Farmington Continuing Education

Join Farmington Continuing Education for 6 moderately paced nature walks on wooded trails in Central and Northern CT. Appreciate nature’s tranquility and subtle gifts while still getting some exercise with the Top 6 Best Nature Walks. Enjoy 2.5 mile, hour and a half, weekly easy walks on Tuesday mornings starting at 8:45am. Any postponement due to weather will be communicated before the hike via email. Good hiking boots and water are essential, and hiking poles are recommended! List of Nature Walks Reservoir 6, 3070 Albany Ave (Rt. 44) in West Hartford Jones Mountain Preserve, 161 Steele Road in New Hartford Northwest Park, 145 Lang Road in Windsor McLean Game Refuge, 166 Salmon Brook Street/ Rt 10/ Rt 202 in Granby Penwood State Park, 560 Simsbury Road in Bloomfield Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, 1561 Asylum Ave in Hartford If you have any questions about the hiking program, please contact our hiking instructor, Grant Summers at gemersonsummers@gmail.com. All registrants MUST complete a Hiking Waiver BEFORE the start of the course. A link to the Hiking Waiver will be included in the "notes" of the registration confirmation, and can also be found HERE. Please download, complete, and either email (continuinged@fpsct.org) or mail (Farmington Continuing Education, 1 Depot Place, Unionville, CT 06085). Participation in the hikes will not be allowed unless a waiver is on file.

Zumba® Gold Dance Fitness is for everyone who is looking for a modified Zumba®class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity and impact. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba®choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Beginners welcome - no prior experience needed. Bring water, sweat towel and wear comfortable shoes.

Focus on the basics of yoga - for all ages and conditions. Increase your flexibility, reduce stress, and bring a sense of calm to your busy life. Yoga will tone the body, discipline the mind, and improve your overall health. Each session includes stretches, simple breathing techniques, and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing, have a yoga mat and firm pillow available, and do not eat a big meal before class. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.