Aging Mindfully: Positive, Healthier, Happier
Instructor: Don Gash
Dates and Times: Thursdays, September 10 – November 12,
10 – 11 a.m.
Location: Online Zoom Course
Maximum Enrollment: 25 | Course Fee: $25
Aging Mindfully: Healthier, Happier uses interactive discussion and skill building to study lifestyle practices recommended by older adults successfully managing aging’s challenges and proven by medical research for enhancing brain, body and mind fitness and function. The topics covered include Bad Stress, Good Stress, Attitude, Exercising Brain, Body and Mind, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Sustained Self Renewal, Compassion, Empathy and Community. Participants are asked to spend 15 minutes a day on skill practices. A course guidebook Mindfully Aging: Healthier, Happier is provided for elective reading going deeper into the topics being discussed.
A Seniors Guide To Over-the Counter Medicine
Instructor: Barbara Kemp
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, September 30 – October 28,
11 – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Online Zoom Course
Maximum Enrollment: 50 | Course Fee: $25
Many people would like to avoid seeing a physician when they ail or hurt, but they don’t always know the best way to do so. This course will introduce you to the world of over-the-counter medicine, the products available without a prescription that the average person can use to treat pain, stomach ache, allergies, rashes and the like. We will also discuss when NOT to use the different treatments, when self-medicating can be harmful. We will not discuss any drugs that are available by prescription only, nor any drugs/products that are not FDA approved.
Line Dancing - Safe At Home
Instructor: Shirley Bryan
Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays,
September 8 – December 3, (No Class November 26)
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Online Zoom Course
Maximum Enrollment: 80 | Course Fee: $25
Fun low impact exercise available while you are safe at home. Clear your safe dance space (5’X5’ non carpeted area) and join us as we line dance to a variety of dance styles and music. Improve your strength, balance, posture and endurance. Exercise your brain by learning different dance combinations. Class will start with beginner dances then progress to improver dances the last half hour. Fun for everyone!
OLLI Fitness
Instructors: Josette Garstka and Diane Sutton
Dates and Times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
September 9 – December 11, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Online Zoom Course
Maximum Enrollment: 98 | Course Fee: $40
This course will feature aerobics and strength training to improve physical fitness, cardio respiratory endurance, muscle strength/endurance, flexibility and body composition. A typical class format is warm-up, aerobics, weights, standing cool down, toning and stretching. The last portion of the class consists of abdominal work and stretching done on the floor. Emphasis is placed on movement for specific purposes and a daily choice of levels of difficulty. Required Materials: Water bottle, weights and yoga mat.
- OLLI Fitness - Course Description Video - Josette Garstka
- OLLI Fitness - Course Description Video - Diane Sutton
Slow Flow Yoga
Instructor: Josette Garstka
Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 8 – December 10, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Online Zoom Course
Maximum Enrollment: 98 | Course Fee: $25
This class will be a Vinyasa style yoga class connecting breath to movement. Each class will begin with short breathing and meditation exercises, moving into Sun Salutations. Each class will include a practice of basic yoga postures and how to link these with our breath to create a balance between the mind and body. Many options will be offered for the postures so all levels can participate. Each class will incorporate core exercises for strength, stretching to increase flexibility, balance work and relaxation postures for stress release. Required Materials: Yoga mat, straps and yoga block.