Adult Programs

Recreational Activities...

Men's Basketball League:

Marple Newtown Recreation's Adult Men's Basketball League is scheduled to begin Monday, September 15, 2008. League games will be played Monday through Thursday from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at the Robert C. Gauntlett Community Center Gym. Teams wishing more information on this league should contact the recreation office at 610-353-2326.

Adult Open Basketball:

Adults (18 years of age and above) are welcome to play "Pick-Up" basketball at the Community Center Gym on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:00pm beginning February 26, 2009. The program will run through April 30, 2009.

Price: $5.00 Per Visit

Adult Open Volleyball:

Come be a part of our Adult Drop-In Volleyball Program beginning October 5, 2008. The Program meets on Sunday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:30pm and will run through April 26, 2009. Please call 610-353-2326 in case of inclement weather and to confirm holiday dates.

Price: $5.00 Per Visit

The Walking Club:

Do you want to make exercise a part of your daily routine? If yes, then this is the perfect program for you! This informal adult walking program is designed to put exercise and fitness into your life. The program will be held inside the Robert C. Gauntlett Community Center (participants walk the squared hallways of the center), so the weather is always perfect! Chart your progress - eight times around equals one mile! Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers suitable for walking. Walk with a friend, a neighbor, or by yourself at your own pace! Registration is ongoing - come anytime, Monday through Friday, between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Participants must sign in at the recreation office and obtain a visitors pass before walking. 

Senior Game Time:

Senior citizens are welcome to utilize Marple Newtown Recreation's game room beginning October 7. Activities include ping-pong, billiards, board games, card playing and socializing. Cable TV is also available. Come with a group, a friend, or by yourself - All Seniors welcome! The game room is located in the Gauntlett Community Center. Equipment donations accepted. Please call the recreation office (610-353-2326) for complete details.

Adult Female Golf Clinic:

This program includes four one-hour clinics and is open to beginner and intermediate female players. Participants will be taught the basic fundamentals of the game (posture, grip and aim) and how to swing the club. In addition, all players will work on their short game including both chipping and putting. Clinics one through three will be held on the practice range or putting green at Paxon Hollow Country Club, and the fourth clinic will be done on the golf course (date TBA). While on the course, golf etiquette and speed of play will be discussed. The program coordinator is Daniel Malley, PGA Professional. If needed, equipment will be provided.

 Tai Chi:

Tai Chi is one old form of Chinese exercise beneficial to health, and it is also a subtle, sophisticated, and scientific method of self-defense. It is basically made out of several forms or sets originally derived from martial arts, and it takes the forms of the natural movements of animals and birds. However, unlike martial arts, Tai Chi is performed deliberately slow, softly, and gracefully with smooth and even transitions between movements. Those who practice regularly will develop a healthy body and a calm, tranquil mind. It also provides a practical avenue for learning about balance, alignment, fine-scale motor control, and rhythm of movement. Therefore, the practice will enable you to better stand, walk, run and correct poor posture. This program is suitable for people of all ages and requires no special equipment. Class will meet at the Gauntlett Community Center. Lucia Coren and Louie Yue will provide authentic Chinese instruction.

Yoga:

With "Ha" meaning Sun and "Tha" meaning Moon, Hatha yoga is a style of yoga that is physical and at the same time deeply meditative. Through a variety of yoga postures, attention to proper alignment is learned. Gentle movement in union with breath strengthens the body and increases flexibility, while freeing the mind from daily stress. A sense of harmony and balance is discovered. Other benefits include increased energy flow as nerve channels are cleared, improved concentration, blood circulation and digestion. Classes will meet in the Gauntlett Community Center. Students should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat to class. This six-week yoga program will be taught by Yvette Pecoraro, a certified TriYoga instructor and RYT with Yoga Alliance.

Strut N' Strollers:

Mothers use power walking/jogging intervals mixed with sculpting segments using body weight and exercise bands for a total body workout. No need for babysitting as class is designed for mothers with children ages six weeks and up. Mothers should receive medical clearance before starting any exercise programs. Come meet other moms, learn proper walking and jogging techniques, and get a great workout during each 60 minute class. Outdoor classes meet at Veterans Park in Broomall. Indoor classes will be held at the Gauntlett Community Center. In case of inclement weather during the outdoor session, class will be held at the Community Center. Please call 610-353-2326 to confirm class location. Mothers need to bring a water bottle, beach towel and exercise band to class. Exercise bands may be purchased from the instructor, Beth McNeely, for $10.00.

Recreational Activities...

Sit & Get Fit:

Yes, it really is possible to get a complete body workout without getting up from your chair! This class, designed specifically for older adults, provides stretching and light aerobic exercises to strengthen and tone your body, all done while sitting down. You will have fun while working out safely and effectively with stretch bands, balls, and light weights (optional). Increases muscle strength, improves circulation, helps fight osteoporosis, lowers blood pressure and increases bone density. This class is especially beneficial to those with knee or back problems, less agility, or those who don't want the strain of standing exercises. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Class will meet at the Gauntlett Community Center. The fitness instructor is Geri Fox.

Pilates:

This dynamic program offers a system of mind and body exercises focusing mainly on the abdomen, oblique muscles, and lower back. Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs. it builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek toned body. Other program benefits include increased lung capacity and circulation, as well as improved coordination, posture and balance. because pilates teaches balance and control of the body, many participants experience positive body awareness for the first time. Ages 16 and above are welcome. Class will meet at the Guantlett Community Center. Certified pilates instructor Adrianne Chin will conduct the program.

Educational Programs...

AARP 55 Alive
Mature Driving Program:

This program is an eight-hour classroom refresher course for experienced motorists age 50 and older. Presented by AARP, it covers the effects of aging and medication on driving, accident prevention methods, rules of the road, and license renewal requirements. After completing the course, participants qualify for a discount on their auto insurance, in compliance with PA HB12. Class will be held in the Gauntlett Community Center. Checks should be made payable to AARP.

Ms. Fix It:

Are you tired of having to wait until your husband or significant other has a minute to help you do the jobs that need to be done around your home? Are you frustrated because you are paying too much for contractors to do what you know you could have easily done yourself if you knew how? If so, this class may be just the answer you've been looking for! The Ms. Fix It class is for any woman who is interested in learning how to do basic household jobs. Each week of this six-week class will focus on a different project. Participants will learn how to patch holes, prime and paint, install smoke detectors, safely hang pictures and shelving, change locks and door knobs, and much more! Class will meet in the Gauntlett Community Center. The instructor is Mike Facciolo. For additional information email mikesfixit.com.

“All About The Computer”

The following hands-on computer classes will be presented by Marvin Coren, owner of Ampet Corp. Mr. Coren is a highly experienced computer professional with over 35 years of training that began with NASA and space research. Both classes will meet at the Gauntlett Community Center.

Maintaining & Servicing Your Computer: Your computer is not very smart. It needs many components to make it work, beginning with the processor, the brains of the computer. This classroom program is designed to teach the student how to recognize and diagnose and then to repair computer problems and system failures. The focus of this program is to fully explain and understand everything there is to know about a modern personal computer. Every class will begin with the participating student receiving a printed copy of the repair manual, in eight (8) installments for each week of attendance. The manual and class instruction plus a hands-on open computer will comprise the entire program. You will break down and reassemble different branded computers, such as Dell, HP, IBM, and others if one becomes available. Students will be requested to bring a sick computer into the classroom for therapy and recovery. Detailed instructions will be presented, including diagnostic testing of the many devices in the IBM compatible computer. Repair techniques will be demonstrated and taught using tools of the trade to properly repair the computer. This course is a good prerequisite for "Build Your Own Computer". All attending students (former students as well) will be eligible for discount purchases of whatever they may need from participating computer stores in this area.

Build Your Own Computer: This course is designed to teach you how to build your own computer from components and parts that are widely available. You will assemble a personal home computer that is superior to what is being sold in the retail market. The actual construction of this computer will begin with detailed planning to determine the mission of your computer, such as business, gaming, photography, digital recording or other possible needs. It will be necessary for each students to bring their unit to the classroom where the construction and programming will take place. A list of necessary components will be given to the class on the first day, at which time we will determine what each participants will require of their computer. At that time, every student will be given a special discount request card that is recognized at several computer shops where the needed components can be purchased. the cost of the computer can vary from as little as $199.00 (without the monitor) to a highly sophisticated machine with unlimited possibilities.