SPAR Classes

SPAR Zumba Classes:  Dance your way to a fitter you. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system that will blow you away.  It's effective. It is an aerobic workout, which we all know works. But it's more fun, which make you stick with the program until you get results.

Zumba helps you achieve long term health benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, heart-racing, muscle-pumping, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! Decrease body fat, reduce stress levels, and tone muscles in a friendly party environment. Need no prior experience to attend.

Classes held on Mondays 5:15pm - 6:00pm, at Valencia Park Community Center, 1800 Viking Drive and Mondays 7:00pm - 7:50pm, at Bill Cockrell Community Center, 4109 Pines Road .  For info call Kendera Monette at 318.617.3338.

SPAR Martial Arts Classes:  Master Raleigh Skipper, a 5th Degree Black Belt with 30 years of martial arts experience offers classes at Bill Cockrell Community Center for youth and adults.  Master Skipper is National Vice President of the Iron Martial Arts Association (IMAA) and Iron Cage Clash (ICC).  Classes include Aikido, Judo, Women's Self Defense, Mixed Martial Arts & Competition Training.

Separate classes are held Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for adults and children at Bill Cockrell Community Center, 4109 Pines Road.  For more information call 318.344.8482.  

SPAR Shorin Ryu Okinawa Karate Classes:  Instructor David Johns teaches Shorin Ryu Okinawan Karate and Self Defense classes at Querbes Community Center, 3500 Beverly Place, for adults and youth.  The classes contribute to gaining strength, discipline, positive attitude, coordination, agility, respect and condition.  Classes are held Friday for adults and children.  For more information call 318.673.7816.  

SPAR Shotokan Karate Classes:  The Shreveport Karate Club (Est. 1961) offers Shotokan style karate classes at A. B. Palmer Community Center, 547 E. 79th Street & Line Avenue.  The classes are held on Monday & Saturdays for beginners and advanced students.  Men, women and children 8 years of age and older may participate.  The instructors are Glenn Taylor, 4th Degree Black Belt, Deb Kutz, 3rd Degree Black Belt, Rick Kutz, 3rd Degree Black Belt and Dee Peterson, 3rd Degree Black Belt.  All belt testing done by Mr. Takayuki Mikami, 8th Degree Black Belt, Chief Instructor, All South Karate Federation.  For more information call Glenn Taylor, 318.751.7662 or Rick Kutz, 318.742.8843.

 
Computer Classes:

Basic Computers 

Will consist of functions of the mouse; developing an e-mail address; reply and forwarding an e-mail message; creating address books; surfing the Internet; basic Microsoft Word; making labels; making business cards; tracing your "family tree"; and much, much, more!!!!!!!!

 Place                                                                 Time & Day                                                   Instructor  
Lakeside                                                           Tuesdays 10:30 - 12 Noon                         M. Miller
Southern Hills                                                  Tuesdays 8:30 - 10:30                                 H. Hart
David Raines                                                    Wednesday 8:15 - 10:15                             M. Miller
Bilberry Park                                                      Wednesday 10:45 - 12:45                          M. Miller
Airport Park                                                        Thursday 9:00 - 11:00                                 S. Oglethorpe
Chris Hays                                                         Friday 8:15 - 10:15                                       M. Miller
A. B. Palmer                                                       Friday 9:00 - 11:00                                       S. Oglethorpe 

Advance Computers  

Will consist of developing web sites; inserting, copying and pasting; making charts; scanning; basic Microsoft PowerPoint; developing presentations, making "slide shows" and much, much, more!!!!!!!!!

Place                                                                  Time & Day                                                    Instructor
David Raines                                                    Monday 10:00am - 12 Noon                       M. Miller
Lakeside                                                            Tuesday 8:30am - 10:30am                       M. Miller
Hattie Perry                                                        Thursday 10:00am - 12Noon                     H. Hart
Airport Park                                                        Thursday 11:00am - 1:00pm                     S. Oglethorpe
Valencia                                                              Friday 10:45am - 12:45pm                        M. Miller
A. B. Palmer                                                       Friday 11:00am - 1:00pm                           S. Oglethorpe

(Submit applications where you want to take the class. Class days and times are subject to change each quarter.  For additional information contact Camille Webb at 318.673.7845)  

Chair Aerobics Classes:  SPAR offers chair aerobics at many of its community centers.  Chair aerobics is a form of aerobic exercise where the participant stays seated in a chair for the duration of the exercise session. Normally targeted at those with mobility problems, chair aerobics aims to give a complete workout while limiting the stress and strain on joints.

Chair aerobics isn't designed to get people into marathon running shape, but rather to help them with their day to day activities or to raise their fitness level enough so that more strenuous exercises become possible.

Place                                                                 Time & Day                                                     Instructor  
David Raines                                                   Mondays 8:30am - 9:30am                          Tina Moore
Airport Park                                                      Tuesdays 10:00am - 11:00am                   Tina Moore
Bilberry Park                                                     Tuesdays 11:30am - 12:30pm                   Tina Moore
Valencia                                                             Wednesdays 9:00am -10:00am                Tina Moore     
A. B. Palmer                                                      Wednesdays 11:00am -12:00 Noon         Tina Moore
Hattie Perry Park                                              Thursdays 9:00 - 10:00am                          Tina Moore
Lakeside                                                            Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30am                       Tina Moore 

Step Aerobics Classes: SPAR offers Step Aerobics at designated centers. Step aerobics helps burn calories.   Step aerobics provides endurance training, which helps maintain the health of our cardiovascular system. The strength training component of step aerobics helps improve gait and balance. Step aerobics provides flexibility training that enhances joint movements. Step aerobics has a positive impact on mental health as well. Since the workout is fun and enjoyable, it can help release stress. Because the workout is done in a group, the exercise sessions create social connections with others. Lastly, step aerobics is suitable for all ages, low cost, and has no restrictions on place 

Place                                                                 Time & Day                                                     Instructor 
Lakeside                                                           Mondays 10:15 - 11:15am                           Tina Moore  
Airport Park                                                       Mondays 11:45am - 12:45pm                     Tina Moore
David Raines                                                   Tuesdays 8:30am - 9:30am                        Tina Moore
Bilberry Park                                                     Thursdays 12:00 Noon - 1:00pm               Tina Moore
A. B. Palmer                                                      Fridays 8:30am -9:30am                             Tina Moore
Valencia                                                             Fridays 10:15am -11:15am                        Tina Moore     
Hattie Perry Park                                              Fridays 11:45am - 12:45pm                        Tina Moore

Weightlifting Classes:  SPAR is formulating weightlifting classes geared toward youth ages 10 to 14.  The classes are currently held at Bilberry Park (318.673.5345) located at 1902 Alabama Street.  Additional classes will be scheduled at A. B. Palmer (318.673.5336) 547 E. 79^th Street, David Raines (318.673.5342) 2920 Round Grove Lane and Valencia (318.673.6433) 1800 Viking Drive based on interest and participation.  Classes at Bilberry Park are held on Tuesday through Friday 4:30pm to 5:30pm.  Youth can increase strength & stamina, run faster & jump higher, improve athletic performance, gain muscle & lose fat, improve confidence & discipline and improve appearance.  For more information or to register call the center closest to you.

Place                                                                 Time & Day                                                    Instructor  
Bilberry Park                                                     Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm                      Josh Redden
Bilberry Park                                                     Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm                Josh Redden
Bilberry Park                                                     Thursdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm                     Josh Redden
Bilberry Park                                                      Fridays 4:30pm - 5:30pm                          Josh Redden 

Pottery Classes:  SPAR offers pottery classes at Wildwood Park located at 7401 Jewella Avenue.  From beginning to the experienced, learn the art of pottery from experienced potters.  The days and times of the classes will vary.  For more information, contact instructors Jan Hirsch at 318.518.7113, Sheila Fischer at 318.865.1099 or Brenda Snyder at 318.208.2044.  Or visit the SPAR website at www.myspar.org and click on the Pottery Classes link.  See below for the days and times each instructor's classes are held. 

Place                                                                  Time & Day                                                   Instructor  
Wildwood Park (Studio Time)                        Tuesdays 8:00am - 12:00 Noon              Jan Hirsch
Wildwood Park (Studio Time)                        Thursdays 8:00am - 12:00 Noon             Jan Hirsch                     
Wildwood Park (Studio Time)                        Mondays 1:00pm - 4:00pm                       Sheila Fischer
Wildwood Park (Studio Time)                        Tuesdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm                     Sheila Fischer
Wildwood Park (Studio Time)                        Thursdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm                    Sheila Fischer  
Wildwood Park (Studio Time)                        Tuesdays 5:30pm - 8:30pm                     Brenda Snyder
Wildwood Park (Beg. Hand Building)           Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm                   Brenda Snyder

All SPAR classes are subject to change without notice.