Parks, Recreation and Marine

Spring 2025 Adult classes

ART AND CULTURAL

CERAMICS WORKSHOP
Learn basic ceramics techniques: coiling, slabbing, wheel, glazing, mold making and sculpture. All skill levels welcome. We fire to cone 6. Bring notepad, pencil and material fee to first class. Additional supplies will be needed, instructor will provide the list. Ages: 16 years old and up. Studio fee: $32. *No class 4/21. 

Anita Sinclair 
Bixby Park

Class #65357    3/5-4/23           6-9 p.m.           W         $64
Class #65358    3/3-4/28*         9 a.m.-noon     M         $64
Class #65359    3/2-4/27           1:30-4:30 p.m.  Su        $64
Class #65360    4/30-5/21         6-9 p.m.           W         $32
Class #65361    5/5-5/26           9 a.m.-noon     M         $32
Class #65362    5/4-5/25           1:30-4:30 p.m.  Su        $32 

ADVANCED CERAMICS WORKSHOP
An advanced course, we fire to cone 6 and will be experimenting with materials and techniques not covered in basic ceramics. Feel free to do self-directed projects with guidance during this class section. Additional supplies will be available for students who have developed technical sufficiency and have a desire to explore deeper into ceramic processes. Bring samples of work, a notepad, pencil, your clay and tools and material fee to first class meeting. Ages: 16 years old and up. Studio fee: $32. 

Anita Sinclair
Bixby Park
Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

Class #65355    3/6-4/24           $64
Class #65356    5/1-5/22           $32 

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
Yes, you CAN learn to draw. It is a skill that everyone can learn with practice. In this course, you will learn how to draw through a series of skill based focused exercises. Learn contour line, positive/negative space, value, perspective, shading, composition, and more. Ages: 16 years old and up. *No Class: 4/21.

Anita Sinclair
Bixby Park
Monday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Class #65363    3/3-4/28*         $64
Class #65364    5/5-5/26           $32 

BEGINNING QUILTING
A beginning guide to quilting with a sewing machine. You will learn 4 patch to log cabin in a sampler quilt. Supply list at first class, bring sewing machine and manual. Ages:18 years old and up. Class fee: $33.

Sandra Szladek
Wardlow Park
Tuesday, 6:30-9 p.m.

Class #65389    3/4-4/8
Class #65390    4/15-5/27 

FAST QUILT
Come join the fun! Fast Quilt consists of making quilts with a sewing machine. You can do your own thing or do the class project. This class is suitable for the beginner or more advanced. Material list at first class. You will need a sewing machine in good working condition. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $33. 

Sandra Szladek
Wardlow Park
Wednesday, 6:30-9 p.m.

Class #65391    3/5-4/9
Class #65392    4/16-5/28 

FAST QUILT RETREAT
An all-day weekend retreat. Come Friday to set up. Then sew all day on Saturday and Sunday with friends. You can work on your own project or work on a class project. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $60. 

Sandra Szladek
Wardlow Park
Friday Saturday Sunday

Class #65393    4/4-4/6 Friday set up: 6:30-10 p.m.     
Sa Su:10 a.m-10 p.m  

OIL PAINTING
Representational oil painting of still life arrangements and landscapes from observation. All skill levels welcome. We will focus on techniques, skill building, color mixing, composition and conceptual skills. Ages: 16 years old and up. *No Class: 4/20.

Anita Sinclair   
Bixby Park
Sunday. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Class #65365    3/2-4/27*         $64
Class #65366    5/4-5/25           $32

DANCE

2 STEP & SWING
Grab your boots and learn the latest 2 step pattern- plus learn East Coast Swing moves. No partner or experience needed. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $40. 

Janet Karter     
El Dorado Park West
Wednesday, 7:45-8:45 p.m.

Class #65415    2/19-3/26        
Class #65416    4/2-4/30
Class #65420    5/21-6/25

ADULT TAP
An amazing workout and fun at the same time! This class is for those who have wanted to tap or have had tap dancing before. Explore various styles of tap in fun routines. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $68. Class held at Marina Community Center, 151 Marina Dr., Seal Beach. *No Class: 4/24.

Anne Pennypacker      
Marina Community Center
Thursday, 7-7:45 p.m.

Class #65288    3/6-3/27
Class #65289    4/3-5/1*
Class #65314    5/8-5/29 

ALMOST BALLET
Learn to dance at any age. Class includes warm-ups, stretching, floor exercises, Pilates, cool down and relaxation exercises. Please bring a mat and wear ballet slippers or socks. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $5. Fee per person, per class.

Mildred Caudillo
El Dorado Park West
Friday, 10-11:15 a.m.

Class #65476    3/7-3/28
Class #65477    4/4-4/25
Class #65478    5/2-5/30 

ARGENTINE TANGO
Friendly and patient instruction awaits in this beginner class. 8-count basic, ochos (forward/back), turns and walks. Partner is recommended. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $10. Fee per person, per class.

Mildred Caudillo
Wardlow Park
Friday, 7-8:15 p.m.

Class #65479    3/7-3/28
Class #65480    4/4-4/25
Class #65481    5/2-5/30 

BELLY DANCE-BEGINNING
A fun fitness and energizing dance. Burn calories, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and trim/tone your body with graceful movements. Strengthen back and stomach muscles, improve stamina and flexibility to exotic music. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $45.

Fahtiem
Wardlow Park
Monday, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

Class #65243    3/3-3/31                      
Class #65244    4/14-5/12

BELLY DANCE-INTERMEDIATE
A fun fitness and energizing dance. Burn calories, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and trim/tone your body with graceful movements. Strengthen back and stomach muscles, improve stamina and flexibility to exotic music. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $45.

Fahtiem           
Wardlow Park
Monday, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Class #65245    3/3-3/31          
Class #65246    4/14-5/12 

BELLY DANCE- ADVANCED
A fun fitness and energizing dance. Burn calories, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and trim/tone your body with graceful movements. Strengthen back and stomach muscles, improve stamina and flexibility to exotic music. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $45.

Fahtiem
Wardlow Park
Monday, 8:45-9:45 p.m.

Class #65241    3/3-3/31          
Class #65242    4/14-5/12

LATIN RHYTHM
Learn to look your best on the dance floor! This class will cover leads and follows, basics and turns of salsa, bachata, rumba, swing and more! Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $68. Class held at Marina Community Center, 151 Marina Dr., Seal Beach. *No Class: 4/23.

Anne Pennypacker
Marina Community Center
Wednesday, 6:30 -7:15 p.m.

Class #65298    3/5-3/26
Class #65299    4/2-4/30*
Class #65319    5/7-5/28 

LINE DANCING
Line dancing to all types of music is fun to do at clubs, parties, everywhere. Learn new routines each week. Meet new people. No experience needed. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $40.

Janet Karter
El Dorado Park West
Wednesday, 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Class #65417    2/19-3/26
Class #65418    4/2-6/25
Class #65419    5/21-6/25

DOG TRAINING

DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINING 101 POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
Help your dog become a well-behaved family member without the use of fear or intimidation. Learn real-life rewards and consequences and how to decrease rewards as behaviors are learned. Class covers foundation behaviors, basic commands used in real-life, and more! Dogs four months and older with current vaccines. Ages: 10 years old and up. Contact 714.821.6622 or CrossroadsPetResort.com for more information. Class fee: $185. Material fee: $10.

Crossroads Country Club Pet Resort   
Marina Vista Park
Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m.        

Class #65237    3/1-3/29
Class #65239    4/19-5/17 

DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINING 201 POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
Continue to enhance your relationship with your dog by building on the foundation behaviors you learned in our 101 class. Practice more advanced real-life commands with added distance, duration, distractions and more! Vaccines must be current. Ages: 10 years old and up. For more information: 714.821.6622 or CrossroadsPetResort.com. Class fee: $185. Material fee: $10.

Crossroads Country Club Pet Resort   
Marina Vista Park
Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Class #65238    3/1-3/29
Class #65240    4/19-5/17 

FITNESS

40-30-20 INTERVAL TRAINING
Lose fat while increasing your strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness with workouts that are fun, challenging, and never boring. Become lean, agile, strong, toned during 40, 30, and 20 second Tabata Boot Camp-style exercise intervals that change your body and give you lasting results. All fitness levels welcome. Ages: 16 years old and up. Bring resistance band and mat. Class fee: $55. Optional one- time equipment fee of up to $15. Walk-in fee available. *No Class: 5/12.

Tami Santy      
Recreation Park
Monday, 6-6:45 p.m.

Class #65445    3/3-3/31          
Class #65446    4/14-5/19*

40-30-20 INTERVAL TRAINING: DROP-IN
A new body, a new you! Lose fat while increasing your strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness with workouts that are fun, challenging, and never boring. Become lean, agile, strong, toned during 40, 30, and 20 second Tabata Boot Camp-style exercise intervals that change your body and give you lasting results. All fitness levels welcome. Ages: 16 years old and up. Bring resistance band and mat. Drop in class fee: $13. Optional one- time equipment fee of up to $45. Walk-in fee available. *No Class: 5/12.

Tami Santy      
Recreation Park
Monday, 6-6:45 p.m.

Class #65447    3/3-3/31
Class #65448    4/14-5/19*

B.L.A.S.T. TOTAL BODY FITNESS
This full-body workout boosts your metabolism, blasts away inches and helps you Become Lean, Agile, Strong, Toned with the perfect combination of strength, cardio and agility/sports movements. We will use body weight, kettlebells, agility ladders, battle ropes, and other fitness toys - each workout is unique, challenging, and fun. All fitness levels welcome. Ages: 16 years old and up. Bring dumbbells and mat. Class fee: $55. Walk-in fee available. *No Class: 5/1 & 5/15.

 Tami Santy      
El Dorado Park West
Thursday, 6-6:45 p.m.

Class #65449    3/6-4/3
Class #65450    4/17-5/29* 

B.L.A.S.T. TOTAL BODY FITNESS: DROP-IN
This full-body workout boosts your metabolism, blasts away inches and helps you Become Lean, Agile, Strong, Toned with the perfect combination of strength, cardio and agility/sports movements. We will use body weight, kettlebells, agility ladders, battle ropes, and other fitness toys - each workout is unique, challenging, and fun. All levels welcome. Ages: 16 years old and up. Bring dumbbells and mat. Drop-in class fee: $13. Walk-in fee available. *No Class: 5/1 & 5/15 

Tami Santy      
El Dorado Park West
Thursday, 6-6:45 p.m.

Class #65451    3/6-4/3
Class #65452    4/17-5/29* 

CARDIO KICKBOX FUSION
Punch and kick your way to a healthy, strong, resilient body. This cardio-based class will challenge your body and your mind using kickboxing combinations and optional jump roping. All levels welcome. Ages: 16 years old and up. Bring mat and jump rope. Walk-in fee available. *No Class: 5/13. 

Tami Santy
El Dorado Park West
Tuesday, 6-6:45 p.m.

Class #65453    3/4-4/1             $55
Class #65454    4/15-5/27*       $66 

CARDIO KICKBOX FUSION: DROP-IN
Punch and kick your way to a healthy, strong, resilient body. This cardio-based class will challenge your body and your mind using kickboxing combinations and optional jump roping. All levels welcome. Ages: 16 years old and up. Bring mat and jump rope. Drop-in class fee: $13. Walk-in fee available.

Tami Santy
El Dorado Park West
Tuesday, 6-6:45 p.m.

Class #65455    3/4-4/1
Class #65456    4/15-5/27

CSI - CARDIO SCULPT LOW-IMPACT AEROBIC
Increase cardio endurance, build core strength plus balance with mat Pilates, weights and bands. Interval format Wednesday. All fitness levels. Ages: 18 years old and up. Bring mat, water and weights. Class fee: $25. Walk-in fee available. *No class: 5/26.

Marilynn Bodnar
El Dorado Park West
Monday Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Class #65217    3/3-3/31
Class #65218    4/2-4/30
Class #65219    5/5-5/28* 

DANCE WITH CARMEN
A Dance class in Spanish! Have fun while you tone up and dance the stress away. Una clase de baile en Espanol! Diviertete y mantente saludable. Despidete del estres y disfrutate a lo maximo mientras tonificas tu cuerpo. Precio por persona, por clase. Clase en el Parque Silverado.

Carmen Valdivia
Silverado Park
Tuesday Thursday, 9-10 a.m.

Class #65412    14Yrs+ 3/4-3/27           $2
Class #65413    14Yrs+ 4/3-4/29           $2
Class #65414    14Yrs+- 5/1-5/29           $2 

NEW! FOREST BATHING (ALSO KNOW AS SHINRIN-YOKU) 
This class, led by a certified Forest Therapy Guide, offers a guided sensory experience in El Dorado Park, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Participants will engage in slow, mindful walks with carefully crafted invitations to connect with nature through their senses. This immersive experience aims to reduce stress, improve well-being, and deepen connections with oneself, others, and the natural world. The class concludes with a shared tea and snacks. Ages: 12 years old and up. Class fee: $20. Material fee of $5 per class. Please arrive 10 minutes before class to park and settle in before the walk. Park entry fee will be waived with proof of class registration.

Meghan Pinyan
El Dorado East Regional Park (Horseshoe Lake)
Saturday, 9-11 a.m.

Class #65994    3/1                 
Class #65995    3/8      
Class #65996    3/22    
Class #65997    3/29
Class #65998    4/5
Class #65999    4/19
Class #66000    5/3
Class #66001    5/17

TAI CHI & QIGONG
A peaceful, ancient Chinese exercise that relaxes the mind and body through slow, controlled movements. It also enhances balance and memory. Ages: 18 years old and up. Class fee: $55. 

Howard Richner          
Bixby Park
Saturday, 9:30-10:45 a.m.        

Class #65346    3/1-3/22
Class #65347    4/5-4/26 
Class #65348    5/3-5/24 

YOGA WITH LACEY
This all levels, alignment-based yoga class will include various poses and movement focused upon strength, stretch and balance. Breathing and relaxation techniques are also explored to link both mind and body awareness. Ages: 16 years old and up. Please bring a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks and yoga strap. Walk-in fee available. 

Lacey Marsac
Wardlow Park

Class #65421    3/3-3/31       6:15-7:15 p.m.      M         $50
Class #65422    4/7-4/28       6:15-7:15 p.m.      M         $40
Class #65423    5/5-5/19       6:15-7:15 p.m.      M         $30
Class #65424    3/3-3/31       7:30-8:30 p.m.      M         $50
Class #65425    4/7-4/28       7:30-8:30 p.m.      M         $40
Class #65426    5/5-5/19       7:30-8:30 p.m.      M         $30
Class #65427    3/5-3/26       6:15-7:15 p.m.      W         $40
Class #65428    4/2-4/30       6:15-7:15 p.m.      W         $50
Class #65429    5/7-5/28       6:15-7:15 p.m.      W         $40
Class #65430    3/5-3/26       7:30-8:30 p.m.      W         $40
Class #65431    4/2-4/30       7:30-8:30 p.m.      W         $50
Class #65432    5/7-5/28       7:30-8:30 p.m.      W         $40

YOGA WITH LACEY: DROP-IN
This all levels, alignment-based yoga class will include various poses and movement focused upon strength, stretch and balance. Breathing and relaxation techniques are also explored to link both mind and body awareness. Ages: 16 years old and up. Please bring a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks and yoga strap. Drop-in class fee: $12. Walk-in fee available.

Lacey Marsac  
Wardlow Park

Class #65433    3/3-3/31       6:15-7:15 p.m.      M
Class #65434    4/7-4/28       6:15-7:15 p.m.      M
Class #65435    5/5-5/19       6:15-7:15 p.m.      M
Class #65436    3/3-3/31       7:30-8:30 p.m.      M
Class #65437    4/7-4/28       7:30-8:30 p.m.      M
Class #65438    5/5-5/19       7:30-8:30 p.m.      M
Class #65439    3/5-3/26       6:15-7:15 p.m.      W
Class #65440    4/2-4/30       6:15-7:15 p.m.      W
Class #65441    5/7-5/28       6:15-7:15 p.m.      W
Class #65442    3/5-3/26       7:30-8:30 p.m.      W
Class #65443    4/2-4/30       7:30-8:30 p.m.      W
Class #65444    5/7-5/28       7:30-8:30 p.m.      W 

SPORTS

JUJITSU
Japanese Jujitsu self-defense. Students learn escapes, throws, locks, and holds to control a larger opponent from one-on-one instruction with 40 years of self-defense experience. Class is for beginners and advanced students. Ages: 13 years old and up. New students start first Monday or Wednesday of each month. www.LakewoodBudoKai.com. Class fee: $45. *No Class: 5/26.

Russell Kelley  
Stearns Champions Park
Monday Wednesday Friday, 7-8 p.m.

Class #65259    3/3-3/31          
Class #65260    4/2-4/30          
Class #65261s  5/2-5/30*

KARATE
Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate; learn blocks, punches, strikes, and kicks to defend against an attack from one-on-one instruction with 40 years of self-defense training. Class is for beginners and advanced students. Ages: 13 years old and up. New students start first Monday or Wednesday of each month. www.LakewoodBudoKai.com Class fee: $45. *No Class: 5/26. 

Russell Kelley  
Stearns Champions Park
Monday Wednesday Friday, 8-9 p.m.

Class #65262    3/3-3/31          
Class #65263    4/2-4/30
Class #65264s  5/2-5/30* 

KARATE - SHOTOKAN
Japanese Karate retains all the traditions of this ancient art. The philosophy and rules of karate will help develop a better form of discipline and respect. Consistent training helps students become stronger and develop confidence. Karate will teach students the customs and courtesies of Japanese culture. Ages: 12 years old and up. Uniforms are available for an additional amount. More information will be given during the first class. Class fee: $90. *No Class: 4/20 & 5/26.

Jony Martinez
Cesar Chavez Park
Monday Wednesday Friday, 7:15-8:45 p.m.

Class #65279    3/3-3/31
Class #65280    4/7-4/30*
Class #65281    5/2-5/30* 

SHOTOKAN KARATE
Shotokan, a Japanese karate developed from various martial arts of “empty hand” fighting. Shotokan style, begins with humility. Shotokan is both self-defense karate and discipline of the mind. Learn self-defense skills, self-control and self-discipline, improve concentration, coordination and focus. Ages: 18 years old and up. Please wear loose fitting clothing (preferably white). Class fee: $50. Uniforms are available for an additional $40 (regardless of the size).

Antonio Silva 
Bixby Park
Friday Saturday, 7-8 p.m.

Class #65352    3/1-3/29
Class #65353    4/4-4/26
Class #65354    5/2-5/31