Open Recreation

The Community Center gymnasium and weight room are open to the general public for a fee of $5/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 Community Members have an opportunity to purchase a "Pro-rated Fitness Membership" for the remaining Fall Semester, November 1 through December 20 for $40 for Village Residents & $60 for General Public. This entitles the holder to access to all classes in Weight Training, Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi 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 $5.00/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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Taiko

Sundays 1:00 - 3:00pm
$80/mo General Public/UCB/Village Residents
(includes materials and drum maintenance fee)
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.
Location: Four Corners Room

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. Bring a yoga mat and a towel.

Mondays with Carla Koopal
All Levels: 6:30pm - 7:30pm & 7:45pm - 9:00pm

Wednesdays with Carla Koopal
All Levels: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wednesdays Women's Restorative Yin Yang Yoga
7:45pm - 9:00pm

Saturday Yoga
All Levels: 9:00am - 10:00am
Beginners: 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Buy a Fitness Membership and come for free!

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With Anna Shapiro

Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Check out the new session of Women's Mat Pilates classes with Anna Shapiro from September 24-November 19.
Classes are held in the Community Center Four Corners Room.

General Public: $15/class
Village Residents: $10/class or Free with a Fitness Membership

Buy a Fitness Membership and come for free!

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Mondays & Thursdays 8:00pm - 9:00 pm
$60/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

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Capoeira:

Wednesday 7:30-9:00pm
Fridays 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Samba:
To resume later in the Fall

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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Learn more about the nuances of American language & culture by attending the new session of America 101 on Friday mornings 10:00-11:30am October 9-December 4 (8 weeks-no class November 27). Childcare provided by registration in advance. Call 524-4926 for more information.

Fee: $24

Registration Form for America 101

Flyer for Fall 2009

Instructor: Bonu Ghosh (from English Studies Institute)

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Soccer Field News

Soccer Field Closes on November 30th!
The fields are open and the Village Game is scheduled from 3:30-5:30pm on Sundays on Fielding Field West through Novemeber 29th. 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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