Summer Gardening, Fitness Classes for Suffield

The Suffield Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for its summer programs including a container gardening class that’s scheduled for next week.

Planting an edible container garden

Instructor: Julie Harrison, a horticultural expert with over 10 years of experience in landscape design and gardening, will share ideas of gardening with planting companions, herbs and other container-friendly plants. Julie is also a regularly featured guest on WFSB’s daily show Better Connecticut where her segments as the show’s Garden Guru can be seen every Monday. Container gardens will be available for purchase at the end of the talk.

Registration closes on Monday, June 8 or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity.

Date: June 10
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7 - 8 p.m
Age: Adult (high school students interested in gardening are welcome)
Location: Suffield High School’s Agriscience Large animal facility-hosted by the Suffield Agriscience Center
Fee: $10

Adult fitness programs

Summer Gliding

Description: This 30-minute super intense, low impact class lets your hands and feet slide and glide over carpet while doing standard strength training movements for the entire body. You will use nothing but your slide and glide discs that look like small Frisbees. Get your exercise in before work and feel energized throughout the day!

Instructor: Lisa Jordan / Owner of Superior Fitness / NASM Trainer
Registration closes on Tuesday, July 7 or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity 8
Dates: July 14, 21, no class on ( July 28 ) August 4, 11, 18, 25 -Tuesdays
July 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20-Thursdays
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 5:45 - 6:15 am
Age: 18 and up
Location: Superior Fitness of Suffield - 880 Burbank Ave
Fee: $75.

Boxilates ( Express)

Description: This express cardio kickboxing and Mat Pilates combo is back by popular demand. Class is only 30 minutes in length and guaranteed to inspire and energize you while giving a great workout! The Pilates piece of this class targets Abs / Low Back / Glutes simply to keep you injury free while strengthening the entire body! This class offers a great workout and will get you in shape this summer!

Instructor: Lisa Jordan / Owner of Superior Fitness / NASM Trainer
Registration closes on Tuesday, July 7 and / or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity
Dates: July 13, 20, no class on (July 27) August 3, 10, 17, 24-Monday’s
July 15, 22, no class on (July 29) Aug 5, 12, 19, 26-Wednesday’s
Days: Monday & Wednesday Time: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Age: 18 and up
Location: Superior Fitness of Suffield - 880 Burbank Ave
Fee: $75.00

Register on line at www.SuffieldRec.com. For more information, call 860-668-3862.

Photo: container garden. Credit: KateMonkey via Flickr.com.