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Fitness Beyond Fifty
Straight's Weights
Stationary Cycling
World Step Aerobics
Core Stability
Enhanced Fitness
12 Weeks to a Triathlon
Community Sports Programs
Adult Softball
NEW THIS SPRING!
Yoga -- New Options
The Thinking Body
Hung Gar Kung Fu
Masters' Learn To Row
Vashon Park District is happy to provide payment plans for people who need to spread their fee payment out over the quarter for any Park District programs. To arrange a payment plan, call the Park District Administrative Office at 206-463-9602 or email officeassistant@vashonparkdistrict.org
Fresh, New Programs for Spring
Moving Meditation Yoga 
with Certified Yoga Instructor, Wendra Lynne, starts with a flow style warm up augmented with music. Practice includes core strengthening, back support and muscle stretching. Students are encouraged to ask questions, request modifications and go at their own pace. All levels are welcome. Classes meet Mondays, 7:30-8:45A and Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00P in the Ober Park Performance Room. Fees are $9/class in punch card packages of 4-8-12. Drop-ins are welcome at $10. And, your first class is FREE.
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The Thinking Body
Low back pain? Shoulders up by your ears? Does your work or choice of physical training cause days of agony? You can change that. Kajsa Ingemansson will help you identify the habitual movement patterns that may be causing you pain or discomfort, and she'll give you the tools to acquire more ease of movement and attention to the moment. Drawing from practices such as the FM Alexander Technique, Feldenkreis, and yoga this class will challenge you enough physically to stay present but discourage excess effort. This class is targeted to active teens and adults and meets Wednesday and Friday mornings, 7:30 - 8:30A, in the Ober Performance Room. Fee is $6.50/class in punch card packs of 10 and 20.
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Masters' Learn-to-Row
An opportunity for anyone 18 or older to learn the sport of rowing. No experience is necessary, but comfort on and wading in the water is essential. Must be able to lift 50lbs for team lifting of rowing shells. With coaching, participants will go from zero to the first, critical skill level, including basic stroke, fitness and teamwork on and off the water. Program runs Saturday, May 22, 11:00A - 3:00P and Sunday, May 23, 9:00A - 1:00P at the Jensen Pt. Boathouse. Fee is $140 and the program is co-sponsored by Vashon Island Rowing Club.
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Hung Gar Kung Fu
As taught by Levin Pugsley,Hung Gar Kung Fu is a highly efficient self-defense system and a superior method of body strengthening. This style features powerful blocks, punches and kicks. Students undergo intensive physical training to develop speed, balance and power, starting with basic exercises for strength, conditioning and coordination. Levin’s classes start April 2 at Ober Park, Monday evenings at 6:30P for just $10 per class in punch card packs of 4-8-12 or $12 to drop in. Hung Gar Kung Fu is open to people age 7 to adult.
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Fitness Classics Return
Gravity got you down? Are you looking for a way to improve fitness and avoid pain? Join gymnast, dance and acrobatics instructor Sam Van Fleet in the fitness program he's spent ten years developing. It is a practice of gentle strength, balance and stability training emphasizing fun and challenging exercises. Sam's philosophy of exercise is to keep toned, stable and flexible through middle age and beyond. Participants choose various challenge levels for each exercise based on individual abilities and confidence. Proper form and body awareness are paramount. Sam’s class meets Wednesdays at Ober Park, 11A to 12noon. The fee is just $9 per class in punch cards of 4, 8 and 12, and your first class is free. The class is vigorous enough to require the ability to get up and down for floor work in addition to upright exercise.
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12 Weeks to a Triathlon? Yes You Can!
Train for your first triathlon or aim for your ‘personal best.’ Either way, you’ll get into great shape. Certified Triathlon and Swim coach, Ironman competitor, and 40+-triathlon veteran, Lu-Ann Branch, will train people aged 15 and older to reach their personal best in swimming, biking and running as they prepare to complete (or compete in) the triathlon of their choice. Participants must be able to swim the length of a pool and walk or run comfortably for 15 minutes. Must have a bicycle too. The program includes a personalized training plan, support and weekend group runs for $195, and late-comer fees will be pro-rated. The group will meet Saturday mornings, 8-9:30A at various outdoor locations, from May 1 through July 25.
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Tang Soo Do – Ancient Martial Art for the Whole Family
Tang Soo DoTang Soo Do is an ancient form of martial art known to be the most effective training methods for self-discipline, confidence, fitness, stress management and self-defense techniques. VPD offers classes for people age 6 to adult. Classes taught by Lisa Bruce are for people ages 6-9. New Students aged 6-9 meet 4-5P; continuing students meet 5-6P at Ober, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes are $6 each. For the Experienced Practitioner Elisabeth Jellison teachesTang Soo Do class for people 10 to adult. Classes meet 6-7P Tuesdays and Thursdays, at Ober. These classes are also $6 each.
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Enhance Fitness – New Time!
Senior Fitness Instructor, Mo Brule, gets blood flowing, hearts pumping and muscles working in her musical fitness class Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:45-1:45P at Ober. Members of Group Health Medicare Part A & B participate free. Others pay by session. Senior Center members pay $35; non-members $42 for 15 classes. Punch cards are available for 10 classes at $37.50. Sign up at the Vashon Senior Center, 10005 SW Bank Rd., 463-5173.
Stationary Cycling Times Three -- All at Ober Park
Three Opportunities to Pile on Miles and Work off Stress
Whatever the Weather
Classes are $10 each in punch card packages of 6 ($60) and 12 ($120). All classes meet at Ober Park and drop-ins are welcome at $12. Buy as many or as few as you need.
Cycling from Inside Out – Kelly Chevalier applies her body working skills to develop muscular awareness on cycling machines. Intensity is self-regulated with personal instruction, Mondays, 11A-12P,Fridays are Plus Days, with an extra half hour of strength training 11A to 12:30P for an extra $2.50
Nelson Cycling – Amy Nelson’s cycling class is a great workout for burning fat, increasing muscle and building endurance Mondays, 10-11A, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:15-11:15A.
For a cross-training opportunity, join weight training instructor, Kelly Straight, Wednesdays, 9:15A to 10:10A when she incorporates stationary cycling into her strength training class. (See Straight on Strength in this listing for more)
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Straight on Strength
Led by Kelly Straight this class uses various strength training modalities -- free weights, stretch bands, exercise balls, weighted bars and mat work. It accommodates all fitness levels and Kelly offers modifications for rehab and novice students. Routines vary each class with emphasis on functional strength. The class works the core, upper body and lower body adding education and fun! Every other week is cardio fitness w/strength training — more leg work, lighter weights, higher reps, faster count, more cardio work. Mondays and Fridays 8:55-9:45A. Wednesdays add interval training with the stationary bike, 9:15 – 10:10A. $9 per class in punch card packs of 4, 8 or 12.
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World Step Aerobics --
Work on body alignment, posture and aerobic fitness “from the core” and all to Afro-Caribbean musical rhythms with master body worker Kelly Chevalier, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-10A at Ober Park. Buy punch cards at $12/class in packages of 4, 8 and 12. Drop-ins are welcome at $15.
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Core Stability – Changing Times
Work with Kelly Chevalier applying principles of yoga, Pilates and stretching to strengthen and lengthen your all-important core. NOTE: Kelly's new times for Core Stability are Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:45-8:50A at Ober Park. Buy punch cards at $12/class in packages of 4, 8 and 12. Drop-ins pay $15.To view and print the PDF registration form click here
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Adult Softball Season Starts mid-April
Vashon’s Adult Softball League has been around 30 years and its teams are always looking for more committed players over age 18. If that describes you, contact Rochelle Munger at vashonsoftball@hotmail.com to get on a team. Play begins mid- April and closes June 30, with nightly games at Agren Park. Fee is $250 per team. Register in person at Ober Park.
Community Sports Programs All FREE!
Vashon Park District is offering opportunities to drop in and play your favorite sport with other like-minded adults. And they are FREE! So get out there and have some fun -- it's on us
Here's the Current Community Sports Program Schedule for Adults:
Weightlifting |
Mon/Wed/Fri, 5:30- 7:30P VHS Weight Room |
Men's Basketball |
Sundays, 7- 9A CES Gym ( fee is $3/player) |
Co-ed Volleyball |
Sundays, 2-4 P, CES gym |
Women's Basketball |
Thursdays, 8-9P thru April 1, CES Gym |
Co-ed Table Tennis |
Sundays, 3-5P, Paradise Ridge Assembly Bldg |
Aikido |
Tu-Th, 7:15-8:15P, VHS Wrestling Room |
| Men's Soccer | Thursdays, 9-10:30P, McM Gym & Sundays, 10A-1P, (weather permitting), VES South |
| Women's Soccer | Sundays, 2-3P, McM Gym |
Please Note* Community Sports Programs are designed as adult recreational opportunities. Children under 16 are not permitted.
Your registration options include:
- Registration by mail or fax. Print out the PDF form for the class, complete and mail it with payment to the Vashon Park District, P.O. Box 1553, Vashon, WA 98070 or fax it to 206-463-9614.
- Register online and pay by credit card. We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express. For step-by-step instructions, click here.
- Visit the Vashon Park District's Ober Park office, 8A to 4P weekdays.
Vashon Park District will gladly refund program fees when they are requested a minimum of 7 business days prior to the program start date. Refunds requested fewer than 7 business days prior to the program start date will be provided only for a documented medical reason or as the result of a significant family emergency. For each refund issued, no matter the reason, Vashon Park District will assess a $25 administration fee. THANK YOU!