Fitness, Wellness & Dance
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Life Guard Training / Life Saving Certification Course
Are you 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or a challenging career? American Red Cross Lifeguarding is the best place to start! Lifeguarding puts you in an exciting position, working as part of a team to help people safely enjoy the water. Earn all of your certifications at once: Lifeguard Training, CPR for the professional rescuer, and First Aid Basics. All participants must pass a water skills class administered the first day of class. For more information or to sign up, call the Red Cross at 304.366.2060.
Ballroom Dancing I – Traditional
Ballroom dancing is culture, art, music, emotion, fitness, and sport. It is an activity which promotes social graces, self-confidence, and mutual respect and cooperation between partners. It is also great fun! This course will enable the student to participate in social occasions requiring ballroom dancing skills, such as weddings, formal, social and business parties, as well as informal occasions requiring the display of social graces. Featured dances include the Tango, Waltz and Foxtrot. No experience or partner required!
4 Evenings $35 Singles / $49 Couples
Mondays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 19 – June 16
FSU – Turley Ballroom Grumblatt
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Intermediate Ballroom Dancing
You’ve got the basics, now it’s time to take the next step – literally! Join our instructors and other couples for this fast-paced and fun ride across the floor. Some experience, but no partner, required!
4 Evenings $35 Singles / $49 Couples
Mondays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 23 – July 14
FSU – Turley Ballroom Grumblatt
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Ballroom Dancing Night Out!!!
Join us for an evening of dancing at the Fairmont State Turley Ballroom. We welcome all former students, as well as anyone from the community who would like to spend an evening of ballroom dancing. We will provide the music and refreshments. The first hour will be devoted to “refresher” instructions, while the final two hours are strictly dancing! As always… no experience or partner required.
Please note: This class has been cancelled.
1 Evening $5/per person at the door
(free for students in summer lessons)
Saturday, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm July 26
FSU Turley Ballroom
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CPR & First Aid
This CPR and First Aid training is an appropriate class for health care professionals, day care providers, and community members. Students will learn the recommended cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques and how to provide appropriate, immediate care that may be necessary in case of an accident or emergency. After completion of the class, students will be certified or re-certified in CPR & First Aid for two years.
Section A:
1 Evening $29
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm August 14
CWE #112 Staff
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Natural Cosmetics
Come discover how to incorporate herbs into your daily self-care routine. You will learn to make your own facial and body cleansers, sugar scrubs, bath treatments, body oils and more. Did you know that you can create all-natural products without synthetic chemicals? This is a lovely way to pamper yourself and decrease the toxins in your life. Men and women welcome. Register with a friend for twice the fun!
Please note: This class has been rescheduled to July 1st.
1 Evening $19
Tuesday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm June 24
CWE #107 Martin
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Massage 101
Come by yourself, or better yet, come with a friend, a spouse, or significant other and learn how to give a great full-body massage with this hands-on workshop. Learn the techniques used by professionals as Instructor Lois Foster guides you step-by-step through the process. You will also learn how to apply massage oil or lotion, how to avoid fatigue, and how to identity those situations when massage is not recommended. Everyone will have the opportunity to both give and receive a massage, so sign up now. You have nothing to lose but your stress, and your body will be glad you did! Please bring shorts, t-shirt or sports top, two sheets, a blanket or sleeping bag, and a water bottle.
1 Evening $29 single / $39 couple
Tuesday, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm June 17
CWE # 112 Foster
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Massage: Giving the Perfect Back Rub
Lois Foster with Somatic Wellness Massage Therapy will demonstrate how to give a perfect massage on the back muscles. By addressing chronically stressed back muscle pain, soreness and stiffness can be reduced. Lois will help participants alleviate chronic back pain and increase flexibility. Proper posture to reduce the risk of back injuries will also be addressed. This class will provide you with the opportunity to learn by demonstration as well as hands on to improve over all health and wellness. Plus, you will learn by experiencing how wonderful a back massage feels as well learning to give “the Perfect Back Rub.”
1 Evening $29 single / $39 couple
Tuesday, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm June 24
CWE # 112 Foster
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Massage: Head, Neck and Shoulders
Learn how to ease muscle tension in the head, neck and shoulders. Get tips and techniques on how to reduce tension that causes headaches, neck tightness, and shoulder pain. You will come away with the massage techniques, muscle stretches, and postural changes that will release pain and muscle tension. As always, you will have the chance to give and receive massages!
1 Evening $29 single / $39 couple
Tuesday, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm July 1
CWE # 112 Foster
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Massage: Hands and Arms
Massaging the hands is very relaxing for the body. This course will instruct you in techniques on how to massage the hands and forearms to relieve tension and soreness. Be prepared to leave with a more relaxed body and a greater sense of well-being.
1 Evening $29 single / $39 couple
Tuesday, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm July 8
CWE # 112 Foster
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Massage: Feet and Legs
They say that the foot is the pathway to the whole body. Learn how to take care of yours and how to give yourself and others a wonderful foot and lower leg massage that will relieve soreness, tension and feels oh so good! You will also learn the difference between a foot massage and reflexology. I know you’re feeling better just thinking about it – so go ahead and register today!
1 Evening $29 single / $39 couple
Tuesday, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm July 15
CWE # 112 Foster
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Massage Series – Register for all five and save!!!
5 Evenings $125 single / $175 couple
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Falcon Fitness Fun
For information about registering for fitness classes offered through the Falcon Fitness Center, including Spin Fusion, Body Blast, Yoga, Water Aerobics, Starter Zumba, Zumba Pro, Pai-Lum, Spring into Fitness Program, and the FSU Summer Day Camp, call 304.368.7223 or click here.
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