Hopkins Community Education

Martial Arts Classes help seniors sharpen cognitive functions such as memory, executive reasoning, and problem-solving capabilities, all while improving skills needed for longevity including balance, strength, and coordination. The best way to learn is by having fun, and you can expect lots of laughter in this 45-minute class! Together, we practice ancient Filipino martial arts movements, working both empty-handed and also incorporating maneuvers with gentle foam sticks. Each class includes a thorough warm-up, cooldown, stretching, and builds from the last so that you feel progression and self-confidence in your ability level. Classes are designed for all ability levels and can be taken standing or seated, or a combination of both. Come and join us for some martial arts fun!

Swimming ABC’s - Swim Lessons for Adult (18+) Women, provided in partnership with Minnesota Masters Swimming All instructors, volunteers and lifeguards will be women, and there will be privacy on the pool deck so that women can participate. This program is designed for adults who never learned how to swim or have anxiety around water. Participants will learn to be more comfortable and safer in the water. Participants will learn skills including putting face in the water while blowing bubbles, sculling, treading water, kicking, and back float / front float. Each participant will be matched with a volunteer and will progress at their own pace.

Advanced Adult Swim - Swim Lessons for Adult (18+) Women, provided in partnership with Minnesota Masters Swimming All instructors, volunteers and lifeguards will be women, and there will be privacy on the pool deck so that women can participate. This program is designed for adults who are comfortable in the water and have already mastered all the skills of Swimming ABC’s. Participants will be put into small group of 2-4 and will work with an instructor to refine skills including streamline push off, front crawl (“freestyle”) and backstroke.

Swimming ABC’s - Swim Lessons for Adult (18+) Women, provided in partnership with Minnesota Masters Swimming This program is designed for adults who never learned how to swim or have anxiety around water. Participants will learn to be more comfortable and safer in the water. Participants will learn skills including putting face in the water while blowing bubbles, sculling, treading water, kicking, and back float / front float. Each participant will be matched with a volunteer and will progress at their own pace.

This program is designed for adults who are comfortable in the water and have already mastered all the skills of Swimming ABC’s. Participants will be put into small group of 2-4 and will work with an instructor to refine skills including streamline push off, front crawl (“freestyle”) and backstroke.

Learn and add the lob shot to your game plan and when to use the lob on offense and defense to gain positioning advantage on your opponents.

It’s Never Too Late to Improve Your Body and Your Life! Gain Without Pain If you have had a joint replacement, or have a disability, if you walk with a cane, are a Senior, are overweight, a Couch Potato, or for any other reason, hesitate to exercise, this class is for you. Gain strength, balance, stamina, and body awareness in a fun, non-judgmental environment. Not aerobic nor fast-faced, no floor work. You will learn effective breathing and relaxation techniques, gentle flowing and stretching movements, as well as some simple self-acupressure. Most movements can be done sitting or standing. Wear loose comfortable clothes and flat shoes.

Drop shots and transitioning: Learn how and when to implement drop shot and transitioning to the net from a defensive to an offensive position to gain advantage and win the point.

Play a few games and receive your provisional DURP skills rating from a DUPR Certified Coach. DUPR ratings are used for joining leagues and tournaments or just to know your current skill level. There is an additional opportunity for ongoing virtual coaching feedback that includes game element breakdowns and improvement suggestions for 18 on and off paddle skills sets, powered the My DUPR Coach app.(Not mandatory).