MEMBERSHIP CLASSES

Classes are held at The Barrett Administrative Recreation Complex (BARC), located in the former Barrett Elementary Center,  at 1200 Route 390, Cresco PA 18326 or Via Zoom. *Classes with an asterisk have a Zoom option when booking.

For more information call 570-481-4330 and leave a message or send an email to: info@thefriendlycommunitycenter.org

CLASSES BELOW REQUIRE MEMBERSHIP TO THE FCC.

Purchase a  membership:

  • Stop by  BARC facility during normal business hours
  • Send a check made payable to:The Friendly Community Center 1200 Route 390, Suite 4, Cresco PA 18326 with membership application
  • Online 

PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND ALL CLASSES
REGISTER BY: EZ- Facility Self Registration Portal

BALANCE TRAINING AT BARC
Become more sure-footed and steady on your feet! We will work on posture, walking gait, alignment, strength, symmetry and visually grounding ourselves.  Better balance reduces falls and injuries during daily living.
Time: 5 Week Session:TBA
Instructor: Kimberly Matthew, RYT
Membership: FCC Annual Member – $255, FCC 6 Month Member – $180 or FCC 4 Month Member

BARRE FITNESS CLASS AT BARC & ONLINE *
Tone, sculpt and strengthen your entire body with isometric movements and light weights during a low impact workout. Modifications can be made to accommodate your individual fitness needs. Barre is performed barefoot or with grip socks and a yoga mat.

Time: Thursdays at 4:30 PM 
Instructor: Ashley Meinking, IBBFA Certified, NASM CPT
Membership: FCC Annual Member – $255, FCC 6 Month Member – $180 or FCC 4 Month Member

BARRETT BIRDING CLUB AT BARC- Room #30*
If you enjoy birds, join Darryl & Jackie Speicher of Pocono Avian Research Center for monthly meetings of the BBC at The FCC. Meetings will include informational programs, discussion of birds and seasonal birding opportunities, including walks and other birding activities throughout the year.

Time: 2nd Tuesday of the month 7 PM BARC Room #30 , No Zoom option from April  – October (November-March meeting via Zoom Only) 
Facilitators: Darryl  Speicher and Tim Grover
Membership: Basic $30 Annually

SCULPT & STRENGTHEN AT BARC & ONLINE* 
Sculpt & Strengthen is a muscular endurance class that focuses on foundational movement patterns that dynamically integrate the upper and lower body using weights. Strength training shapes the muscles, builds core strength, burns calories, and protects your bone health.

Time: Mondays from 4:30 – 530 PM    
Instructor: Ashley Meinking, IBBFA Certified, NASM CPT
Membership: FCC Annual Member – $255, FCC 6 Month Member – $180 or FCC 4 Month Member

CHAIR YOGA AT BARC & ONLINE*
Enjoy all of the benefits of yoga with the support of a chair. Learn common chair yoga poses and breathing techniques while increasing strength and flexibility.

Time: Mondays 1:30-2:30 PM 
Instructor: Kimberly Matthew, RYT
Membership: FCC Just Chair Yoga – $150  OR FCC Annual Member – $255, FCC 6 Month Member – $180 or FCC 4 Month Member

CHAIR YOGA “Stretch & Strong” AT BARC & ONLINE*
Enjoy all of the benefits of yoga with the support of a chair. In this class you will do light weightlifting along with yoga stretches to build, bone density, strength, and improve posture!

Time:  Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 PM
Instructor: Kimberly Matthew, RYT
Membership: FCC Just Chair Yoga – $150  OR FCC Annual Member – $255, FCC 6 Month Member – $180 or FCC 4 Month Member

IN STITCHES – KNITTING & CROCHET GROUP AT BARC
People of all abilities in knitting, crochet, and other needlework are welcome to join this weekly stitchery group. Learn to knit, revive an old project, or start a new one. Sit and stitch, get help with your work or share your own expertise.

Time: Thursdays at 1:30 PM
Membership-Basic $30 Annually
Instructor: Carol Hillestad                      

LINE DANCING AT BARC
Join in for fun and exercise! In our line dancing lessons you will learn different line dances to many genres of music. Dance increases muscle memory, balance, and coordination. No partner or dance experience necessary.

Time: Every Monday at 10 AM
Membership: $30 FCC Basics or Pay $5 per class
Instructor: Barbara Camlet

MAH JONGG AT BARC
Discover this game of skill, strategy, and chance. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Please register to attend to ensure there are enough players. Send an email to info@thefriendlycommunitycenter.org or register on The FCC registration portal.
Time: Every Thursday from 1 PM-4:00PM 
Membership: Basic $30 Annually

MAT PILATES AT BARC*  
Exercises will be performed on the mat, focusing on strength, stability, and posture, with an emphasis on deep core connection. 30 min class
Time: Wednesdays at 9:00 AM
Instructor: Rita Martin RYT200
Membership: FCC Annual Member – $255, FCC 6 Month Member – $180 or FCC 4 Month Member

QI GONG 
This Chinese-based moving meditation improves balance and mental focus while gently lubricating your joints. Each movement simulates beautiful elements in nature and can be modified for those who need to be seated.
Time:  Thursdays at 9:30 AM 
Where:  BARC- If the weather in nice, class will meet outside at BARC.
Instructor: Kimberly Matthew
Membership: Membership: FCC Annual Member – $255, FCC 6 Month Member – $180 or FCC 4 Month Member

SEATED TO THE BEAT AT BARC & ONLINE*
Have fun while working out to upbeat styles of dance and music in a seated position. Comparable to Chair Zumba style excercise class.

Time:  Tuesdays at 3:15 PM
Instructor: Natalie Schultz-Kahwaty, PhD
Membership: Membership: FCC Annual Member – $255, FCC 6 Month Member – $180 or FCC 4 Month Member

YOGA TUESDAYS AT BARC & ONLINE* 
Relax and stretch with common poses and breathing techniques in a calming atmosphere. Movements can be adapted with chair support secure with on the floor or chair supported movements. while increasing strength and flexibility. Bring a yoga mat.

Time: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Instructor: Ann Merli RMT, RYT, AYS, MT, Subs: Colleen LaScala, CPT, RYT, Rita Martin RYT200,Michelle Yaddaw, 500 E-RYT, 
Membership: Membership: FCC Annual Member – $255, FCC 6 Month Member – $180 or FCC 4 Month Member

YOGA SATURDAY AT THE BARC OR ONLINE* 
Learn common poses and breathing techniques in a relaxing atmosphere while increasing strength and flexibility. Bring a yoga mat.

Time: Saturdays at 10:00 AM
Instructor: Ann Merli RMT, RYT, AYS, MT  or Colleen LaScala, CPT, RYT, Michaelynn Myers RYT500, Michelle Yaddaw 500 E-RYT.
Membership: Membership: FCC Annual Member – $255, FCC 6 Month Member – $180 or FCC 4 Month Member

TONE & STRETCH AT BARC & ONLINE*
Increase flexibility, muscle tone with controlled  movements. Class will begin pikates type movement  followed by gentle stretching and relaxation. Bring a yoga mat.

Time: Tuesdays from 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Instructor: Natalie Schultz-Kahwaty
Membership: Membership: FCC Annual Member – $255, FCC 6 Month Member – $180 or FCC 4 Month Member

WEEKLY WALKERS
Need some fresh air? Join the Weekly Walkers group for a weekly hike to take in the beauty of our many local hiking trails. Hike trails are easy to moderate and announced a week prior via email.
If needed, hikes will be cancelled due to weather the night before, notification will be made via email, if you do not have an email address we can add you to a phone tree.

As a reminder, it’s always a good idea to bring along some sunscreen and tick spray whenever you venture out for a walk anywhere in the Poconos.  For our weekly outings, walking sticks are highly recommended, too.  Keep in mind that hiking in the Poconos can involve traversing many types of terrain, sometimes including rocky and/or hilly areas.  For your own safety, be sure that you are able to comfortably navigate varying conditions.

Time: WILL RESUME SPRING 2025
Where: Hikes announced weekly via email
Hike Guides: Ernie Camlet & Paticia Mitchelin
Membership: Basic $30 Annually
Registration required: Please register for this group by sending an email to: info@thefriendlycommunitycenter.org

       
This class mixes low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style calorie. burning dance fitness party.  Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise.

    
If you want to have fun sculpting your body, class is for you. The challenge of adding resistance by using Zumba Toning Sticks (or light weights), helps you focus on specific muscle groups, so you and your muscles stay engaged!
Lightweight maraca-like Toning Sticks enhance your sense of rhythm and coordination while toning target zones, including arms, core, and lower body.          

Time: Wednesdays 5:15 PM AT BARC-  Classes will rotate weekly, between Fitness and Toning    
Instructor: Meredith Guglielmo, AFAA, NASM (GPTS), AFAA (CICI), NASM (WLS), NASM (SFS)
Membership: Membership: FCC Annual Member – $255, FCC 6 Month Member – $180 or FCC 4 Month Member

PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND ALL PROGRAMS AND CLASSES

• Please do not register for more programs than you plan to attend. If you are unable to attend a session that you registered for, please update on the EZ Facility website or contact The FCC via email. 
 • Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
• If membership fees and/or materials fees are required to participate in a program, fees must be paid before or at the beginning of the class, unless noted sooner for sufficient materials.
• Some programs and events have maximum group sizes, you may sign up for the waitlist.
• The Friendly Community Center reserves the right to cancel a program due to insufficient enrollment.

 

 

**Credit Card Payments- A small transaction fee of 2.8% + .30 per transaction will be applied to each charge in order to offset the cost to the FCC for providing this service