SWT Recreation has partnered with Parkland Area School District and St. Luke's to bring a variety of quality programs to our Seniors!

Important Registration Information from the School District:

• The below Senior Classes are offered to Seniors ages 55 and older, who reside in the Parkland School District, and are FREE of charge!
• If you know someone interested who does not have internet access, please have them call 610-351-5578 and the School District will assist them with registration.
• Please refrain from registering if you cannot make a majority of the classes. All classes will be reserved via a lottery system. Parkland School District will send out course notifications starting on September 30th.

WATER AEROBICS: Partnership with Parkland Area School District

For Seniors ages 55 & older who reside in the Parkland School District. This class features low impact aerobics conducted in shallow water, focusing on the use of all muscles and limbs, breathing and stretching. Water shoes or old, clean sneakers are suggested. Swim noodles are provided at the pool. 

• Fall Session:
  • Wednesdays, Sept. 24- Oct. 29, from 6:00pm- 7:00pm
  • Saturdays, Sept. 27- Nov. 15, from 1:00pm - 2:00pm (no class 10/11 & 10/18)
• Classes held in the Parkland High School Pool (2700 North Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, 18104). 
• Click Here to Register and view the most up to date Class Offerings.  
• Arrival Instructions Per the School District:
  • Swimmers should enter through the lower entrance at the back of the Athletic Wing.
  • Please arrive between 5:30 and 5:45 PM or 12:30pm and 12:45pm to ensure entrance to the building and time to change in the locker room. Early admittance NOT Permitted.

For Seniors ages 55 & older who reside in the Parkland School District. A gentle form of yoga to improve the connection of the body and mind.  

• Fall Session: Mondays, Oct. 20- Nov. 24, from 4:30pm- 5:30pm
• Held at Parkway Elementary School Gym (768 Parkway Rd., Allentown, PA 18104)
• Click Here to Register and view the most up to date Class Offerings.

INTRO to PICKLEBALL CLASSES & Open Play: Parkland Area School District and St. Luke's Fitness Center

INTRO TO PICKLEBALL CLASSES: For Seniors ages 55 & older who reside in the Parkland School District. This class is sponsored by St. Luke's Sportsplex. Learn the basics of the sport; no experience necessary and loaner paddles are available! These classes are a great way to get introduced to pickleball and meet other players.

• Fall Session Dates Offered: October 9th, 16th, 23rd, or 30th, from 2:00pm- 4:00pm
  • Please only register for ONE date.
• Held at the St. Luke’s Fitness & Sports Performance Center-West End 
  • (501 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18104).
• Click Here to Register and view the most up to date Class Offerings.

PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY: For Seniors ages 55 & older who reside in the Parkland School District. Sponsored by the St. Luke's Sportplex. Courts will be reserved on these specific dates and times for our Parkland Seniors. 

• Fall Session Dates Offered:  Tuesday, Oct. 14th, 21st, 28th, and Nov. 4th, from 2:00pm- 4:00pm
  • Players can register for multiple dates.
• Held at the St. Luke’s Fitness & Sports Performance Center-West End 
  • (501 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18104).
• Click Here to Register and view the most up to date Class Offerings.

ST. LUKE’S CHAIR & STRENGTH CLASS: Partnership with Parkland Area School District and St. Luke's Fitness Center

For Seniors ages 55 & older who reside in the Parkland School District. The chair strength and mobility class is a low-impact program designed to improve strength and mobility for adults of all activity levels. It is movement-based training to help with balance, coordination, agility and functional strength. This class is led by a St. Luke’s Instructor.

• Fall Session: Wednesdays, Oct. 8- Oct. 31, from 9:00am- 9:45am
• Held held at the St. Luke’s Fitness & Sports Performance Center-West End 
  • (501 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18104)
• Click Here to Register and view the most up to date Class Offerings. 

More Programs Coming Soon!

Senior Programs at The Parkland Area Community Library:

Click here to visit their website and view the Event Calendar! You can filter the Event Calendar to "Adult" programs!