BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Dept. continues to host many popular ongoing classes that run through the end of April at the Gibson-Aiken Center, 207 Main St.:
• Zumba: Mondays & Thursdays 5:30–6:30 p.m. in the Gibson-Aiken gymnasium; Zumba is the Latin Dance Fitness program that gets participants moving to international rhythms and Latin beats.
This workout is suitable for all levels and will give you cardiovascular and body-shaping benefits while strengthening your core and increasing your balance. Emily Mcloughlin is the instructor. The cost of the program is $5 per class for residents and $7 per class for non-residents; also there is a 10-session punch card for $50 residents/$70 non-residents.
• Running Fist Kung Fu Class: This program is being held in the Blue Room on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. You may register at any time and join the class. Sikung Lew Henderson, the instructor, has studied martial arts for nearly 40 years.
Running Fist is an eclectic style of Kung Fu taught through a series of concepts rather than a technical approach of martial arts. This approach ensures that the student can easily adapt to the variables of a given situation. The classes are run as month-to-month lessons and are $85 per month for residents and $110 for non-residents. For information and registration, contact Henderson at 802-365-4514 or RunninFstMonk@aol.com.
• Adult (out of high school) Co-ed Volleyball is offered Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The cost per night is $3 for Brattleboro residents and $5 for non-residents or there is a new 10-session punch card available for residents ($30) and non-residents ($50). This punch card can also be used for Badminton and Pickleball.
The program is for all levels of players who want to gain knowledge and experience and improve their skills. Sneakers must be worn in order to participate.
• Adult Co-ed Badminton program is held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This program is designed for adults (18 and older) of all abilities and is a great way to meet new people with the same interest while improving your game. This is a freelance program with no instructor. Pick-up games will be played.
All levels and abilities are welcome. Participants must wear sneakers and bring their own racquet. The cost per night is $3 for Brattleboro residents and $5 for non-residents.
• Adult Co-ed Pickleball Program: This program will be on Tuesday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Gibson-Aiken gymnasium. Participants of all abilities ages 18 and up are welcome. There will be no teams or officials. Indoor balls and some paddles will be available. The cost per night is $3 for residents and $5 for non-residents. Wear clean, appropriate footwear.
• The Brattleboro Area Table Tennis Club will meet Tuesday nights on the third floor of the Gibson-Aiken Center from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The BATTC is open for pingpong players of all skill levels and ages. The first hour of the evening is used for warm-ups and practice, and the second hour for competitive games between players of similar skill levels.
The cost per night is $2 for residents and $3 for non-residents. For more information, contact Sandy Shriver at 802-257-7244, ext. 114 or ashriver@potterstewartlaw.com.