EXCURSIONS - Aquatic Center styleTake a minute and peruse through the myriad of excursions you can experience. Join our active, healthy "Senior`s On The Move" group and experience places and people that will last a life-time. Should you have questions . . . or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact our program director Mary Ked Drive by dialing (704) 282-4688 or via email at mdriver@monroenc.org. Join us for a fun filled day in the mountains of Cherokee NC! May14th 7:00am to 9:00pm $45.00 Package Motor Coach Transportation Buffet Lunch at Harrah's $5 in Coin Register at the Front Desk or call 704-282-4680 (   For early spring '09   WaTerPaRk OpENs - Friday, May 22nd Memorial Day Weekend Just a few Waterpark reminders and tid-bits of information: Our hours of operation will be: May 22nd- June 14th         Mondays - Fridays 10a.m. - 7p.m. June 15th - Aug. 21st          Mondays - Fridays 10a.m. - 8p.m.* Weekend Hours                Saturdays 10a.m. - 7p.m.                                      Sundays     1p.m. - 7p.m. *Hours of operation are subject to change  due to weather, staffing and school schedules.  Waterpark Birthday Partiesare available Mondays - Fridays (excluding holidays) for 15 children.  Fee: $85 (Call the front desk for more information) Remember, we love to have guest, BUT we do not want to dis-place our monthly paying members with too many guests. Therefore, MAFC has a guest policy for the water park that differs from the main facility. During May, June, and holiday weekends guests are allowed Monday through Thursday to prevent overcrowding for our members.  No guests are permitted on holidays or on weekends until July 11th. So You Think You Can Dance? Just another wonderful dance class brought to you by Terri Beeson! Join us a we "shag" in the summer season with our beginning shag lessons. $15.00 Ever Thursday in May 7-8pm In the Conference Room       Group Aerobic Fitness Certifications and CEC Workshops. Become a certified group fitness instructor or complete a CEC class. This one day NETA certification and CEC workshop is  being offered at Monroe Aqutics and Fitness Center for one day only.   May 16, 2009 8am-1pm CEC  Workshop Fusion Strength 8am to 4:30pm Group Fitness Certification Scuba Certifications Enjoy The World`s #1 water sport - Scuba diving.MAFC offers year round NAUI scuba courses. Through Diver Style Scuba you can earn your certification, get recertified and/or experience great excursionsOf all the scuba certification programs available, NAUI is the premiere "education" program. Once NAUI scuba certified, you are ready to dive anywhere in the world. Training varies based the class you choose. Sessions is split between classroom and pool instruction. After successfully completing your training, you will be able to secure your Open Water Evaluation or sign up for a fantastic scuba adventure through Diver Style Scuba. Open Water Evaluations are for new divers and are scheduled separately and are an additional cost. Combine your Open Water Evaluation with one of the many exciting scuba excursions. To learn more about these trips, please leave us your contact information by phoning the Aquatics Center Front Desk (704) 282-4680 or contact Diver Style Scuba directly by phone = (704) 289-2089 or on the web at http://www.diverstyle.com/ Registration Deadline: usually 1 week prior to start of class (confirm w/ Diver Style Scuba to be sure) CLASS: Scuba Diver - entry level AGES: 12 years and older COST: $175 for MAFC members           $199 for MAFC members MEETINGS: the following classes meet twice weekly for three weeks, excluding holidays    Sept. 8-24    OR    Oct. 6-22    OR    Nov. 3-19    OR    Dec. 1-17 CLASS: Advanced Scuba Diver - this class allows you to night dive, experience extended depth dives and take part in boat and navigation diving. Must be a certified Scuba Diver already. COST: $130 for MAFC members           $150 for non-MAFC members MEETINGS: meets twice for approximately 1.5-2 hours each academic session. Also must complete 5 required dives             Sept. 19 & Oct. 10    OR     Nov. 7 & 14 CLASS: Nitrox Diver - this is a class that teaches diving using gases other than air. Great for active and older divers. Must be scuba certified. COST: $90 for MAFC members           $120 for non-MAFC members MEETINGS: has 1 academic session lasting approximately 3-3.5 hours. No other dives required           Oct. 3     OR    Nov. 14 Lifeguard Training Certifications - Starts March 20th Are you 15 or older and looking for a great summer job or challenging career? Lifeguarding will help you develop skills and experiences that will be valued by colleges and future employers. Participants will learn the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Upon successful completion of the course, each new lifeguard will receive certifications in Lifeguard Training and Community First Aid vaild for (3) years and CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) valid for (1) year. For questions or additional information please contact Cindy Lisk, Pool Director. (704) 282-4689 or via email at clisk@monroenc.org. Registration Deadline: By Monday, Mar. 16th (no more than 15 students) Class Days and Times: Fri's /Sat.'s/Sun.'s from 3/20/09 - 4/5/09 Ages: 15 years and older Times: Friday = 6p-9p   Saturday =  10a-3p   Sunday =  1p-5p COST:    $75.00 for members OR $125.00 for non-members Start Your Journey Towards Weight Loss Today! Participants: MAFC members and non-members Date: Thursdays @ 11am, Cost: FREE but registration is required EMPOWERING - women, Mind, Body and Soul         4th Annual Metamorphosis- Day-long seminar specifically designed for Women Now firmly established as one the area's finest craft shows, this event is a must visit for all lovers of quality handmade goods! The first craft show of the season offers everything from original stain glass, one of a kind hand made jewelry, hand blown glass, baked goods and country crafts . . . multitudes of merchandise at wonderful prices! Bring your friends and get a jump on your holiday gift giving. Lectures/Seminars Workout classes Vendors Lunch is included in the fee   OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Date: Saturday, April 4th 2009 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost: For specifics on vendors, classes and fees, contact the Presbyterian Wellness Center (Tracey and/or Sheila) at 704- 282-4693 or tleitner@monroenc.org or smobley@monroenc.org Healthy U Support Group Meeting - sponsored by - sponsored by the Presbyterian Hospital Matthews Wellness Center- Monthly "Lunch & Learn" meetings - A fun, effective group that "eats to learn." Each meeting starts with a pot-luck luncheon followed by informative speakers covering a variety of topics to help everyone learn the elements of continued care. Topics range from acute and chronic diseases and ailments to lunch & learn sessions that discuss pertinent topics of the time (i.e. Medicare prescription cards). Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month and are FREE to both members and non-members. Feb, 2009 - "Smoking 101" - What do you really know? Mar, 2009 - "Dream Dinners" - Preparing healthy meals in advnace                  Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month (starting in September going thru May)                                        Cost: FREE for members and non-members                                               Time: Pot-luck luncheon = 12:15pm                                                        Speaker = 12:45pm - 1:30pm (For questions or concerns call MAFC`s on-site Presbyterian Wellness Center (704) 282-4693 or email your on-site Wellness Center nurses, Tracey and Sheila at tleitner@monroenc.org) REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS:

 RELAX with pressure!  
No matter your lifestyle, come unwind, relax and destress with Massage@Work Inc. Located within the Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center, Carmen Lazenby (LMT#5031) owner and certified massage therapist and instructor hopes to inform and educate as many people as possible about the benefits of massage. Carmen's entire team of therapists offer a complete line of services to restore, cleanse and relax you and your loved ones. So, let MAFC and Massage@Work take care of you. Cecy Dessingue specializes in soothing Swedish table massage to the uniquely penetrating Ashiatsu massage (or "bar massage"), graduating first in therapeutic massage at SPCC in 2005,  Steve Fowler brings massage experience both in from the medical enviornment as well as many exclusive spas in Charlotte. Heather Elkins is a fulltime therpaist specializing in Aromatherapy, Sport/Athletes massage, Deep Tissue, Swedish massage and body treatments. MAFC and Massage@Work can conveniently schedule what you need based on your schedule. Schedules can change so please call in advance to confirm date, time and therapist. Gift certificates are available at the Front Desk and you do not have to be an MAFC member to take advantage their expertise. Come and RELAX! Call (704) 282-4680 to make an appointment or (704) 282-4758 to speak w/ a therapist.

       
 Cecy Dessingue (#6521)   Carmen Lazenby (#5031)    Steve Fowler (#6611)            Heather Elkins (#7577)

Traditional Okinawan Karate - For Kids and Adults 

Isshin-Ryu Karate is a traditional Okinawan form of Karate that became very popular with Marines stationed in Okinawa during and after WWII. It emphasizes self-discipline, basic stances, kicks, hand techniques and self defense techniques. Our limited class sizes provided more individualized instruction and all classes are taught by black belts with a rank of 3rd  degree or higher. Learn how to move, kick, punch and block properly focusing on respect as the cornerstone on which all true martial arts is built. A karate uniform is not necessary. Students should wear comfortable, loose clothing (sweats). Classes will accommodate beginning students as well as the advanced. classes are students 8 and older. For more information please visit one of our classes taught at the Aquatics Center or visit www.usik.org.

Sponsored by: CarolinaIsshinRyuAcademy
Registration Fee: $25.00 and Class Fee: $25.00/month

                       Class Schedule
Ages 8 - Adult:      7:30pm - 8:30pm (Thursday evenings)
(Please call to reserve your place or feel free to watch and evaluate one of our Thursday evening classes)