Chili Senior Center programs slated

•Senior Police Academy - offered by the Chili Senior Center in conjunction with the Monroe County Sheriff's Department, for senior citizens (55+), on Thursday mornings, January 16-March 6 (8 weeks) from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn about various aspects of police work, see the latest police equipment up close and personal, and tour facilities. $5 per person. Register at the Senior Center, 3235 Chili Avenue.

•Pace exercise class - Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Easy exercises for men and women with arthritis or limited range of motion. Most exercises are done sitting in a chair. The class is instructed by the Arthritis Foundation. $12 for six week pass (or $6 with Preferred Care or Blue Choice). Contact the Senior Center at 889-6185 for information.

•Yoga - Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3:15 p.m. beginning January 16. Yoga is a gentle, non-competitive approach to stretching and relaxation using your breath to ease into basic yoga poses suitable for your body. Participants should wear loose clothing and bring a beach towel, mat or small blanket. The cost for the six week program is $20. To register, stop by the Senior Center at 3235 Chili Avenue.

•Simply Lite Jazzercise - beginning in January, class is a combination of aerobics and exercises designed to improve strength, balance and flexibility using easy-to-follow movements. Participants should bring water bottle and hand weights. The class is scheduled for Wednesday mornings and runs for six weeks. $36. Call the Senior Center at 889-6185 for more details.

•AARP Defensive Driving Course - for adults age 50 and older on Friday, February 14 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chili Senior Center, 3235 Chili Avenue. After completion of the two-day course, participants will receive a 10 percent reduction in liability and collision insurance. The certification is good for three years. The course is instructed by a certified AARP volunteer instructor. $10. To register, call 889-6185. Other classes are offered throughout the year. Call for dates.