3608 West 26th Street
Erie, Pennsylvania 16506
Phone: 814-835-4122
Web: www.millcreektownship.com/Residents/ParksandRecreation.aspx
Millcreek Township provides programs for its residents. A wide variety of programs are offered including swimming, gymnastics, dance, yoga, arts and crafts, golf, tennis, and physical fitness for adults including tai chi and zumba. Programs may change during the year, so it is best to check the website for any additions or changes.
Services:
Adult Aerobics: The following programs are for persons 18 years or older, or anyone aged 14 – 17 who attends class accompanied by a participating adult. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers with good support. Bring a mat, towel, or a small blanket for floor work. You may also want to bring a water bottle and light weights. Kettlebell, Pilates mat work, muscle conditioning, circuit step aerobics, and stability ball workout available.
Intro to Qi Gong: Qi Gong (chee-kung) is an ancient healing art from China. The art consists of very slow and gentle movements. It will restore and increase your energy, reduce anxiety, improve balance, and help you maintain a healthy active lifestyle.
Intro to Tai Chi: Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art. Today it is practiced as an exercise that promotes the flow of “Chi” or energy in the body, leading to good health, good balance, and a positive mental outlook. Advanced class is for students who have learned the 111 postures of the Yang style form.
Jazz and Tap Dancing: Beginner jazz and broadway. Beginner tap available.
Kickboxing: Kickboxing, which combines elements of boxing, martial arts, and aerobics. Provides overall physical conditioning. Reduce stress, increase strength, and build muscle tone. An exercise mat and light weights are recommended.
Self Defense: Teaches the student how to use muscle moving techniques to disbalance an attacker and redirect his aggression. A non-forceful method.
Social Ballroom Dancing: A partner is required for all of these programs except Line Dance. Please wear comfortable clothes and dancing shoes. Beginner American and Latin, Beginner Line Dance, Intermediate Line Dance, Intermediate American and Latin offered.
Water Exercise: Adult water exercise in the McDowell Intermediate pool.
Yoga: A gentle form of yoga for those with limited flexibility using seated and standing poses. Maintain joint mobility and stretch and strengthen the body, using the chair for support. Yoga mat required. A multi-level format for beginners or for experienced students to strengthen their current practice. Posture, breath work, and guided relaxation. Yoga mat/block/strap recommended.
Youth Dance: Dance and ballet classes are held at Asbury Barn for eight weeks. Parents of 3- and 4-year-olds must wait on the first floor of the barn while classes are taking place on the second floor.
Zumba: Combines high energy and motivating Latin music that allows you to dance away your worries, and it’s a great sweat! You DO NOT need a partner for Zumba nor do you need dance experience. Look, feel, live better and join the dance party!