The week's events
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Baton Twirling Party
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Baton Twirling Party
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Make a rhythmic ribbon fly, dance and leap like a ballerina, and learn basic baton twirls and marching moves. All participants will get to keep the ribbon. Batons will be supplied for the session.
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Senior Strong
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Senior Strong
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013This fun class consists of a series of age appropriate moves to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and agility. Enjoy camaraderie with your peers while getting fit and improving your health. Anyone over 55 years of age is welcome. Must be able to stand without assistance.
Program will be held Monday, 9/16-11/4 from 10:45-11:45 am. No class 9/30.
Zoom French for Youth–
Zoom French for Youth
Join us right from your living room as we explore new cultures and learn Spanish, French, Italian, or Japanese via Zoom! Younger children will learn through fun and interactive activities and music, while older children will learn phonetics to begin reading and writing in that language. Middle school, high school, and adult students will learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice conversational skills. Classes are taught live by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. Zoom login information will be e-mailed to participants before the first class.
Program will be held Mondays, 9/16-10/21 from 5:00-5:45 pm.
Zoom Spanish for Kids–
Zoom Spanish for Kids
Join us right from your living room as we explore new cultures and learn Spanish, French, Italian, or Japanese via Zoom! Younger children will learn through fun and interactive activities and music, while older children will learn phonetics to begin reading and writing in that language. Middle school, high school, and adult students will learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice conversational skills. Classes are taught live by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. Zoom login information will be e-mailed to participants before the first class.
Program will be held Mondays, 9/16-10/21 from 5:00-5:45 pm.
Zoom Spanish for Youth–
Zoom Spanish for Youth
Join us right from your living room as we explore new cultures and learn Spanish, French, Italian, or Japanese via Zoom! Younger children will learn through fun and interactive activities and music, while older children will learn phonetics to begin reading and writing in that language. Middle school, high school, and adult students will learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice conversational skills. Classes are taught live by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. Zoom login information will be e-mailed to participants before the first class.
Program will be held Mondays, 9/16-10/21 from 5:30-6:15 pm.
Bolly Dance Express–
Bolly Dance Express
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Inspired by the glam and glitz of Bollywood, get a great cardio workout as you dance your way to fitness with Bollywood hits and other pop songs. Have fun while getting a full body workout.
Program will be held Mondays, 9/16-11/4 from 5:45-6:30 pm.
Zoom French for Adults–
Zoom French for Adults
Join us right from your living room as we explore new cultures and learn Spanish, French, Italian, or Japanese via Zoom! Younger children will learn through fun and interactive activities and music, while older children will learn phonetics to begin reading and writing in that language. Middle school, high school, and adult students will learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice conversational skills. Classes are taught live by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. Zoom login information will be e-mailed to participants before the first class.
Program will be held Mondays, 9/16-10/21 from 6:00-7:00 pm.
MixxedFit–
MixxedFit
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013MixxedFit® is a dance fitness program that combines explosive movements with bodyweight toning. MixxedFit’s mission is to bring the people together through fitness while serving the community.
Program will be held Mondays, 9/16-11/4 from 6:45-7:30 pm.
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Gentle Yoga/Pilates
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Gentle Yoga/Pilates
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Gently start your morning with light yoga stretches and breathing. From there we will tone the body with effective Pilates exercises to strengthen the core and all the muscles in your body. The class will finish with a full body stretch combined with breathing exercises.
Program will be held Tuesdays, 9/17-11/5 from 8:00-8:45 am.
STRONG–
STRONG
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Sculpt all muscle groups using a variety of equipment. Gain balance, core, and strength and leave each class feeling strong. All levels welcome.
Program will be held Tuesdays, 9/17-11/5 from 9:00-10:00 am.
Yoga–
Yoga
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Increase awareness of your mind and body as well as your overall physical fitness. This class focuses on the classic poses, building on the basics with emphasis on alignment of the standing, sitting, and twisting poses. Detailed instruction helps you achieve each pose for all levels.
Program will be held Tuesdays, 9/17-11/5 from 6:00-7:00 pm.
Pilates–
Pilates
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013This mat-based workout is designed to engage the mind and work the entire body. Fluid movements will develop core strength plus, increase flexibility while improving balance and posture. All levels welcome.
Program will be held Tuesdays, 9/17-11/5 from 7:15-8:15 pm.
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Fit at Fifty+
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Fit at Fifty+
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013This class is designed for those over 50 or for those who are beginning their fitness journey. Students will participate in cardio, balance, flexibility, coordination, and muscle toning activities while having fun.
Program will be held Wednesdays, 9/18-11/6 from 1:30-2:30 pm.
The Thrills and Chills of Fall Ice Cream Life Coaching for Kids Lab–
The Thrills and Chills of Fall Ice Cream Life Coaching for Kids Lab
We are building self-esteem through ice cream this fall season! Making and eating ice cream is a fun way to introduce early chemistry teachings to children and helps build confidence. Kids can become experts on this billion-dollar industry as they work in a team to make a batch of homemade fall-themed ice cream in a bag. Think flavors like Apple Cider Donut, Monster Mash Marshmallow, Creepy Clown Cinnamon, and Gooey Gummy Worms! Also, explore the science and history of the beloved amusement park treats, Dippin’ Dots, waffle cones, and the first novelty ice cream bar on a stick. Then sit down for the most outrageous autumn ice cream eating contest in town. This is a child’s dream class and all about putting the fun back into learning. This class will be sticky, please dress accordingly. Themed souvenirs included. This is a co-op program with Crystal Lake Park District and Lake in the Hills Park & Recreation Department. This program will be held at Woodscreek, 1420 Willow Tree Drive, Crystal Lake.
Have the Slime of Your Life - Autumn Stretchy Life Coaching for Kids Lab–
Have the Slime of Your Life - Autumn Stretchy Life Coaching for Kids Lab
The leaves are already starting to change colors and fall! It’s time to let go of what didn’t work last school year and have stretchy thinking about what can happen this year. Let’s make slime to celebrate our new growth mindset! Stretch your slime, stretch your thinking! Color your slime the gorgeous palate of leaves…golds, reds, and oranges will make your slime spectacular. Then top it off with a sensational scent like pumpkin pie, marshmallow fireside, night sky, maple-bacon pancakes, caramel apples and more! Kids will pack away their slime in a fall souvenir jar as they listen to a stretchy thinking bonus lesson from a life coach. This is a co-op program with Crystal Lake Park District and Lake in the Hills Park & Recreation Department. This program is held at Woodscreek, 1420 Willow Tree Drive, Crystal Lake.
Zumba–
Zumba
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Take the “work” out of workout by mixing low and high-intensity moves for a calorie-burning dance fitness party. This class combines all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle-conditioning, balance, and flexibility.
Program will be held Wednesdays, 9/18-11/6 from 6:00-7:00 pm.
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Oktoberfest at the Jacob Henry Mansion
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Oktoberfest at the Jacob Henry Mansion
Guten Tag! You don’t have to go to Munich to celebrate! Join us as we travel to the historic Jacob Henry Mansion Estate in Joliet, IL. This festive matinee event features a performance by Jimmy’s Bavarians, a family-oriented Bavarian band, who will play all the “oompah” favorites! The day als includes a self-guided tour, and lunch with a garden salad, warm rolls, slow cooked German-style pork roast with sauerkraut and potatoes, pretzel rolls with coarse brown mustard, dessert, and coffee or tea (cash bar available). Transportation is by Park District bus. Moderate walking is involved with this trip. Registration deadline is September 3 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline.
Yoga Sculpt–
Yoga Sculpt
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013This yoga-based workout is a mix of strength training and yoga to improve flexibility, mental clarity, and endurance. By combining yoga with light hand weights and other props, this workout will help increase lung function, strengthen bones, and build muscle.
Program will be held Thursdays, 9/19-11/7 from 5:15-6:15 pm.
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Cowboy Lunch & Bingo
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Cowboy Lunch & Bingo
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013Cowboys and Cowgirls get ready to yeehaw and have some tasty vittles for lunch before 8-game bingo. Indulge in a local restaurant fiesta of make your own tacos, rice, beans, nachos, and “cow pies and haystacks” for dessert. Registration deadline is September 13 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline.
Soccer Skills Clinic–
Soccer Skills Clinic
Kaper ParkHone your soccer skills in the off season with this weekly skills clinic conducted by OM Soccer Skills. This is an opportunity for new players to gain valuable skills and for experienced players to grow their abilities. Practices will be fast paced, drill, and game focused but most importantly, fun.
Program will be held Fridays, 9/20-10/25 from 4:30-5:30 pm.
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Pilates
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Pilates
Community Center255 Briargate RoadCary, IL 60013This mat-based workout is designed to engage the mind and work the entire body. Fluid movements will develop core strength plus, increase flexibility while improving balance and posture. All levels welcome.
Program will be held Saturdays, 9/21-11/9 from 8:45-9:45 am.