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Cross-Country Skiing (2nd four weeks)
Dates: 2/3/2025 - 2/24/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 4
Building: Off Campus
Room:
Instructor: Barb Ellingson, Barbara Possin

THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Enjoy fresh air, friendly company, and Duluth's incredible ski trails during the peak of the season during these weekly meetups. Participants will gather at a different trail each week, depending upon grooming conditions. All levels welcome! A Minnesota Ski Pass is required on Duluth trails. LIMIT 15

Equipment can be rented through UMD's Recreation, Sports, and Outdoor Program.

Music and Movement
Dates: 1/9/2025 - 2/27/2025
Times: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8
Building: Sports and Health Center
Room:
Instructor: Carolyn Haney

THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Improve coordination, balance, motor control, attention, memory, processing, and energy while moving to music in a fun, group atmosphere! We will be using the Ronnie Gardiner Method for Movement, a common medical technique employed throughout Europe. We will continue from previous classes; however, new participants are welcome to join!

Tai Chi (Tuesdays)
Dates: 1/7/2025 - 2/25/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 8
Building: Sports and Health Center
Room:
Instructor: Anita Campbell, Diane Oyler

THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Tai Chi is a slow, graceful exercise that is sometimes called a moving meditation. Its many benefits include reduced stress, increased flexibility, improved balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Try Tai Chi for yourself! All ability levels are welcome.

NOTE: Members may enroll in one or both offerings of this class.

Tai Chi (Thursdays)
Dates: 1/9/2025 - 2/27/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8
Building: Sports and Health Center
Room:
Instructor: Anita Campbell, Diane Oyler

THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Tai Chi is a slow, graceful exercise that is sometimes called a moving meditation. Its many benefits include reduced stress, increased flexibility, improved balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Try Tai Chi for yourself! All ability levels are welcome.

NOTE: Members may enroll in one or both offerings of this class.

Winter Walks (2nd four weeks)
Dates: 2/6/2025 - 2/27/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 4
Building: Off Campus
Room:
Instructor: Suzanne Griffith

THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

Get outdoors, have fun, and enjoy the natural beauty that winters in Duluth have to offer. Depending on the weather and conditions, this group will meet in a different location each week and walk on the snow on relatively flat trails. Poles, snowshoes, or traction cleats may be used. The University for Seniors program has snowshoes and poles that can be checked out for this class. LIMIT 20

If you have registration questions, please contact the US Program Office: (218) 726-7637 | usask@d.umn.edu

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