Fun & Fitness

Misericordia University is grateful for the patience of our community members over the past few years. We are delighted to be able to offer the following non-credit programs for the 2023 fall semester. Registration for summer programming will be available until August 4, please call 570-674-6289 to register for summer programs.

NEW Fall 23 - Pilates - The University welcomes Donna Bernstein, a certified and advanced Pilates instructor. Pilates is a low impact exercise that increases core strength, flexibility, conditioning, and overall sense of peace which helps manage stress. The practice of Pilates is for men and women regardless of your current level of fitness.  It enhances your posture, balance, endurance, and improves muscle tone. For more information and to register online please click here.

Fall 23 - Fundamentals of Painting - Linda Keck will return this fall with her 6 week painting class, running from August 31 to October 12.  The class meets Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm in the painting room of the Art Studio (50 Lake Street).  Students are welcome to use the painting medium of their choice.   The cost is $125.00.  For more information and to register online please click here.

NEW Fall 23 - Creative Visual Journaling - Linda Keck will offer a new class this fall on visual journaling.  This 5 week class will run from October 19 to November 16.  The class meets Thursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm in the painting room of the Art Studio (Rear 50 Lake Street).  The cost is $125.00.  For more information and to register online please click here.

Fall 23 - Open Swim will begin on Tuesday, September 5 and run until Friday, December 15.  Open swim is available Monday through Friday only. PLEASE NOTE: The pool will be closed for Fall Break (October 12 & 13) and Thanksgiving (November 22-24). For more information and to register online please click here.
 
Fall 23 - Water Aerobics will begin on Tuesday, September 5 and run until Friday, December 15.  Water Aerobics is available Monday through Friday only. PLEASE NOTE: The pool will be closed for Fall Break (October 12 & 13) and Thanksgiving (November 22-24). For more information and to register online please click here.

Fall 23 - Tai Chi Easy is returning this fall with instructor Rosalie Allan-Fufaro and is available beginning Tuesday evening, September 12 and Wednesday morning, September 13. The class is held in the aerobics room of the Anderson Center (upper floor across the lobby). The cost is $85.00 for a 7 week session. Click here for more information and to register online.

Fall 23 - Adult Pottery will return this semester with 4 different 6-week class options.  Alexa Meyer will return this fall with two classes on Thursdays, from 3 pm to 5 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm. Alexa's classes will run consecutively from September 7 to October 12.  Amy Denmon will return this fall with two classes on Thursdays, from 3 pm to 5 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm.  Amy's classes will run from October 26 to December 7 (No class on November 23). Each 6-week class is $195.00 and includes the first 25 lbs of clay (limit 15 students per class). Classes are held in the pottery room of the Art Studio (Rear 50 Lake Street). Advanced registration and payment is required. Please call 570-674-6289 to register.

As more programs become available, the university will update this webpage with registration and program information.

Thank you for your continued support!

~ The Center for Adult and Continuing Education at Misericordia University