Health & Fitness
Please use class number when registering for classes.
Quit Smoking through Hypnosis
Class # 2587 Feb. 17
Class # 2588 March 17
Class # 2589 April 21
Thursdays, 6:30pm at the Federated Church
Participants will be taken into a hypnotic trance to change the
belief that they want to smoke, and release that urge with
both physical and psychological replacements.
Fee: $25 per class (Includes a CD) This class is
co-sponsored by the Addison County Anti-Tobacco Coalition.
Instructor: Kerry Skiffington is a certified Hypnotherapist &
owner of Hypnosis Works
Win by Losing:
An 8 week weight loss class including
nutrition and exercise
Class # 2597
Jan. 12- March 9 (No class on Feb. 23)
Tues., 6-6:45pm min. 8 max. 20
This 8 week class will alternate with nutrition education and
practical exercise participation. Each participant will receive
and 8 week membership to Bristol Health & Fitness.
Fee:$169 for non- members, $69 for members.
Instructor: Kim Jacobs of Bristol Health & Fitness
NEW! Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
For Teens & Adults Class # 2575
Jan.19-March 16, Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm
at 69A Mountain St. Studio
Phoenix Rising Yoga is a holistic healing approach that helps
you deal with stress related issues. You can't change the
stress, but this helps you change the way you relate to it. Basic
yoga postures, breath awareness and non-directive dialogue
are combined within a group setting. No previous experience
is necessary. Fee: $100 for 8 wks
Instructor: Mary Ann Rueger is a certified Phoenix Rising
Yoga Therapy Instructor. She has been teaching Hatha Yoga
to teachers at Mt. Abe for 3 years.
Beginning Tai Chi Chuan
Ages: 15-100
Class # 2601 Sess. 1: Feb. 3-Mar. 31
Class # 2602 Sess. 2: April 7-May 26
Wednesdays, 5:30 -6:30pm at Holley Hall
A unique and artful blend of gentle calisthenics and thoughtful
meditation; Tai Chi offers a highly effective method for
simultaneously conditioning the body and pacifying the mind.
All ages and levels of bodily awareness are welcome.
Fee: $65 per session Instructor: Chris Keily operates the
Green Mountain Tai Chi School for the past 8 years. He has a
master’s in Oriental Medicine and is a Licensed Acupuncturist
practicing in Bristol.
Adult & Child CPR
Class # 2471
March 23 , 6:30-8:30pm at Bristol Rescue Squad Station
Learn CPR & first aid for choking adults & children over 1 year in age. Very hands on class. Dress comfortably. Fee: $45
Instructor: Sharon Compagna
Pediatric First Aid
Class # 2472
April 6, 6:30-9 pm at the Bristol Rescue Squad Station
Learn basic skills & knowledge necessary to recognize and provide care for injuries and sudden illness for those 1 year through 16 years until care arrives. This class includes a certification card.
Fee: $45
Instructor: Sharon Compagna
American Heart First Aid for Adults
Class # 2474
April 20, 6:30-9pm at the Bristol Rescue Squad Station
Learn basic skills necessary to recognize and provide care for injuries and sudden illness until care arrives. A certification
card will be issued upon completion of the course.
Fee: $45
Instructor: Sharon Compagna
NEW! Zumba Dance Ages Teens & Adults
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm at Holley Hall
Class # 2570 Sess. 1: Jan. 12- Feb. 16
Class # 2583 Sess. 2: March 9—April 13
" Zumba" is a high energy fitness dance with fun, easy- tolearn
dance moves and a variety of music that includes salsa,
hip hop, merengue, mambo, pop, cha cha, samba, reggaeton,
cumbia, reggae, belly dance and more! This fusion of musical
rhythms and dynamic moves is fun to dance to and also creates
and exciting, motivating workout. From beginners to
those with dance experience, this class is for everyone!
Fee: $50 adults, $40 students, $10 drop- in , Family
pricing available
Instructor: Lindsey Hescock is a well
known Zumba instructor for regularly
scheduled classes and special programs.
She has experience with a variety of
styles of dance, creative movement and
visual arts.
NEW! Kids Zumba Dance
Grades 4,5& 6
Mondays, 3:15– 4:30pm at Holley Hall
Class # 2585 Sess.1: Jan. 25-Feb. 15
Class # 2586 Sess.2: March 1—March 22
Class #2616 Sess. 3: March 29-April 26
Same class description as above.
Fee: $30 per session (siblings 1/2 price)
Jiggity Jog Infants - 4yrs
Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:15am at 69A Mountain St. Studio
(Next to Bristol Elementary)
Class # 2544 Sess. 1: Jan. 12-Feb. 16
Class # 2545 Sess. 2: March 2-April 6
Class # 2546 Sess. 3: April 20-May 25
A creative music class for children and parents that combines
singing and movement to develop music skills of rhythm and
tonality. Fee: $50 per session $10 drop-in fee.
(Siblings are 1/2 price) Instructor: Susan Salas has been
teaching music in Vermont for 8 years. Besides her Jiggity
Jog group class, she gives harp & recorder lessons and
performs locally.
Mountain Kenpo Martial Arts
Thursdays at Holley Hall
Ages 6-11, 5-6pm
Class # 2547 Sess. 1: Jan. 14-Feb. 18
Class # 2548 Sess. 2: March 4– April 8
Ages 12 and Up, 6:30-7:30pm at Holley Hall
Class # 2549 Sess. 1: Jan. 14-Feb. 18
Class #2550 Sess. 2: March 4– April 8
Learn self discipline, respecting yourself and others, street
awareness, etc. Focus will be on self defense techniqueskicking,
punching, footwork, jumping, locks, escapes, and
distance control. Wear loose clothing.
Fees: $60 per session Instructor: Master Lou Cousino
Bristol Recreation Department Winter 2009
Share the fun
Office is located at Holley Hall P.O. Box 249 Bristol Vermont 05443 453-5885 EMAIL
