Open Recreation

The Community Center gymnasium and weight room are open to the general public for a fee of $4/day. Sports programs availble are Adult Basketball, Futsal, Table Tennis, Women's Basketball & Badminton. Please check the Gym and Weight Room Schedule for days and times.

University Village Residents and the General Public have an opportunity to purchase a "Fitness Membership" for the Summer Semester, June 1 through August 31, 2008 for $40 for Village Residents and $80 for the General Public. This entitles the holder to access to all classes in Weight Training, Women's Fitness, Yoga, Pilates and Kojasho Karate classes.

University Village Recreation has a small weight room that is open to Village Residents as well as the general public. We have 2 Stairmasters, a rowing machine, a Precor eliptical trainer, a Lifecycle recumbant stationary cycle and a Lifecycle upright stationary cycle, a Reebok spinning cycle, Cybex leg extension & leg curl machines, a Gravitron and a Cybex multi-station machine set up. There is also an assortment of free weights (dumb-bells) ranging from 3-75 lbs and an incline/decline bench.

A Weight Room Orientation is required for anyone wishing to use the weight room, where a one time $10 fee is charged for both Villagers and the General Public. Use of the weight room is free for Village Residents and there is a $4.00/day charge for the General Public (or Unlimited Use with a Fitness Membership!). Please check the Gym and Weight Room Schedule to see the current weight room hours of operation as well as the schedule for Weight Room Orientation.

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Sundays
Beginner: 4:00pm - 5:30 pm
Intermediate: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
$60/month

Develop self-expression and musical creativity through the indigenous Japanese drumming instrument called taiko. Although taiko has existed in Japan for several centuries, used in rituals and ceremonies, it has become an innovative musical instrument. We seek to improve the player’s power, speed, rhythm and other important aspects of drumming skills. Classes meet in the Community Center gymnasium.

Instructor: Kensuke Sumii

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Yoga is known for its mental, restorative and postural benefits as well as being a good core strength building program. University Village Recreation offers Yoga Classes taught by Carla Koopal and Nina Zolotow. Bring a yoga mat and a towel.

Mondays with Carla Koopal
Beginner: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mondays Women's Restorative Yoga
7:45pm - 9:00pm

Thursdays with Carla Koopal
Beginner: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Intermediate: 7:45pm - 9:00pm

General Public: $12/class / $72 for 8 class
Village Residents: $10/class

Buy a Fitness Membership and come for free!

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Mondays With Anna Shapiro
7:00am - 8:00am

General Public: $15/class or Free with a Fitness Membership
Village Residents: $12/class or Free with a Fitness Membership

Buy a Fitness Membership and come for free!

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Mondays & Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:00 pm
$57/month (or Free with Fitness Membership)

An eclectic karate style that spans many approaches ranging from traditional Japanese karate to soft "internal" styles such as T'ai Chi.

Classes meet in the Community Center gymnasium and the Four Corners Room.

Instructors: Ken Cober & Staff

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Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm and Fridays 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Originating in Brazil, a form of dance and martial arts that encompasses self-defense techniques, acrobatics & music.
Classes meet in the Community Center gymnasium.

For more information about Capoeira with Mestre Beicola, visit the website: www.brazilca.com or call (650) 566-8917

Instructor: Mestre Beicola & staff

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Free! Learn more about the nuances of American language & culture by attending the new session of America 102 on Friday mornings 10:00-11:30am April 4 through May 23 (8 weeks). Sign-ups begin March 10. Childcare provided by registration in advance. Call 524-4926 for more information.

Instructor: Bonu Ghosh (from English Studies Institute)

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Soccer Field News

The fields will open on March 2 and the Village Game is scheduled from 3:30-5:30pm on Sundays. This is a "pick-up" game for Villagers and their guests! To inquire about field conditions when rain has occurred within 48 hours, call 510.981.5161. Please note that unauthorized play on Fielding Field or on the adjoining Gabe Catalfo Fields will result in a fine of $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second and $1000 for the third, levied by the ASFU. If you have questions, please call the Recreation Office at 524.4926.

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