Stretching and Toning

Super Stretch With Frances Goulart ~ Morning & Evening
Easy and effective stretching exercises for each one of the body’s 600 plus muscles starting with the forehead and ending with each of the five toes. Learn how to strengthen and lengthen the muscles in your torso, legs, lower back , shoulders and chest. A stretched out body is less prone to injury, protected against stress and insomnia. Class ends with relaxation. Open to all ages, all fitness levels. Taught by Frances Goulart. Frances Sheridan Goulart is is a certified yoga, pilates and yoga-lates instructor who has been teaching in Ridgefield and throughout Fairfield Countyfor over a decade. She is also a certified clinical nutritionist and author of the newly released Super Immunity Foods (McGraw Hill) and Super Healing Foods (Prentice Hall).

5 Sessions $55 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $28)
Mon., 8/2, 16, 23, 30 & 9/13 from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.; Venus Bldg.

6 Sessions $73 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $55)
Mon., 9/20, 27; 10/4, 18, 25 & 11/1 from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.; ERMS
Mon., 11/8, 15, 22, 29; 12/6 & 13 from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.; ERMS Snow date is 1/10.
Wed., 9/22, 29; 10/6, 13, 20 & 10/27 from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.; Venus Bldg.
Wed., 11/3, 10, 17; 12/1, 8 & 15 from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.; Venus Bldg. Snow date is 1/12.

12 Sessions $139 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $104)
Mon., 9/20, 27; 10/4, 18, 25; 11/1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 12/6 & 13 from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.; ERMS Snow date is 1/10.
Wed., 9/22, 29; 10/6, 13, 20, 10/27; 11/3, 10, 17; 12/1, 8 & 15 from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.; Venus Bldg. Snow date is 1/12.

Body, Mind and Spirit Alignment
An awakening of the mind,body and spirit. This class is geared towards the more evolved and mature woman (and man). Using light hand held weights, we will be toning and stretching as you leave feeling opened, stronger, longer and fully energized. Focusing totally on posture and Alignment, performing exercises using your own body weight gently and effectively this class is a sure must. Taught by Lisa Tenore. Lisa Tenore is certified by AFAA Group Fitness and Personal Training, certified in Reiki and Energy Healing, has been teaching in the area for 16 years.
7 Sessions $84 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $63)
Mon., 9/27; 10/4, 18, 25; 11/1, 8 & 15 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.; Venus Bldg.
Mon., 11/22, 29; 12/6, 13; 1/10, 24 & 31 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.; Venus Bldg.

Sculpt and Stretch with Laurie Mayper
Starts with a low impact aerobic warmup, followed by arm and shoulder work with dumbbells; lunges, squats, plies, and more leg and hip work; backlying abdominal exercises and stretching. Students should wear sneakers and bring light dumbbells and a mat. Taught by Laurie Mayper. Laurie Mayper is certified by YogaSpirit Studios, YogaFit, and the Aerobics and Fitness Assoc. of America and teaches Yoga and Pilates in Fairfield County.

6 Sessions $73 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $55)
Fri., 9/17, 24; 10/1, 15, 22 & 29 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.; Venus Bldg.

5 Sessions $62 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $47)
Fri., 11/5, 19; 12/3, 10 & 17 (snow date is 1/14) from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.; Venus Bldg. Snow date is 1/14.

11 Sessions $128 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $96)
Fri., 9/17, 24; 10/1, 15, 22, 29; 11/5, 19; 12/3, 10 & 17 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.; Venus Bldg. Snow date is 1/14.

Pilates

Pilates 101 With Frances Goulart ~ Morning & Evening
Weak Abdominals? Aching back? Tight muscles? Try this unique and mind-body approach to strengthening your back and abdominals and improving overall flexibility in a matter of weeks. No prior experience needed. Beginners (and more experienced students) welcome. Please bring a thick mat and a yoga block to class. Optional - enhance your workout by bringing a pair of 2 lb. weights. Taught by Frances Goulart. Frances Sheridan Goulart is is a certified yoga, pilates and yoga-lates instructor who has been teaching in Ridgefield and throughout Fairfield Countyfor over a decade. She is also a certified clinical nutritionist and author of the newly released Super Immunity Foods (McGraw Hill) and Super Healing Foods (Prentice Hall).

6 Sessions $66 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $33)
Tue., 8/17, 24, 31; 9/7, 14 & 21 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Venus Bldg.
Thur., 8/19, 26; 9/2, 9, 16 & 22 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.

9 Sessions $106 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $80)
Tue., 10/5, 19, 26; 11/2, 9, 16, 30; 12/7 & 14 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Venus Bldg. Snow date is 1/11.
Thur., 9/16, 23, 30; 10/7, 14, 21, 28; 11/4 & 18 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Venus Bldg.
Thur., 12/2, 9, 16; 1/13, 20, 27; 2/3, 10 & 17 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Venus Bldg. Snow date is 1/6.

7 Sessions $84 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $63)
Thur., 9/16, 23, 30; 10/7, 14, 21 & 28 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.; meets on 9/16 at Venus Bldg. and 9/23 forward at Veterans Park School.
Thur., 11/4, 18; 12/2, 9, 16; 1/13 & 20 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Veterans Park Snow date is 1/6.

Yoga-lates

Yoga-lates With Frances Goulart ~ Day & Evening
Yogilates is a unique fusion of yoga and pilates for total body fitness. Develop a stronger more flexible body, longer leaner muscles and toned abs. Improves the strength of the back and the health of the joints. Perfect for complete beginners or veterans. Most of the stretches will be done on the floor, please bring a thick mat, yoga block, and a blanket. Frances Sheridan Goulart is is a certified yoga, pilates and yoga-lates instructor who has been teaching in Ridgefield and throughout Fairfield Countyfor over a decade. She is also a certified clinical nutritionist and author of the newly released Super Immunity Foods (McGraw Hill) and Super Healing Foods (Prentice Hall).

6 Sessions $66 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $33)
Thur., 8/19, 26; 9/2, 9, 16 & 23 from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.; Venus Building

10 Sessions $117 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $74)
Thur., 9/30; 10/7, 14, 21, 28; 11/4, 18; 12/2, 9 & 16 from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.; Veterans Park School. Snow date is 1/13.

Yogalates with Laurie Mayper
Yoga-lates is a unique fusion of yoga and pilates for total body fitness. Develop a stronger more flexible body, longer leaner muscles and toned abs. Improves the strength of the back and the health of the joints. Perfect for complete beginners or veterans. Most of the stretches will be done on the floor. Bring a thick mat, yoga block, and blanket. Taught by Laurie Mayper. Laurie Mayper is certified by YogaSpirit Studios, YogaFit, and the Aerobics and Fitness Assoc. of America and teaches Yoga and Pilates in Fairfield County.

6 Sessions $73 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $55)
Tue., 9/21, 28; 10/5, 19, 26 & 11/2 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.
Fri., 9/17, 24; 10/1, 15, 22 & 29 from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m.; Venus Bldg.

5 Sessions $62 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $47)
Tue., 11/9, 16, 30; 12/7 & 14 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.
Fri., 11/5, 19; 12/3, 10 & 17 from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m.; Venus Bldg.

11 Sessions $128 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $96)
Tue., 9/21, 28; 10/5, 19, 26; 11/2, 9, 16, 30; 12/7 & 14 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.
Fri., 9/17, 24; 10/1, 15, 22, 29; 11/5, 19; 12/3, 10 & 17 from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m.; Venus Bldg.

Medical Questions:

We expect students to have consulted with their doctor before starting any new exercise program.