Senior centers are not what they used to be. Today’s senior center is a vibrant, action-packed combination of local fitness center, job and volunteering headquarters, transportation hub, and tasty dining locale. Here are some classes offered at the Tim D. Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta/East Cobb. Registration for Summer classes begins on Monday, June 28 at 9am.Online and in person registration only. Payment for each class is due in full at the time of registration, and may be made with cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Classes may not be taken on a pay as you go basis. Class payments by check or money order should be made payable to Cobb Senior Services.

MONDAY

Beginner Line Dance
July 12 – September 20 (No class September 6)
9:30-10:30am | $30

You will learn basic line dance steps and sequences. Dance to a variety of music types. Get lively, move with confidence, and stay fit while having fun.

Gentle Yoga
July 12 – August 30 (No class August 16)
11am-12pm | $21

The class will start on a chair. It will include warm ups, gentle flows, breath work, meditation and balance. Please bring: a yoga mat and a yoga block.

Spanish Level 2
July 19 – September 27 (No class September 6)
10-11:30am | $45

Previous Spanish knowledge required. Two books are required: Spanish Middle/High School by Carson Dellosa and Easy Spanish Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein.

TUESDAY

Fitness with Jola
July 13 – September 21
11:30am-12:30pm | $33

This class is low impact training, suitable for all fitness levels. Designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve balance for daily life activities. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support, class can be modified depending on fitness levels. What You need to bring: hand-held weights, elastic tubing or resistance band, ball (any ball can be use but no big- ger or smaller than the soccer ball), set of “drumsticks” (anything you can find at the house; spatulas, short pool noodles etc. must be at least foot long).

WEDNESDAY

Beginner Pilates
July 14 – September 15
9:30-10:30am | $30

Pilates is a body conditioning routine that seeks to build flexibility, strength, endurance. You will flow through a series of movements designed to condition your entire body. Please bring a yoga mat.

Smoveys Workout
August 18 – September 22
12-12:45pm | $18

A new, fun, innovative exercise program, which promotes general fitness, weight loss, and provides therapeutic benefits. Smoveys are a pair of molded hollow rings and each contains four stainless steel balls. Benefits include: balance, stability, power, walking, mobility, endurance, and coordination. Smoveys hollow rings are provided.

Beginner Tai Chi
July 14 – September 15
1-2pm | $30

Tai Chi is a “moving meditation” class for new students with less than two years of experience. Discover the benefits of this ancient form of martial arts which will improve balance, agility, strength, and coordination.

Intermediate Tai Chi
July 14 – September 15
2:15-3:15pm | $30

Tai Chi is a “moving meditation.” This class is for the more experienced participants who have two or more years of experience. Discover the benefits of this ancient form of martial arts which will improve balance, agility, strength, and coordination.

FRIDAY

Guitar Basics 101
July 16 – September 10 (No class August 20)
10-11am | $8

In this class you will learn parts that make up a guitar, how to tune your guitar, and basic strumming. You will need: acoustic guitar (not a classical), guitar tuner, and picks.

Fitness with Jola
August 13 – September 24 (No class August 20)
11:45am-12:45pm | $18

This class is a low – impact training, suitable for all fitness levels. Designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve balance for daily life activities. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing sup- port, class can be modified depending on fitness levels. Selection of the age proper music makes class – fun and enjoyable. What You need to bring: hand-held weights, elastic tubing or resistance band, ball (any ball can be use but no bigger or smaller than the soccer ball), set of “drumsticks” (anything you can find at the house; spatu- las, short pool noodles etc. must be at least foot long).

Pound Workout/Rockout
August 13 – September 24 (No class August 20)
1-1:45pm | $18

This class is designed to transform drumming into an incredibly effective way of exercising. Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements.