February Group Ex Schedule Announced
Join us for one of our fun, challenging and rewarding group exercise classes. With more than 40 classes to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s what’s new for February:
- Total Body Strength (Mon.), Spin (Tues.), Cardio Craze (Wed.) and Spin & Sculpt (Fri.) now take place 6-6:45am.
- Seven Pop-up Eccentrics classes (select Tuesdays & Saturdays) and two Pop-up Spin Classes (select Tuesdays) are offered during the month of February.
- Kundalini Yoga returns to the schedule 9:15-10:45am on Saturdays.
Visit our calendar for the full schedule or download a printable version.
All classes are free to members. Reserve your spot in Mindbody (app) starting at midnight two days before the start of your live or virtual class. Registration closes 30 minutes before the start of each class.
Instructor Spotlight
Natalie Colla
Natalie teaches Vinyasa Yoga at the Center. She currently has 300 hours of yoga teacher training and is a member of Yoga Alliance.
Her classes focus on aligning breath with movement to bring your mind to being present on the mat, in the moment. She believes each student is their own teacher and advocates knowing one’s own body to push your limits or take a step back when necessary.
Her favorite tip is any exercise will change you – whether you love it or not – and is worth sticking with. You’ll be surprised what your body and mind can do!
Vinyasa Yoga is offered 7-8pm on Thursdays with a virtual option available.
Winter Programming
Winter Session II Children’s Classes Begin the Week of Feb. 28
Children’s classes at the Lauri Ann West Community Center provide a safe, clean and fun environment to learn, grow and discover.
Registration is now open for our Winter Session II (Feb. 28 – Apr. 6). Topics include:
- JumpBunch Parent & Tot (ages 18-24 mo.) – Begins Wed., Mar. 2
- JumpBunch Fitness Fun for Toddlers (ages 2-3 ½) – Begins Wed., Mar. 2
- Soccer Shots Mini (ages 2-3) – Begins Tues., Mar. 1
- Soccer Shots Classic (ages 3-5) – Begins Tues., Mar. 1
- JumpBunch Pre-K Fitness Exploration (ages 3 ½-5) – Mon., Feb. 28
- Basketball K-3 (ages 5-9) – Begins Wed., Mar. 2
- Soccer Shots Premier (ages 6-8) – Tues., Mar. 1
- JumpBunch Sports and Fitness (ages 6-12) – Begins Mon., Feb. 28
Click here for complete class information and to register. Don’t delay! Space is limited and some classes fill quickly.
Contact Marcia Becker (mbecker@lauriannwestcc.org) with any programming questions.
Personal Training
Get the Results You Want with a Personal Trainer
The Lauri Ann West Community Center is here to help you reach your fitness goals through expert personal training. With a variety of individual and group packages available, there’s a program for everyone – at every fitness level. Learn more here.
Our trainer’s certifications include in weight loss, corrective exercise and nutrition.
Contact Kyle Pine at 412-828-8566 (kpine@lauriannwestcc.org) to begin a program that’s right for you!
Speaker Series
Speaker Series Continues Feb. 20 with Feng Shui Expert Fawn Chang
Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of arranging objects to create balance and harmony while encouraging the flow of positive chi (life force) is the topic of the Lauri Ann West Community Center’s ongoing KNOWbodies: Knowledge Through Perspective Speaker Series taking place Sunday, February 20. Doors open at 7pm, talk begins at 7:30pm.
Speaker Fawn Chang is a Feng Shui expert, interior designer and color marketing specialist. Chang has been on the cutting edge of interior design trends for more than 30 years and is a leader in Feng Shui design. The environments she creates for both work and living promote health, happiness and healing.
There is no charge for admission; however, pre-registration is required and seating is limited.
Register online or call Nadine Ostrowski at 412-828-8566, Ext#105 for more information.
Community News
Foxwall EMS Offering Free CPR Class Feb. 5
Foxwall EMS is offering a FREE community CPR class 10am-1pm Saturday, February 5 at the Cooper-Siegel Community Library.
The class is designed to teach lay rescuers the fundamental skills to perform CPR on adults, children or infants. Learn how to recognize and alleviate airway obstructions, signs, symptoms and how to respond to stroke-like symptoms or a heart attack. A free blood pressure screening during the course is also available.
Participants will receive a certification from the American Heart Association upon successful completion of the course.
Register online. Space is limited.
Audubon Society Hosts Animal Tracking Workshop Feb. 5
Hone your animal tracking skills with a family workshop beginning at 12pm, Saturday, February 5 at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. Time will be divided between an indoor presentation and the trail.
Free for ASWP members, $5 per nonmember. Registration required.
Visit aswp.org/events/10695 for details.
Love, Laughs & Libations @ The Library Fundraiser Takes Place Feb. 12
Give your sweetheart the gift of laughter and raise funds for the Cooper-Siegel Community Library at Love, Laughs & Libations @ The Library fundraiser.
This 21 & over event features cocktails at 6:30pm. Show begins at 7:00pm
Click here for lineup tickets and details.
FCAAE Presents Virtual Gardening Workshop with Doug Oster
Fox Chapel Area Adult Education welcomes Doug Oster for a two-part live Zoom class 6-8pm February 15 & 22.
Doug is a local gardening personality and Emmy winner. He’ll discuss ways to jumpstart your garden for the spring. Suitable for beginners and advanced gardeners.
