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Founders Hall Tai Chi classes teach the long form of the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan.  This 'soft' form of martial arts is considered a safe and effective isometric exercise.  Tai Chi is known to help improve balance, flexibility, strength and coordination as well as aid in the ability to manage stress.

The Tai Chi Beginner classes start in January with the study of the first of the three sections of the form and, over the full year, progress through the study of the second and third sections of the traditional Tai Chi long form.

A low–impact exercise program offered throughout the year for muscle conditioning and increased body strength.

This class is for those with little or no previous experience with French. You will pick up the fundamentals of conversational French whether your goal is to prepare for travel to France or Quebec or achieve personal enrichment. In addition to speaking and comprehension, the course will also stress basic grammar, reading and writing. Barron’s Learn French the Fun and Fast Way by Elisabeth Bourquin Leete is recommended for the class. It may be purchased through the registration form for $24.

Founders Hall Tai Chi classes teach the long form of the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan.  This 'soft' form of martial arts is considered a safe and effective isometric exercise.  Tai Chi is known to help improve balance, flexibility, strength and coordination as well as aid in the ability to manage stress.  The Tai Chi Beginner classes start in January with the study of the first of the three sections of the form and, over the full year, progress through the study of the second and third sections of the traditional Tai Chi long form.

A low–impact exercise program offered throughout the year for muscle conditioning and increased body strength.

Enjoy bridge playing the same hands as other pairs (duplicate). This approach will challenge your skill regardless of ‘luck of the deal.’  If you are registering with a partner, please include your partner’s name on the registration form.  This class is limited to 62 participants.  Pre-requisite for Duplicate Bridge is proficiency with duplicate bridge rules and play.  Assisted Bridge on Tuesdays affords an opportunity to learn the mechanics and etiquette of Duplicate Bridge. 

I thought I had squeezed all the juice out of it, but I see there was a little over. ~Inspector Baynes, Surrey police force, in The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge

About a year ago, we took a breather from our merry journey through The Canon, putting on hold the final series of stories written between 1921 and 1927. The reason being that more than a few of these adventures are known to be very troublesome to Sherlockians and literary critics alike, evoking heated controversy as to their style and substance and pervasive depiction of the darker side of human nature - even their authenticity. Nevertheless, refreshed as we are from looking in on the exploits of Father Brown and Hercule Poirot during the interim, the time seems ripe to pick up where we left off. We will, however, limit our reading in this series to the eight or so stories that rise above the clamor based on the recommendations of the editor of our text, W.W. Robson. Please read his highly informative Introduction and Notes before our first meeting along with the tale, The Problem of Thor Bridge. Our common text will be The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes which is available through the registration form ($12). Class is limited to 30 participants.

A challenging exercise program that uses free weights and other tools in standing, sitting and floor workout routines to strengthen abdominal and lower back muscles, increase flexibility and improve body alignment. Participants must be able to use floor mats.

A challenging exercise program that uses free weights and other tools in standing, sitting and floor workout routines to strengthen abdominal and lower back muscles, increase flexibility and improve body alignment. Participants must be able to use floor mats.

A challenging exercise program that uses free weights and other tools in standing, sitting and floor workout routines to strengthen abdominal and lower back muscles, increase flexibility and improve body alignment. Participants must be able to use floor mats.

Join the Gardener's for a monthly planning meeting and tips exchange.

The Seminar Series is generously sponsored by Union Savings Bank Foundation. Charlie Pankenier presents this program on Ridgefield's Fountain.

Join in the games.

Test your pickleball skills as part of an informal ladder league. Players registering for the session will be randomly placed on a ladder and grouped with three other players for matches to be played each Friday. Players move up and down the ladder based on their game results. A fun way to practice pickleball with groups of similarly skilled players. Class meets at Parks and Recreation Center gym.

A challenging exercise program that uses free weights and other tools in standing, sitting and floor workout routines to strengthen abdominal and lower back muscles, increase flexibility and improve body alignment. Participants must be able to use floor mats.

This class is for those with prior knowledge of the language or with the equivalent of three years of high school French. The emphasis will be on improving speaking fluency and expanding vocabulary. This will be achieved through discussion of current events and reading of news articles and selected French literary works. The course will also build on the basic framework of French grammar and reinforce sentence structure and pronunciation.

Need help with your electronic devices? A volunteer will be in the Computer Lab on Fridays from 2-4PM to answer questions and assist you. No fee.

This class is open to beginners as well as seasoned dancers. Featuring music from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley and The Beatles, you’ll learn basic social dance patterns in Fox Trot, Rumba and Swing. No partner is necessary to join in on the dancing fun!