March 14, 2007

Fitness calendar

Fitness WAYNE COUNTY

Jazzercise, Jazzercise Express, Step, Circuit and Step-Circuit, Body-Sculpting, ongoing. Jazzercise Fitness Center, 250 N. Main St., Plymouth. (734) 416-5527 or jazzercise.com.

Sit & Be Fit, PACE (people with arthritis CAN exercise). Wayne Senior Activity Center, 35000 Sims St. (734) 721-7400.

Cardio Kick & Punch, cardio-kickboxing, ongoing. The Forum Fitness Center, 34250 Ford Road, Westland. (734) 729-7000.

Pilates, equipment and mat exercises. Poise Pilates, 186 E. Main St., Suite 301, Northville. (248) 349-3100 or www.poise-pilates.com.

Mommy and Me, Pilates (mat work). Michigan Yoga Center, 200 S. Main St., Northville. (248) 449-YOGA or www.michiganyogacenter.com.

Oakwood Diabetes Exercise Therapy program, eight or 26 sessions. Oakwood Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, 22060 Beech Road, Dearborn. (313) 436-2308.

Pilates, Energie Spinning & Yoga Studio, 3203 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. (734) 246-7600 or www.energie.cc.

Aerobics, step aerobics. Fat 2 Lean. (313) 270-3990.

Adult aerobics, weight training. Montessori Academy, 16825 Wyoming Ave., Detroit. (313) 345-0003 or (313) 971-6549.

Cardio boxing, strength training, for men. The Blitz, Canton Township, 8577 N. Lilley Road, (734) 459-1405; Livonia, (248) 427-9770, www.timetoblitz.com or www.theblitz.info/canton.

Jazzercise, per week or four-week sessions. Henry Ford Community College, Center for Lifelong Learning, Dearborn. (313) 317-1500.

Awareness through movement, Eastside Feldenkrais Center, Grosse Pointe. (313) 640-9356.

Chi Gong, ongoing for those who've had the prerequisite class. St. John Hospital and Medical Center, VanElslander Cancer Center, 19229 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods. (313) 647-3320.

Core training, Sit & Be Fit, Women on Weights (fitness classes for ages 11 and older), Young at Heart (for ages 6-15, (734) 721-7400), Sports Specific Training (six weeks for youth, high school and collegiate levels, (734) 721-7400). Wayne Parks & Recreation, 4635 Howe Road. (734) 728-2900.

Fitness Kickboxing and Karate, All-Star Karate Family Center, 36123 Plymouth Road, Livonia. (734) 513-5127 or www.all-starkarate.com.

Step aerobics, DeLiz DanceSport, 231 Eureka Road, Wyandotte. (734) 281-1969 or delizdancesport.com.

Sports conditioning, four-week program for ages 8 and older. Trenton Athletic Club. (734) 676-5850.

Body building, eight-week program. (734) 925-0457.

Cardio kick & punch, Pilates. The Forum Health Club, 34250 Ford Road, Westland. (734) 729-7000.

Seniorcize Be Healthy/Be Fit, for ages 55 and older. Fitness Factory. Southwest Senior Center, 5555 McGraw St., Detroit. (313) 894-3311, (248) 353-2885, (800) 285-6968 or www.thefitnessfactory.net.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Survivor Strategies: An Evening of Fitness, Fun & Facts for Promoting Post-Cancer Wellness, featuring safe lifting and stretching exercises. Sponsored by Beaumont Hospital's Sharing & Caring and Integrative Medicine programs. Thurs. Oakland Athletic Club, 400 E. Brown St., Birmingham. Reservations required. (800) 633-7377 or (248) 551-8585.

Pilates Night Club, today. Whole Foods Market, 1404 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills. Registration required. (248) 651-5567.

Aerobics, through March 29. Stronger Women. Faith Covenant Church, 35415 W. 14 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 661-9191.

Pilates, mat, beginner and intermediate. Eternal Balance Life Center. 1103 S. Washington St., Royal Oak. (248) 542-1357 or www.eternalbalance.com.

Aerobics (step & low impact), Pilates, cardio kickboxing, core, strength & toning, Nautilus circuit & cardio. Fit Zone for Women, 4924 John R Road, Troy. (248) 526-0364 or www.fitzonefor women.com/troy.

Spring open gym, for adults and youth. Beech Woods Recreation Center, 22200 Beech Road, Southfield. (248) 796-4670.

Total Body, total wellness, cardiovascular, resistance, abdominal, and flexibility training. My Good Life Fitness Studio, 24758 Southfield Road, Southfield. (248) 423-6663.

PIYO (Pilates and yoga mix), circuit training; super step; core craze; kick-punch & crunch, boot camp, wow w/weights, ongoing classes. In Motion USA, 4 N. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. (248) 627-7020 or www.inmotionusa.net.

Pilates, pre- & post-natal exercise classes, ongoing. Studio 66, 661 Broadway St., Davisburg. (248) 342-3337.

Cardio conditioning, fit ball, kickboxing, power pump, weight training, power step, circuit, calamities. Body Language, 1567 Union Lake Road, Commerce Township. (248) 360-5350 or www.bodylanguagefitnessyoga.com.

Stott Pilates-Gyrotonic-Alexander, Equilibrium Pilates Studio, 6405 Telegraph Road, Building G, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 723-6500 or www.equilibriumstudio.com.

Spinning, boxing, circuit, plyometrics. Triad Health and Fitness, 24168 Haggerty Road, Farmington Hills. (248) 615-1652 or www.triadperformance.com.

Youth and teen workouts, mom and baby fitness, sponsored by Ferndale Recreation. Kulick Community Center, Ferndale. (248) 544-6767 or www.ferndale-mi.com.

Fitness Rx Focus on glutes and abs, Pilates mat work, yoga/Pilates synergy, sponsored by Fitness Rx. Get A Grip Fitness, 3080 Orchard Lake Road, Keego Harbor. (248) 488-9830 or www.fitnessrxonline.com.

50+ Strength Training, 12 weeks. Greater Bloomfield Senior Association, 7273 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 341-6450.

Pilates mat, Pilates, Pilates on the ball, abdominals, hosted by Fitness Rx. The Yoga & Pilates Studio of West Bloomfield Township, 5580 Drake Road. (248) 788-0088, (248) 488-9830 or www.fitnessrxonline.com.

Fitball, Pilates mat, the Circuit. EnergyFit, 22620-B Woodward Ave., Ferndale. (248) 336-8606.

MACOMB COUNTY

Line dance/exercise, presented by C.C. Plus, Dance of Fun and Fitness. Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights; Sterling Senior Center, Sterling Heights (seniors only); Fraser Senior Center (seniors only). (586) 792-5897 or www.ccplusdance.com.

Zumba, aerobics workout presented by C.C. Plus, Dance for Fun and Fitness. Begins March 27. Rodgers Elementary School, 21601 Lanse St., St. Clair Shores. (586) 792-5897 or www.zumba.com.

Sit-ness (seated aerobic and strength class), Circuit Pump, Pilates, kickboxing, On The Ball (core strength class). Second Chance Fitness, 42669 Garfield St., Clinton Township. (586) 416-3590.

Cardio sculpt, ongoing. Metro Health & Fitness center, 35700 Groesbeck Ave., Clinton Township. (586) 464-3877.

Step aerobics & stability ball, ongoing. First Baptist Church, 52260 Washington St., New Baltimore. (586) 725-5858.

Kalosomatics exercise (incorporates aerobics, Pilates, and yoga), moderation calisthenics, stretch and stroll, strengthen and tone class, pre-natal class, women and co-ed classes, beginner and intermediate. Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores. (586) 779-6111, ext. 4.

Total Body Toning, ongoing. St. John River District Hospital Healing Arts Center, 4154 River Road, Building 2, East China. (810) 326-4700.

Fitness fun for everyone, ongoing. St. John North Shores Hospital, 26755 Ballard Road, Harrison Township. (586) 466-5234.

Step aerobics, toning, Pilates , ongoing. First Baptist Church, 52260 Washington St., New Baltimore. (586) 725-9951.

Jazzercise , 6177 Chicago Road, Warren; St. Pius K of C Hall, Roseville, 16831 12 Mile; Father Solanus Casey K of C Hall. (586) 977-8430.

Jazzercise, Washington Township Recreation Center, 57900 Van Dyke Road. (586) 864-6525.

Prenatal exercise class, ongoing. Physician approval required. St. Joseph's Medical Center, 15855 19 Mile, Clinton Township. (586) 263-2410.

Strength building with hand weights, Weight Lady Fitness. Ages 35 and older. (586) 749-3443.

Parkinson's disease exercise class, ongoing. St. John Macomb Hospital Physical Rehabilitation Services Building, 12000 E. 12 Mile, Warren. (586) 573-5726.

Diabetes exercise class, ongoing. St. John Macomb Hospital, 11800 E. 12 Mile, Warren. (586) 573-5233.

Baseball / softball WAYNE COUNTY

Men's Hardball Leagues workout, presented by the Men's Senior Baseball League of Detroit for 25+, 35+ and 45+. April 21. Rain or shine. Capitol Park, Redford Township. (586) 247-8344 or www.detroitmsbl.com.

Bernie Carbo Premier Baseball School, baseball-specific conditioning for power pitching, hitting and fielding. Mark Rutherford, former Phillies all-star, featured instructor. (734) 421-4928.

Detroit Eagles travel baseball tryouts, 15 & younger. (313) 421-5912.

College baseball showcase, for boys ages 15-17. Sponsored by the Midwest IBC Baseball/Metalwood Bats. Madonna University, Livonia. pbaetz@ibcbaseball.com.

Functional baseball-specific conditioning, for power pitching training. (734) 421-4928.

Girls' fastpitch, ongoing tryouts for girls grades 5-12. TSI Fastpitch. (734) 737-9968.

Allen Park 14 and younger boys travel baseball team, try-outs. (313) 383-4989.

All American Baseball Association, Federation Baseball teams forming. Ages 9-18. (586) 781-6575 or www.aababaseball.com.

OAKLAND COUNTY

All American Baseball Association, Federation Baseball teams forming. Ages 9-18. (586) 781-6575 or www.aababaseball.com.

MACOMB COUNTY

After school hit or pitch, through April. Detroit Batting Academy, 35977 Mound Road, Sterling Heights. (586) 264-1122 or www.betterbaseballdba.com.

Baseball/softball throwing training, for males and females. St. John Satellite, 20952 12 Mile, Suite 100, St. Clair Shores. (586) 498-3500.

Michigan Greyhounds 15U Federation Baseball, tryouts. (586) 463-1551 or www.eteamz.com/hounds.

Travel Softball Tryouts, Michigan Batbusters (16/U). (586) 855-8320.

THE REGION

Softball, senior men's team ages 50 and older. Five weeks. Port Huron. (810) 985-8895.

Boys travel baseball tryouts, Michigan Astros 13 and younger team. Ann Arbor. (734) 516-5126.

Basketball WAYNE COUNTY

AAU Basketball 14 & under tryouts, for eighth graders. Westland. (313) 657-3200.

Senior Citizen Basketball, through April. Schoolcraft College, Livonia. (248) 478-4457.

3-on-3 Women's Senior Basketball Program, for ages 50-55 (must be at least age 50 by Dec. 31), 60-65 & 70+. Detroit Recreation Department. (313) 877-8905.

Pick up basketball, youth and adult, indoor. Joe Dumars' Fieldhouse, Detroit, Michigan State Fairgrounds, 1120 W. State Fair Ave. (313) 368-0055.

Youth and high school basketball, ages 5-17. Livonia YMCA. (734) 261-2161.

Basketball Fun and Fundamentals Camp, for youth. Trenton Parks and Recreation, Kennedy Recreation Center. (734) 675-7300.

Downriver Basketball League, team applications for sixth- to eighth-grade boys and sixth-grade girls divisions. (313) 383-4989.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Instruction, conducted by a Basketball Workshop professional skill development trainer. West Bloomfield Township. (248) 563-0858.

Basketball, pro basketball, recreational basketball (ages 15-17), junior basketball (ages 12-14), basketball basics (ages 6-11). Great Lakes Athletic Club, 3800 Baldwin Road, Orion Township. (248) 393-3085.

MACOMB COUNTY

Pick up basketball, (youth and adult; indoor) instructional leagues (for boys and girls in first and second grades). Joe Dumars' Fieldhouse, 45300 Mound Road, Shelby Township. (586) 731-3080.

Girls AAU Basketball open gym. Ultimate Sports Arena, 48630 Structural Drive, Chesterfield Township. (586) 948-7500.

Biking / cycling WAYNE COUNTY

Beginning unicycle lessons, Redford Township Unicycle Club. Sat. (248) 661-0334, (313) 565-9843 or www.rtuc.org.

Urban mountain biking, early morning and night-time group rides. Metro Detroit area. (313) 561-1376 or www.Beatthetrainindetroit.com.

Spinning, Energie Spinning & Yoga Studio, 3203 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. (313) 246-7600 or www.energie.cc.

Bicycle rides, Sisters Cycling Bicycle Club. Weekly rides throughout Metro Detroit. (313) 438-4220 or www.lmb.org/sisters.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Weekly rides, Slow Spokes Bicycle Club. www.lmb.org/spokes.

Spin, Jewish Community Center Fitness Club, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township. (248) 432-5412 or www.jccdet.org.

Tuesday Nite Rides, sponsored by the Michigan Mountain Biking Association & Team Tree Farm. Lakeshore Park, Novi. www.MMBA.org or www.teamtreefarm.com.

Spinning, Triad Health and Fitness, 24168 Haggerty Road, Farmington Hills. (248) 615-1652 or www.triad-performance.com.

MACOMB COUNTY

Spinning. Second Chance Fitness, 42669 Garfield St., Clinton Township. (586) 416-3590.

Weekly rides, Slow Spokes Bicycle Club. www.lmb.org/spokes.

Spinning, ongoing. Metro Health & Fitness center, 35700 Groesbeck Ave., Clinton Township. (586) 464-3877.

Boxing OAKLAND COUNTY

Kickboxing. Body Language, 1567 Union Lake Road, Commerce Township. (248) 360-5350 or www.bodylanguagefitnessyoga.com.

Boxing, Triad Health and Fitness, 24168 Haggerty Road, Farmington Hills. (248) 615-1652.

MACOMB COUNTY

Boxing. Macomb Martial Arts Academy, Universal Mall, 28646 Dequindre Ave., Warren. (313) 478-5469.

Boxing classes, for men, women and children. Ukiyo Dojo, 11380 Kaltz Road, Warren. (586) 756-1536 or (313) 478-5469.

Dance WAYNE COUNTY

Hustle/Ballroom Dance Classes for Seniors, ongoing Wednesday classes sponsored by Senior Services and REACH Detroit Partnership. Free. Matrix Human Services Center, 13560 E. McNichols Road, Detroit. (313) 831-8650.

Ballroom dancing lessons, ongoing. Coleman A. Young Community Center, 2751 Robert Bradby Drive, Detroit. (313) 877-8008.

Winter classes, ballet, tap, jazz-funk, modern, liturgical, hip hop, African, belly dance, ballroom, hustles, and contemporary dance techniques. Ages 2 to adult. Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy, 3031 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 350, Detroit. (313) 872-7200.

Adult Middle-Eastern Dance classes, ongoing. Metro west and downriver locations. (734) 495-3007.

Line dancing. Wayne Senior Activity Center, 35000 Sims St. (734) 721-7400.

Shirley's Hustle Class (ongoing for beginners, intermediate and advanced, (313) 272-9832), Rockin' Roz Hustle Class (ongoing, (313) 205-7984). Holistic Development Community Center, 17425 Second Blvd., Detroit.

Advanced Ballroom/Chicago Step Lessons, ongoing. Ages 21 and older. The Comfort Zone, 17321 W. Six Mile, Detroit. (313) 831-7464.

John King's Hustle Class, ongoing. Ages 13 and older. Gem Studio of Dance, 14587 Livernois Ave., Detroit. (313) 862-1894.

Hustle for your Heart, ongoing. St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital, 7733 E. Jefferson Ave. (248) 362-4200.

Cha Cha, salsa, tango, swing, rumba, waltz, belly dance. DeLiz DanceSport, 231 Eureka Road, Wyandotte. (734) 281-1969 or delizdancesport.com.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Pole dancing, six-week beginner classes, intermediate drop-in classes. Pole Addiction, 253 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale. (888) 476-5334.

West African dance classes, ongoing. Motor City Dance Factory, 13405 Capital St., Oak Park. (248) 399-0980.

Pole, belly, modern, movement workshops. Feminine Arts Studio, 22747 Woodward Ave., #206, Ferndale. (248) 508-7567 or www.FeminineStudio.com.

Ballroom and dance step classes, ongoing. Ages 21 and older. Yesterday's, the Ramada Inn, 17017 W. Nine Mile, Southfield. (248) 557-9444.

Dance for Kids (ages 3-13), Hip Hop Dance Workout for Kids!, Auburn Hills Recreation. (248) 370-9353.

African dance, Hip Hop Dance. South Oakland YMCA, 1016 W. 11 Mile, Royal Oak. (248) 547-0030.

Scottish Country Dance, beginner lessons sponsored by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. United Methodist Church, 246 E. 11 Mile, Madison Heights. (248) 637-2824.

Modern Dance Fusion, sponsored by Fitness Rx. Get A Grip Fitness, 3080 Orchard Lake Road, Keego Harbor. (248) 488-9830 or www.fitnessrxonline.com.

MACOMB COUNTY

Line dance/exercise, presented by C.C. Plus, Dance of Fun and Fitness. Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights; Sterling Senior Center, Sterling Heights (seniors only); Fraser Senior Center (seniors only). (586) 792-5897 or www.ccplusdance.com.

Zumba, new dance program presented by C.C. Plus, Dance for Fun and Fitness. Begins March 27. Rodgers Elementary School, 21601 Lanse St., St. Clair Shores. (586) 792-5897 or www.zumba.com.

Introduction to Swing Dance (East Coast Swing), Introduction to Country Western Dancing (Texas Two Step), ongoing. Diamonds & Spurs Country Western Music, 33151 23 Mile, Chesterfield Township. (586) 725-2228.

Dance for Fun & Exercise, ongoing easy intermediate: St. Clair Shores Senior Center, 20000 Stephens Road; ongoing basic beginners and easy intermediates: Centerline Recreational Center, 25355 Lawrence St.; four-week basic beginner and easy intermediate: Clinton Township Senior Center, 40730 Romeo Plank Road; 10-week basic beginner: Chesterfield Senior Center, 47275 Sugarbush St.; seven-week basic beginner: Washington Township Senior Center, 57880 26 Mile. (586) 939-3309.

Dance classes, ongoing for seniors (St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center, 20000 Stephens Road; Clinton Township Senior Center; Chesterfield Township Senior Center; Roseville Senior Center; Washington Township Senior Center); all age groups (Learning the Basics -- for beginners and beginner plus, Centerline Recreational Center; easy intermediate and intermediate, Centerline VFW Post). (586) 939-3309.

Line dance/exercise, ongoing. Presented by C.C. Plus. Lakeshore YMCA. (586) 792-5897.

WASHTENAW COUNTY

Pole dancing, six-week beginner classes. Pole Addiction, Ypsilanti. (888) 476-5334.

THE REGION

Pole dancing, six-week beginner classes. Pole Addiction, Port Huron. (888) 476-5334.

Learn to dance, waltz, tango, Latin and swing. Weekly classes. Genesys Athletic Club, Grand Blanc Township. (810) 606-7300.

Dodgeball WAYNE COUNTY

Pick-up dodgeball, ongoing. Sponsored by the Detroit Sports Club. Taylor Sportsplex, 13333 Telegraph Road. (586) 781-2756 or www.DetroitSportsClub.com.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Pick-up dodgeball, sponsored by Detroit Sports Club. Salter Community Center, 1545 Lincoln St., Royal Oak. (586) 781-2756.

Fencing WAYNE COUNTY

Beginning fencing, lessons. Sport Fencing Facility, Livonia. (734) 432-5014 or www.salledetroit.com.

Football WAYNE COUNTY

Michigan Youth Flag Football League, sponsored by the Detroit Sports Club for children entering second-fifth grade. 5 vs. 5 noncontact flag football. Leagues forming in Canton Township, Livonia and Plymouth. (248) 341-0696 or www.MichiganYouthFlagFootball.com.

Youth Indoor Flag Football Camps & Leagues, K-2nd grade camps and 3-8th grade leagues. Seven weeks. Sponsored by the Detroit Sports Club. Taylor Sportsplex, 13333 Telegraph Road. (586) 781-2756.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Michigan Youth Flag Football League, sponsored by the Detroit Sports Club for children entering second-fifth grade. 5 vs. 5 noncontact flag football. Leagues forming in Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Lake Orion, Novi and West Bloomfield Township. (248) 341-0696 or www.MichiganYouthFlagFootball.com.

Golf OAKLAND COUNTY

Golf Fitness Clinic. Eternal Balance Life Center. 1103 S. Washington St., Royal Oak. (248) 542-1357 or www.eternalbalance.com/Classes.html.

MACOMB COUNTY

Golf. Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores. (586) 779-6111, ext. 4.

Hockey WAYNE COUNTY

Maksymum hockey, private one-on-one instruction for all ages and skill levels. Perani's Hockey World, 19330 Middle Belt Road, Livonia. (248) 426-9196 or www.makshockey.com.

Roller hockey, for youth, Trenton Parks and Recreation, Kennedy Recreation Center. (734) 675-7300.

Hockey conditioning, four-week program, ages 8 and older. Trenton Athletic Club. (734) 626-3676.

Martial arts / self-defense WAYNE COUNTY

Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, ongoing training for youth and adults. Martial Arts Academy, 13244 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. (313) 582-5803 or www.mizudo.com.

Kickboxing for women (beginner and intermediate), karate, children Aikido, ongoing. International Karate Dojo, 19170 James Couzens St., Detroit. (313) 345-3254.

Adult Aikido, ongoing classes. Boll Family YMCA, 1401 Broadway St., Detroit. (313) 309-9622.

Marital Arts, ongoing for youth and adults. The Forum Fitness Center and Westland Parks & Recreation. (734) 658-5683.

Cardio Kick & Punch, karate, cardio-kickboxing, ongoing. The Forum Fitness Center, 34250 Ford Road, Westland. (734) 729-7000.

Isshinryu karate, Kickboxing. Detroit Martial Arts Institute, 13030 W. Seven Mile. www.Detroit-MartialArts.com.

Wu Style T'ai Chi Ch'uan, ongoing. St. John Health Conner Creek Village, 4777 E. Outer Drive, Detroit. (888) 440-REAL (7325).

Qigong. Energie Spinning & Yoga Studio, 3203 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. (734) 246-7600 or www.energie.cc.

Lil' Dragons martial arts program, sponsored by Westland Parks and Recreation. Ages 5-7. Melvin G. Bailey Recreation Center, 36651 Ford Road, Westland. (734) 722-7620.

Tang Soo Do/Korean Karate, ages 8-adult. Ford Center for Performing Arts, 15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. (313) 300-6969.

Shotukan karate, kickboxing. Forum Health Spa, 34250 Ford Road, Westland. (248) 348-8752.

Karate, adults and children ages 8 and older. Richard A. Young Recreation Center, 5400 McKinley Road, Dearborn Heights. (313) 277-7080.

Isshinryu karate, ages 11 and older. Wayne Parks & Recreation, 4635 Howe Road. (734) 728-2900.

Fitness kickboxing and karate, All-Star Karate Family Center, 36123 Plymouth Road, Livonia. (734) 513-5127 or www.all-starkarate.com.

Korean karate, adults, teens and children ages 9 and older. Michigan Academy of Martial Arts, Westland's Friendship Center, 1119 N. Newburgh Road. (734) 427-0821.

Cardio Kick & Punch, Shotokan Karate, Self-Defense. The Forum Health Club, 34250 Ford Road, Westland. (734) 729-7000.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Survivor Strategies: An Evening of Fitness, Fun & Facts for Promoting Post-Cancer Wellness, featuring Tai Chi exercises. Sponsored by Beaumont Hospital's Sharing & Caring and Integrative Medicine programs. Thurs. Oakland Athletic Club, 400 E. Brown St., Birmingham. Reservations required. (800) 633-7377 or (248) 551-8585.

Martial arts, ongoing classes: Taoist Tai Chi, Lok Hup Ba Fa, Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Sabre, Hsing I. Taoist Tai Chi Society of the United States of America, 413 N. Main St., Royal Oak. (248) 399-7344 or www.taoist.org.

Tai Chi. Eternal Balance Life Center. 1103 S. Washington St., Royal Oak. (248) 542-1357 or www.eternalbalance.com.

Miso No Koro Karate, Self Defense, ongoing. In Motion USA, 4 N. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. (248) 627-7020 or www.inmotionusa.net.

Martial Arts, ages 5-12. Auburn Hills Recreation. (248) 370-9353.

Chi Gong, eight weeks. Studio 66, 661 Broadway St., Davisburg. (248) 342-3337.

Kickboxing, Body Language, 1567 Union Lake Road, Commerce Township. (248) 360-5350 or www.bodylanguagefitnessyoga.com.

Judo Club, Oakland University Recreation Center, Auburn Hills campus. (248) 370-4732.

Martial arts, Sifu Robert Brown's School of Chinese Martial Arts, Berkley. (248) 542-5630.

Martial arts, classes, Malota's Martial Arts Studio, 555 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham. (248) 646-6608 or www.malotasmartialarts.com.

Tang Soo Do/Korean karate , (ages 7-adult), Tai Chi (ages 12-adult), judo (ages 6-adult). Great Lakes Athletic Club, 3800 Baldwin Road, Orion. (248) 393-3085.

MACOMB COUNTY

Kickboxing. Second Chance Fitness, 42669 Garfield St., Clinton Township. (586) 416-3590.

Martial arts. Macomb Martial Arts Academy, Universal Mall, 28646 Dequindre Ave., Warren. (586) 354-2615.

Karate, ongoing for kindergarteners through adults. First Baptist Church, 52260 Washington St., New Baltimore. (810) 278-5708.

Tae Kwon Do, karate, adults and children. Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores. (586) 779-6111, ext. 4.

Martial Arts, ongoing for adults and children. Innergetics Inc., Peace Center, 23051 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe. (586) 779-7985 or www.innergeticsinc.org.

Traditional Korean Martial Art instruction, for adults and children ages 5 and older. United Tae Kwon Do, 5819 13 Mile, Warren. (586) 268-1536 or www.unitedtaekwondo.net.

Tai Chi, ongoing 10-week classes. St. Joseph's Medical Center, 15855 19 Mile, Clinton Township. (586) 263-2837.

Tang Soo Do/Korean Karate, eight-week classes. American Legion Hall, Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave., Utica; Weight Station Gym, 30 N. Groesbeck Road, Mount Clemens. (586) 493-9358.

THE REGION

Bojuka Self-Defense Seminar, Sat. Chatham-Kent YMCA, 335 King St. West, Chatham, Ontario, Canada. Registration required. (519) 365-CBMA.

Karate, O'Hana Family Karate, Fowlerville. (517) 655-2820 or (800) 285-6968.

Multisport WAYNE COUNTY

Sports specific training, six weeks. Fitness testing, cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, plyometrics, stretching & flexibility for youth, high school, and collegiate levels. Wayne Parks & Recreation Health & Wellness Department, 4635 Howe Road. (734) 721-7400.

MACOMB COUNTY

Basic Training. St. John River District Hospital Healing Arts Center, 4154 River Road, Building 2, East China. (810) 326-4700.

Racquet sports WAYNE COUNTY

Adult tennis lessons, ages 17 and older. Coleman A. Young Community Center, 2751 Robert Bradby Drive, Detroit. (313) 877-8008.

Tennis, for youth, Trenton Parks and Recreation, Kennedy Recreation Center. (734) 675-7300.

Drop-in Racquetball & Squash, Trenton Athletic Club, 1630 Fort St. (734) 676-5850 or www.trentonathleticclub.com.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Racquetball. Waterford Courts, 6110 Dixie Highway, Clarkston. (248) 623-9622 or (248) 227-8173.

Racquetball, Squash, Handball, Paddleball, Great Lakes Athletic Club, 3800 Baldwin Road, Orion Township. (248) 393-3085.

MACOMB COUNTY

Tennis, sponsored by Assumption Cultural Center. Wimbledon Racquet Club. (586) 779-6111, ext. 4.

Racquetball, Warren Racquet & Fitness. (586) 574-2580.

Rock climbing OAKLAND COUNTY

Open climb, Learn to Belay, Belay check, Climbing 101, ages 6-adult. Great Lakes Athletic Club, 3800 Baldwin Road, Orion Township. (248) 393-3085.

Rowing WAYNE COUNTY

Indoor training/exercise (ongoing, eight weeks). Friends of Detroit Rowing. Belle Isle Boat Club, Detroit. (248) 346-7870.

Running / walking WAYNE COUNTY

Downriver Runners/Walkers, year-round. Frank J. Lada Recreation Ice Arena, Allen Park. (734) 282-1101 or www.downriverrunners.org.

Walk Class, Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard Road. (734) 374-3901.

Downtown Runners and Walkers, (248) 356-0825 or www.downtownrunners.com.

Island Road Runners, Grosse Ile Middle School. (734) 782-3972, (734) 282-1101 or (248) 354-1177.

Westland Walking Club, Laurel Park Place walking club (Livonia), mall walking clubs sponsored by St. Mary Mercy Hospital. (734) 655-8940 or www.stmarymercy.org.

Botsford Hospital indoor walking club. Livonia Mall. (877) 442-7900 or www.botsford.org.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Walking, through March 29. Stronger Women. Faith Covenant Church, 35415 W. 14 Mile, Farmington Hills. (248) 661-9191.

Women's Running Group, Running Fit, West Bloomfield Township. (248) 626-5451.

MACOMB COUNTY

Stoney Creek Running Club, Stony Creek Metro Park, Shelby Township. (248) 828-7303 or www.stoneycreekrunningclub.org.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY

Brighton Area Road Striders, Brighton High School. (517) 546-3465 or www.brightonarearoadstriders.org.

Skating WAYNE COUNTY

Grosse Pointe Skate, weekly. Sunrise/Sunset Café, 15222 Charlevoix Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. (586) 634-3931.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Preschool learn to skate, adult skate, adult fundamentals, adult dance, adult class, learn to skate, beginner speed skating, intermediate speed skating. Rolladium Roller Skating Rink, 4475 Highland Road, Waterford Township. (248) 674-0808.

Royal Oak Skate, ages 18 and older. Monthly. Meet in parking lot at 13 Mile at Coolidge Highway, Royal Oak. (248) 224-6816.

MACOMB COUNTY

Learn to Ice Skate, ages 3 to adult. Great Lakes Sports City, 34400 Utica Road, Fraser. (586) 294-4132 or www.fraserfsc.com.

Soccer WAYNE COUNTY

2007 Detroit Ignition Summer Soccer Camp Program, basic to advance for ages 4-18. Sponsored by the Hantz Group and Henry Ford Medical Group. (888) 436-GOAL (4625) or www.detroitignition.com.

Youth and adult (co-ed, ages 18 and older) soccer. Livonia YMCA. (734) 261-2161.

Rockers Soccer Camp, for youths. Trenton Parks and Recreation, Kennedy Recreation Center. (734) 675-7300.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Junior Soccer, Soccer Basics (ages 6-11), Great Lakes Athletic Club, 3800 Baldwin Road, Orion Township. (248) 393-3085.

Volleyball WAYNE COUNTY

Indoor volleyball, Single Point Ministries, ages 30 and older. Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Six Mile, Northville. (248) 374-5920.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Volleyball, for males and females sponsored by Single Point Ministries for ages 30 and older. Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Six Mile, Northville. (248) 374-5920.

Co-ed volleyball, pro volleyball, recreational volleyball (ages 15-17), junior volleyball. Great Lakes Athletic Club, 3800 Baldwin Road, Orion Township. (248) 393-3085.

MACOMB COUNTY

Volleyball, women ages 18 and older. Free. South River Elementary School, Harrison Township. (586) 773-3914.

Wallyball WAYNE COUNTY

Drop-in wallyball, Trenton Athletic Club, 1630 Fort St. (734) 676-5850 or www.trentonathleticclub.com.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Wallyball. Waterford Courts, 6110 Dixie Highway, Clarkston. (248) 623-9622.

Wallyball, Great Lakes Athletic Club, 3800 Baldwin Road, Orion Township. (248) 393-3085.

MACOMB COUNTY

Wallyball leagues, Warren Racquet & Fitness. (586) 574-2580.

Water sports WAYNE COUNTY

Swim club, diving, swim lessons, for youth. Trenton Parks and Recreation, Kennedy Recreation Center. (734) 675-7300.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Senior Splash Bash, sponsored by Health Alliance Plan (HAP). Through Thurs. Free. Southfield High School, 24675 Lahser Road. (313) 664-8420.

Swim classes, sponsored by Troy Continuing Education. Little Dippers, ages 6-36 months with parent; Teen & Adult Beginners Swim, ages 13 and older. Troy High School. (248) 823-5100 or www.troyceonline.com.

Water exercise, Jewish Community Center Fitness Club, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township. (248) 432-5412 or www.jccdet.org.

Master's Swim Club, ages 16-adult, Great Lakes Swim Club (ages 16-adult), the Competitive Edge Adult (ages 16-adult), H2O Phobic (ages 16-adult), the Competitive Edge Junior (ages 3-15), advanced stroke (ages 3-15), intermediate stroke (ages 3-15), elementary stroke (ages 3-15), introductory stroke (ages 3-15), secondary skills 1/2 hour (ages 3-5), basic swimming (ages 3-5), preschool journey 1/2 hour (9 months-4 years), beginner swimming (ages 9 months-4 years). Great Lakes Athletic Club, 3800 Baldwin Road, Orion Township. (248) 393-3085.

Aquatic Exercise Program, for people with arthritis. 12 sessions. Beaumont Health Center, 4949 Coolidge Highway, Royal Oak. (248) 655-5700.

MACOMB COUNTY

Senior Splash Bash, water aerobics classes 10-11 a.m. Fri. and 9-10 a.m. Sun. Open to seniors in all communities. Free. Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Road. (586) 268-8400.

Indoor open swim, ages 15 and older. Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden St. (586) 268-8400.

Open swim, senior swim. Clintondale Middle School, 35300 Little Mack Ave., Clinton Township. (586) 286-9336.

Yoga WAYNE COUNTY

Happy Mind, Happy Body, Happy Life, yoga workshops. March 31, April 28 and June 2. Livonia Public Library, 32777 Five Mile. (734) 578-5040.

Yoga classes, ongoing. evolve yoga studio, 7986 Lilley Road, Canton Township. (734) 454-YOGA (9642) or www.evolve-yoga.net.

Eastside yoga, ongoing six-week classes. Harper Woods. (313) 510-3881.

Yoga. Central United Methodist Church, 23 E. Adams Ave., Detroit. (313) 965-5422.

Youth Aikido, ongoing classes. Boll Family YMCA, 1401 Broadway St., Detroit. (313) 309-9622.

Yoga, ongoing weekly classes. City Yoga, L.L.C., 535 Griswold St., Detroit. (313) 871-9987 or www.yogaindetroit.com.

Gentle Evening Yoga; Follow the Yogi's Own Heart; Yoga Flow; Basic Yoga; Vinyasa Flow; Fun and Fit Yoga Flow; Evening Yoga; Ashtanga/Vinyasa Blend; Twilight Yoga; Bend Me, Shape Me Yoga; Yoga Basics for a Healthy Back; Basic Yoga Stretch. Michigan Yoga Center, 200 S. Main St., Northville. (248) 449-YOGA or www.michiganyogacenter.com.

Yoga. Detroit Martial Arts Institute, 13030 W. Seven Mile, Detroit. (313) 416-7000 or www.detroit-martialarts.com.

Yoga, 10-week sessions sponsored by the Detroit Boat Club. Belle Isle, Detroit. (313) 884-9418.

Easy Does It Yoga , gentle. Livonia Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 Farmington Road. (734) 466-2555.

Prenatal yoga, six weeks. St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Van Elslander Cancer Center, 19229 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods. (313) 647-3320.

Yoga, Energie Spinning & Yoga Studio, 3203 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. (313) 246-7600. energie.cc.

Hatha Yoga, ages 11 and older. Wayne Parks & Recreation, 4635 Howe Road. (734) 728-2900.

Yoga, the Forum Health Club, 34250 Ford Road, Westland. (734) 729-7000.

OAKLAND COUNTY

Candlelight Yoga (Fri.), Vedic Explorations (Sat.), Trance Dance (Sat.), Prana Vinyasa TM Flow Yoga: Freedom at the Edge, Hip Openers and Meditative Flow (April 1; registration deadline, Wed.), Karma Kids (kindergarter-6th grade; eight weeks), Yogini Yoga (for girls in 7th-12th grade; ongoing September-May), Anusara, Ashtanga, KY @ the Wall, Karma Kore (ongoing), Karma Yoga. Karma Yoga, 3683 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills. (248) 723-9168 or www.karma-yoga.net.

Survivor Strategies: An Evening of Fitness, Fun & Facts for Promoting Post-Cancer Wellness, featuring yoga exercises. Sponsored by Beaumont Hospital's Sharing & Caring and Integrative Medicine programs. Thurs. Oakland Athletic Club, 400 E. Brown St., Birmingham. Reservations required. (800) 633-7377 or (248) 551-8585.

Christian yoga, ongoing. First United Methodist Churches. 320 W. Seventh St., Royal Oak and 777 W 8 Mile, Northville Township. (248) 542-2885 or soulstretch.org.

Positive Sign Yoga, six-week Hatha Yoga class sponsored by Higher Ground HIV/AIDS Support Group. Today and March 20. St. John's Episcopal Church, Royal Oak. (586) 427-1259.

Yoga for Beginners, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Weight Loss Yoga, yoga workshops. Astarte Yoga, 21894 Farmington Road, Farmington. (248) 427-0550 or astarteyoga.com.

Yoga, all levels. Yoga Now Studio, 2141 Cass Lake Road, No. 106, Keego Harbor. (248) 683-0086 or www.yoganowstudio.com.

Yoga class, presented by Providence Center for the Healing Arts. Assarian Cancer Center, Novi; Providence Hospital, Southfield. (248) 465-5455.

Yoga. Fit Zone for Women, 4924 John R Road, Troy. (248) 526-0364 or www.fitzonefor women.com/troy.

Yoga. Eternal Balance Life Center. 1103 S. Washington St., Royal Oak. (248) 542-1357 or www.eternalbalance.com.

PIYO (Pilates and yoga mix), Specialty Yoga, ongoing. In Motion USA, 4 N. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. (248) 627-7020 or www.inmotionusa.net.

Yoga, ongoing. South Oakland YMCA, 1016 W. 11 Mile, Royal Oak. (248) 547-0030.

Yoga, eight weeks. Studio 66, 661 Broadway St., Davisburg. (248) 342-3337.

Teen yoga, Better Backs yoga, Vinyasa, Ashtanga. Body Language Fitness and Yoga, 1567 Union Lake Road, Commerce Township. (248) 360-5350 or www.bodylanguagefitnessyoga.com.

Vinyasa, Ashtanga. Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township. (248) 432-5412 or www.jccdet.org.

Beginning yoga, Yoga for Weight Loss, Prenatal Yoga. Farmington Community School, 30415 Shiawassee Road. (248) 489-3333.

Yoga/Pilates synergy, sponsored by Fitness Rx. Get A Grip Fitness, 3080 Orchard Lake Road, Keego Harbor. (248) 488-9830 or www.fitnessrxonline.com.

Short Form Ashtanga Yoga, Kid's Yoga, Prenatal yoga, Family Yoga, adults and children ages 3 and older. Sponsored by Fitness Rx. The Yoga & Pilates Studio of West Bloomfield Township, 5580 Drake Road. (248) 488-9830 or www.fitnessrxonline.com.

MACOMB COUNTY

Yoga. Second Chance Fitness, 42669 Garfield St., Clinton Township. (586) 416-3590.

Therapeutic Qigong and Meditation (ongoing), Hatha Yoga (ongoing). Renaissance Unity, 11200 E. 11 Mile, Warren. (586) 353-2300 or www.renaissanceunity.org.

Yoga, ongoing. Metro Health & Fitness center, 35700 Groesbeck Ave., Clinton Township. (586) 464-3877.

Yoga, Kalosomatics exercise (incorporates aerobics, Pilates, and yoga), women and co-ed classes, beginner and intermediate. Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores. (586) 779-6111, ext. 4.

Yoga, ongoing. Warren Racquet and Fitness, 29901 Civic Center Blvd. (586) 574-2580.

Yoga, intermediate and advanced. St. John River District Hospital Healing Arts Center, 4154 River Road, Building 2, East China. (810) 326-4700.

Yoga, ongoing. First Baptist Church, 52260 Washington St., New Baltimore. (586) 725-9951.

Flowing Yoga, 10-week class. St. Joseph's Mercy of Macomb, 15855 19 Mile, Clinton Township. (586) 263-2837.

Send items, including the address, date and time of the event, a phone number and cost, to Alesia Cooper, The Detroit News, Health & Fitness calendar, 615 Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, MI 48124. Send e-mail to acooper@detnews.com or fax to (313) 222-2451.

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