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Classes promote personal development and enrichment.

Recreation class registration now available online.

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Music & Dance

Ballroom Dance5 WeeksCome dance with us! Ballroom

dancing is fun, good exercise and will always be in style. This class will work on a mix of smooth dances like the Fox Trot, Waltz or Tango, as well as rhythm dances such as Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba or Salsa. We will cover three dances each session. Join us with or without a partner.Instructor: John Nielsen Ages13andup LMRC#25564 6:30-7:30p F 4/1-4/29 $44#25565 6:30-7:30p F 5/6-6/3 $44

Arts & Crafts

Watercolor Painting11 WeeksThis class is designed for students of all levels of experience including beginners who wish to explore the medium of water-color. Topics will include materials, brush-work and techniques for creating landscapes, florals, still life and figurative paintings.Instructor: William CrawleyAges18andup LMRC#25822 5:30-8:30p W 3/30-6/8 $32

Salsa Dancing5 WeeksCatch that Latin fever! From

Argentina to Puerto Rico, couples cannot get enough of this lively and energetic dance. Brought to this country in the 50’s as the Mambo, Salsa developed its own style and a loyal following of young couples wanting to catch the heat. Learn twists, turns and cuddles that will put you front and center of the hottest dance craze. No partner required.Instructor: John NielsenAges13andup LMRC#25760 7:45-8:45p M 3/28-4/25 $44#25761 7:45-8:45p M 5/2-5/30 $44

West Coast Swing5 WeeksFrom Big Band to Jazz, Top 40 to

Country, West Coast Swing is the go any-where dance. First cousin to the Jitterbug, the West Coast Swing, which was intro-duced in the '50's is known as California's official dance. Have fun and impress your friends with this exclusive style of dancing. Join us with or without a partner.Instructor: John Nielsen Ages13andup LMRC#25823 6:45-7:45p M 3/28-4/25 $44#25824 6:45-7:45p M 5/2-5/30 $44

Personal Enrichment

Gratitude Journaling Workshop2 Weeks

Want to become more motivated, hopeful, helpful, and satisfied with life? Gratitude can help. Psychologist Giacomo Bono teaches you about gratitude and ways to practice it more. Participate in fun, creative activities for expressing and experiencing gratitude, and share your journey with others. In the process, you’ll gain skills to improve your relationships and realize your ultimate goals in life.Instructor: Giacomo BonaAges13andup LMRC#25626 9-10a F 4/22-5/13 $35#25627 9-10a Sa 5/14-6/4 $35

Dog Obedience Training8 WeeksIf you need help in establishing good con-duct and curbing bad habits such as destruc-tive chewing, hole digging and over exu-berance, enroll Rover now! All breeds of dogs six-months or older may join. Larger breeds may be enrolled at four-months. All basic obedience commands including heel, automatic sit, sit-stay, down-stay, stand for inspection, come and figure eight will be covered, as well as introduction to long-dis-tance and boundary training. Trophies and certificates awarded at graduation. Thefirstmeetingwillbeanorientationtobeheldwithoutdogs. $5materialfeepayabletotheinstructoratthefirstclassmeeting.Instructor: Dog Services Ages13andup LMRC#25607 6:30-7:30p M 4/4-5/23 $82

Adult Basic Ballet8 WeeksPerfect time in the evening to

come and enjoy a basic ballet class. Learn the emotional and physical benefits while in a comfortable and friendly environment! You will take pride as your body, mind and soul begin to take shape.Instructor: Cristina M. Blanco Ages16andup LMRC#25496 6:15-7:25p Tu, Th 3/29-5/19 $84

Line Dance9 WeeksThis dance class uses music and

movement that incorporates a number of musical styles that have helped to define American art and culture. Listen and move to music from the Rhythm and Blues era, The Big Band era and The Swing era. Learn Country Western line dances that revisit the past and represent the best of the American West.Instructor: Eugenia LaneAges18andup LMRC#25700 11:45a-12:45p W 3/30-5/25 $79

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Sports & Fitness

Pre-Natal Yoga4 WeeksPre-natal yoga is designed to

accommodate your changing physical and emotional needs through the second and third trimesters. Early in the pregnancy the focus is on developing strength and staying in shape progressing to gentle stretches to promote relaxation and create a little more space for baby as your pregnancy advances. Physician clearance required.Instructor: Dolly Lai Ages16andup LMRC#25750 7-8p M 3/28-4/18 $65#25751 7-8p M 4/25-5/16 $65

Yoga/Stress Management10 Weeks

Yoga is a great way to feel fit, be more ener-getic, improve concentration, and be happier and more peaceful in the midst of our fast-paced lives. The class will focus on yoga poses and breathing techniques that will tone your body, increase flexibility, energize you, and teach you to completely relax. Classes are designed and taught by a Physical Thera-pist with 20 years of experience teaching yoga. Avoid eating 2 hours before class, bring sticky mat, large towel and be pre-pared to remove your shoes and socks. Noclass5/30.Instructor: Dolly Lai Ages13andup LMRC#25825 5:30-6:45p M 3/28-6/6 $75#25826 5:30-6:45p W 3/30-6/1 $75#25827 12-1p Th 3/31-6/9 $75

Zumba Fitness5 WeeksZumba is an aerobic workout that

combines different rhythms such as Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Belly Reggeaton, Rock & Roll, Mambo and much more. It's fun, easy and effective. Zumba is a great way to get in shape.Instructor: Elie Welti Ages13andup LMRC#25844 6:45-7:35p W 3/30-4/27 $42#25845 6:45-7:35p W 5/11-6/8 $42

Pi-Yo9 WeeksEnjoy the best of both worlds.

Pilates and Yoga are two of the most popular fitness systems for today's exercise enthu-siasts. Both are non-impact workouts that tone and elongate the body. Pilates and Yoga complement each other, one focuses on core strength, while the other on flex-ibility. This Pi-Yo class is a blend of both fit-ness methods. Learn the difference between Pilates and Yoga as you experience and enjoy a relaxing workout.Instructor: Eugenia Lane Ages18andup LMRC#25742 8:30-9:30a F 4/1-5/27 $79

Adult Golf4 WeeksLa Mirada Teaching Center

of Golf offers a complete group lesson format. Beginners focus on simple and effective swing fundamentals. 1 bucket of balls and equipment will be provided for each lesson. Instructor: John MahoneyAges18andup LaMiradaGolfCourse#25498 7-8p M 3/28-4/18 $76

#25499 9-10a Tu 3/29-4/19 $76

#25501 9-10a Sa 4/2-4/23 $76

#25502 7-8p M 4/25-5/16 $76

#25503 9-10a Tu 4/26-5/17 $76

#25506 9-10a Sa 4/30-5/21 $76

#25507 7-8p M 5/16-6/6 $76

#25510 9-10a Tu 5/17-6/7 $76

#25513 9-10a Sa 5/21-6/11 $76

Adult Golf IntermediateAges18andup LaMiradaGolfCourse#25516 8-9p M 3/28-4/18 $76

#25517 10-11a Tu 3/29-4/19 $76

#25519 8-9p M 4/25-5/16 $76

#25520 10-11a Tu 4/26-5/17 $76

#25522 8-9p M 5/16-6/6 $76

#25526 10-11a Tu 5/17-6/7 $76

Free! BilliardsBilliard tables are available for play on a drop-in basis. Days and times are as follows:Ages18+ LMAC8a-8p M-F On-going Free!

Intergenerational(13+) LMAC3-8p M-F On-going Free!

Semi-Private Dog Training Lessons4 WeeksIf you would like to get more personalized help with teaching your dog basic obedience commands and advice on correcting your dog's behavior problems, this four-week training course is for you! A maximum of six students ensures each class member's needs are addressed. Homework is required. Dog's are brought to all lessons, and pre-registration is a must so that we may con-tact you a few days before the class begins to brief you on what you'll need for class. Fordogs4monthsandolder.Vaccinationsmustbecurrent.Instructor: Dog Services Ages13andup LMRC#25770 7:40-8:30p M 4/4-4/25 $107

Horse Fun for Adults4 WeeksYou want to learn to ride horses? We will teach you! Learn basic horsemanship, safety and basic riding skills. Please wear riding boots. $20 material fee payable to instructor at first class meeting. Safety helmets pro-vided or bring your own bike helmet.www.havefunwithhorses.comLocation: 1370 S. Sanderson Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806 (949) 285-5286Instructor: Cheryl SkidmoreAges13andup RanchodelRioStables#25644 3-4p Sa 4/2-4/23 $67#25645 3-4p Sa 5/7-5/28 $67

Classes and programs help you live a healthier, happier life.

Turbo Kick with Nik5 WeeksYou will be looking forward to

your next workout after enjoying this blend of kickboxing and simple dance moves set to some heart pumping music. The unique Turbo Kick movement pattern, combina-tions and techniques work together to give YOU the ultimate cardiovascular workout that will melt fat and reshape your body. Each full body workout consists of a sport specific warm up, high paced intervals, easy to follow combinations, kickboxing/endurance training and a mind/body cool down designed to maximize weight loss. No equipment necessary. Participants between the age of 13-16 years old must be accompa-nied by an adult.Instructor: Scott Peek Ages13andup Gym#25820 6-7p W 3/30-4/27 $42#25821 6-7p W 5/4-6/1 $42

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Classes and programs help you live a healthier, happier life.

Peek's Fitness Bootcamp - Beginner/Intermediate

6 WeeksThis workout concentrates on improving ones overall fitness level and enhances the conditioning of cardio and the body. I change the workouts each session to challenge the muscles in different ways. Everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace and use baby step method to improve intensity. Workouts will increase cardio, strength, endurance, flexibility, and burn excess calories! Bring a towel and water.Instructor: Scott PeekAges13andup CreekPark#25725 5:30-6:30p M, W 3/28-5/4 $103#25727 5:30-6:30p M, W, F 3/28-5/6 $142#25731 6-7a M, W 3/28-5/4 $103#25732 6-7a Tu, Th 3/29-5/5 $103#25733 6-7a M, W, F 3/29-5/6 $142#25734 8-9a Sa 4/2-5/7 $60

Judo Kata11 WeeksThis class, for advanced martial artists only with prior approval from the instructor, will teach the kata of Kodokan Judo at an advanced level to satisfy promotion require-ments and/or kata competition needs. Sat-urday classes are combined with all adult and youth Judo & Jujitsu classes. Thursday class begins 5/29.Instructor: Greg FernandezAges13andup Gym#25671 9-10p M, Th, *Sa 3/28-6/11 $58*Sa class 12-1p

Jujitsu Adult11 WeeksJujitsu is comprehensive Japanese martial art employing attacks such as throwing, choking, restraining holds, joint locks and blows with the hands and feet to subdue or disable an opponent. Students will learn a variety of ways of defending oneself against these kinds of attacks. Intermediate and advanced students will also learn how to defend against traditional and modern weapons. This class is geared for those who wish to learn self - defense. Saturday classes are combined with all adult and youth Judo & Jujitsu classes.Instructor: Greg Fernandez 8th Degree Black Belt Ages13andup Gym#25673 7:30-9p M, *Sa 3/28-6/11 $47*Sa class 9a-12p

Self-Defense for Women5 WeeksUnfortunately, the realities of our society require that women of all backgrounds and ages gain some measure of proficiency in basic self-defense techniques. This class will teach simple/practical defenses from common assaults such as chokes and bear hugs to more serious confrontations involving guns and knives. Instructor Dixie Holloway is a 3rd degree black belt.Instructor: Dixie HollowayAges13andup LMRC#25769 7:30-9p Th 3/31-4/28 $39

Power Yoga5 WeeksYoga is not just about flexibility.

This invigorating workout helps build muscle, strength, relieves back pain, lowers blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, improves digestion, lowers stress hormones, improves sleep, and helps weight loss. All levels welcome, especially begin-ners. Hydratebeforeclassandcomewithan empty stomach, a yoga mat, a largetowel,andwater.sunmoonyogastudio@gmail.com Instructor: Angie Tsai Ages13andup LMRC#26415 7:45-8:45p W 3/30-4/27 $47#26416 7:45-8:45p W 5/4-6/1 $47

Belly Dance6 WeeksEscape with this fun fitness and

energizing dance form. Burn calories, reduce stress, increase self esteem while you trim and tone your body with graceful move-ments from the ancient art of Belly Dance. Strengthen your back and stomach muscles, improve stamina and flexibility to interna-tional music.Instructor: FahtiemAges13andup LMRC#25591 7:30-8:45p Th 3/31-5/5 $59#25592 7:30-8:45p Th 5/12-6/16 $59

Tai Chi5 WeeksTai Chi is the Chinese exercise

system for health, long life and self-defense. This class will cover an introduction to the eight treasures and Yang style short form. Noclass5/28.Instructor: Suzette Hodnett Ages18andup LMRC#25790 11-12p Sa 4/2-4/30 $47#25791 11-12p Sa 5/14-6/18 $47

Ice Skating for Teens and Adults5 Weeks

Learn the fundamentals of ice-skating with our complete and comprehensive program supporting skaters of all ages and disciplines. Fees include skate rentals and practice time on lesson day. Arrive early for check-in and skate sizing. Dress warmly and wear mit-tens/gloves.Location: East West Ice Palace 11446 Artesia Blvd Artesia CA, 90701 (562) 809-6200 www.eastwesticepalace.comInstructor: East West Ice Palace Ages13andup EastWestIcePalace#25654 5:40-6:10p W 4/6-5/4 $57

San Soo Kung Fu5 WeeksThe ancient art of Kung Fu San

Soo is a Chinese Style of hand-to-hand combat developed and refined for over two thousand years. San Soo utilizes the hard and soft, linear and circular, internal and external, mental and physical. Come learn how the concepts of San Soo can change the way you think about self-defense.Instructor: Globosoft Solutions Ages11to55 LMRC#25763 7:15-9p M, W 3/28-4/27 $57#25764 7:15-9p M, W 5/2-6/1 $57

Judo - Adult11 WeeksThe Olympic sport of Judo is the

most widely practiced martial art in the world. Although it is a grappling form like wrestling, Judo's primary characteristic and appeal lies in its spectacular throwing techniques. Judo builds self-confidence, coordination, balance, poise and character. Today, Judo is practiced worldwide by men and women of all ages as a method of self-defense, a means of keeping fit or simply as an enjoyable sport. Saturday classes are combined with all adult and youth Judo & Jujitsu classes.Instructor: Greg Fernandez 3-Time World ChampionAges13andup Gym#25669 7:30-9p Tu, *Sa 3/29-6/11 $31*Sa class 9a-12p

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Thursday Adult Basketball League12 Games

The City of La Mirada offers a Thursday night basketball league. The first games for the Spring 2011 league begin May 2011. Space is limited. Registration fee will be $425 per team (including a $50 refundable forfeit fee). Teams are responsible for addi-tional $25 cash per game for referees. Games are generally an hour long starting at 6:30 pm. Walk-in registrations only. Contact the La Mirada Gymnasium for registration times or additional information at (562) 902-2938.Ages18+ GYM25932 6:30-10:30p May 2011 $425

Sports Leagues

Monday Adult Basketball League12 Games

The City of La Mirada is excited to announce an additional night of Adult Basketball. The winter 2011 Adult Basketball League season kicks off February 28, 2011. Regis-tration fee is $425 per team (which includes a $50 refundable forfeit deposit). Teams are responsible for additional $25 cash per game for referees. Games are generally an hour long starting at 7:30 pm. Walk-in reg-istrations only. Space is limited. Be sure to reserve your spot for the winter season starting in February 2011. Contact the La Mirada Gymnasium for additional infor-mation at (562) 902-2938.Ages18+ Gym#26364 7:30-10:30p Mon 2/28-6/6 $425

Zumba4 WeeksLet us take you to a place where

nothing else exists but music and move-ment, where the only thing that matters is the moment, where an uncontrollable surge of life revitalizes your mind, body and soul. Our students will feel alive!Instructor: Studio Danza Ages13andup LMRC#25837 8-9p Tu 4/5-4/26 $37#25838 9-10a Sa 4/2-4/23 $37#25839 8-9p Tu 5/3-5/24 $37#25840 9-10a Sa 4/30-5/21 $37

Peek's Total Body WorkoutThis fun workout incorporates

several fitness methods including: Circuit training, weight lifting, kickboxing, aero-bics, yoga, pilates, and stretching. Workout sessions are always different and everyone exercises at their own intensity. Workouts will increase cardio, strength, endurance, muscle tone, flexibility, and bone density. Great for the whole family! Bring a towel and water. Ages 16 and under must beaccompaniedbyanadult.Instructor: Scott Peek Ages13andup Splash!4 week#25738 6:15-7:05p Tu, Th 3/29-4/21 $59#25739 6:15-7:05p Tu, Th 4/26-5/19 $598week#25740 6:15-7:05p Tu, Th 3/29-5/19 $111

Zumba Gold - Low ImpactZumba Gold is perfect for begin-

ners, individuals with limitations and older adults who want to put some flavor into their life. Zumba Gold will give you the same moves as regular Zumba at low impact. Latin rhythms, belly dancing and African beats all compacted into one fun-filled class.Instructor: Reyna RuizAges17andup LMRC6weeks#25846 10-11a Tu, F 4/5-5/13 $504 weeks#25847 10-11a Tu, F 5/17-6/10 $36

Zumba - Aqua Aqua Zumba! Zumba party in the pool! No impact on your joints,

tone and burn calories at the same time with this fun filled class in the water. Join the party in the pool!Instructor: Reyna RuizAges13andup Splash!6weeks#26393 11:15-12p Tu, F 4/5-5/13 $674 weeks#26394 11:15-12p Tu, F 5/17-6/10 $47

Pilates Mat Workout9 WeeksWhether you are a dancer, athlete

or fitness enthusiast, this Pilates workout is designed for you! This course will incor-porate movement and concepts developed by Joseph Pilates. Pilates is a body condi-tioning method. It is designed to strengthen and tone core muscles, increases flexibility and develop proper body alignment. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat to class.Instructor: Eugenia LaneAges18andup LMRC#25743 1:15-2:15p W 3/30-5/25 $79

Kids’ NightOut

Parents, are you looking for a quite ‘kid-free’ night at home, dinner out, or maybe a chance to see a movie? ‘Kids’ Night Out’ offers a safe and exciting night full of crafts, games, food, and lots of fun for your chil-dren! For additional information, please contact Community Services at (562) 943-7277.Ages5to11 Basement#25337 6-9p F 4/8 $22#26351 6-9p F 6/10 $22

ShuffleboardA Shuffleboard table is now avail-able on a drop-in basis. Days and

times are as follows:Ages13+ LMAC8a – 8p M-F ongoing Free

Billiard TournamentsPlayers will be placed in divisions deter-mined by skill. Prizes for winners! Players must be registered by 8 p.m. the day prior to tournament. Ages13andup LMAC#26354 10a-12p Tu 4/12 $5