Albany Area Community Education

Amy Pennaz Taught by professional ballet dancer and physical therapist. Gentle exercises on the floor, on mats and at the barre to improve your alignment and posture and have fun moving to music. No previous experience necessary to participate.

Denise Croatt, Avon Pickleball Club Member Are all of your friends and neighbors playing pickleball and you’re feeling left out? Never tried it but wondering what all the hype is about? Join us for an introductory class to learn all about the equipment, court, scoring, and rules and soon you will understand why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US! This sport is a combination of ping-pong, badminton and tennis and is much easier to learn than any of those three. We will get you up to speed in no time so you can feel confident to start playing the game with friends, family, and even complete strangers (not for long!). Paddles and balls will be provided! If class fills, an additional class will be offered at 7:15 pm.

JOIN US for the Purple Pride 5K Run/Walk during Albany Heritage Days! Our run is designed to provide fun for all age groups and levels of participation and is truly an event for the whole family! We will once again use the Race Splitter app for timing and will follow the same 3.1 mile course on asphalt roads and the Lake Wobegon Trail! Register by July 14 to guarantee a race day t-shirt. 5K proceeds go towards Early Childhood Preschool Scholarships at Albany Area Schools. 5K Day Registration: 7:00-8:00 am Prizes Awarded to the Top 2 Male and Top 2 Female Finishers in the Following Categories: Age 12 and Under Age 13-20 Age 21-30 Age 31-40 Age 41-50 Age 51+ Award ceremony will immediately follow the 5K!

Adam Patterson, 6th Degree Black Belt Quan Li K’an Karate In this class you will learn about personal safety, self defense, situational awareness and how to avoid potential dangers. We will discuss levels of threat and ways to defuse a potentially violent encounter. You will learn ways to defend yourself through attacking weak points on the body and ways to escape holds and grabs. This class is part lecture and part hands-on training. Please wear comfortable clothing and something you do not mind if it is grabbed onto. Ages 12 and up, families are encouraged. Be aware that adult topics and discussions will be presented.

Paula Keck, Yoga Instructor, E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®, Certified Myofascial Release Practitioner emPowered Yoga, is a yoga sculpt class that challenges you by adding light hand weights to an active flow yoga class to increase core concentration, muscle activation and the sweat factor! Participants of all fitness and experience levels are welcome. Please bring a set of 3 or 4-pound dumbbells and a yoga mat. (Or skip the weights if you prefer a more gentle practice).