Along with the crisp air and changing leaves, we’re also welcoming several new classes to our lineup for the fall and winter months. Instructor Andrea Lepcio has switched up her summer offerings to now include Tai Chi, as well as Boom Mind, and Boom Move. We are also welcoming a new face to The Neighborhood House, Pilates instructor Hillary Kennedy who will be offering Mat Pilates twice a week.

Additionally, Boom Mind and Boom Move are part of the Silver Sneakers program. While classes are designed for students of all ages, participants 65+ enrolled in certain Medicare plans are able to attend at no charge (for everyone else the fee is just $5). To find out more about Silver Sneakers, see if you qualify, and enroll, visit the Silver Sneakers website.

Class Schedule

Mat Pilates | M+W 9am | $10/class

Open to all levels from beginner to advanced and everyone’s needs can be met on the mat! Have a great time and start your day off right with a challenging Pilates mat class. Monday, September 28, class will be offered at no charge— so come give it a try! All proceeds from Mat Pilates go directly to The Neighborhood House! You can register and pay in advance right online.

Boom Mind | Tu+Th 9-9:30am | $5/class (no charge for Silver Sneakers)

Takes the best from yoga and Pilates and combines them into one fusion class. Designed to relax the body and mind with peaceful music and invigorating movements. The focus of this class is on core muscles, lower body strength and balance.

Boom Move | Tu+Th 9:45-10:15am | $5/class (no charge for Silver Sneakers)

This fun, dance-inspired workout improves your cardio fitness with easy-to-follow moves set to energizing music.

Tai Chi | Tuesday | 11:00am | $10/class

Tai Chi embraces the mind, body, and spirit. We will learn the first 6 forms of Tai Chi Sun style. Our movements are slow and fluid allowing us to gradually strengthen our muscles. Tai Chi for Health is designed for those with arthritis, balance problems, and other chronic conditions. It is suitable for all participants and ages. Tai Chi may be performed standing or seated.

Special Notes

• Please sign the “guest book” on the table outside the Great Hall. We do this so that we can keep track of who attends class should we ever need that information for contact tracing.

• All classes will be held in the Great Hall space where appropriate distancing is possible. We ask everyone wears a mask or cloth face covering into the building. When class starts, you can lower your mask if that makes you more comfortable so long as you are able to continue social distancing. Remember, 6’ is the “minimum,” and if you can spread out more than that, please do.

• Hand sanitizer is available at the entrance to the Great Hall.

• Please complete and sign this form before participating in class (you just need to fill it out once). Hard copies will also be available at the Great Hall entry.

• If you, or anyone in your household displays symptoms associated with Covid-19, you should not attend class. See this CDC guidance for more info. If you or anyone in your household has recently returned from any state not on Maine’s travel exemption list, you cannot attend class prior to completing a 14 day quarantine or receiving a negative Covid-19 test.