Programs
Seniors
The Moon Parks & Recreation Department is looking for talented individuals to who would like to teach classes at the Robin Hill Center. If you would like to share your talents with the community and teach a class, please contact the parks department at 412-262-1703 or email us at info@moonparks.org.
There are three ways to register for most of our classes:
- You can sign up in person at the park office.
- You can call the Parks office at 412-262-1703 to pay with credit card.
- You may send in a check to our mailing address with the participants name, date of birth, address, phone and e-mail. You will not be officially registered in the class until you receive a confirmation e-mail.
ATHLETICS/FITNESS
Karate: Adults and Children ages 6 and up
Dates: Now thru May 2012
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Times: 6:00 Beginners & 7:00 Advanced
Location: Moon Area High School Wrestling Room
Fee: $45 Moon Residents, Registration is always open. Registration forms can be downloaded from the link below or can be picked up and filled out at class.
Instructor: Ken Wolf
This is a unique karate system tied together to cover all ranges of self-defense. The classes are led by Ken Wolf along with experienced instructors who hold black belts in Okinawan Kenpo and Wa Shu Maudokwan, as well as experience in Law Enforcement and tournaments.
Pilates (Adults & Teens 15+)
Date: Wednesday March 7-April 11 (6 weeks), April 18-May 23 (6 weeks)
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Location: Robin Hill Center – 949 Thorn Run Rd., Moon Twp.
Cost: $45 Residents/$50 Non-Residents
Instructor: Judy Elias
Moon Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a Pilate’s class. Join our certified instructor, Judy Elias, for Pilates! The exciting benefits of this class are improved posture, weight loss from exercise, a renewed positive sense of self and much more! It is designed for all fitness levels and we ask that you bring a towel/mat to class.
Kardio Hip Hop (Teens 15+ and Adults)
Dates: Wednesdays Feb 29-April 4 (6 weeks), May 2-June 6 (6 weeks)
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Rhema Christian School, 1301 Coraopolis Heights Rd.
Cost: $40 Resident/$45 Non-Resident, per 6 week session or $8 Drop-In Fee
Instructor: Kam Niskach
Let our instructor’s energy and enthusiasm take your workout to the next level. Our instructor uses today’s hottest music to a design a jam-packed hour of High Intensity Interval training. You’ll be sweating and smiling!
Zumba: (Adults/Seniors and Teens 13+)
Tuesdays: Feb 21-March 27 (6 weeks), April 3-May 8 (6 weeks)
Instructor:Marci King
Thursdays: Feb 23-March 29 (6 weeks), April 5-May 10 (6 weeks)
Instructor: Christy Covelli
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Tues-Robin Hill Center, Thurs-Moon Township Municipal Building
Cost: $45 Residents/$50 Non-Residents for Tuesday OR Thursday, *$15 Discount Available if participant registers for both Tuesday & Thursday Sessions.
It is a 6-week session that is designed to have fun while you burn calories. Zumba Fitness is a combination of Latin based dance moves; salsa, cumbia, soca, flamenco, samba, hip-hop and more that will really make you sweat! Danced experience is not required.
Yoga Basics (Ages 15+ and Adults)
Date: Mondays March 5-March 26, 2012 (4 weeks)
Time: 10:30-11:30
Location: Robin Hill
Cost: $40 Moon Resident/ $45 Non-residents
Date: Tuesdays April 3-24 (4 weeks), May 8-29 (4 weeks)
Time: 7:30-8:30pm
Location: Robin Hill Park
Cost: $40 Moon residents/$45 Non-residents -per 4 weeks session
Instructor: Jen Stratakis
Great class for the yoga-curious! Meet our newest instructor, Jen Stratakis, for Yoga Basics. No experience required. If you have ever wanted to try Yoga, this is the course for you. This Yoga class will include poses, breath work and guided relaxation. With regular practice, it can improve lung capacity, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, mental calm and more. Participants should bring a Yoga mat or towel and water to class.
Yoga Workshops (Ages 15+ and Adults)
Yoga for Headache Relief
Date: Tuesday March 6, 2012
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Moon Township Building
Fee: $15 Moon Residents/$20 non-residents +cost of head wrap
Instructor: Jen Stratakis
This workshop covers a variety of yoga techniques to manage and minimize the impact of headaches, from sinus headaches to tension headaches and migraines. No prior yoga experience in necessary.
Partner Yoga
Date: Tuesday March 20, 2012
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Moon Township Building
Fee: $25 Moon Residents/$30 non-residents -per couple
Instructor: Jen Stratakis
Take this unique opportunity to connect with a friend, family member or significant other; together taking your yoga practice to a new level! As you and your partner move through a series of poses, you'll use each other for support, increasing your strength and flexibility in the spirit of nurturing and child-like play. This practice builds trust, communication and understanding on verbal and non-verbal levels. You'll learn to practice enforcing your boundaries and limits in a spirit of compassion. No prior yoga experience is needed, only the willingness to play and connect!
Zumba Gold (Adults & Seniors 60+)
Date: Mondays Feb 27-April 2 (6 weeks), April 9-May 14 (6 weeks)
Time: 9:30am-10:30 am
Location: Moon Township Municipal Building - Auditorium
Cost: $45 Residents, $50 Non-Residents- *$10 discount for seniors ages 60+
Instructor: Linda
This is a class designed for the participant to have fun while burning calories! Zumba fitness is a combination of Latin-based dance moves; salsa, cumbia, soca, flamenco, samba, hip-hop and more that will really make you sweat! Dance experience is not required! Please bring water.
Beginner's Zumba (Adults and Teens 13+)
Dates: Mondays March 12-April 23-No class April 9th (6 weeks),
April 30-June 11-No class May 28th (6 weeks)
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location:Moon High School Fitness Room
Fee: $45 Moon Residents/$50 non-residents
Instructor: Catherine Hollien
This is a 6 week class designed to have fun while you burn calories. It is a great way to begin an exercise regime. No dance experience required. Bring water.
Totally Toned (Adults & Teens 15+)
Dates: Mondays March 12-April 23-No class April 9th (6 weeks),
April 30-June 11-No class May 28 (6 weeks)
Times: 7:15-8:15pm
Location: Moon High School Fitness Room
Fee: $45 Moon residents/$50 non-residents
Instructor: Neda Story
This class is designed to help tone your entire body including abs, thighs, back, arms, and glutes. It is appropriate for all fitness levels. Bring hand weights and a mat.
Senior Workout with Linda Francis (Adults & Seniors) 55+
Date: Wednesdays May 23-June 27 (6 weeks), July 11-August 15 (6 weeks)
Time: 9:30-10:30 am
Location: Moon Township Municipal Building - Auditorium
Cost: $18 Residents, $22 Non-Residents – drop-in $5 per class!
This class will help seniors maintain a fitness level to stay mobile. It is a “LOW” impact aerobics class that will work on balance and strengthening while having fun and meeting new people.
EDUCATIONAL
Watch for NEW classes coming soon!
ART PROGRAMS
Watercolor Painting/Instructor: Doug Brown (ages 16+)
Dates: Wednesdays Feb 29-April 5 (6 weeks)
Times: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Robin Hill Park
Fee: Moon Residents $110, Non-Residents $ 120
Instructor: Doug Brown
Each class begins with a short instructor demonstration of watercolor painting in controlled realism style of the subject of the week. Students then choose that subject or any other they prefer to paint from reference photos. All levels of experience are welcome. Subject matter: Still Life, Landscapes, People, Seascapes, Flowers & Cityscapes. Ages 16 +
"Splash" Water/Mixed media art classes (Ages 18+)
Dates: Thursdays April 12-May 31
Times: Advanced/returning students: 10:00am-12:00pm
Beginners: 1:00-3:00pm
Location: Robin Hill Park
Cost: $74 residents/$79 non-residents
Instructor: Nancy Bush
This is an eight week course designed to introduce a beginning student to the fun and excitement of painting and experimenting with a variety of water based materials. No previous experience is required-just a desire to have fun.
Moon AARP 2012 Tours
*Please contact Kay Fazio at 412-264-7945 or Bernice Diyanni at 412-264-6936 for payment and more information.
Amish Tea Party
Date: Tuesday May 22, 2012
Fee: $88
Tea with Mrs. Miller, Buckeye Chocolate Factory, Amish Wedding dinner, shopping to include an Amish bulk food store.
Tribute to Flight 93 Memorial
Date: Thursday June 14, 2012
Fee: $85
Flight 93 Memorial, lunch with patriotic musical tribute, ice cream social in Ligonier.
Set Sail with Jonah
Date: Wednesday July 11-Thursday July 12, 2012
Fee: $296
Millennium Theater for "Jonah" Dinner Show in Lancaster, shopping and more.
Irish is an Attitude
Date: Saturday August 4, 2012
Fee: $76
Dublin, Ohio for Irish Festival, please call for more details.
Branson
Date: Sunday October 7-Saturday Oct 13, 2012
Fee: $655
Please call for more details.
Myrtle Beach Christmas
Date: Sunday November 11-Friday November 16, 2012
Fee: $554
Please call for more details.
Nunsensations
Date: Sunday November 18, 2012
Fee: TBA
Holy rolling laughter at Keane Theater in Gibsonia, PA
A Musical Mountain Christmas
Date: Saturday December 1, 2012
Fee: TBA
Christmas Branson style show, dinner at Graceland and more.
MORE CLASSES COMING SOON!!!