{"id":87618,"date":"2026-01-15T16:14:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/87618\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:14:10","slug":"l-v-active-life-offers-various-activities-lehigh-valley-press-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/87618\/","title":{"rendered":"L.V. Active Life offers various activities \u2013 Lehigh Valley Press"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article__body\">Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, is offering the following dances 7-10 p.m. during January in the Trexler Room.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">The per person fee includes refreshments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 16: Spinnin\u2019 Simmons<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 24: Johnny K<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 28: Dave and Brenda<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">The following dance will be held 1-3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 28: Johnny K<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Dance classes include:<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 19, 26: Line Dance with Instructor Linda Peters, 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Must have experience. You will learn the newest, most popular line dances as well as some of the classics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 19, 26: Introduction to Line Dances with Instructor Linda Peters, 1:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Learn the basic steps and proper technique with fun, easy dance to all genres of music.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 20, 27: Tap Beginner with Instructor Grace Conti, 9 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">If you have always wanted to learn to tap dance, this class is for you. Tap shoes are required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">The following creative arts classes are offered:<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 14, 19, 21, 26, 28: Arts and Crafts led by Trisha Baker, 9-11 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Suzanne Bauder\u2019s Art for Everyone, noon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Help is available for all media chosen. New and advanced students are welcome.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 15, 22, 29: Knit and Chat group, 9 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Stop in, work on your own projects, knit, crochet or embroider.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 19, 26: Drawing led by Instructor Judy Peters, 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Learn how to draw with pencils in this introductory class to composition, outlining and shading.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 20, 27: Bonny Batman\u2019s Ceramics, 9 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Come join these fun ceramics ongoing classes. Price includes paints.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 15, 22, 29: Junk Journal\/Book Making with Instructor Jean Burd, 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Let\u2019s have fun making a book and filling it with themed pages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Bring glue sticks, magazines, scissors and scrapbooking supplies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">The following exercise classes will be offered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 16, 23, 30: Tai Chi for Balance with Instructor Bob Donnelly (Pai Ma Shen), 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">A holistic exercise that helps reduce stress and promote physical well-being. Using slow flowing movement to coordinate breath and enhance strength, balance and calmness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 16, 19, 23, 26, 30: Fit Circuit with Instructor Sara Mercer, 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">This low impact circuit style class, featuring upbeat choreography mixed with strength training, is a great overall cardio workout.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 19, 26: Barre with Instructor Michele Fisher, 10:15 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">A low impact toning class that blends the principles of Pilates, yoga, strength training and ballet to activate your entire body.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Focus on proper body alignment, balance, stability and flexibility and strength; targeting hips, glutes, abs and arms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Standing and floor work and the ballet barre is used for some portions of class, but this is not a dance class.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 14, 19, 21, 26, 28: Zumba with Instructor Grace Conti, 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Dancers and non-dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired, dance fitness class, which is designed for seniors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Zumba with Instructor Ed Nickels, 9 a.m. Dancers and non-dancers will enjoy this Latin inspired dance fitness class, which is designed for seniors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 15, 22, 29: Neuro Warrior with Instructor Rob Comins, 9 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">This class consists of dynamic movements from Martial Arts techniques ranging from boxing, Hapkido, Karate, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">Class is beneficial for any individual that wants to move and improve activities of daily living.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">The following groups will be offered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 15, 22, 29: Photography Composition Basics with Instructor Ray Royer, 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">This group is for anyone who wants to improve their photography skills using a cellphone or camera.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 15, 22, 29: Poetry Appreciation, 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">This group is for those who appreciate poetry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 14, 21, 28: After A Loss &#8230; What Comes Next? Moderator Brenda Mason, 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">We all experience loss. Loss can have us feel deeply alone. Meeting and sharing with others can begin the healing process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">\u00b7Jan. 26: Lehigh People with Parkinson\u2019s Moderator Dave Rivera, 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">The support group empowers people with Parkinson\u2019s and their caretakers on their journey to live their best lives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body\">For more information and fees on these programs, call 610-437-3700.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. 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