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Adult Tennis Programs by RDUTennis (Church Street Park) Ages 13+ RDUTennis teaches the fundamentals of tennis in an energizing, safe environment for children and adults. Each lesson plan is based upon the general age range, skill levels, and size of the class. The dedicated RDU Tennis staff is comprised primarily of undergraduate and graduate college students boasting years of experience in teaching tennis. For information and to register for classes or camps visit www.rdutennis.net.

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FITNESS Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Ages 55+

Chair Yoga Ages 18+

Stretch, breathe, and relax! Stretching your body and mind in an awareness based but gentle yoga practice using postures, breath, and meditation. Seniors may find the practice beneficial in helping to maintain and improve balance, strength, and tone of muscles as well as increasing range of movement and flexibility of joint. M May 3 - Jun 10 10:00a-11:00a FREE CFCC Students will learn drills to develop mobility, reflexes, and dynamic power while gaining the skills needed for real world self defense. Basic skills include: threat assessment and de-escalation, transitioning from ground to standing, strikes, blocks, and locks! For more information and/or to register, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/ApexBujinkanDojo or call 919-753-3271. Integrated Martial Arts Ages 1 3 +

Registration Guidelines for Senior Trips Registration for Residents and Non- Residents begins January 2, 201 9 . Registrations can be completed at CFCC or online. All senior trips depart & return to CFCC. Many of the Senior Trips require walking, standing and sitting for extended periods of time. To help potential participants gauge the level of activity a trip requires we use an activity rating scale. 1: Light amount of walking and standing required. May require ability to sit for extended period of time. Also may require ability to use few stairs. 2: Moderate amount of walking and standing required. May require ability to sit for moderate period of time. Also may require ability to use some stairs. 3: Large amounts of walking and standing required. May require ability to use many stairs or navigate difficult terrain. Join us for a unique spin at Seagrove Pottery. We will be visiting Boyd Owens of Original Owens Pottery where we will be throwing clay and making our own masterpieces! You won't want to miss the one of a kind trip! Make sure to wear clothes you can get dirty! Trip Rating: 1 Registration Deadline: May 9 Lunch: TBD T h May 19 (R)$ 3 8 (NR)$ 48 - meal included 8:45a - 3:30p (R)$ 27 (NR)$ 34 - meal not included Vivaldi’s Four Seasons (Meymandi Hall) & Dinner Ages 55+ Back by popular demand for one night only! The North Carolina Symphony and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will present a multimedia experience that combines Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with breathtaking imagery of nature across our state. Trip Rating: 1 Registration Deadline: May 23 (R)$ 75 (NR)$ 94 - meal included 4:45p - 10:00p (R)$ 60 (NR)$ 75 - meal not included Jordan Lake Tour & Lunch Ages 55+ In remembrance of more genteel times, the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club serves a traditional Afternoon Tea in the Fairview Dining Room! Its setting is renowned for fine dining in Durham. Savor the comfort of a warm up of tea enjoyed with delightful and delicious scones, sweet, and sandwiches in this time-honored tradition! Seagrove Pottery Making & Lunch Ages 55+ T h Jun 6

Tai Chi is an ancient practice proven to reduce pain and improve your mental and physical well-being. The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program developed by Dr. Paul Lam, uses gentle Sun-style Tai Chi routines that are safe, easy to learn and suitable for every fitness level. Chairs are available for those wishing to practice from a seated position. Come join this class for free at the Cedar Fork Center.

6-Week Summer Clinic Saturdays Saturdays Jun 8 - Jul 20 (no 7/6) Adult Beginners: 11:30a - 12:30p Fees: $80 per person

T Th FREE CFCC 10:00a - 10:50a

DANCE Line Dancing Ages 18+

Senior Flex and Balance Ages 55+

The Arthritis Foundation's evidence-based exercise program for improving joint range of motion, muscle strength, posture, balance, flexibility, and endurance, as well as reducing pain, stiffness, fatigue and stress.

Line dancing is fun, choreographed dance routines performed to a variety of music, including mainstream pop, country, oldies, and international music. No partner is needed, and it is an enjoyable exercise for both body and mind. Come join the fun! Beginner 1 Line Dance : This class is for those who have never line danced before or for people who want to do simple line dances. We will learn the basic steps of line dancing, and the level of line dances will be what are considered “absolute beginner.” Beginner 2 Line Dance: This class is for those who have taken the Line Dance 1 class and/or who can successfully dance the steps taught in the Line Dance 1 class. Additional steps will be taught, and the level of the dances will be what are considered “beginner” and “improver.” This is a walk-in, FREE class held at CFCC & registration is NOT required.

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6 :00p- 8 :00p $ 1 0 CFCC 12:00p - 1:00p $10 CFCC

May 4 - A ug 31 May 4 - Aug 31

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Ages 18+ This is a free program with a maximum of 20 participants per class. Participants will sign-in in the classroom upon arrival and no more than 15 minutes before each class. This is volunteer-led program designed for beginner and intermediate students of the English language. It is designed for drop-in participation. M&W On-going 9:30a -11: 30 a FREE CFCC T On-going 6:15p-7:45p FREE CFCC Th On-going 6: 15 p-7: 55 p FREE CFCC Logical Thinking Parent Workshop Ages 18+ Would you like to develop your child’s logical thinking? This is a Workshop for parents on how to foster logical thinking in their children. To register or for more information, go to: www.mindbytes.co or call 856-840-9299 S Aug 3 10: 0 0a - 11:15a: parents of pre-k & k

On-going 1 1 : 0 0a-11: 5 0a FREE On-going 1 1 : 00 a-11: 5 0a FREE

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CFCC CFCC

Silver Sneakers Membership Silver Sneakers Classic Ages 55+

Ninjutsu Ages 1 3 +

Students will learn the fundamental techniques of Bujinkan Ninjutsu, a Japanese system of martial arts used by the ninja. Classes will cover basic traditional agility drills, strikes, joint locks, and basic weapon forms. For more information and/or to register, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/ ApexBujinkanDojo or call 919-753-3271. Saturdays 11 :00 a - 12 :00p $ 2 0 CFCC

MAFC has free membership for those that qualify through the Silver Sneakers program. MAFC also has special Silver Sneaker themed classes! SilverSneakers® Classic and Silver Sneakers Yoga are suitable for all levels of fitness and mobility. The overall class objectives are to minimize age-related physical deterioration, improve health-related and skill-related physical fitness components to increase functional activities for daily living, and increase a person’s sense of well-being in a group exercise setting. Days and times vary. Please see Fitness Schedule. Free for members or pay daily rate

May 4 - 25 Jun 1 - 29 Jul 6 - 27 A ug 3 - 31

May 3 - Jun 10

Free

Adult Shotokan Karate Ages 13+ This karate class emphasizes the development and control of power, smoothness, and balance in punching, kicking, blocking/parrying, and body shifting. Increase flexibility, coordination, and bodily awareness by learning the combative techniques of a traditional Japanese empty- hand martial art. Eight 60-minute classes. Instructor: Elmar Schmeisser, Kyoshi, 7th Dan Classes held Tuesdays & Fridays / 6:30p - 7:30p Session Dates: May 7 - 31 Jun 4 - 28, Jul 9 - Aug 2, Aug 6 - 30 Fees: May - (R)$40 (NR)$59 Jun, Jul, Aug - (R)$53 (NR)$79

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Beginner 1 Line Dance

Beginner 2 Line Dance

Mondays

11:45a - 12:30p: parents of 1st & 2nd graders $20 CFCC

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FITNESS Tai Chi Ages 13+

If you have a question or comment about the Town of Morrisville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department’s activities, facilities or services, please call, email or stop by one of our offices and let us know.

Tai Chi is an exercise system of slow controlled movements of the body, arms, hands, legs, and feet in co-ordination with mind and breathing, generating inward and outward calm and peace. It is a non-im- pact form of exercise that provides relief from stress and the discomforts of arthritis along with improved functioning of the immune, circulatory and sympathet- ic nervous systems. This class is led by volunteer practitioners of the art of Tai Chi. Class is free of charge but enrollment is required. Come join them at the Cedar Fork Community Center Center. M W On-going 9:00a FREE CFCC

Trip Rating: 1 Registration Deadline: August 10 Lunch: TBD

(R)$ 55 (NR)$ 69 - meal included (R)$ 40 (NR)$ 50 - meal not included

T Aug 20 9:00a - 3:00p

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