Johanne Healey is leading a senior fitness workout that includes a cardiovascular component, resistance training, balance and flexibility exercises. Classes will begin again in January.

HealthSteps slates sign up for winter classes

LEWISTON – HealthSteps, a health education and prevention program for adults that focuses on the whole person, will offer a range of classes in January with the core membership fee as well as a variety of specialty classes, including:

Ashtanga Yoga, Primary Standing Series: A beginner class in an athletic vinyasa format (meaning poses and breath energetically flow together). Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m.; Session 1, Jan. 7 to Feb. 4; cost, $45; Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave.

Beginner Bellydancing: Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 5 to 26; cost, $45; Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave.

Gentle Exercise: The class is designed for those with arthritis, recovering from cancer or any other individual who desires a mild form of exercise. It helps improve range of motion, strength, posture, balance and coordination. Tuesdays, Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.; Session 1, Dec. 30 to Jan. 29; cost, $22 or free with HealthSteps core membership; Bank of America Room, Women’s Health Pavilion, 330 Sabattus St.

Line Dancing: No partner needed and no previous dance experience required; Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 14 to Feb. 11; instructor, Diane Williams; cost, $30; Lepage Large Conference Room.

Lose With Me!: A 12-week weight loss session focused on helping make healthier lifestyle choices. Classes include goal setting, exercise recommendations, nutrition education and peer support. Wednesdays from noon to 12:30 p.m., Jan. 14 to April 1; cost, $50; d’Youville Conference Room, 102 Campus Ave.

Racquetball: Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30. Specific time slots are available for registration Monday through Friday on the hour, for an hour, from 6 a.m. to noon. Cost, with core membership, $18 for the winter/spring session, without core membership, an hour once a week, $90, or an hour twice a week, $144.

Senior Fitness: A one-hour class providing participants with a safe and effective workout that includes a warm-up, cardiovascular component, resistance training to build strength, balance and flexibility exercises. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Session 1, Dec. 29 to Jan. 30; instructor, Johanne Healey; cost, $30; Nutrition Center of Maine, 208 Bates St.

HealthSteps is part of the prevention and wellness services offered through St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. For more information or to register, call HealthSteps at 777-8898 or visit www.stmarysmaine.com.