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This Pilates class will get the heart thumping

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This spring is a great time to get up and stretch those muscles. For people wanting to get into shape, a Portland Community College non-credit class maybe just what the fitness trainer ordered.

In the non-credit class, Pilates: Weekend Warriors, students will learn how to build core strength with specific Pilates moves. Instructor Wendy Goldwater plans to demonstrate mat exercises, how to use the ball and small pieces of Pilates equipment. All of the equipment will be provided. This course is perfect for beginners and those with prior experience.

The class will meet from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, April 5 through May 10, at the Academy of Ballet and Dance Arts, 311 B Ave. Cost is $93. For more information, contact the PCC Community Education office at (503) 731-6642.

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James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »