SWT Recreation is partnering with the Parkland Area School District AND St. Luke's to bring our Seniors a variety of quality programs!

The following Senior Classes are offered to Seniors ages 55 and older, who reside in the Parkland School District, and are FREE of charge! If you know someone interested who does not have internet access, please have them call 610-351-5578 and the School District will assist them with registration.

Important Registration Information from the School District: We Please refrain from registering if you cannot make a majority of the classes. All classes will be reserved via a lottery system. Parkland School District will send out course notifications starting on September 30th.

WATER AEROBICS: Partnership with Parkland Area School District

• For Seniors ages 55 & older who reside in the Parkland School District 
• Held at the Parkland High School Pool (2700 North Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104). 
• Wednesdays, October 9- November 20 from 6:00pm- 7:00pm 
• Saturdays, October 12- November 23 (NO CLASS October 19th) from 1:00pm - 2:00pm 
• Class Description:
  • The class features low impact aerobics conducted in shallow water, focusing on the use of all muscles and limbs, breathing and stretching. Water shoes or old, clean sneakers are suggested. Swim noodles are provided at the pool.
• Arrival Instructions Per the School District:
  • Swimmers should enter through the lower entrance at the back of the Athletic Wing.
  • Please arrive between 5:30 and 5:45 PM or 12:30pm and 12:45pm to ensure entrance to the building and time to change in the locker room. Early admittance NOT Permitted.
• To Register: go to www.parklandsd.org/community/seniors.
  • There is a link to a Google form listing all classes to Register for.  
  • The Registration Deadline for these classes is September 26, 2024

ST. LUKE’S CHAIR & STRENGTH CLASS: Fall and Winter Sessions

• For Seniors ages 55 & older who reside in the Parkland School District
• Classes held at the St. Luke’s Fitness & Sports Performance Center-West End (501 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18104).
• Fall Session:
  • October 2-November 8 
  • 9:00am- 9:45am on Wednesdays & Fridays
• Winter Session: 
  • January 8-February 14, 9:00-9:45 AM
  • 9:00am- 9:45am on Wednesdays & Fridays
• Class Description: 
  • The chair strength and mobility class is a low-impact program designed to improve strength and mobility for adults of all activity levels. It is movement-based training to help with balance, coordination, agility and functional strength. This class is led by a St. Luke’s Instructor.
•  To Register: go to www.parklandsd.org/community/seniors.
  • There is a link to a Google form listing all classes to Register for.  
  • The Registration Deadline for these classes is September 26, 2024

SENIOR EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: Partnership with the Parkland School District

SWT Recreation is sponsoring 3 Senior Educational Sessions organized by the Parkland Area School District.

• Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI) (Beginner Technology Class)Tuesday, October 22nd 3:15-4:15 PM
• Intro to Cybersecurity/Virus Protection (Intermediate Technology Class), Tuesday, October 29th 3:15-4:15 PM
• Intro to Smart Phones (Intermediate Class), Tuesday, November 5th 3:15-4;15 PM
•  To Register: go to www.parklandsd.org/community/seniors.
  •  There is a link to a Google form listing all classes to Register for.  
  • The Registration Deadline for these classes is September 26, 2024

Senior Programs at The Parkland Area Community Library:

Click here to visit their website and view the Event Calendar! You can filter the Event Calendar to "Adult" programs.