LEWISTON — HealthSteps, part of the prevention and wellness services offered through St. Mary’s Health System, is offering a wide range of classes with the core membership fee as well as a variety of specialty classes, including:

Advanced Belly Dancing:
Belly dancing provides cardiovascular exercise that tones muscles, but the moves are gentle and flowing. Participants should dress comfortably in workout clothing. Stockings or bare feet are preferred. The class will meet from
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays,
Nov. 16 to Dec. 7, in the Lepage Large Conference Center, 99 Campus Ave.; cost, $45.

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 will help improve range of motion, strength, posture, balance and coordination. The class will meet from 9 to 9:45 a.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 10 to Dec. 10, in the St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion Resident Dining Room, 102 Campus Ave.; cost, $22 or free with HealthSteps core membership.

Osteoball: The class is designed for individuals recovering from cancer, those who have bone and joint related conditions and other individuals who desire a mild yet effective form of resistance training. The class will meet from 9:50 to 10:35 a.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 10 to Dec. 10, in the St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion Resident Dining Room; cost, $22.

Pilates: The six-week Pilates mat class is based on the teachings of Joseph Pilates. Pilates is a great alternative workout designed to increase fitness level. Students can expect full body strengthening with particular emphasis on the core musculature. Participants should wear nonrestrictive attire and bring a Pilates/yoga mat. Beginner Pilates will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Intermediate/Advanced Pilates will meet from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 29 to Dec. 10, in the
Lepage Large Conference Center; cost $60/session.

Racquetball: 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, $14 for the entire fall session, which runs through Dec. 18; without core membership,
one hour, once a week, $25 or one hour, twice a week, $40. Racquetball is played at Bates College, Merrill Gymnasium.

Senior Fitness: The one-hour class will provide participants with a safe and effective workout that includes a warm-up, cardiovascular component, resistance training to build strength, balance and flexibility exercises.The class will meet from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Nov. 9 to Dec. 11, in the
St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion Resident Dining Room; cost, $30.

For more information or to register, call HealthSteps at 777-8898 or visit www.stmarysmaine.com. Preregistration for all programs is required.