protected].
Jazzercise Strength60: Meets Thursdays @ 8 am in the 4th floor Community Room. Class passes (can be used at additional
beach locations): ONE CLASS drop-in =$8.00, 5-class pass = $35.00, 10-class pass = $60 (class passes have no expiration
date). Life’s too busy for boring workouts! Music mixes with nearly a full hour of fat-burning, toning, balance work, and
laughing! All muscle-all the time. Bring a pair of handheld weights (or a set will be provided). FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Eileen Arsenault (727) 481-3995 or [email protected].
Dear Pet Owner: A friendly reminder: You can be held responsible for any damages to property or injuries to persons that
your pet may cause. All pets must be leashed, not allowed to run at large, and not allowed on private property without the
consent of the property owner. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE BEACH or west of the seawall line or erosion control
line, per state law. Any pet found in violation may be impounded. You must clean up after your pet or you may be fined. No
pets are allowed in Indian Shores’ parks, but the Town has designated dog-walk areas with waste stations as listed below.
LOCATION OF PET WALKS AND PET WASTE STATIONS:
1. 191st Ave. & 2nd Street, alongside Nature Park. 2. 192nd Ave. & 2nd Street, on the corner.
3. 193rd Ave. Beach Access across from Town Hall. 4. 196th Ave. the grassy area in front of Tiki Parking .
5. 197th Ave. along fence line by public parking.
6. 200TH Ave. sidewalk area south of La Concha Plaza
Tennis Anyone? The Town’s tennis court is located on the north side of the park behind Town Hall, next to the Salt
Rock Grill. Reservations are not required and there is no charge for use of the court. The court has recently been
resurfaced and relined, and a new net has been installed, so it is in excellent condition. New lights have also been
installed and are on a no-fee timer system, so you may now play after dusk when the weather is more comfortable.
The court is now on a scheduled maintenance to combat the on-going issue of bird deposits. Hope you “love” our new
court and that it “serves” you well!
MARCH 2015 MEETINGS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
SUNDAY MORNING MARKET 9 AM – 1 PM IN THE TOWN HALL PARKING LOT
COUNCIL WORKSHOP TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2 PM.
PINELLAS SUNCOAST FIRE AND RESCUE DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETINGS:
TUESDAY MARCH 3RD & 17TH AT 7:00 PM.
WOMEN’S CLUB FASHION SHOW SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH 11:30 AM SALT ROCK GRILL
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING: TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH & 24th AT 6 PM.
I.S.P.O.A. HAPPY HOUR: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH 5:30-7:30 pm ORIGINAL PIZZA
ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH, 11 AM -4 PM
I.S.P.O.A BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH 5:30 PM
INDIAN SHORES COASTAL CLEANUP SATURDAY MARCH 21ST 8 AM – 11AM
GULF BOULAVARD BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH, 2 PM