Councilman Hand Announces Pilates and Yoga Classes for Spring 2021

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand invites residents interested in maintaining or improving their levels of fitness and range of motion to participate in the Town of Oyster Bay’s Yoga and Pilates Classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Classes begin on Monday, April 5^th, 2021 for the spring session. All classes are co-ed, open to individuals 18 years of age or older, and run for 10 weeks. Due to COVID-19, class enrollment will be limited to allow for proper social distancing measures.

“The Town’s spring yoga and pilates classes are great recreational programs open to residents ages 18 and older, and serve as the perfect opportunity to make new friends and stay physically fit,” said Councilman Hand.  “To protect your health and the health of those around you, extra precautions and safety protocols have been put in place to make sure that these fun and enriching programs can operate safely and provide our residents with the outlet of physical fitness during these challenging times.”

Registration for the programs will take place at the Hicksville Athletic Center, 167 Broadway in Hicksville on: Monday, March 8^th, from 5:30 pm to 9:30pm; Tuesday, March 9^th, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm; and on Thursday, March 11^th from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.  After these dates, registration will continue based on availability. Please note that the schedule may be subject to change and residents are encouraged to inquire about special holiday scheduling/inclement weather.  Each program is 10 weeks in length and costs $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents.

• Pilates will be held on Mondays (Tone & Sculpt) from 8pm to 9pm, beginning on Monday April 5^th, and Saturdays (Pilates with Props) from 9am to 10am, beginning April 10^th. Both pilates classes are designed for beginning and intermediate level participants. Please bring your own mat and water, all other equipment will be provided.
• Yoga will be held on Sundays, from 9am to 10am, Mondays, from 10am to 11am, Tuesdays, from 8pm to 9pm, and Saturdays from 9 am to 10 am (this class will be held at the TOB Ice Skating Center in Bethpage.) Yoga classes begin on April 5^th, and each class includes stretching, core strengthening, breathing exercises, energy awareness, and meditation and relaxation.

Proof of residency is required and the schedule is subject to change. Due to COVID-19, class enrollment will be limited to allow for proper social distancing measures, temperatures will be checked upon entry, face masks to be worn while moving throughout facility, and daily cleaning/sanitizing will take place before and after each class. For further information, including special holiday scheduling, please call (516) 797-4125 ext. 1 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.