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Leisure Classes - "New Policy"

Because there has been such a large turnout for Yoga, Tai Chi and Line Dancing, we are now asking -- no, insisting! -- that you sign up in advance for these classes. Space is limited, but if you miss this month, there's always the next month. Each class session will be one month.

Residents will be able to register for the class the first Monday of the month prior to the session and non-residents will be able to register the second Monday of the month. For example: for classes in January, residents can register beginning December 3 and non-residents can begin registering December 10. Any open spots after the session begins will be on a first come, first serve basis.

WANTED! Instructors to teach Leisure Classes for Seniors.

Got talent? Special skills you want to share with others? We are looking for instructors to teach classes during the day at the Senior Center in activities such as Bridge, 42, Canasta, Dominoes, Card Games, Foreign Languages and so much more. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (281) 275-2885 and ask to speak with Kelly Penewitt or email us at seniors@sugarlandtx.gov.

Classes Currently Offered

Zumba Gold - New
Monday - 1:00 p.m. & Wednesday - 8:00 a.m.
Classes start March 2. Price is $63 per month (eight classes); resident discount price is $50 per month (eight classes).

Sit & Be Fit
Mondays & Fridays - 11:30 a.m.
Sit & Be Fit is a chair exercise program that is designed to help improve the health and wellness of seniors.

Salsa
Tuesdays
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Sugar Land Community Center
We have a new Salsa instructor to help dance your way into the new year. Taught by Alba Davis.

Learn to Speak Chinese
Tuesday - 10 a.m.
Want to learn how to speak Chinese? Want to learn the beauty of the Chinese language? Class space is limited, so register now. There will be a charge for the book, payable to the instructor.
Taught by Anna Cheung

Chinese Brush Painting
Classes held the third Tuesday of each month
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Sugar Land Community Center
Learn to paint in the Lingnan Style of Chinese Watercolor. There will be a supply fee for this class payable to the instructor. Taught by Dao Troung.

Art Class - New
Beginning Painting
Monday - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Beginning painting. Paints, brushes, canvas and miscellaneous supplies are required for this class. There will be a supply fee ($5.00 per week) and a canvas fee ($6.00) for this class, payable to the instructor, or you can purchase the supplies yourself. A list is available at the front desk at the Senior Center. Taught by Heather Roy.
Seashell - Monday, March 22 - April 19
Poppy - Tuesday, March 23 - April 20
Caddo Lake Swamp - Monday, April 26 - May 24
Iris - Tuesday, April 27 - May 25

Canasta Players Wanted! - New
Know how to play Canasta and don't have a place to play? Want to learn how to play or just refresh your game? Join us on Wednesday afternoons for Canasta!

Beginning Functional Spanish
Location: Sugar Land Senior Center
Thursdays - 1:00 p.m.
Buena's Tardes! Mucho Gracias! No hablo mucho Espanola. Join Isabel Nunez-Dev as she takes us through the basics of conversational Spanish.

English as a Second Language - New
Monday and Wednesday, beginning September 14 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

If English is not your native language and you would like to speak better English, join us as we practice the skills of conversational English in a relaxing atmosphere.

Class space is limited, so register now. There will be a charge for the English Second Language book, paid to the instructor. Taught by Marjorie Lazzio.

Rummikub - New
Tuesdays - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Don't know what Rummikub is? Want to learn how to play? Just want to play? Chavyo Ramirez will teach you how.

Fitness Class - New
Mondays - Tone & Stretch
Fridays - Sit & Be Fit and Wii Fit
11:30 a.m. - starting March 1

Every Monday at 11:30 a.m. we will have "Sit & Be Fit" - Tone & Stretch programs - great for beginners! For this class you will need a towel or exercise band.

Every Friday at 11:30 a.m. will be "Sit & Be Fit" or "Wii Fit". This is a fast-paced, lively exercise program. Program will change each week to vary your workout.

The first Friday of each month registered dietician Courtney Axcell will talk about nutrition at 12 noon.  Participants are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch for this talk.

Senior Yoga
Location: Sugar Land Senior Center
Instructor: Maya
Mondays - 9:00 a.m.
Thursdays - 8:30 a.m.
Ages - 50 and older
No fee
Instructor: Ken
Location: Sugar Land Senior Center
Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Ages - 50 and older
No fee

Yoga - New
Tuesdays - 3:00 p.m.
Participants need to bring a yoga mat and yoga block to class
Taught by Lee Harris

Senior Jazzercise
Location:  Sugar Land Community Center
Ages - 50 and older
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 a.m. ($30.00/month residents)

Senior Tai Chi
Location: Sugar Land Senior Center
Instructor: Donna
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - Intermediate
Wednesday - 10:30 a.m. - Beginning
Ages - 50 and older
No fee

Line Dancing
Location: Sugar Land Community Center
Monday - 9:00 a.m. (beginners)
10:00 a.m. (intermediate)
Wednesday - 1:00 p.m. (intermediate)
Thursday - 10:00 a.m. (advanced)

Mah Jongg Lessons
Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
Whether its called Ma Jong, Mah Jong, Mah Jongg, Ma Diao, Ma Cheuk, Mah Cheuck, Baak Ling, or Pung Chow, the history of this game is as intriguing as the game itself. We will teach the basics of American Mah Jongg and how to play the game.

Mexican Train
Wednesdays - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join Georgie Mendel as she teaches the basics and finer points of Mexican Train Dominoes.

Coupon Club
First Thursday of the month 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Computer Class
Friday - 11:00 a.m.
Received a laptop or computer as a gift? Have a laptop that you do not know how to use or want to learn more about? Want to learn the basics of computers? Our experienced computer teachers will show you how.

Class space is limited, so register early. You will need to bring your laptop and questions.

Computer Buddies
Monday & Friday - 4:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Need more hands-on help with computers? Want to practice what you learned in Computer Class? Meet up with one of our volunteer computer buddies to help you out.

China Painting
Every Tuesday - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join Dickie Thompson as she teaches the basic techniques of China Painting.  A list of supplies needed will be at the front desk of the Senior Center.

Crochet Class/Knitting
Wednesday - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Want to learn to crochet or just brush up on your skills? Join Paula Flores and Terri Leong as they teach the basics of crochet. Supplies need: yarn and crochet hook.

Crafts
Thursdays - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

We Have Wii
Thursdays - 3:00 p.m.
Think video games are just for kids? Think again. Come learn how to play one of the hottest video game systems on the market. Look for more information on the upcoming Senior Wii Games.

All classes and programs unless noted are held at the Senior Center.

Programs Currently Offered

Mah Jong
Monday - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday - 12:30 p.m.

Yoga
Monday - 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday - 8:30 a.m.

Sit & Be Fit
Monday & Friday - 11:30 a.m.

Art Class
Monday - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Party Bridge
Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Table Tennis
Wednesdays & Fridays - 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon - Sugar Land Community Center

Cards & Dominoes
Wednesdays - 1:00 p.m.

Crafts
Thursdays - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

42
Thursdays - 2:00 p.m.

Horseshoes
Daily at Imperial Park

Walking Club
Tuesday and & Friday (First Colony Mall - Food Court) - 8:30 a.m.

Jazzercise
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 9:00 a.m.
($30/month plus sign up fee. Sugar Land Community Center)

Pool - Billiards
Daily

Coupon Club
Thursdays - 10:00 a.m.

Functional Spanish
Thursday - 1 p.m.

Unless noted, all classes and programs are held at the Senior Center.