HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAMS
BLOOD PRESSURE/DIABETIC SCREENINGS: Blood Pressure Clinics (9:00 -11:00 a.m.): Wednesday, January 20th at Cliffview Manor and Monday, January 25th at JF Sullivan Housing. Tuesday, February 2nd at Enrichment Center; Monday, February 8th at JF Sullivan Housing; Thursday, February 18th at Cliffview Manor; Tuesday, February 23rd at College Highway Apartments. Diabetic Clinics (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.) Monday, January 25th at J.F. Sullivan Housing; Tuesday, February 2nd at the Enrichment Center; Thursday, February 18th at Cliffview Manor.
FOOTCARE: Footcare is held at the Enrichment Center monthly by appointment. The cost is $28.00 and is not reimbursable through Medicare. Payment is due at the time of your appointment. If you have diabetes or circulation problems, the nurse will not be able to see you. In-home foot care is also available by calling the Senior Center. by appointment only. Call 527-6151 to schedule an appointment. Wednesday, January 27th, Thursday, February 18th and Wednesday, February 24th.
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Osteoporosis Exercise Class
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EXERCISE CLASSES:
Osteoporosis Exercise Class: Classes meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for one hour. A suggested $3.00 donation is requested. Registration and medical forms are required and are available at the Enrichment Center.
WII FIT DEMONSTRATION: Here is a great way to exercise indoors. Our Wii Queen, Barbara Wagner will give us a working demonstration of the Wii Fit Program using our big screen TV. Wii Fit utilizes a sensory pad on the floor and your movement shows up on the screen. It is fun! You can exercise at your level of comfort and in your own home, But we think it would be fun to hold a class here. Space is limited. So call the Enrichment Center and add your name to the "interest list". JANUARY UPDATE: Wii Fit Classes will be held on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. If you sign up for a session and cannot make it, please call so that someone else can attend.
Wii Bowling will resume in February. Please sign-up at the Front Desk or call 413-527-6151 if interested in signing up for the new session.
HEARING SCREENINGS: Hearing Screenings are held every other month by Avada Hearing Care Centers and 1x/month with Jeanne Armour, a certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist.
Jeanne Armour: Friday, January 15th and Friday, February 26th from 1-3 p.m. by appointment.
Avada: Wednesday, March 3rd from 1 - 3 p.m.
MASSAGE THERAPY: The Enrichment Center maintains a list of massage therapists who offer a senior discount and who also make home visits by appointment.
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Fitness Center
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FITNESS CENTER: The Fitness Center offers Easthampton residents 55 years of age and older the opportunity to workout on the following commercial grade equipment: 2 treadmills, elliptical cross trainer and duel action elliptical cross trainer, semi-recumbent cycle, duel action bike, windjammer (upper body) and Nustep (both upper and lower body workout). Registration and medical clearance forms are required in order to join the Fitness Center. Forms are available at the Senior center and there is a $35.00 per year membership fee. Easthampton residents only!!
STRETCH & STRENGTHEN EXERCISE CLASS HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED DUE TO THE LOSS OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
ZUMBA IS COMING TO THE ENRICHMENT CENTER. What is the world is ZUMBA? It is the hottest new exercise routine for all ages. Over 67 people signed up at the last Center where this was offered and we are the first COA around here to offer it to you! Call to sign-up for a FREE DEMO Class to be held on Friday, January 22nd at 4:15 p.m. If we have enough interest, classes will be held in February on Fridays at 4:15 p.m. We have a fantastic instructor lined up. The price is $25.00 for 8 weeks, $22.00 if you sign-up at the FREE DEMO. Heat up the winter, ditch the workout and come to the ZUMBA party!!
ENHANCEDFITNESS PROGRAM DEMO CLASS: Monday, January 25th at 2:00 p.m. Snow Date: Wednesday, January 27th at 2:00 p.m. The Enrichment Center is offering a new Fitness Program beginning in February 2010. Based on solid research and tested at over 100 sites around the country, EnhancedFitness focuses on stretching, flexibility, balance, low-impact aerobics, and strength training exercises - everything health professionals say we need to maintain health and function as we grow older. In a typical class, here's what you'll experience: 10-25 people close to your own level of fitness. A certified instructor with special training in bringing out the physical best from older adults. A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to your muscles. A 20-minute aerobics workout that gets you moving or a walking workout to lively music youand your classmates choose. A 5-minute cool-down. A 20-minute strength training workout with soft ankle and wrist weights (0 up to 20 pounds). A 10-minute stretch to keep your muscles flexible. Balance exercises throughout the class. Over 90% of participants say they would recommend EnhanceFitness to a friend. Why? The class is proven to increase your strength. People who regularly attend class grow stronger, improve their balance and become more limber. Please call 527-6151 to pre-register for the FREE demonstration class by Thursday, January 21st. Learn more about this exciting new Fitness Program.
SEEKING ACTIVE ADULTS: Next meeting: Friday, February 6th at 10:30 a.m. The Enrichment Center is organizing a group of like-minded, "Active Adults" who are interested in hiking the local area (3-5 mile hikes), snowshoeing, skiing, rafting, canoeing, dog sledding, and more. Do you have what it takes? If you are interested in learning more abou this exciting new activity, please attend our informational meeting. If you are interested and cannot attend the meeting, please call the Enrichment Cente at 527-6151 and add your name to the "interest list". |
