• Adult drop-in volleyball
Drop-in volleyball will be held from 6-8 p.m. Fridays at Tahoma Junior High School. Everyone is welcome and teams are formed and organized at the gym. Fee $3 at the door. Oct. 9-Dec. 4.
Don’t miss the upcoming adult co-ed volleyball league. More information can be found at www.maplevalleyparks.com.
• Youth yoga classes
This fun new yoga class is specifically designed for boys and girls ages 6-12. The class will focus on learning the very basic yoga poses to develop balance, strength and flexibility in a non-competitive environment. In addition to having fun, students will develop lifelong benefits that learning yoga at a young age can provide. Wear normal workout clothing and bring a sticky mat if you have one. Parents are welcome to stay and watch. Classes are Wednesdays 5–6 p.m. at Lake Wilderness Lodge. Dates are Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28; Nov. 4, 18 and 25; Dec. 9 and 16. Fee are $10 per class. Registration is by the month. Call 2453-413-8800 ext 200 for information and to register.
• Power yoga class
This class will focus on improving strength, flexibility and overall fitness through yoga flow sequences and continued work on basic yoga poses. More challenging poses will be introduced for stronger students who are looking for more of a physical challenge. This class will be offered 7:30–8:45 p.m. Tuesdays starting Oct 13th. Dates are Oct. 13, Dec. 15 at Lake Wilderness Lodge Check www.maplevalleyparks.com for more info or call 425-413-8800.
• Women only self defense workshop
Maple Valley Parks & Recreation’s is offering a three hour workshop just for women to learn how to easily protect themselves and their loved ones. This class is taught by black belt and professional instructor John Robinson. Open to women of all ages. Moms are encouraged to bring teen or older daughters.
The “Best Defenses for Women” training program from Pacific Martial Arts Academy will show how to developing your mental, physical, and emotional responses to threat and aggression. Studies show that women who are willing to resist an attacker are twice as likely to escape injury as those who don’t. This workshop will focus on understanding and prevention, avoidance and de-escalation, and practical physical resistance.
Class is limited to 10 participants and the fee is $39 per person. This workshop was offered last spring and proved popular and will be offered only one time this fall, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Lake Wilderness Lodge. Call 425-413-8800 ext. 200 to sign up.
• Fall youth karate classes
The fall special is new students sign up now and receive a free uniform.
Pacific Martial Arts Academy teaches in a fun atmosphere which promotes self confidence, self-esteem, discipline and focus while teaching balance and coordination. Our youth curriculum consists of basic techniques, self defense, kata and controlled sparring.
Ages 6-15
Introduction 5:30-6:20 p.m., Sept. 21 and Nov. 4
Intermediate 6:30-7:20 p.m., Sept. 21 and Nov. 4
14 sessions for $99
Ages 6-15
Introduction 5:30-6:20 p.m. Nov. 9-Dec. 23
Intermediate 6:30-7:20 p.m., Nov. 9-Dec. 23
14 sessions for $99
For information on karate classes and other classes being offered through Maple Valley Parks and Recreation visit www.maplevalleyparks.com.
• Fast break basketball
This is a 5-on-5 fast paced basketball league that is complete with referees, regular season, playoffs and awards. League games begin Oct. 9. Fee are $475 and late registrations add $10. Registration deadline is Sept.18.
Team Application and other important information can be found at www.maplevalleyparks.com.
Each class includes age appropriate activities, skill demonstrations, fun games and instructional scrimmages. Please bring shin guards and a water bottle.
• Soccer classes
Mommy,daddy and me
ages 2-3 1/2, 9-9:45 a.m.
Tot-soccer
ages 3 1/2-4, 9:45-10:15 a.m.
Pre-soccer
ages 4-5, 10:15-11:35 a.m.
Soccer 1
ages 5-6, 10:50-11:35 a.m.
Soccer 2
ages 7-8, 11:35-12:20 p.m.
Soccer 3
ages 9-12, 11:35-12:35 p.m.
Classes will be at the Lake Wilderness Park, 22500 SE 248th St.
