Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier announced that residents who are interested in maintaining or improving their levels of fitness will be able to register for the Town’s popular Co-Ed Fitness Classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Classes run for 10 weeks and are offered to individuals 18 years of age or older.

“The Town’s fall co-ed recreational programs have consistently proven to be one of the most popular programs the Town offers each year, as they provide a terrific outlet for our residents to exercise and stay in shape,” said Councilwoman Maier. “The Town’s Parks Department has done an amazing job offering residents the opportunity to take advantage of these classes and stay physically active, creating an optimal environment for fitness and forging new friendships!”

This fall, residents can participate in a variety of fitness classes that will be held at the Hicksville Athletic Center:

• Ballroom Dancing:  Saturdays, from 7pm to 8pm, beginning October 1^st.
• Cardio Kick-Boxing:  Thursdays, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, beginning October 6^th.
• Pilates:  Mondays, from 8pm to 9pm, beginning October 3^rd.
• Yoga:  Residents can choose their session from the following: Saturdays (beginning October 1^st from 9am to 10am), Sundays (beginning October 2^nd from 9am to 10am), Mondays (beginning October 3^rd from 10am to 11am *This class will be held at the Bethpage Ice Rink Community Room*), and Tuesdays (beginning October 4^th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm).
• *NEW* Tai Chi: Saturdays, from 8am to 9am, beginning October 1^st.
• Zumba: Mondays (beginning October 3^rd from 6:45pm to 7:45pm) or Wednesdays (beginning October 5^th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm).

Registration will be available at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville, on September 12^th, from 7:00pm to 9:30pm, and September 13^th and 14^th, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. The schedule is subject to change. If a session is cancelled, make-up day(s) will be attempted. Class fees are $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents (checks or money orders only). Proof of residency/age required when registering, with TOB residents given first preference. Participants must bring their own mat to yoga and pilates. For more information, or to inquire about special holiday scheduling, please visit call (516) 797-7945 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov.