Parks, Recreation and Marine

Summer 2026 Adult 50+ Classes

*Summer Class Registration Begins Monday, May 4.

DANCE

Dancing Through Parkinson’s *NEW*

Dancing Through Parkinson’s builds hope, community, and well-being through the joy of dance. Classes are designed specifically to aid people living with Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative, mobility, and age-related conditions through a unique sequencing of inclusive movement, music and creative expression. Build mobility, confidence, and joyful connection with us. Care partners, friends and family encouraged to dance with us! Classes are suitable for all bodies, mobility levels and ages. Walk-in Fee: $12. Class fee: $192.

Invertigo Dance Theatre
Long Beach Senior Center

FITNESS

Chair Based Yoga

Not your typical chair yoga class! Suitable for beginners as well as experienced yoga students, this class incorporates the use of a chair for various poses and movements. Meditation, breathing and relaxation techniques are also included. Please bring a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks and yoga strap. Walk in fee available. Ages: 50 and up.

Lacey Marsac
Wardlow Park

FUNctional Movement, Balance & Brains

Work to improve balance, stability, agility and strength using our bodies, weights and games. Brain-training drills will help improve memory, problem solving and mental acuity. Boost our immunity by exercising our bodies and improve our mental skills by exercising our brains. All fitness levels welcome. Instructor Tami Santy is certified by the Functional Aging Institute and ACE Fitness. Bring a mat and light dumbbells to class. Fee per person, per class. Ages: 50 and up. Class fee: $5. Class may be held outdoors. *No Class 6/23, 6/25, 7/23.

Tami Santy
Wardlow Park

Gentle Yoga - All Levels

Suitable for every age and level of ability. With regular practice, this class will improve flexibility, strength, balance and general wellbeing. Bring a yoga mat and a beach towel.  Walk in fee available. Ages: 50 and up.

Silvana Behrens
Recreation Park

Senior Fitness

Lightweight lifting followed by low impact cardio. Fun, easy to follow aerobic workout. Cool down in a chair or on the floor to increase flexibility. Bring lightweights and a mat. Fee per person, per class. Class fee: $5. Ages: 50 and up.

Sherrie Zachau
El Dorado Park West

Zumba® Gold

Shake your groove thang in Zumba Gold! A fun, Latin-inspired dance fitness class that incorporates easy to follow dance moves at a lower-intensity. An amazing full body workout that will leave you feeling invigorated! There is no wrong way in Zumba Gold – if you are moving and smiling, you are doing it right. Walk in fee available. Class fee: $10. Ages: 50 and up. *No Class 8/22.

Sabrina Thomas
Long Beach Senior Center

Zumba® Gold Toning

A fun Latin inspired fitness program that includes Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Tango and Rock n’ Roll. A safe and effective total body workout that is great for the mind, body and soul. Come dance with me! Fee per person, per class. Class fee: $5.

Sherrie Zachau
El Dorado Park West

MUSIC

Piano for Adults 50+

Begin your piano journey in this engaging 6-week beginner class! With only 4 students per group, you’ll receive plenty of personalized instruction while learning foundational skills, reading music and having fun. Books are sold separately; available at our shop or from your favorite bookseller. Ages: 50 and up. Class fee: $150. Cal Heights Music (1240 E. Wardlow Rd.). *No Class 7/4.

Cal Heights Music Staff
Cal Heights Music

Saturday, 3-3:30 p.m.

Class# 70306                         6/6-7/18

UkUleLE for Adults 50+

Learn to play the ukulele in this fun beginner course for adults 50 plus! With a max of 6, each student receives personalized guidance in an energetic group setting. Explore the ukulele, learn fun songs, and of course have fun. No instrument needed—ukuleles provided in class. Ages: 50 and up. Class fee: $150. Cal Heights Music (1240 E. Wardlow Rd.).

Cal Heights Music Staff
Cal Heights Music

Saturday, 2:30-3 p.m.

Class# 70987                         7/25-8/29