Bloomington Community Education

Join American Canoe Association instructor Fred Linehan for a full day introduction to coastal sea kayaking. The class will be held on beautiful Bush Lake in Bloomington. This class covers basic strokes, maneuvers, boat control, landing, launching, equipment, gear, rescues and navigation. You can expect a safe and fun introduction to the sport. Class size is limited to 4 participants. We provide a sea kayak, spray deck, life jacket, paddle and nose plug. You will need to bring extra water, a hot beverage, sunscreen, hat, foot wear, warm clothing and a lunch. No cotton clothing worn on the water. Type 3 life jackets, provided for you, will be required in and around the water. This is a full day, one session class. Fred is an ACA Level 4 instructor and British Canoeing Sea Kayak Leader. Please contact Fred for details before your class. There will be a pre-event boat and gear fitting prior to class. Contact Fred at fred@fredlinehan.com.

For 50+ tennis players who want to raise their level of play or sharpen their skills, these tennis drills are for you. Sessions are taught by Dilcia Pederson, USTPA & PTA Certified Tennis Teaching Professional. Senior Tennis Players Club (STPC) sponsors the lessons. Students need to bring a tennis racquet and wear tennis shoes.

New to yoga or looking for a class that allows you to find comfort within daily living. Expand your physical and mental virtues through asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises). This class will move slow through postures focusing on breath and alignment.

New Class! The Lynch Beginner Pickleball Round Robin Play is the perfect way for students who have taken a Lynch Pickleball class to learn about tournament play. This class is designed to bring early stage 1.5-2.5 rated players into an informal, fun, yet organized round robin competitive play setting. Prior to the day's events, we will have a short 20 minute players clinic on strategy and pickleball rules. This will be a fun class for former Lynch Pickleball students to get comfortable with fun, competitive play and to meet students from other Lynch classes. Students will be grouped by like ability. The doubles round robin play is for BEGINNERS ONLY. And yes, you can sign up as a single player! There will be prizes and give aways. Prerequisite: Must have taken a Lynch Pickleball class previously. Bring a water bottle and a paddle to class.

Zumba takes the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.