Classes & Activities

San Ramon has virtual fitness classes and offers select classes outdoors!
Sign up now to get back into your fitness routine or try a new class
this spring. Enjoy exercising with our experienced instructors!

Outdoor Zumba Toning with Carolynne Levers

Instructor: Carolynne Levers

Ages: 18/up

Zumba® Toning blends the Zumba® Party you love at a slower pace with a redefining total body workout using maraca style Zumba® Toning sticks (or light hand weights) to shake up those muscles! Benefits include a low to moderate intensity strength training exercises to help prevent a dramatic reduction in muscle mass. Walk in ready to have a blast and tone up, leave exhilarated and empowered.

Outdoor Zumba Toning in the Park (Mondays)

$30.00(R)/$37.50(N)

Central Park Amphitheatre

Mon 9/14-9/28 9:00am-10:00am Act#7589

Outdoor Vinyasa Yoga with Disha Bheda

Instructor: Disha Bheda

Ages: 18/up In this class, we will follow the Vinyasa style of yoga. We will string together various basic to intermediate yoga postures and move from one to another with proper breathing. This yoga class aims to give your muscles a gentle stretch and relieve tension. Participants will need a yoga mat.

Outdoor Vinyasa Yoga in the Park (Saturday Mornings)

$30.00(R)/$37.50(N)

Rancho San Ramon Park Amphitheatre

Sat 9/12-9/26 8:30am-9:30am Act#7609

Virtual Senior Fitness

with Carolynne Levers
Low impact exercise for men and women. Enhance flexibility, strength, cardiovascular endurance,
coordination, and balance. Muscle toning with light weights. We will use hand weights, body weight
and a STURDY chair (preferably without arm rests), and a 9” ball. The balls are available for
purchase from the instructor. Contact center for more information. Late registration allowed.
Need Help Using Zoom?
Call the Alcosta Senior & Community Center at 925 973-3250 for staff assistance
or to receive an email Zoom tutorial.
Pg 3
Fee: $32(R)/$40(N)
Mar. 1 - Mar. 29 (Mondays)

Canasta

Mondays (1st & 2nd), 1:30-3:00pm
Learn the rules & strategies to play this fun multi-player game. Beginners or more experienced players welcome.

Party Bridge

Tuesdays, 11:00am-2:30pm
Drop-in players must have an understanding of the game and have played before. Play begins promptly at 11:00am. Late arrivals may not be able to be accommodated.

Intermediate Bridge

Thursdays, 11:00am-2:00pm
Intermediate Bridge accommodates players of varying skill level with a basic understanding of the game.

Card Games/Games of Chance

Beginning & Advanced Level of Play
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00am-12:00pm
Games could include: 5 Card Stud, Texas Hold ‘em, or Caribbean Stud.

Bingo

Tuesdays, 1:00 -3:00pm
Special Fee: 3 cards for $3

Bocce Ball

Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am (weather permitting)
Join in the Bocce craze! Learn to toss the pallino, score points, and increase overall skills. Drop on by and play. Located in the Senior Center Park. All levels are welcome!

Monday Movie Matinee - FREE

Presented by the San Ramon Senior Center Foundation 2nd and 4th Mondays, 1:00pm
Enjoy free popcorn and a movie with friends! The movie schedule can be found at the Alcosta Senior and Community Center.

The van schedule is adjusted to leave at 3:00pm for the Monday Movie Matinee.

Boutique Workshops - FREE

Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30am
The Boutique is looking for more people to join, especially those who like to sew, crochet, knit or love crafts. All ability levels are welcome. Proceeds from the sale of Boutique items benefit the San Ramon Senior Center Foundation.

Painting Group

Thursdays, 9:00am-3:00pm
Bring your own supplies and join the painters! This is a program for those with painting experience who want to get together with others to paint. No instruction is given.

Karaoke

Wednesdays and Fridays, 1:00-4:45pm
Share the joy of singing karaoke. Whatever your favorite genre, bring your own karaoke CD’s and share the gift of song!

Name That Tune

Second Wednesdays , 12:30-1:15pm
The second Wednesday of each month, stay tuned after lunch for Name That Tune. Participants will guess the names of songs from the 30s through the 60s! Don’t miss the fun!

Intermediate Chinese Brush Painting

Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00pm
This class is for those who have taken Chinese Brush Painting before and have learned proper technique and the foundation of stroke patterns. The focus is on classic elements of Chinese Brush Painting with emphasis on Chinese masterpieces both ancient and contemporary. Intermediate and advanced concepts of style, line composition, perspective and stroke will be taught. Additional fees may be required for supplies, per the instructor.

Ukulele Everyone!

Wednesdays 9:30-11:00am
Instructor: Nani
Share the music of Aloha and learn a new skill, geared towards beginner and intermediate musicians and dancers age 55+. Nani teaches authentic Polynesian hula in both ancient and modern forms. Hula is a great gentle exercise to enjoy and engage with others.

Low Impact Aerobics I

Mondays, 8:30-9:25am
Instructor: Carolynne Levers

Wednesdays, 8:30-9:25am
Instructor: Milan Hutchinson

Fridays, 8:30-9:25am
Instructor: Mary Arulanantham

Low Impact Aerobics II

Mondays, 9:30-10:25am
Instructor: Carolynne Levers

Wednesdays, 9:30-10:25am
Instructor: Milan Hutchinson

Fridays, 9:30-10:25am
Instructor: Mary Arulanantham

These classes are designed to be low-impact, energizing, and fun-filled. The methods and movements involved will help to strengthen and stabilize the body for individuals 55 and over.

Strength Training & Toning

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30-11:30am
Instructor: Carolynne Levers
Strength training with light weights for men and women will help boost decreased energy and help participants regain lost muscle. Wear comfortable clothes. Weights are provided.

Low Level Total Body & Balance Exercise

Tuesdays, 2:00-2:45pm - Low Level Total Body & Balance
Thursdays, 11:00-11:45am - Low Level Total Body Workout
Instructor: Robin Weiss
Participants use their personal body weight, dumbbells and other props to strengthen their entire body and develop balance skills. Exercises are done sitting on a chair or standing using the chairs for support, so there is a level for everyone. Please wear exercise shoes and loose-fitting clothing.

Low Impact Kickboxing

Wednesdays, 2:00-2:45pm
Instructor: Robin Weiss
Fun martial arts moves will be used to strengthen and stretch the entire body and enhance balancing skills. The class is for all ability levels. Workouts can be done standing, with a chair for support or sitting in a chair. Please wear exercise shoes and loose-fitting clothing.

Balance Through Movement

Thursdays, 10:00-10:45am
Instructor: Robin Weiss
Class participants will stretch and strengthen the muscles used for balance and movement while practicing balancing skills. The exercises can be performed sitting or standing. All fitness levels are welcome.

Longevity Fitness

Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pm
Instructor: Gini Lau
Participants will try different stretching of tense and tight muscles to help improve flexibility. Each class ends with relaxation exercises aimed at reducing stress and increasing vitality.

Instructional Tai Chi

Mondays, 2:00-3:00pm
Instructors: Cynthia Lau and Josie Fong
Instructional Tai Chi teaches the simplified 24 form Tai Chi with step by step instructions in English. Each week three new forms will be taught in sequence with a review of the previous week’s forms.

Tai Chi Kuen

Fridays, 1:30-3:30pm
This class combines traditional Chinese Tai Chi, Kung Fu and simple dance movements to help develop a strong body and increase mind/body coordination. It also helps to promote gentle muscle toning, stretching, balance, and joint flexibility in both the upper and lower body.

Line Dancing

Line dancing is a fun way to stay in shape and socialize. Learn the basics in Beginning Line Dancing or refine your skills in the Intermediate and Advanced classes.

Beginning Line Dancing
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:45am
Instructor: Dolly Bitanga & Nancy Koo
Intermediate/Advanced Line Dancing
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00-11:00am
Instructor: Millie Dusha
Intermediate Line Dancing
Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30pm
Instructors: Johanna Fong & Linda Johnson

AARP Smart Driving Course

AARP offers the standard 8 hour class for both new and renewing students, and a new accelerated 4 1/2 hour class for renewing students only. Those enrolling in the 4 1/2 hour renewal class must provide the date on which the 8 hour class was completed and must have completed the 8-hour course within the past 4 years. Students completing the class will receive a Certificate of Completion, which entitles them to an automobile insurance discount.

Fees for each class are $15 for AARP Members (with proof of membership) and $20 for non-members. Fees are payable, by check only, to the instructor upon arrival to the class. Please Pre-Register at the Senior Center front desk to reserve your space.

Zumba Gold®

Ages 55+
Wednesdays 10:45am – 11:45am
Instructor: Milan Hutchinson
Zumba Gold® fuses slower Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves, specifically designed for the active, older adult. Participants experience an exciting hour of calorie burning and energizing movements. Latin flavor and international zest make this Zumba Gold® class fun!

Gentle Yoga

Ages 55+
Tuesdays 9:00am – 10:15am
Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:15pm
Instructor: Marcia Conroy
Basic foundations of yoga are taught in a gentle, modified style. The focus includes stretching to promote flexibility in the muscles and joints, various weight-bearing poses to enhance bone health, sequences of poses in a slow rhythm to slightly increase the heart rate, and restorative poses to relieve stress. Please bring a yoga mat.

Yoga for Health

Ages 55+
Fridays 9:00am - 10:15am
Instructor: Michiyo Ambrosius
Gentle yoga suited for beginners as well as continuing students. Various yoga postures are modified for seniors to develop strength, flexibility and balance. Includes breath work and meditation to explore inner spiritual self. Teachings are based on the instructor’s spontaneous remission experience from cancer. Yoga mat required. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.