The distance and continuing education department at the University of Missouri-Rolla is sponsoring a water exercise program this semester at UMR.

Classes began Thursday, Jan. 4, and will continue through Thursday, May 10, at the UMR Swimming Pool in the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building, 10th Street and Bishop Avenue in Rolla, under the instruction of Kathy Ball. The fee for the program is $100.

All courses meet on Monday and Thursday. Course participants will have three sessions to choose from: 8-9 a.m., 9-10 a.m., or 10-11 a.m. Classes will not be held Jan. 15, March 15, or March 29.

A lap-swimming program will also be held prior to the classes at 7:30-8 a.m. Interested participants may enroll in the program and swim laps before classes for $27. The program fee for those not enrolled in the classes is $50.

For more information on registration, contact Kathy Ball, course instructor, at 573-364-8534.