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Make a splash! Participation in an aquatics program can reduce spasticity and maximize muscle strength. It can maintain or increase endurance, flexibility, and range of motion. It can prevent symptoms secondary to MS such as muscle atrophy and joint rigidity. And it’s just plain fun! Water is buoyant and cool, making it the perfect exercise medium for people with MS.

For the date and location of an aquatics group near you, consult our calendar or review the list of ongoing exercise classes . For more information, contact us at 1-800-344-4867, (415) 230-6677.

County	City	Location and Pool Details	Schedule & Price
Alameda	Berkeley	Downtown Berkeley YMCA 2001 Alston Way Please call 510-848-9622 for more information on the class. Indoor Pool Average temperature: 85-86 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Mondays 2:00 – 3:00pm Class is free for YMCA members. Non-members can pay registration to National MS Society.
Alameda	Hayward	Hayward Plunge 24176 Mission Blvd. Please call 510-881-6703 for more information. Indoor Pool Average temperature: 82 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 – 2:30pm $29 (seniors 55+) $39 (adults 18-54) Drop-in fee: $10
Butte	Chico	Chico Sports Club 260C Cohasset Rd. Please call 530-345-9427 for more information. Outdoor Pools Average Temperatures: Lap pool: 70 - 82 degrees Therapy pool: 87 - 92 degrees Therapy Pool does have a lift.	The following classes are in the therapy pool. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 8:30 - 10:30am Senior Aquatics 11:00 - 12:00pm WET (12 week program) Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 - 10:30am Water Walking.
Contra Costa	Walnut Creek	Walnut Creek Sports and Fitness 1908 Olympic Blvd. Please call 925-932-6400 for more information. Outdoor Pool Average Temperature: 83-84 degrees This pool does not have a lift.	Mondays and Wednesdays 8:45 - 9:45am or 1:00 - 2:00pm Aqua Fit Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30am Water Walking
Humboldt	Arcata	Health Sport Arcata 300 Community Park Way Please call 707-822-3488 x321 for more information. Average temperature: 82-84 degrees	Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 10:00am Drop-in fee: $15 Monthly fee: $49
Marin	Mill Valley	Mill Valley Community Center 180 Camino Alto Please call 415-383-1370 for more information on the class and financial assistance and to register. Indoor pool with a retractable roof. Average temperature: 83-84 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Monday – Friday 10:00 – 11:00am Drop-in fee: $11 class or $120 for
Monterey	Monterey	Monterey Sports Center 301 E. Franklin St. Please call 831-646-3700 for more information on the class and financial assistance. Indoor Pool Average temperature: 82 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Wednesdays 11:00 – 12:00pm Drop-in fee: $10:50
Sacramento	Sacramento	Sacramento Area YMCA 2021 W. St. Please call 916-452-9622 for more information on the class and financial assistance. Indoor Pool Average temperature: 82 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Monday - Friday 10:30 - 11:30am or 1:00 - 2:00pm
San Francisco	San Francisco Bayview-Hunters Point District	MLK Jr. Pool 3rd Ave and Carroll St. For more information please call 415-822-2807. Indoor Pool Average temperature: 81 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Tuesdays and Thursdays Disable Water Exercise 10:15 - 11:30am Wednesdays Water Aerobics 6:30 - 7:30pm Drop-in fee: $4 10 visits: $36 Seniors (65+): $21 for 10 visits Economic need: $20 for 10 visits.
San Francisco	San Francisco Ingleside District	Balboa Pool San Jose and Havelock St. For more information please call 415-337-4701. Indoor pool Average temperature: 80 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Mondays - Fridays Senior/Special Needs Water Exercise 9:00 - 10:00am Mondays and Wednesdays Senior Water Exercise 11:00 - 11:55am Tuesdays and Thursdays Water Aerobics 11:00 - 11:55am or 6:30 - 7:30pm Drop-in fee: $4 10 visits: $36 Seniors (65+): $21 for 10 visits Economic need: $20 for 10 visits.
San Francisco	San Francisco Mission District	Garfield Pool 26th St and Harrison St. Please call 415-695-5001 for more information. Indoor Pool Average temperature: 80 - 85 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Monday, Wednesday and Fridays Senior/Special Needs 9:30 - 10:50am Tuesday and Thursdays Senior/Special Needs 8:25 - 9:25am Senior/Adult Water Exercise 9:30 - 10:30am Drop-in fee: $4 10 visits: $36 Seniors (65+): $21 for 10 visits Economic need: $20 for 10 visits.
San Francisco	San Francisco Richmond District	Rossi Pool Arguello and Anza St. For more information please call 415-666-7014. Indoor pool Average temperature: 80 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Monday - Thursdays Senior Swim 11:00 - 12:00pm Drop-in fee: $4 10 visits: $36 Seniors (65+): $21 for 10 visits Economic need: $20 for 10 visits.
San Francisco	San Francisco Sunset District	Sava Pool 19th Ave and Wawona St. For more information please call 415-661-6327. Indoor pool Average temperature: 80 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Monday, Wednesday and Fridays Senior/Special Needs 9:30 - 11:00am Tuesday and Thursdays Senior/Special Needs 9:30 - 12:00pm Drop-in fee: $4 10 visits: $36 Seniors (65+): $21 for 10 visits Economic need: $20 for 10 visits.
San Francisco	San Francisco UCSF - Mission Bay	UCSF PhysFit Physical Therapy and Wellness Center 1675 Owens St. For more information on this program please call 415-514-4816 or email wellness@ptrehab.ucsf.edu.	WaterFit Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday 11:00 - 12:00pm
San Mateo	San Mateo	Peninsula Family YMCA 1877 South Grant St. Please call Elaine at 650-286-9622 for more information on classes and financial assistance. Indoor pool Average temperature: 85 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:00pm Class is free for YMCA members. Non-members may pay a drop-in fee.
Santa Clara	Campbell	Campbell Community Center 1 West Campbell Ave. Please call 408-866-2164 for more information. Outdoor pool Average temperature: 80 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 8:15 - 9:15am Session Dates: 6/9 - 6/29 7/1 - 7/24 7/27 - 8/17 8/19 - 9/11 Session fee: $45
Santa Clara	Milpitas	Milpitas Sports Center 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd. Pleae call 408-586-3225 for more information. Outdoor pools Average temperatures: Meter Pool: 82 - 83 degrees Yard Pool: 86 - 87 degrees Lift will be available Summer 2009	Mondays and Wednesdays Water Exercise 6:45 - 7:45am Rusty Hinges 4:30 - 5:30pm Arthritis Aquatics 5:30 - 6:00pm Water Exercise 6:00 - 7:00pm Drop-in fee: $5 Monthly rates vary non-Milpitas residents and Milpitas residents.
Sonoma	Santa Rosa	Finley Aquatic Center 2060 W College Ave. Please call 707-543-3760 for more information and to register. *Classes do fill up. Outdoor pool Average temperature: 82 - 83 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Mon, Wed, Fri 11:30 – 12:15pm or 12:15 – 1:00pm Tues, Thurs, Sat 9:00 – 9:45am or 11:30 – 12:15pm (Prices are for 4 week sessions) $36/Santa Rosa Residents $46/non-residents
Sonoma	Santa Rosa	Santa Rosa Junior College Adaptive Physical Education Program 1501 Mendocino Ave. Please call 707-527-4470 to register or for more information. Indoor pool Average temperature: 82 degrees This pool does have a lift.	Note: Summer semester classes will run June 15th - July 23rd. Please be sure to register early through the Santa Rosa Junior College. Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 - 3:30pm
Sonoma	Santa Rosa	Sonoma County Family YMCA 1111 College Ave. Please call 707-545-9622 for more information on classes and financial assistance. Indoor Pool Average temperatures: Large pool: 84 - 86 degrees Small pool: 94-96 degrees. These pools do have lifts.	Large pool Monday - Friday Aqua Aerobics 11:00 - 11:55am or 5:00 - 5:55pm Monday, Wednesday and Fridays Senior Exercise 1:30 - 2:25pm Small Pool Monday, Wednesday and Fridays Senior Exercise 1:30 - 2:25pm Saturdays Enabling Aquatics 10:30 - 12:00pm

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