PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ annual “Health Awareness Season” will open next month at various recreational centers in the 8th Senatorial District.

The season will present dozens of free classes and residents will have the chance to shrink their waistlines, improve their focus and better handle stress by participating in this opportunity.

“‘Health Awareness Season’ is about learning how to eat better, stay motivated to exercise and improve our outlooks on life,” Sen. Williams said. “Free, fun, and plentiful, I encourage everyone to fill these classes and lead the change that you need in your life.”

The schedule:

Personal Trainer – Mondays, 7 p.m. – Sayre Recreation Center, 5835 Spruce St. (Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10)

Smoothie Recipe Classes – Mondays, 6 p.m. – Sayre Recreation Center, 5835 Spruce St. (Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10)

Line Dancing – Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – Eastwick Recreation Center, 80th & Mars Place (Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 18)

Zumba – Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – Kingsessing Recreation Center, 4901 Kingsessing Ave., Philly (Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5)

Jazz Mat Pilates – Thursdays, 6 p.m. – Sharon Hill Borough Hall, 250 Sharon Ave., Sharon Hill (Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 16, Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6)

Tai Chi – Saturdays, 9 a.m. — Collingdale Gym, 800 MacDade Blvd. Collingdale (Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8)

Hip-Hop Dance Routines – Saturdays, 1 p.m. – by Eagle Choreographer Dwayne Townsend at Universal Audenried Charter High School, 32nd Tasker St. (Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8)

Media coverage is invited.

WHAT:         Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “Health Awareness Season” Classes

WHEN:         Throughout October & November

WHERE:       Variouslocations in Philadelphia & Delaware counties

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