FOR RELEASE:  August 26, 2009

 

 

Troy Community Center Offers Terrific “Preview Week” to Showcase a Whole Host of Great Wellness and Fitness Programs & Ideas

 

 

(TROY, MI) – The Troy Community Center is offering an opportunity to check out the Troy Parks and Recreation Programming with a free “Preview Week” from

Tuesday September 8 - Sunday, September 13. 

 

“There is nowhere else you can try so many activities all in one week,” Fitness Coordinator John Hug said.   “Come sample some of our most popular programs and activities and receive a $5 coupon that can be used for future parks and recreation programs.” 

 

A wide variety of classes and activities – including fitness, craft, sports and yoga classes – will be offered throughout the week.  The complete schedule available at the Troy Community Center or online at www.troymi.gov/parksrec.  Highlights of the week include:

 

Tuesday, September 8 – Saturday, September 12:  A wide variety of fitness classes offered for free on a drop-in basis.  Everything from Danceit to cycle & sculpt to cardio and weights.  Check the web site for dates and times.

 

Thursday, September 10, 1-4 pm:  Senior Program Open House and Volunteer Fair to learn more about craft clubs, card groups, support groups and senior fitness programs.  Includes free refreshments, five-minute chair massages and door prizes.

Friday, September 11, 6:30-8:30 pm:  A private screening of the brand new movie FRESH, a film by Ana Sofia Joanes that shows the new thinking about what the nation is eating and explores what whole, fresh, sustainable food is all about.  Registration is recommended for this event due to limited seating.  This is the only program with a fee:  $5 for non-residents and $3 for residents.  Sponsored by Whole Foods and “mind, body & spirits inspired dining.”

 

Saturday, September 12, 9-9:30 am:  Start your morning out with a walk around the Community Center Walking Path.  Meet at 9 am at the courtyard located at the south entrance of the Community Center.  Learn how to develop a walking program and participate in a one-mile walk.  A free pedometer will be given to the first 75 participants.

 

Saturday, September 12, 10:30 am-12:30 pm:  Andiamo Lean,” a presentation by Chef Jim and Helen Phillips, winner of television’s “Biggest Loser.”  Learn how to apply low-calorie density to your eating habits and meal preparations and enjoy samples from the Andiamo Lean menu.  The class is free, but due to limited seating registration is recommended.

 

Saturday, September 12:  Community Center Tours, Lobby Displays, food and beverage samples from the preferred caterer A & S Catering and a whole host of free activities:

- Fitness Room Open: 9 am-3 pm

- Inflatable Castle (socks required): 10 am-2pm

- Kids Korner open:  8 am-3 pm

- Chair Massage:  10 am-noon

- Family Open Swim: 11:30 am-3pm

 

See www.troymi.gov/parksrec  or visit the Control Desk at the Troy Community Center (3179 Livernois) for a complete list of classes, times and descriptions. 

 

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