LEWISTON — HealthSteps is part of the Prevention & Wellness Services offered through St. Mary’s Health System. HealthSteps offers a wide range of classes with the core membership fee as well as a variety of specialty classes, including the following. For more information or to register, call 777-8898 or visit www.stmarysmaine.com. Preregistration for all programs is required.
Ballroom dancing: Learn how to glide across a dance floor with the waltz and swing. This is a great introductory class for beginners or those who want to brush up on their skills. Bring a partner for a fun night out. Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Oct. 9-30, at YWCA, 130 East Ave. $70 per couple.
Bellydancing for fun and fitness: Intended for all levels, with Imari (Lisa Cummings). Dress comfortably in workout clothing. Stockings or bare feet are recommended. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Sept. 5-26, Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave. $45.
Gentle exercise: This class is designed for those with arthritis, recovering from cancer or any other individual who desires a mild form of exercise. It helps improve range of motion, strength, posture, balance and coordination. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:15-10 a.m. Sept. 4-Oct. 4, at d’Youville Pavilion Activity Room, 102 Campus Ave. $24
Gentle yoga: Reduce stress and gain a more restful night sleep. This class will relax your body, mind, and spirit. Beneficial to students of all ability levels. This slow-paced class combines easy warm-ups, light stretches and gentle yoga postures with deep breath awareness and relaxation to enhance a sense of well-being and relieve tension. Excellent for pre/postnatal women. No yoga experience necessary. Mondays, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Sept. 24-Oct. 29 in Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, except Sept. 24 and Oct. 15, in Bank of America Room, Women’s Health Pavilion. $75.
Lose with Me!: A 12-week weight loss session focused on helping you make healthier lifestyle choices. Classes include goal setting, exercise recommendations, nutrition education and peer support. Wednesdays, noon-12:30 p.m. Instructors, Jamie Pepin, MS RD and Jennifer Smith, MS. Sept. 19-Dec. 5 in WorkMed Conference Room, Auburn Medical Bldg, 15 Gracelawn Road, Auburn. $99.
Lose with Me! Part 2: A six-week follow-up focused on helping you make healthier lifestyle choices including receiving additional guidance, maintaining accountability and receiving peer support. Tuesdays, noon-12:30 p.m. Sept. 18-Dec. 4 (every other week), at WorkMed Conference Room, Auburn Medical Bldg, 15 Gracelawn Road, Auburn. $29.
Racquetball: Specific time slots are available for registration Monday through Friday on the hour for an hour from 6 a.m. to noon. Cost with Core HealthSteps membership is $14 for the entire fall session, which runs from Sept. 5 through Dec. 14. Without Core membership, one hour once per week is $70 or one hour twice per week is $112.
Senior fitness: This one-hour class provides participants with a safe and effective workout that includes a warm-up, cardiovascular component, resistance training, balance and flexibility exercises. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 5-Oct. 5. Instructor, Johanne Healey. Location: d’Youville Pavilion Activity Room, 102 Campus Ave. $32.
Tennis: Specific time slots available for registration Monday through Friday 6 to 10 a.m. Cost with Core Membership, $14 for the entire fall session which runs from Sept. 5 through Dec. 14. Without Core Membership, $112.
Tobacco cessation counseling, single session: This is a great option for a self-motivated person who simply needs the resources to stop smoking. $45. Multi-session (three): With a smoking cessation coach, set a quit date and work through the quitting process. Many find the additional support to be a great advantage to their stopping the use of tobacco. $125.
Yoga for strength and flexibility: Mixed-level flow class that is open to new and experienced students. This class is an excellent way to have fun while improving your overall health, well-being, strength, flexibility and posture. You will learn simple to advanced exercises and yoga poses that will help to relieve muscle tension, stress and aches and pains. Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 4-Oct. 29 in Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave., except Sept. 24 and Oct. 15 in Bank of America Room, Women’s Health Pavilion. $75.
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