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Tuesday September 8, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Raise the Barre 2026 - Raise the Barre - Fall 2026 Join Cecily at the Barre each Tuesday morning, as we look to transform ourselves into lean, strong and healthy beings. Cecily will guide you through a rigorous line-up of yoga, ballet and pilates-inspired exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles), as we combine high reps with small range-of-motion movements.*Equipment Needed: water, towel, mat and light hand weights.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Zumba + Lift - Zumba + Lift - Fall 2026 If you’re looking for a newly-released fun way to get your cardio and strength training in one class Zumba + Lift™ is for you!The one-hour session alternates dedicated strength training segments with simple Zumba cardio dance for a fun and intense full-body workout. You’ll burn fat, improve stability, joint health and boost your endurance and coordination. We use a combination of body weight, 2-10+lb weights and resistance bands. All of the strength segments can be modified for beginners and progressed for experienced lifters and the dance sections will be simple and accessible - even to those with two left feet!
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Senior Art Class 2026 - Senior Art Class - Fall 2026 Tuesdays For residents only! The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.Instructor: Mae Lambing-Grunberg
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Crafty Hour* - Crafty Hour* Come and be crafty! Make something beautiful with your own hands. Working with a variety of materials, you will apply new skills and discover just how creative you can be. You'll be so proud of the projects that are completed in this class -- some of which will be very useful at home!
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Pre-Ballet 2026 - Pre-Ballet Tuesday - Fall 2026 Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 2026 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Tuesday - Fall 2026 This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Ballet for Adults '26 - Ballet for Adults Tuesday - Fall 2026 The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.

Wednesday September 9, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Power to the Core 2026 - Power to the Core - Fall 2026 Every Wednesday, join us for an hour filled with HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercises designed to target core muscles while burning calories and building muscle tone. Class will also feature floor work, upper body strengthening and toning, and abdominal work as well! This class is for women only.Equipment needed: light hand weights, towel, mat and water bottle.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Youth Jazz Dance - Youth Jazz Dance Fall '26 Kids Jazz ages 7-10: An introduction to jazz technique helping to build strength, flexibility and coordination while having fun!   Christine Ferreira is the owner and director of Expression Dance & Wellness. As a former professional dancer, Christine specializes in commercial jazz and classical ballet dance. She is experienced working with all ages and is excited to work with the Philipstown Recreation!
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Sports Sampler* - Sports Sampler* Participants will play a variety of indoor sports including soccer, kickball, floor hockey and more!  A different sport will be featured each week.Wednesdays 4-5:30 pmStart Date: September 9thInstructor: Afternoon Adventure StaffLocation: Community Center GymCost: $60 resident/$75 non- resident
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Meditation and Reiki - Meditation and Reiki Fall 2026 This will be an introduction to meditation. Participants will learn practical, stress-relieving techniques—including breathwork, body scans, mindfulness and mantras—to help quiet the mind and reduce anxiety. I also incorporate Reiki as a tool to help beginners connect more deeply with their practice. No prior experience is required.Instructor Dion Kirkwood has practiced meditation for 20 years and in that time has achieved Level III Reiki Master Teacher.

Thursday September 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Chair Stretch, Flex & Strengthen 2026 - Chair Stretch, Flex & Strengthen - Fall 2026 For residents only! This class focuses on bringing mobility to the joints and strength to the muscles.  We remain seated for the class so it is a great choice for those with movement and balance restrictions.  By incorporating Pilates and a resistance band, participants are able to access their core strength to improve coordination, flexibility and tone.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Tai Chi 2026 - Tai Chi Class - Fall 2026 Philipstown Tai Chi Class Marc Sabin teaches Tai Chi as a body/mind/spiritual practice. He guides students with great care, focusing on postural misalignments, internal dynamics and the powerful health benefits of the practice. When done correctly, Tai Chi is a well-rounded physical regimen that facilitates more comfort, greater mobility and increased strength. The gentle movements improve balance and equilibrium. Its benefits go far beyond a relaxed form of exercise and helps restore overall vitality. After a series of careful Qigong warm-ups, the Beginners’ Class focuses on the first eight postural movements of the popular Yang Family Tai Chi Form.  About MarcMarc’s studies began in 1976. Before devoting himself to Tai Chi, he earned two black belts and an advanced diploma in Escrima, a Filipino stick-fighting art. He is a highly regarded instructor.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Zumba Gold 2026 - Zumba Gold - Fall 2026 For residents only! Zumba Gold is the level of Zumba that is for true beginners, active older adults, or anyone that would like to check out Zumba but feels that for whatever reason they would like to ease into it.  The easy routines alternate fast and slow rhythms, which in addition to providing a good cardio workout, tone the muscles, sharpen the mind - and put a smile on your face!
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Senior Art Class 2026 - Senior Art Class - Fall 2026 Thursdays For residents only! The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.Instructor: Mae Lambing-Grunberg
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Archery* - Archery Grades K-2 Learn the fundamentals of archery and start developing your skills using traditional target practice and other fun and challenging games.
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Pre-Ballet 2026 - Pre-Ballet Thursday - Fall 2026 Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Archery* - Archery Grades 3-5 Learn the fundamentals of archery and start developing your skills using traditional target practice and other fun and challenging games.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 2026 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Thursday - Fall 2026 This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Ballet for Adults '26 - Ballet for Adults Thursday - Fall 2026 The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.

Friday September 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Basic Pilates/Buff Bones 2026 - Basic Pilates/Buff Bones - Fall 2026 Through her Basic Pilates class, Kelly introduces students to Buff Bones®, a medically-endorsed system of movement for bone and joint health, which leverages bone-strengthening and balance techniques along with Pilates, functional movement, strength training and therapeutic exercise. Toning your arms, hips, back and abs, the program strives to improve posture is safe for those with osteoporosis.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Strength & Sculpt Fridays - Strength & Sculpt Fall 2026 Express Strength & Sculpt with Use of Weights & Loop/Resistance BandsFridays, 10:00 - 10:45am Location: Performance Studio*This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM. Zoom Link invite to be sent to email list of recipients Thursday eveningsWeights. Bands. Mats. It's ALL the equipment you could ask for in one class! We will take advantage of all three for a 45min full-body workout, and think: Less cardio, more strength training. You don't even NEED a loop/resistance band for this crazy workout..BUT...if you've got one? You're gonna feel it! And even though we aren't jumping and running everywhere, we will be digging DEEP into those muscles for some challenging floor work! *Equipment Needed: Loop/Resistance Band (NOT required), a set of both heavy and light weights, water, mat, towel. Please note: We will have additional weights and bands on-hand for those who need equipment. Physical & Mental Benefits to working with weights: Increases muscle strength and mass Boosts bone density Improves cardiovascular health Manages chronic conditions Enhances metabolism Increases flexibility and balance Improves posture                                                                                  Reduces depression and anxiety Enhances mood and confidence Boosts brain function In the meantime, LOOP BANDS:1) IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR EXERCISES2) HELP TO FOCUS YOUR CONTROL3) RECRUIT YOUR STABILIZING MUSCLES4) ARE LIGHTWEIGHT5) ARE DESIGNED FOR COMPOUND EXERCISES6) PROMOTE BETTER FORM7) PROVIDE LOW RISK OF INJURY AS YOU BUILD STRENGTH
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Golden Barre Class 2026 - Golden Barre - Fall 2026 For residents only! It’s the anti-aging workout for active older adults who are looking to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. For our “Barre Tenders”, the barre (or in most cases for students – a chair) is used as a prop for balance, while performing low-impact exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles) combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements. For our class: NO actual Barre is required, just a chair or a solid surface (table, countertop, etc). Please note, however: There is no seated work with this program, you will be standing for the duration of class.*Water, towel, and light hand weights are recommended -- but not required.This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM.

Monday September 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Intermediate Pilates 2026 - Intermediate Pilates - Fall 2026 This program will delve a little further into the exercises, and intensity will be increased for more advanced individuals. It is recommended participants bring their own yoga mats.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Fit for Life for Seniors 2026 - Fit for Life - Fall 2026 For residents only! The use of light weights and gentle cardiovascular movements are combined to improve overall muscle tone and heart health.  Participants will enjoy fun music while working in a group exercise atmosphere of support in the Rec Center Gym.  Don't have any weights, now worries we can get creative with basic household items.This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	First Look at Inspiring Artists* - First Look at Inspiring Artists* We will study the masters and draw inspiration. Learn how to appreciate art by studying art history. We will show you how you can improve your painting and drawing skills by seeing how the great ones did it. The focus will be on pivotal artists through the ages, from Marc Chagall to Yayoi Kusama.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Outdoor Lacrosse - Fall 2026 - Outdoor Lacrosse Clinic Grades 1-5 A chance to work on your stick handling skills, game fundamentals and get ready for the spring.  Equipment will be provided.  Players need their own sticks.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Outdoor Lacrosse - Fall 2026 - Outdoor Lacrosse Clinic Grades 10-12 A chance to work on your stick handling skills, game fundamentals and get ready for the spring.  Equipment will be provided.  Players need their own sticks.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Outdoor Lacrosse - Fall 2026 - Outdoor Lacrosse Clinic Grades 6-9 A chance to work on your stick handling skills, game fundamentals and get ready for the spring.  Equipment will be provided.  Players need their own sticks.

Tuesday September 15, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Raise the Barre 2026 - Raise the Barre - Fall 2026 Join Cecily at the Barre each Tuesday morning, as we look to transform ourselves into lean, strong and healthy beings. Cecily will guide you through a rigorous line-up of yoga, ballet and pilates-inspired exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles), as we combine high reps with small range-of-motion movements.*Equipment Needed: water, towel, mat and light hand weights.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Zumba + Lift - Zumba + Lift - Fall 2026 If you’re looking for a newly-released fun way to get your cardio and strength training in one class Zumba + Lift™ is for you!The one-hour session alternates dedicated strength training segments with simple Zumba cardio dance for a fun and intense full-body workout. You’ll burn fat, improve stability, joint health and boost your endurance and coordination. We use a combination of body weight, 2-10+lb weights and resistance bands. All of the strength segments can be modified for beginners and progressed for experienced lifters and the dance sections will be simple and accessible - even to those with two left feet!
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Senior Art Class 2026 - Senior Art Class - Fall 2026 Tuesdays For residents only! The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.Instructor: Mae Lambing-Grunberg
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Crafty Hour* - Crafty Hour* Come and be crafty! Make something beautiful with your own hands. Working with a variety of materials, you will apply new skills and discover just how creative you can be. You'll be so proud of the projects that are completed in this class -- some of which will be very useful at home!
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Pre-Ballet 2026 - Pre-Ballet Tuesday - Fall 2026 Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 2026 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Tuesday - Fall 2026 This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Ballet for Adults '26 - Ballet for Adults Tuesday - Fall 2026 The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.

Wednesday September 16, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Power to the Core 2026 - Power to the Core - Fall 2026 Every Wednesday, join us for an hour filled with HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercises designed to target core muscles while burning calories and building muscle tone. Class will also feature floor work, upper body strengthening and toning, and abdominal work as well! This class is for women only.Equipment needed: light hand weights, towel, mat and water bottle.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Youth Jazz Dance - Youth Jazz Dance Fall '26 Kids Jazz ages 7-10: An introduction to jazz technique helping to build strength, flexibility and coordination while having fun!   Christine Ferreira is the owner and director of Expression Dance & Wellness. As a former professional dancer, Christine specializes in commercial jazz and classical ballet dance. She is experienced working with all ages and is excited to work with the Philipstown Recreation!
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Sports Sampler* - Sports Sampler* Participants will play a variety of indoor sports including soccer, kickball, floor hockey and more!  A different sport will be featured each week.Wednesdays 4-5:30 pmStart Date: September 9thInstructor: Afternoon Adventure StaffLocation: Community Center GymCost: $60 resident/$75 non- resident
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Meditation and Reiki - Meditation and Reiki Fall 2026 This will be an introduction to meditation. Participants will learn practical, stress-relieving techniques—including breathwork, body scans, mindfulness and mantras—to help quiet the mind and reduce anxiety. I also incorporate Reiki as a tool to help beginners connect more deeply with their practice. No prior experience is required.Instructor Dion Kirkwood has practiced meditation for 20 years and in that time has achieved Level III Reiki Master Teacher.

Thursday September 17, 2026
8:45 AM - 6:00 PM	Senior Bus Trips 2026 - Essex Steam Train & Lunch September 17 - Essex Steam Train & LunchAll aboard for a trip to Essex Connecticut for lunch aboard a steam train, followed by a boat tour of the Connecticut River! The bus leaves the Philipstown Recreation Center at 8:45AM, and will return around 6PM, depending on traffic. CANCELLATION POLICY -- these tickets have already been purchased. If you cancel your spot, and we are not able to fill the open seat, you will be responsible for the cost of the ticket (you may also find a friend to take the seat if we do not have a wait list). This includes illnesses. A doctor's note will not get you out of a ticketed event.October 14 - CIA LunchJoin us for lunch at the Culinary Institute of America, at their Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici. The bus will leave from the Philipstown Recreation Center at 10:15AM, and will be returning around 2:30PM. This trip will require a low amount of walking. CANCELLATION POLICY -- these tickets have already been purchased. If you cancel your spot, and we are not able to fill the open seat, you will be responsible for the cost of the ticket (you may also find a friend to take the seat if we do not have a wait list). This includes illnesses. A doctor's note will not get you out of a ticketed event.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Chair Stretch, Flex & Strengthen 2026 - Chair Stretch, Flex & Strengthen - Fall 2026 For residents only! This class focuses on bringing mobility to the joints and strength to the muscles.  We remain seated for the class so it is a great choice for those with movement and balance restrictions.  By incorporating Pilates and a resistance band, participants are able to access their core strength to improve coordination, flexibility and tone.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Tai Chi 2026 - Tai Chi Class - Fall 2026 Philipstown Tai Chi Class Marc Sabin teaches Tai Chi as a body/mind/spiritual practice. He guides students with great care, focusing on postural misalignments, internal dynamics and the powerful health benefits of the practice. When done correctly, Tai Chi is a well-rounded physical regimen that facilitates more comfort, greater mobility and increased strength. The gentle movements improve balance and equilibrium. Its benefits go far beyond a relaxed form of exercise and helps restore overall vitality. After a series of careful Qigong warm-ups, the Beginners’ Class focuses on the first eight postural movements of the popular Yang Family Tai Chi Form.  About MarcMarc’s studies began in 1976. Before devoting himself to Tai Chi, he earned two black belts and an advanced diploma in Escrima, a Filipino stick-fighting art. He is a highly regarded instructor.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Zumba Gold 2026 - Zumba Gold - Fall 2026 For residents only! Zumba Gold is the level of Zumba that is for true beginners, active older adults, or anyone that would like to check out Zumba but feels that for whatever reason they would like to ease into it.  The easy routines alternate fast and slow rhythms, which in addition to providing a good cardio workout, tone the muscles, sharpen the mind - and put a smile on your face!
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Senior Art Class 2026 - Senior Art Class - Fall 2026 Thursdays For residents only! The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.Instructor: Mae Lambing-Grunberg
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Archery* - Archery Grades K-2 Learn the fundamentals of archery and start developing your skills using traditional target practice and other fun and challenging games.
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Pre-Ballet 2026 - Pre-Ballet Thursday - Fall 2026 Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Archery* - Archery Grades 3-5 Learn the fundamentals of archery and start developing your skills using traditional target practice and other fun and challenging games.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 2026 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Thursday - Fall 2026 This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Ballet for Adults '26 - Ballet for Adults Thursday - Fall 2026 The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.

Friday September 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Basic Pilates/Buff Bones 2026 - Basic Pilates/Buff Bones - Fall 2026 Through her Basic Pilates class, Kelly introduces students to Buff Bones®, a medically-endorsed system of movement for bone and joint health, which leverages bone-strengthening and balance techniques along with Pilates, functional movement, strength training and therapeutic exercise. Toning your arms, hips, back and abs, the program strives to improve posture is safe for those with osteoporosis.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Strength & Sculpt Fridays - Strength & Sculpt Fall 2026 Express Strength & Sculpt with Use of Weights & Loop/Resistance BandsFridays, 10:00 - 10:45am Location: Performance Studio*This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM. Zoom Link invite to be sent to email list of recipients Thursday eveningsWeights. Bands. Mats. It's ALL the equipment you could ask for in one class! We will take advantage of all three for a 45min full-body workout, and think: Less cardio, more strength training. You don't even NEED a loop/resistance band for this crazy workout..BUT...if you've got one? You're gonna feel it! And even though we aren't jumping and running everywhere, we will be digging DEEP into those muscles for some challenging floor work! *Equipment Needed: Loop/Resistance Band (NOT required), a set of both heavy and light weights, water, mat, towel. Please note: We will have additional weights and bands on-hand for those who need equipment. Physical & Mental Benefits to working with weights: Increases muscle strength and mass Boosts bone density Improves cardiovascular health Manages chronic conditions Enhances metabolism Increases flexibility and balance Improves posture                                                                                  Reduces depression and anxiety Enhances mood and confidence Boosts brain function In the meantime, LOOP BANDS:1) IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR EXERCISES2) HELP TO FOCUS YOUR CONTROL3) RECRUIT YOUR STABILIZING MUSCLES4) ARE LIGHTWEIGHT5) ARE DESIGNED FOR COMPOUND EXERCISES6) PROMOTE BETTER FORM7) PROVIDE LOW RISK OF INJURY AS YOU BUILD STRENGTH
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Golden Barre Class 2026 - Golden Barre - Fall 2026 For residents only! It’s the anti-aging workout for active older adults who are looking to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. For our “Barre Tenders”, the barre (or in most cases for students – a chair) is used as a prop for balance, while performing low-impact exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles) combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements. For our class: NO actual Barre is required, just a chair or a solid surface (table, countertop, etc). Please note, however: There is no seated work with this program, you will be standing for the duration of class.*Water, towel, and light hand weights are recommended -- but not required.This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Around the World* - Around the World* Join us for a trip around the world inour imaginations. Each week we'll explore a different country and do some crafts and activities inspired by the local culture.

Tuesday September 22, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Raise the Barre 2026 - Raise the Barre - Fall 2026 Join Cecily at the Barre each Tuesday morning, as we look to transform ourselves into lean, strong and healthy beings. Cecily will guide you through a rigorous line-up of yoga, ballet and pilates-inspired exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles), as we combine high reps with small range-of-motion movements.*Equipment Needed: water, towel, mat and light hand weights.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Zumba + Lift - Zumba + Lift - Fall 2026 If you’re looking for a newly-released fun way to get your cardio and strength training in one class Zumba + Lift™ is for you!The one-hour session alternates dedicated strength training segments with simple Zumba cardio dance for a fun and intense full-body workout. You’ll burn fat, improve stability, joint health and boost your endurance and coordination. We use a combination of body weight, 2-10+lb weights and resistance bands. All of the strength segments can be modified for beginners and progressed for experienced lifters and the dance sections will be simple and accessible - even to those with two left feet!
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Senior Art Class 2026 - Senior Art Class - Fall 2026 Tuesdays For residents only! The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.Instructor: Mae Lambing-Grunberg
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Crafty Hour* - Crafty Hour* Come and be crafty! Make something beautiful with your own hands. Working with a variety of materials, you will apply new skills and discover just how creative you can be. You'll be so proud of the projects that are completed in this class -- some of which will be very useful at home!
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Pre-Ballet 2026 - Pre-Ballet Tuesday - Fall 2026 Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 2026 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Tuesday - Fall 2026 This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Ballet for Adults '26 - Ballet for Adults Tuesday - Fall 2026 The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.

Wednesday September 23, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Power to the Core 2026 - Power to the Core - Fall 2026 Every Wednesday, join us for an hour filled with HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercises designed to target core muscles while burning calories and building muscle tone. Class will also feature floor work, upper body strengthening and toning, and abdominal work as well! This class is for women only.Equipment needed: light hand weights, towel, mat and water bottle.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Youth Jazz Dance - Youth Jazz Dance Fall '26 Kids Jazz ages 7-10: An introduction to jazz technique helping to build strength, flexibility and coordination while having fun!   Christine Ferreira is the owner and director of Expression Dance & Wellness. As a former professional dancer, Christine specializes in commercial jazz and classical ballet dance. She is experienced working with all ages and is excited to work with the Philipstown Recreation!
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Sports Sampler* - Sports Sampler* Participants will play a variety of indoor sports including soccer, kickball, floor hockey and more!  A different sport will be featured each week.Wednesdays 4-5:30 pmStart Date: September 9thInstructor: Afternoon Adventure StaffLocation: Community Center GymCost: $60 resident/$75 non- resident
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Meditation and Reiki - Meditation and Reiki Fall 2026 This will be an introduction to meditation. Participants will learn practical, stress-relieving techniques—including breathwork, body scans, mindfulness and mantras—to help quiet the mind and reduce anxiety. I also incorporate Reiki as a tool to help beginners connect more deeply with their practice. No prior experience is required.Instructor Dion Kirkwood has practiced meditation for 20 years and in that time has achieved Level III Reiki Master Teacher.

Thursday September 24, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Chair Stretch, Flex & Strengthen 2026 - Chair Stretch, Flex & Strengthen - Fall 2026 For residents only! This class focuses on bringing mobility to the joints and strength to the muscles.  We remain seated for the class so it is a great choice for those with movement and balance restrictions.  By incorporating Pilates and a resistance band, participants are able to access their core strength to improve coordination, flexibility and tone.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Tai Chi 2026 - Tai Chi Class - Fall 2026 Philipstown Tai Chi Class Marc Sabin teaches Tai Chi as a body/mind/spiritual practice. He guides students with great care, focusing on postural misalignments, internal dynamics and the powerful health benefits of the practice. When done correctly, Tai Chi is a well-rounded physical regimen that facilitates more comfort, greater mobility and increased strength. The gentle movements improve balance and equilibrium. Its benefits go far beyond a relaxed form of exercise and helps restore overall vitality. After a series of careful Qigong warm-ups, the Beginners’ Class focuses on the first eight postural movements of the popular Yang Family Tai Chi Form.  About MarcMarc’s studies began in 1976. Before devoting himself to Tai Chi, he earned two black belts and an advanced diploma in Escrima, a Filipino stick-fighting art. He is a highly regarded instructor.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Zumba Gold 2026 - Zumba Gold - Fall 2026 For residents only! Zumba Gold is the level of Zumba that is for true beginners, active older adults, or anyone that would like to check out Zumba but feels that for whatever reason they would like to ease into it.  The easy routines alternate fast and slow rhythms, which in addition to providing a good cardio workout, tone the muscles, sharpen the mind - and put a smile on your face!
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Senior Art Class 2026 - Senior Art Class - Fall 2026 Thursdays For residents only! The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.Instructor: Mae Lambing-Grunberg
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Archery* - Archery Grades K-2 Learn the fundamentals of archery and start developing your skills using traditional target practice and other fun and challenging games.
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Pre-Ballet 2026 - Pre-Ballet Thursday - Fall 2026 Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Archery* - Archery Grades 3-5 Learn the fundamentals of archery and start developing your skills using traditional target practice and other fun and challenging games.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 2026 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Thursday - Fall 2026 This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Ballet for Adults '26 - Ballet for Adults Thursday - Fall 2026 The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.

Friday September 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Basic Pilates/Buff Bones 2026 - Basic Pilates/Buff Bones - Fall 2026 Through her Basic Pilates class, Kelly introduces students to Buff Bones®, a medically-endorsed system of movement for bone and joint health, which leverages bone-strengthening and balance techniques along with Pilates, functional movement, strength training and therapeutic exercise. Toning your arms, hips, back and abs, the program strives to improve posture is safe for those with osteoporosis.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Strength & Sculpt Fridays - Strength & Sculpt Fall 2026 Express Strength & Sculpt with Use of Weights & Loop/Resistance BandsFridays, 10:00 - 10:45am Location: Performance Studio*This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM. Zoom Link invite to be sent to email list of recipients Thursday eveningsWeights. Bands. Mats. It's ALL the equipment you could ask for in one class! We will take advantage of all three for a 45min full-body workout, and think: Less cardio, more strength training. You don't even NEED a loop/resistance band for this crazy workout..BUT...if you've got one? You're gonna feel it! And even though we aren't jumping and running everywhere, we will be digging DEEP into those muscles for some challenging floor work! *Equipment Needed: Loop/Resistance Band (NOT required), a set of both heavy and light weights, water, mat, towel. Please note: We will have additional weights and bands on-hand for those who need equipment. Physical & Mental Benefits to working with weights: Increases muscle strength and mass Boosts bone density Improves cardiovascular health Manages chronic conditions Enhances metabolism Increases flexibility and balance Improves posture                                                                                  Reduces depression and anxiety Enhances mood and confidence Boosts brain function In the meantime, LOOP BANDS:1) IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR EXERCISES2) HELP TO FOCUS YOUR CONTROL3) RECRUIT YOUR STABILIZING MUSCLES4) ARE LIGHTWEIGHT5) ARE DESIGNED FOR COMPOUND EXERCISES6) PROMOTE BETTER FORM7) PROVIDE LOW RISK OF INJURY AS YOU BUILD STRENGTH
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Golden Barre Class 2026 - Golden Barre - Fall 2026 For residents only! It’s the anti-aging workout for active older adults who are looking to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. For our “Barre Tenders”, the barre (or in most cases for students – a chair) is used as a prop for balance, while performing low-impact exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles) combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements. For our class: NO actual Barre is required, just a chair or a solid surface (table, countertop, etc). Please note, however: There is no seated work with this program, you will be standing for the duration of class.*Water, towel, and light hand weights are recommended -- but not required.This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Around the World* - Around the World* Join us for a trip around the world inour imaginations. Each week we'll explore a different country and do some crafts and activities inspired by the local culture.

Monday September 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Intermediate Pilates 2026 - Intermediate Pilates - Fall 2026 This program will delve a little further into the exercises, and intensity will be increased for more advanced individuals. It is recommended participants bring their own yoga mats.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Fit for Life for Seniors 2026 - Fit for Life - Fall 2026 For residents only! The use of light weights and gentle cardiovascular movements are combined to improve overall muscle tone and heart health.  Participants will enjoy fun music while working in a group exercise atmosphere of support in the Rec Center Gym.  Don't have any weights, now worries we can get creative with basic household items.This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	First Look at Inspiring Artists* - First Look at Inspiring Artists* We will study the masters and draw inspiration. Learn how to appreciate art by studying art history. We will show you how you can improve your painting and drawing skills by seeing how the great ones did it. The focus will be on pivotal artists through the ages, from Marc Chagall to Yayoi Kusama.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Outdoor Lacrosse - Fall 2026 - Outdoor Lacrosse Clinic Grades 1-5 A chance to work on your stick handling skills, game fundamentals and get ready for the spring.  Equipment will be provided.  Players need their own sticks.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Outdoor Lacrosse - Fall 2026 - Outdoor Lacrosse Clinic Grades 10-12 A chance to work on your stick handling skills, game fundamentals and get ready for the spring.  Equipment will be provided.  Players need their own sticks.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Outdoor Lacrosse - Fall 2026 - Outdoor Lacrosse Clinic Grades 6-9 A chance to work on your stick handling skills, game fundamentals and get ready for the spring.  Equipment will be provided.  Players need their own sticks.

Tuesday September 29, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Raise the Barre 2026 - Raise the Barre - Fall 2026 Join Cecily at the Barre each Tuesday morning, as we look to transform ourselves into lean, strong and healthy beings. Cecily will guide you through a rigorous line-up of yoga, ballet and pilates-inspired exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles), as we combine high reps with small range-of-motion movements.*Equipment Needed: water, towel, mat and light hand weights.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Zumba + Lift - Zumba + Lift - Fall 2026 If you’re looking for a newly-released fun way to get your cardio and strength training in one class Zumba + Lift™ is for you!The one-hour session alternates dedicated strength training segments with simple Zumba cardio dance for a fun and intense full-body workout. You’ll burn fat, improve stability, joint health and boost your endurance and coordination. We use a combination of body weight, 2-10+lb weights and resistance bands. All of the strength segments can be modified for beginners and progressed for experienced lifters and the dance sections will be simple and accessible - even to those with two left feet!
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Senior Art Class 2026 - Senior Art Class - Fall 2026 Tuesdays For residents only! The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.Instructor: Mae Lambing-Grunberg
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Crafty Hour* - Crafty Hour* Come and be crafty! Make something beautiful with your own hands. Working with a variety of materials, you will apply new skills and discover just how creative you can be. You'll be so proud of the projects that are completed in this class -- some of which will be very useful at home!
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Pre-Ballet 2026 - Pre-Ballet Tuesday - Fall 2026 Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 2026 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Tuesday - Fall 2026 This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Ballet for Adults '26 - Ballet for Adults Tuesday - Fall 2026 The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.

Wednesday September 30, 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Power to the Core 2026 - Power to the Core - Fall 2026 Every Wednesday, join us for an hour filled with HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercises designed to target core muscles while burning calories and building muscle tone. Class will also feature floor work, upper body strengthening and toning, and abdominal work as well! This class is for women only.Equipment needed: light hand weights, towel, mat and water bottle.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Youth Jazz Dance - Youth Jazz Dance Fall '26 Kids Jazz ages 7-10: An introduction to jazz technique helping to build strength, flexibility and coordination while having fun!   Christine Ferreira is the owner and director of Expression Dance & Wellness. As a former professional dancer, Christine specializes in commercial jazz and classical ballet dance. She is experienced working with all ages and is excited to work with the Philipstown Recreation!
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Sports Sampler* - Sports Sampler* Participants will play a variety of indoor sports including soccer, kickball, floor hockey and more!  A different sport will be featured each week.Wednesdays 4-5:30 pmStart Date: September 9thInstructor: Afternoon Adventure StaffLocation: Community Center GymCost: $60 resident/$75 non- resident
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Meditation and Reiki - Meditation and Reiki Fall 2026 This will be an introduction to meditation. Participants will learn practical, stress-relieving techniques—including breathwork, body scans, mindfulness and mantras—to help quiet the mind and reduce anxiety. I also incorporate Reiki as a tool to help beginners connect more deeply with their practice. No prior experience is required.Instructor Dion Kirkwood has practiced meditation for 20 years and in that time has achieved Level III Reiki Master Teacher.

Thursday October 1, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Chair Stretch, Flex & Strengthen 2026 - Chair Stretch, Flex & Strengthen - Fall 2026 For residents only! This class focuses on bringing mobility to the joints and strength to the muscles.  We remain seated for the class so it is a great choice for those with movement and balance restrictions.  By incorporating Pilates and a resistance band, participants are able to access their core strength to improve coordination, flexibility and tone.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Tai Chi 2026 - Tai Chi Class - Fall 2026 Philipstown Tai Chi Class Marc Sabin teaches Tai Chi as a body/mind/spiritual practice. He guides students with great care, focusing on postural misalignments, internal dynamics and the powerful health benefits of the practice. When done correctly, Tai Chi is a well-rounded physical regimen that facilitates more comfort, greater mobility and increased strength. The gentle movements improve balance and equilibrium. Its benefits go far beyond a relaxed form of exercise and helps restore overall vitality. After a series of careful Qigong warm-ups, the Beginners’ Class focuses on the first eight postural movements of the popular Yang Family Tai Chi Form.  About MarcMarc’s studies began in 1976. Before devoting himself to Tai Chi, he earned two black belts and an advanced diploma in Escrima, a Filipino stick-fighting art. He is a highly regarded instructor.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Zumba Gold 2026 - Zumba Gold - Fall 2026 For residents only! Zumba Gold is the level of Zumba that is for true beginners, active older adults, or anyone that would like to check out Zumba but feels that for whatever reason they would like to ease into it.  The easy routines alternate fast and slow rhythms, which in addition to providing a good cardio workout, tone the muscles, sharpen the mind - and put a smile on your face!
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Senior Art Class 2026 - Senior Art Class - Fall 2026 Thursdays For residents only! The goal of this class is to experience a sense of accomplishment through creative stimulation.  We hope to help you develop or advance whichever skills you want to improve and help you complete a project of your own choosing.  We offer access to the most common art supplies and you can work with you to pick the best medium for your projects.  Bring skills with you or learn new ones.  Share your interest in an environment that allows for engagement and feelings of enrichment.Instructor: Mae Lambing-Grunberg
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM	Archery* - Archery Grades K-2 Learn the fundamentals of archery and start developing your skills using traditional target practice and other fun and challenging games.
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Pre-Ballet 2026 - Pre-Ballet Thursday - Fall 2026 Designed to be creative and fun.  Children will develop coordination, strengthen basic motor skills, and learn how to count music.  Class work will include concepts of posture, creative movement, and an introduction to balletic terms.  Sessions are 45 minutes long.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Archery* - Archery Grades 3-5 Learn the fundamentals of archery and start developing your skills using traditional target practice and other fun and challenging games.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 2026 - Beginning Ballet Grades K-1 Thursday - Fall 2026 This class focuses on technique and will include exercises at the barre in order to acquire the "placement," strength and balance necessary to execute the center work correctly.Miss Mary prefers that children participate barefoot in dance class (no ballet slippers necessary).
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Ballet for Adults '26 - Ballet for Adults Thursday - Fall 2026 The traditional ballet workout does indeed work. Classes focus on total fitness - body and mind. Each class will begin with a sequence of "barre" exercises followed by stretching and strengthening floor exercises and ending with "center" work.  You will need comfortable attire and ballet slippers or socks.

Friday October 2, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Basic Pilates/Buff Bones 2026 - Basic Pilates/Buff Bones - Fall 2026 Through her Basic Pilates class, Kelly introduces students to Buff Bones®, a medically-endorsed system of movement for bone and joint health, which leverages bone-strengthening and balance techniques along with Pilates, functional movement, strength training and therapeutic exercise. Toning your arms, hips, back and abs, the program strives to improve posture is safe for those with osteoporosis.
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Strength & Sculpt Fridays - Strength & Sculpt Fall 2026 Express Strength & Sculpt with Use of Weights & Loop/Resistance BandsFridays, 10:00 - 10:45am Location: Performance Studio*This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM. Zoom Link invite to be sent to email list of recipients Thursday eveningsWeights. Bands. Mats. It's ALL the equipment you could ask for in one class! We will take advantage of all three for a 45min full-body workout, and think: Less cardio, more strength training. You don't even NEED a loop/resistance band for this crazy workout..BUT...if you've got one? You're gonna feel it! And even though we aren't jumping and running everywhere, we will be digging DEEP into those muscles for some challenging floor work! *Equipment Needed: Loop/Resistance Band (NOT required), a set of both heavy and light weights, water, mat, towel. Please note: We will have additional weights and bands on-hand for those who need equipment. Physical & Mental Benefits to working with weights: Increases muscle strength and mass Boosts bone density Improves cardiovascular health Manages chronic conditions Enhances metabolism Increases flexibility and balance Improves posture                                                                                  Reduces depression and anxiety Enhances mood and confidence Boosts brain function In the meantime, LOOP BANDS:1) IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR EXERCISES2) HELP TO FOCUS YOUR CONTROL3) RECRUIT YOUR STABILIZING MUSCLES4) ARE LIGHTWEIGHT5) ARE DESIGNED FOR COMPOUND EXERCISES6) PROMOTE BETTER FORM7) PROVIDE LOW RISK OF INJURY AS YOU BUILD STRENGTH
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Golden Barre Class 2026 - Golden Barre - Fall 2026 For residents only! It’s the anti-aging workout for active older adults who are looking to improve balance, flexibility, and strength. For our “Barre Tenders”, the barre (or in most cases for students – a chair) is used as a prop for balance, while performing low-impact exercises that focus on isometric strength training (holding your body still while you contract a specific set of muscles) combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements. For our class: NO actual Barre is required, just a chair or a solid surface (table, countertop, etc). Please note, however: There is no seated work with this program, you will be standing for the duration of class.*Water, towel, and light hand weights are recommended -- but not required.This class will be held in person and live streamed via ZOOM.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Around the World* - Around the World* Join us for a trip around the world inour imaginations. Each week we'll explore a different country and do some crafts and activities inspired by the local culture.