Arthritis Exercise

Wednesday & Friday

9:30 - 10:30 AM

This class was designed specifically for people with arthritis and related diseases. The program's multiple components will help reduce pain and stiffness, and help maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength, and functional ability.

 

Strength & Balance

Friday

1:00 - 2:00 PM

The Better Bones & Balance Program classes are designed to gradually improve balance and strength to avoid falls and maintain independence. Thisis a video-led class.

 

Chair Yoga

Tuesday & Thursday

11:45 - 12:40 PM

Chair Yoga accommodates people who can't get up and down easily from the floor. This style of yoga can be a very complete workout that increases flexibility and strength, while incorporating breathing techniques that are both energizing and calming.

 

Gentle Yoga

Tuesday, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Thursday, 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Enjoy a relaxing stretch-type class that is available for all levels. You must be able to get down and up off the floor. Modifications available.

This class will be led by Deborah Marsh.  

 

 

Move with Mary

Monday

10:00 - 11:00 AM

This is a 50 minute exercise class that starts off with a warm-up and moves into various exercises using weights, a ball, or a stretch band while standing or sitting. This class will improve stamina, flexibility, and balance. All abilities are welcome!

Dance with Mary

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This is not just a workout. It's FUN! Check out the variety of dance moves we can have fun with to our collection of music CD's.

 

 

 

 

Wednesdays

Beginning Line Dancing - 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Improvers Line Dancing - 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Intermediate Line Dancing - 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Are you looking for a way to stay fit and healthy? Line dancing can give you a great mind-body workout. It improves memory skills by requiring you to remember dance steps and sequences. It can help strengthen bones and muscles, increase stamina and flexibility, improve your posture and balance, and give you the opportunity to socialize at the same time.

 

 

 

 

For more information, please contact the 60+ Activity Center!

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We all know the importance of keeping healthy and active so we have included links to some popular classses. Try these classes at home and let us know what you think

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/bbb/exercise-tutorials

Pam Gardner Silver Sneakers classic short at home

Anytime is the right time to re-engage your body with health and wellness opportunities. The Center offers many evidenced-based programs, which means they have been proven to work! These designed programs can increase your strength, balance, mobility, flexibility, and overall health. Let us help you reach your goals. Classes have different fitness levels from beginning to advanced. Please check with the class leader or Instructor to find out if the class is a match for you. We also provide fitness tests by appointment. Most of our Health and Wellness opportunities are FREE.

 

Meditation Class

Tuesday

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Meditation is now mainstream and is being practiced in many different places in many different ways. The meditation that will be taught has its roots in Zen practice. In our everyday lives we can see how complex life can be and how we need to have a place to relax and catch our breath sometimes.

In this class you will learn that this place of rest already exists in our own bodies. The most important point is to learn how to simply sit, and be comfortable and restful - a practice and tool that can be applied to any life endeavor.

 

 

Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

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The Diabetes Prevention Program, led by Darcy de la Rosa, a trained lifestyle coach, is a safe place where groups of participants learn the skills they need to make changes to prevent diabetes. Participants work toward losing weight, being more physically active and managing stress. 

 

Silver Sneakers Classic

Tuesday & Thursday

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a Silver Sneakers ball are offered for resistance.

 

Tai Chi 8 Form

Thursday

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Improve upper and lower body strength with easy eight-form Tai Chi.

 

Let's Get Moving! Hybrid Walk with Ease

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Walk With Ease is a free walking program for anyone who wants to move more, reduce pain, and engage safely and comfortably in a gentle walking program. Join us for camaraderie, exercise and support in a live or virtual program.

Class will meet in the Multi-Purpose Room

To register call 541.265.9617

 

 

Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention

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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is an 8-week course, meeting twice each week. In this course, you will learn a series of slow, smooth movements to be practiced in a safe and comfortable manner. We will begin with a warm-up, and over 8 weeks we will proceed, slowly, one movement at a time, until you have mastered each form of a series.  This Sun style program is for people with mild, moderate and severe joint and back pain. It is especially appropriate for adults who have a higher risk of falling. All movements are adaptive to accommodate mobility issues. This hybrid class is available both on-line and in-person.

Class will meet in the Multi-Purpose Room

To register call 541.265.9617