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4500 FITNESS

WALKING FOR WELLNESS Join the Walking for Wellness program with a certified fitness instructor, and improve your overall health and well-being one step at a time! You’ll improve walking form, distance, speed, and technique, all while enjoying the great outdoors and connecting with others in the community. 4500 Fitness Members who hold an active membership will receive a discounted fee when added to the cart. No class June 16 and June 19. You will have the opportunity to learn about various topics, including proper footwear, exercises for better walking, safety and awareness, meditation walking, warm-up and cooldown stretches, the importance of strength and balance training for walking, and the mental and physical health benefits of walking. The Walking for Wellness program will utilize various parks in the Downers Grove community. Locations of walk may vary based on weather conditions. In the case of inclement weather, the indoor track at the Recreation Center will be utilized. Please wear proper footwear. It is strongly recommended to bring bug spray and sunscreen to each class.

For Kids YOGA FOR LITTLE KIDS

Come stretch, breathe, create, move, and have fun! Kids will have the opportunity to be silly, release energy, and relax. Yoga introduces a mindful way of using your body at a young age. Classes include breathing, poses, games, stories and more! Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, social skills, and learn mindfulness and breathing/calming tools. It is suggested that your child bring a stuffed animal or toy to class. Parents are required to stay during the class, but participation in activities is not required. 4500 Fitness Members who hold an active membership will receive a discounted fee when added to the cart. Age: 3-5 Min/Max: 5/10 FM/R/NR: $65/$75/$105 Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Instructor: Beth Courtney Class # Date Day Time 3301J05-01 6/2 - 7/7 M 4:00-4:45pm 3301J05-02 7/14 - 8/18 M 4:00-4:45pm YOGA FOR KIDS This class gives elementary aged yogis an opportunity to build their focus, strength, and mindfulness. Children will experience the benefits of yoga that transcends beyond their mat and into daily activities. Yoga improves flexibility, self-confidence, awareness, focus and calmness. This class explores yoga poses, breathing techniques, and self-calming tools—all while having fun! Children should dress in comfortable clothes. Parents are welcome to be in the room for class, but it is not required. 4500 Fitness Members who hold an active membership will receive a discounted fee when added to the cart. Age: 6-9 Min/Max: 5/10 FM/R/NR: $65/$75/$105 Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Instructor: Beth Courtney Class # Date Day Time 3301J06-01 6/2 - 7/7 M 5:00-5:45pm 3301J06-02 7/14 - 8/18 M 5:00-5:45pm

Session 1 Mileage Park/Facility

Location

6/2 & 6/5 0.55 mi

Recreation Center

4500 Belmont Rd.

6/9 & 6/12 0.45 mi

Patriots Park

501 55th Pl.

6/23 & 6/26 0.62 mi

Whitlock Park

40th & Fairview

6/30 & 7/3 0.75

Ebersold Park

59th St. & Main St.

7/7 & 7/10 1.5 mi

McCollum Park

6801 Main St.

7/14 & 7/17 1.2 mi

Gelwicks Park

4721 Walnut Ave.

Session 2 Mileage Park/Facility

Location

7/21 & 7/24 .62 mi

Whitlock Park

40th & Fairview

7/28 & 7/31 1.2 mi

Gelwicks Park & Belmont Prairie

4721 Walnut Ave.

8/4 & 8/7 1.5 mi

McCollum Park

6801 Main St.

8/11 & 8/14 1.5 mi

Gilbert Park/Maple Grove 1500 Gilbert Ave.

8/18 & 8/21 2.1 mi

Hidden Lakes Forest Preserve

3201 Route 53

8/25 & 8/28 2.5 m Lyman Woods

901 31st Street

Age: 18+ Min/Max: 6/12 FM/R/NR: $6/$11/$17 Class # Date Day Time Instructor 3301J12-01 6/2 - 7/14 M 9:00-10:00am Vicki Klimkiewicz 3301J12-02 6/5 - 7/17 TH 8:00-9:00am Michael Johnson 3301J12-03 7/21 - 8/25 M 9:00-10:00am Vicki Klimkiewicz 3301J12-03 7/24-8/28 TH 8:00-9:00am Michael Johnson

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