Come learn map reading skills while enjoying the beauty of St. Joseph County Parks. This will be a four-week course held each Thursday in September. Sites will alternate between St. Pat's Park and Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park. Each week you will explore a different part of the park in search of 5 orienteering locations(controls). A new map will be provided each week, and an instructor will be on site to guide your search. The class will be led by Michael Slattery at St. Pat's Park, and Justin Tylka at Ferrettie/Baugo Creek.

This course will teach you how to juggle and pass with a partner, juggling scarves, balls or even clubs for those that advance. Juggling is one of the best exercises for hand eye coordination, brain health as well as a terrific and fun cardio exercise. All students will begin learning with scarves and progress at their own pace to three balls, then clubs, with many learning multiple juggling props such as spinning plates, cigar boxes, Devil Sticks, etc. This course is taught by co-founders of the Michiana Juggling Club, Bill Hooper and Al Eisenhour. Join us – juggling is one of the greatest healthy hobbies for all ages.

Gentle yoga class focussing on moving every part of the body with a focus on breath. Everyone will need their own yoga mat, and a 10 ft yoga belt. Wear comfortable clothing. If you have yoga blocks and a blanket, and use them, bring them. Please let the instructor know in private if you have any physical limitations she should know about.

Intermediate juggling is for all graduates of the learn to juggle class or anyone that can juggle three balls. The class will continue the development cycle for juggling and add in several new props such as spinning plates, Poi, cigar boxes and Rings. Juggling clubs and passing with a partner will be developed with expectations that by the end of this class all participants will be able to juggle three clubs and pass clubs and/or rings with a partner. All participants will be required to purchase three juggling clubs for the course if they do not own. Taught by co-founders of the Michiana Juggling Club, Bill Hooper and Al Eisenhour.

InterPlay is a creative form of movement/dance and play appropriate for all ages and abilities. Class begins with a warm-up and then moves into a series of “forms” that allow you to play with movement, simple stories, and voice. The forms are taught incrementally and are easy to learn, allowing you to connect with your inner self and with others. No one is judged or put on the spot, and you can sit out and observe whenever you care to. InterPlay integrates body, mind, heart and spirit, and is the perfect antidote to stress. Please wear comfortable clothing and be ready to move.

This Hula course introduces the basics of traditional Hawaiian dance, focusing on graceful movements, fluid arm gestures, and rhythmic footwork. Students will learn fundamental steps such as the basic kaholo, ami, and hula pahu, while also understanding the cultural significance behind the dance. The course emphasizes the connection between movement and storytelling, as well as the importance of rhythm and breath in hula. Perfect for beginners, this class offers a fun, energizing way to improve flexibility, coordination, and body awareness, all while exploring the rich history of Hawaiian culture.

Are you sore and tired from working out? Too old to exercise? Too busy? Then T'ai Chi Chuan Easy 8 Form is perfect for you, regardless of your age, gender, or level of fitness. This 50-minute exercise will increase your strength, energy, flexibility, and emotional outlook. It also lowers blood pressure, reduces blood sugar, and relieves arthritis pain.

Balance class will focus on both skills such as static & dynamic exercises, locomotor activities, strength and endurance training, using multi-joint muscle groups, and posture exercises.