LEWISTON – Central Maine Medical Center’s Health and Wellness Services is offering the following programs beginning on Monday, April 16:

Ballroom Dancing: Participants will learn how to glide across the dance floor in a waltz and move to the beat of a rumba. An introductory class for beginners or those wanting to brush up on their dancing skills. Participants should bring a partner. Fridays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Intermediate Belly Dancing: A cardiovascular exercise class led by Lisa Cummings, a.k.a. Imari, who has more than 13 years of experience. No prior belly dance experience is required. Six-week program is suitable for all ages and body types. Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

Fit-n-Fun: The exercise class is designed for the over-55 crowd and focuses on helping participants improve aerobic capacity, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Functional Fitness: Learn to increase core and upper body strength and improve the stability of abdominal and low back muscles. Participants will discover how to prevent injury due to improper body mechanics and repetitive motion. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Happy Hearts: A class designed for people with a “cardiac event” history, including angioplasty, stents, heart attack, cardiac arrest, valve surgery, coronary artery bypass, stable angina and transplants, who have completed a cardiac rehabilitation program and are looking for a maintenance program. The class includes general supervision and individual, independent cardiovascular and strength training. It also incorporates group weight training and self-safety skills. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Hypnotherapy for Surgery: Guided imagery and hypnosis can be used to prepare for surgery. Participants will learn techniques that can help them reduce stress and decrease pain and nausea after surgery. Program will be offered twice, April 19 and May 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Intro to Reiki: The program introduces the concepts and history of Reiki, providers the opportunity to receive sample treatments, involves group healing meditations and teaches some easy-to-use self- healing techniques. Thursdays from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.

Personal Fitness: Begins with a one-on-one evaluation and program development session with a personal health counselor, then progresses to a structured group exercise plan. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 9 a.m., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Personal Training: A qualified personal trainer can help an individual safely start and maintain an effective exercise program, understand and achieve fitness goals. A personal trainer can be a source of motivation and encouragement, as well as a resource for objective health and fitness information.

Pilates: A blend of Eastern and Western techniques teaches practitioners about breathing with movement, balance, coordination, body positioning, strength and flexibility. Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Step Aerobics: A heart-pumping, muscle-moving and grooving workout. Alternates step with muscle work using weights, tubing. The cardio workout is a head-to-toe body strengthener. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Tai Chi: An ancient Chinese movement art uses a sequence of precise body movements, meditation and synchronized breathing to improve health and well-being. For individuals with some tai chi experience, an intermediate class is offered on Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. The beginners’ class is offered on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Total Body Strengthening: A functional strength training class designed to improve coordination and overall muscle tone. Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m.

Yoga: Skills learned during the six-week series will include centering and balancing through poses, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Zumba: The six-week program features a fusion of Latin and international music with a dance theme to create a dynamic fitness system. It employs principles of aerobic/fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. Mondays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. or Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

All programs are offered in the CMMC Health and Wellness Center, 12 High Street Medical Office Building.

Fees are assessed for participation in the programs and must be paid prior to beginning the program. Class registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Call 795-2473 to register or to obtain more information. Information also is available through the events calendar at www.cmmc.org.