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Extreme Walking - FREE Challenge Walking Club for Ages 60+ at the Elgin Recreation Center

Extreme Walking - FREE Challenge Walking Club for Ages 60+ Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00AM - 10:00AM. Participants aged 60+ are invited to come to the Elgin Recreation Center every Tuesday and Thursday for fun and fitness! From 8:00AM - 10:00AM WildCat Walkers have the opportunity to take their walks to the next level with Extreme Walking! Extreme Walking is a fun way to socialize with other seniors while taking your walk to the next level! While doing laps, choose to take on low impact obstacles such as steppers, hurdles, balance beams and more. These obstacles are designed to help improve balance and increase fitness opportunities for Elgin's active older adults.

Senior Coffee Social Club at the Elgin Recreation Center

Our patrons aged 60+ are invited to sit and enjoy a free cup of coffee in the Rec Lobby after participating in our Fitness Programs. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, get out of the house and get a free cup of joe. Coffee provided in part by Chariot / Drive-A-Senior.

WildCat Walkers - Free Walking Program for 60+ at the Elgin Recreation Center

Seniors aged 60+ are invited to come to the Elgin Recreation Center for FREE Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-10:00AM to walk laps in the Gym. Wildcat Walkers is a fun way to socialize with other seniors while walking in a climate controlled gym, providing a safe space for fitness. The Elgin Recreation Center rewards walking milestones, so for your first 100 miles walked, you receive a shirt, for 250 miles you'll receive a pedometer and for 500 miles you'll receive a stainless steel water bottle.

Tai Chi for Balancing Mind & Body Class with Boaz at the Elgin Recreation Center

Tai Chi for Balancing Mind & Body is taught by "Boaz", a member of the Elgin Recreation Center originally from Hong Kong. This class is designed for all ages interested in strengthening their bodies, developing balance and connecting their minds with their bodies. This class focuses on holding positions to build muscle with body weight.

Blue Blocks for Kids at the Elgin Recreation Center

Children aged 3-12 are invited to build their imagination playground from blue blocks provided by KABOOM! These engaging foam blocks interlock, stack and roll, so come use your creativity and cool off this summer!

Kangoo Jumps Dance Class with Karla at the Elgin Recreation Center

Kangoo Jumps Dance Class at the Elgin Recreation Center is every Tuesday and Thursday from 6PM - 7PM. This fun, upbeat class combines cardio and dance to build fitness. Boots are available during the class.

Let Your Yoga Dance Class with Krista at the Elgin Recreation Center

Let Your Yoga Dance is a funky, fun, dance-like-no-one-is-watching experience for all ability levels, moving through the chakras from the root (foot) and to crown. It is truly a head-to-toe immersion in movement and goodness. Come dance with us where JOY and FUN meet the DEEP and SACRED! Dress comfortably and ready to stretch, relax, dance and move. Krista Lee is a long time Elginite and 33 year employee of Elgin ISD. After learning of Let Your Yoga Dance at a Camp Atta Girl women's retreat, she went out looking for places to engage regularly. Finding none, Krista enrolled in Teacher Training and is now a certified Let Your Yoga Dance teacher!

Senior Coffee Social Club at the Elgin Recreation Center

Our patrons aged 60+ are invited to sit and enjoy a free cup of coffee in the Rec Lobby after participating in our Fitness Programs. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, get out of the house and get a free cup of joe. Coffee provided in part by Chariot / Drive-A-Senior.

WildCat Walkers - Free Walking Program for 60+ at the Elgin Recreation Center

Seniors aged 60+ are invited to come to the Elgin Recreation Center for FREE Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-10:00AM to walk laps in the Gym. Wildcat Walkers is a fun way to socialize with other seniors while walking in a climate controlled gym, providing a safe space for fitness. The Elgin Recreation Center rewards walking milestones, so for your first 100 miles walked, you receive a shirt, for 250 miles you'll receive a pedometer and for 500 miles you'll receive a stainless steel water bottle.

Slow Stretch Yoga & Meditation Class with Jackie at the Elgin Recreation Center

Jackie A. leads a Slow Stretch Yoga and Meditation class geared towards seniors who enjoy Patti's Mind, Body, Spirit Class. This class covers a combination of yoga movements, stretches and mindfulness techniques.

Portable Pickleball at The Elgin Recreation Center

Break a sweat at our Portable Pickleball at the Elgin Recreation Center. Three nets are set up for beginners, intermediates, and advanced players. Bring your own equipment or ask to borrow our equipment at the front desk. All skill levels are welcome!

Tai Chi as a Martial Art Class with Boaz at the Elgin Recreation Center

Tai Chi as Martial Arts is taught by "Boaz", a member of the Elgin Recreation Center originally from Hong Kong. This class is designed for all ages interested in the fitness, power and meditation behind Tai Chi as a martial art. This class focuses on holding positions to build muscle with body weight.

Senior Coffee Social Club at the Elgin Recreation Center

Our patrons aged 60+ are invited to sit and enjoy a free cup of coffee in the Rec Lobby after participating in our Fitness Programs. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, get out of the house and get a free cup of joe. Coffee provided in part by Chariot / Drive-A-Senior.

WildCat Walkers - Free Walking Program for 60+ at the Elgin Recreation Center

Seniors aged 60+ are invited to come to the Elgin Recreation Center for FREE Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-10:00AM to walk laps in the Gym. Wildcat Walkers is a fun way to socialize with other seniors while walking in a climate controlled gym, providing a safe space for fitness. The Elgin Recreation Center rewards walking milestones, so for your first 100 miles walked, you receive a shirt, for 250 miles you'll receive a pedometer and for 500 miles you'll receive a stainless steel water bottle.

Portable Pickleball at The Elgin Recreation Center

Break a sweat at our Portable Pickleball at the Elgin Recreation Center. Three nets are set up for beginners, intermediates, and advanced players. Bring your own equipment or ask to borrow our equipment at the front desk. All skill levels are welcome!

Prime Timer Field Trip Ages 60+ at the Elgin Recreation Center

Under 18 Full Court Volleyball at the Elgin Recreation Center

Join Elgin Parks & Recreation for full court Volleyball on Mondays & Wednesday nights. This is an opportunity for volleyball players under 18 to come together and practice, meet new friends and get fit! Volleyballs available for rent at the front desk.

High Intensity Interval Training Class with Lauren P. at the Elgin Recreation Center

Feel Stronger and leaner with this fast- paced, instructor led class for all level of athletes on select Mondays and Wednesdays. Exercises vary by class for a whole body workout. You'll pick up the pace during these calorie-burning circuit workouts made up of conditioning, agility and some equipment based movements targeting Butt & Legs, Upper Body & Core- a Full body Burn! Introducing NEW instructor, Lauren P.! Lauren has been teaching exercise class for 9 years now and loves to creatively challenge her participants in new ways. Lauren has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree is Exercise Physiology, so she is sure to give you a well rounded and effective workout. Lauren has worked with a wide variety of individuals in hospitals, senior centers, rec centers, and gym settings. In her free time, she enjoys going on long walks with her dog and trying new restaurants with her Husband.

Volleyball Night at the Elgin Recreation Center

Join Elgin Parks & Recreation for full court Volleyball on Mondays & Wednesday nights. This is an opportunity for volleyball players of all ages to come together and practice, meet new friends and get fit! Volleyballs available for rent. Elgin Recreation Center Members: FREE Non-Members: $5/Day

Xtreme Hip-Hop with Courtney at The Elgin Recreation Center

Xtreme Hip-Hop is a high energy toning and cardio class using great music, step platforms & dance moves. With routines set to old & new school Hip-Hop, it makes you want to get up and get moving while getting in a great calorie burn!

Extreme Walking - FREE Challenge Walking Club for Ages 60+ at the Elgin Recreation Center

Extreme Walking - FREE Challenge Walking Club for Ages 60+ Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00AM - 10:00AM. Participants aged 60+ are invited to come to the Elgin Recreation Center every Tuesday and Thursday for fun and fitness! From 8:00AM - 10:00AM WildCat Walkers have the opportunity to take their walks to the next level with Extreme Walking! Extreme Walking is a fun way to socialize with other seniors while taking your walk to the next level! While doing laps, choose to take on low impact obstacles such as steppers, hurdles, balance beams and more. These obstacles are designed to help improve balance and increase fitness opportunities for Elgin's active older adults.

Senior Coffee Social Club at the Elgin Recreation Center

Our patrons aged 60+ are invited to sit and enjoy a free cup of coffee in the Rec Lobby after participating in our Fitness Programs. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, get out of the house and get a free cup of joe. Coffee provided in part by Chariot / Drive-A-Senior.

WildCat Walkers - Free Walking Program for 60+ at the Elgin Recreation Center

Seniors aged 60+ are invited to come to the Elgin Recreation Center for FREE Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-10:00AM to walk laps in the Gym. Wildcat Walkers is a fun way to socialize with other seniors while walking in a climate controlled gym, providing a safe space for fitness. The Elgin Recreation Center rewards walking milestones, so for your first 100 miles walked, you receive a shirt, for 250 miles you'll receive a pedometer and for 500 miles you'll receive a stainless steel water bottle.

Dance Body Work at The Elgin Recreation Center

Group coaching for physical well-being, to relieve tension, correct posture, reduce stress, diminish fatigue and increase energy. Clients will learn how to improve their fitness, replacing fat with muscle. The work also increases mental concentration and memory; and physical balance in improved. The goal is not athletic performance, but to help you spend effective time on yourself and your body through simple exercises adapted to age and daily activities. The class will advice you on using your body more effectively each day.

Blue Blocks for Kids at the Elgin Recreation Center

Children aged 3-12 are invited to build their imagination playground from blue blocks provided by KABOOM! These engaging foam blocks interlock, stack and roll, so come use your creativity and cool off this summer!

Kangoo Jumps Dance Class with Karla at the Elgin Recreation Center

Kangoo Jumps Dance Class at the Elgin Recreation Center is every Tuesday and Thursday from 6PM - 7PM. This fun, upbeat class combines cardio and dance to build fitness. Boots are available during the class.

Skate Night at the Elgin Recreation Center

PLEASE NOTE: Skate Night is on hold during the winter months due to weather and darkness - we will see everyone when we return in March! ALL WHEELS ARE WELCOME! Come skate, bike, roller blade and scooter safely, at the Elgin Recreation Center every Tuesday from 6PM - 8PM! This event is fun for all ages and completely FREE. We will hang out, listen to music, wheel around and make new friends! Small scale skateboard ramps and rails will be available for children under 13. Parental supervision required

Let Your Yoga Dance Class with Krista at the Elgin Recreation Center

Let Your Yoga Dance is a funky, fun, dance-like-no-one-is-watching experience for all ability levels, moving through the chakras from the root (foot) and to crown. It is truly a head-to-toe immersion in movement and goodness. Come dance with us where JOY and FUN meet the DEEP and SACRED! Dress comfortably and ready to stretch, relax, dance and move. Krista Lee is a long time Elginite and 33 year employee of Elgin ISD. After learning of Let Your Yoga Dance at a Camp Atta Girl women's retreat, she went out looking for places to engage regularly. Finding none, Krista enrolled in Teacher Training and is now a certified Let Your Yoga Dance teacher!

Senior Coffee Social Club at the Elgin Recreation Center

Our patrons aged 60+ are invited to sit and enjoy a free cup of coffee in the Rec Lobby after participating in our Fitness Programs. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, get out of the house and get a free cup of joe. Coffee provided in part by Chariot / Drive-A-Senior.

WildCat Walkers - Free Walking Program for 60+ at the Elgin Recreation Center

Seniors aged 60+ are invited to come to the Elgin Recreation Center for FREE Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-10:00AM to walk laps in the Gym. Wildcat Walkers is a fun way to socialize with other seniors while walking in a climate controlled gym, providing a safe space for fitness. The Elgin Recreation Center rewards walking milestones, so for your first 100 miles walked, you receive a shirt, for 250 miles you'll receive a pedometer and for 500 miles you'll receive a stainless steel water bottle.

Portable Pickleball at The Elgin Recreation Center

Break a sweat at our Portable Pickleball at the Elgin Recreation Center. Three nets are set up for beginners, intermediates, and advanced players. Bring your own equipment or ask to borrow our equipment at the front desk. All skill levels are welcome!

Adventures with Jayda - Themed Kids Fitness Class

Get the wiggles out in this fun, energetic 45 minute kids fitness class emphasizing movement and exercises based on age appropriate stories and themes. Stories themes change weekly. Ages 4-8 years old are invited to participate. Parents must stay on the premises during the class.

Under 18 Full Court Volleyball at the Elgin Recreation Center

Join Elgin Parks & Recreation for full court Volleyball on Mondays & Wednesday nights. This is an opportunity for volleyball players under 18 to come together and practice, meet new friends and get fit! Volleyballs available for rent at the front desk.

High Intensity Interval Training Class with Lauren P. at the Elgin Recreation Center

Feel Stronger and leaner with this fast- paced, instructor led class for all level of athletes on select Mondays and Wednesdays. Exercises vary by class for a whole body workout. You'll pick up the pace during these calorie-burning circuit workouts made up of conditioning, agility and some equipment based movements targeting Butt & Legs, Upper Body & Core- a Full body Burn! Introducing NEW instructor, Lauren P.! Lauren has been teaching exercise class for 9 years now and loves to creatively challenge her participants in new ways. Lauren has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree is Exercise Physiology, so she is sure to give you a well rounded and effective workout. Lauren has worked with a wide variety of individuals in hospitals, senior centers, rec centers, and gym settings. In her free time, she enjoys going on long walks with her dog and trying new restaurants with her Husband.

Volleyball Night at the Elgin Recreation Center

Join Elgin Parks & Recreation for full court Volleyball on Mondays & Wednesday nights. This is an opportunity for volleyball players of all ages to come together and practice, meet new friends and get fit! Volleyballs available for rent. Elgin Recreation Center Members: FREE Non-Members: $5/Day

Strut & Glow at The Elgin Recreation Center

Each month Zaftigg teaches a fun and provocative routine that will be taught start-to-finish each class. Classes include warm ups, run through of choreography, and end with students being split into groups to perform for each other before a cool down. Sometimes smooth and slinky, sometimes fast and raucous, this inclusive class is for anyone interested in building and celebrating confidence. All bodies, genders, and experience levels are welcome. This class is recommended for students 16 years and up. To prevent injuries and ensure proper warm-up, no one more than 5 minutes late will be admitted to class. Equipment: bring your H2O and dress in clothes you can easily move in. Yoga mats can be provided. Knee pads are recommended as some routines may take it to the floor.

Extreme Walking - FREE Challenge Walking Club for Ages 60+ at the Elgin Recreation Center

Extreme Walking - FREE Challenge Walking Club for Ages 60+ Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00AM - 10:00AM. Participants aged 60+ are invited to come to the Elgin Recreation Center every Tuesday and Thursday for fun and fitness! From 8:00AM - 10:00AM WildCat Walkers have the opportunity to take their walks to the next level with Extreme Walking! Extreme Walking is a fun way to socialize with other seniors while taking your walk to the next level! While doing laps, choose to take on low impact obstacles such as steppers, hurdles, balance beams and more. These obstacles are designed to help improve balance and increase fitness opportunities for Elgin's active older adults.

Senior Coffee Social Club at the Elgin Recreation Center

Our patrons aged 60+ are invited to sit and enjoy a free cup of coffee in the Rec Lobby after participating in our Fitness Programs. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, get out of the house and get a free cup of joe. Coffee provided in part by Chariot / Drive-A-Senior.

WildCat Walkers - Free Walking Program for 60+ at the Elgin Recreation Center

Seniors aged 60+ are invited to come to the Elgin Recreation Center for FREE Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-10:00AM to walk laps in the Gym. Wildcat Walkers is a fun way to socialize with other seniors while walking in a climate controlled gym, providing a safe space for fitness. The Elgin Recreation Center rewards walking milestones, so for your first 100 miles walked, you receive a shirt, for 250 miles you'll receive a pedometer and for 500 miles you'll receive a stainless steel water bottle.

Tai Chi for Balancing Mind & Body Class with Boaz at the Elgin Recreation Center

Tai Chi for Balancing Mind & Body is taught by "Boaz", a member of the Elgin Recreation Center originally from Hong Kong. This class is designed for all ages interested in strengthening their bodies, developing balance and connecting their minds with their bodies. This class focuses on holding positions to build muscle with body weight.

Blue Blocks for Kids at the Elgin Recreation Center

Children aged 3-12 are invited to build their imagination playground from blue blocks provided by KABOOM! These engaging foam blocks interlock, stack and roll, so come use your creativity and cool off this summer!

Kangoo Jumps Dance Class with Karla at the Elgin Recreation Center

Kangoo Jumps Dance Class at the Elgin Recreation Center is every Tuesday and Thursday from 6PM - 7PM. This fun, upbeat class combines cardio and dance to build fitness. Boots are available during the class.

Let Your Yoga Dance Class with Krista at the Elgin Recreation Center

Let Your Yoga Dance is a funky, fun, dance-like-no-one-is-watching experience for all ability levels, moving through the chakras from the root (foot) and to crown. It is truly a head-to-toe immersion in movement and goodness. Come dance with us where JOY and FUN meet the DEEP and SACRED! Dress comfortably and ready to stretch, relax, dance and move. Krista Lee is a long time Elginite and 33 year employee of Elgin ISD. After learning of Let Your Yoga Dance at a Camp Atta Girl women's retreat, she went out looking for places to engage regularly. Finding none, Krista enrolled in Teacher Training and is now a certified Let Your Yoga Dance teacher!

Senior Coffee Social Club at the Elgin Recreation Center

Our patrons aged 60+ are invited to sit and enjoy a free cup of coffee in the Rec Lobby after participating in our Fitness Programs. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, get out of the house and get a free cup of joe. Coffee provided in part by Chariot / Drive-A-Senior.

WildCat Walkers - Free Walking Program for 60+ at the Elgin Recreation Center

Seniors aged 60+ are invited to come to the Elgin Recreation Center for FREE Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-10:00AM to walk laps in the Gym. Wildcat Walkers is a fun way to socialize with other seniors while walking in a climate controlled gym, providing a safe space for fitness. The Elgin Recreation Center rewards walking milestones, so for your first 100 miles walked, you receive a shirt, for 250 miles you'll receive a pedometer and for 500 miles you'll receive a stainless steel water bottle.

Slow Stretch Yoga & Meditation Class with Jackie at the Elgin Recreation Center

Jackie A. leads a Slow Stretch Yoga and Meditation class geared towards seniors who enjoy Patti's Mind, Body, Spirit Class. This class covers a combination of yoga movements, stretches and mindfulness techniques.

Portable Pickleball at The Elgin Recreation Center

Break a sweat at our Portable Pickleball at the Elgin Recreation Center. Three nets are set up for beginners, intermediates, and advanced players. Bring your own equipment or ask to borrow our equipment at the front desk. All skill levels are welcome!

Tai Chi as a Martial Art Class with Boaz at the Elgin Recreation Center

Tai Chi as Martial Arts is taught by "Boaz", a member of the Elgin Recreation Center originally from Hong Kong. This class is designed for all ages interested in the fitness, power and meditation behind Tai Chi as a martial art. This class focuses on holding positions to build muscle with body weight.