Fitness and Health Spring 2026

201 Zumba with Cass       Instructor Cass Blass

Cass Blass once again offers her very popular Zumba class. This is a dance/aerobics fitness class.  With 16 years of fitness experience, this  fun class is a great workout and way to improve your energy.  Benefits of this class included 5k steps and lots of laughter. Beginners to experienced are welcome, and modifications are available.

Join Cass, burn 300+ calories, and dance to Latin-based rhythms, with 2 extra classes this session.

Ten Mondays, March 16,23,20,  April 13,20,27, May 4, 11,18, and June 1  6:30 pm

Location: Lathrop St. School Gym, Lathrop St. Montrose

Fee: $50.00

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202 Mindful Movement and Meditation with Singing Bowls     Instructor  Jean Rim

This is a movement and music-oriented meditation class that is based in neuro- and physical science. Combined scientific support with moderate exercise, stretching, and guided meditation will strengthen emotional resilience, the body’s ability to heal and move more freely, and the connection to ourselves and each other. Your teacher is certified in therapeutic movement, sound therapy, meditation, has over a thousand hours of experience in her specialty, and knowledge in human anatomy and mindfulness. The class limit is 8 students.

Four Saturdays, April 11,18, 25, and May 2 from 10:00 am to 11:15 am

Location: Wellness Art Center, 200 Lake Avenue, Montrose

Fee: $20.00

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203  The Top Ten Healthiest Diets in the World,    Mary Sender, Registered Dietician

Which eating patterns enhance quality of life and longevity?  We will explore nutritional, cultural and environmental factors that come into play and look at the scientific and medical resources available. There will be emphasis on the Mediterranean diet with guidelines for implementation.  Recipes will be offered as well as some delicious food sampling! The class limit is 12 students.

One Tuesday, May 12 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

Location:  EMHS Conference Room

Fee: $5.00  

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204 Chair Yoga with Joyce      Instructor Joyce Jennings, Certified Chair Yoga Instructor.

This class is open to both men and women and incorporates both seated and a few

standing poses (using a chair for support). We will focus on the aspects below:

– Increased flexibility and joint mobility.  -Improved balance and coordination

– Reduced stress and enhanced relaxation  -Better posture and body awareness  

   The class limit is 15 students.

Six  Wednesdays. May 6, 13,  20, and 27. June 3 and 10 at 9:30 am

Location: VFW Route 706, Montrose

Fee: $30.00

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