Wednesday, April 30
Register this week for all May-June Classes: Registration for all youth and adult classes for the May-June session begins this week. Classes for youth include: Swim Lessons, Gymnastics, Soccer for ages 4-12 and After-School childcare. Classes for adults include: Water Therapy, Water Fitness, Group Exercise Classes, Strength Training, Scuba and more. The Y's website: ymcaingreenfield.org has a complete listing of classes, or call 773-3646 for info.

Martial Arts Movement Class: Starting Thursday, May 7 the YMCA in Greenfield will be offering a "Martial Arts Movement Class". This 4-wk class will combine Qigong, Karate and Modern Arnis. This combination class will focus on inner strength, self-defense and physical conditioning. Class meets Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon and is taught by Shifu Marcia Gobeil. Cost is $32 for Members; $45 for Program Associates and $50 for Non-Members. A drop-in fee is also available at $12 per class. Please pre-register at the Welcome Center. For info call 773-3646.

Beginner Tae Kwon Do: Starting Saturday, May 3 the YMCA in Greenfield is offering a beginner Tae Kwon Do class for ages 6 and up. This class introduces the basic

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techniques and philosophy of Tae Kwon Do. This martial art form promotes a non-violent approach to life. Students learn physical awareness through flexibility, conditioning and the movement of chi energy. Class meets on Saturdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. and is taught by Master Gary Newcomb. Cost is $35 for Gold Members; $45 for Silver Members and $60 for Program Associates.

Belly Dance Beginner Basics: Come discover a new way to move through introductory moves, isolations and variations. This 4-wk. Belly Dance Beginner Basics class will start on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:45 p.m. This class is designed to introduce the fundamentals of Belly Dance with an emphasis on cultural context. Come discover the joy of the dance. Pre-register at the Welcome Center. Cost is $45 for Gold Members; $48 for Silver Members; $56 for Program Associates, or $15 for a drop-in fee. Instructor is Rowshanak Maghsoodi.

Learn to Run: Learn the safe way to start a jogging/running habit. Classes meet Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. in front of the Y, starting May 3. Each week the pace will increase from jogging for a few minutes to running (hopefully) the whole time. Free to members. Non-member fee is $5. Sign up at the Welcome Center.

Meditation and Relaxation: End your busy and stress-filled Mondays and get ready for a great night's sleep with a gentle meditation and relaxation class. Classes meet in the Wellness Center from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. This class is ongoing and free to members; Program Associates, $7/class; Non-members, $9/class. The YMCA offers 16 Yoga/relaxation classes per month, all free with a Silver Membership. For membership information call the Welcome Center at 773-3646.