Health and Wellness Classes
Exercise and educational classes for adults 55+ are presented by Joy Sloan, Community Health Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator at Central Plains Area Agency on Aging. "Exercise and strength training is what keeps people independent and out of the nursing home." If people can maintain an active life and your activities of daily living you are more likely to remain independent and living at home longer.
Classes are offered in a non threatening environment and at various locations around Sedgwick County. New students are always welcome to the classes and current students enjoy a light hearted class time that includes fun, friendship and encouragement. Classes are inviting and willing to include new students regardless of past experience. Even if students have never participated in exercise classes, the instructor will work with students and modify exercises for students as needed.
Diabetes Review, nutrition and other educational classes are also available at various locations. General health and wellness presentation or disease specific sessions can also be scheduled on an as needed basis. To schedule a class for a club, church group or senior center contact 316-660-7298 and request the Community Health Nurse.
There are many class types and various dates and times to meet everyone schedule. Classes are usually free to participants unless otherwise specified. For questions about locations contact Information and Assistance at 316-660-5120 or for Senior Center addresses click on Senior Centers.
Classes offered Summer 2011 - Complete list coming soon.
Chair Exercise and Strength Training (new students welcome)
Every Monday - Bentley Senior Center Begins 3:45pm
Every Wednesday - Somerset Plaza 4:00pm
Every Monday - Prairie Villa 12:30pm
Every Thursday - McLean Manor 11:45am
Line Dancing (new students welcome)
Every Monday - Bentley Senior Center 3:45pm
Every Tuesday - Derby Senior Center 5:30pm
Every Wednesday - Park City Senior Center 2:00pm
Every Wednesday - Somerset Plaza 4:00pm (chair exercise)
Every Thursday (except 3rd Thursday) - Derby Senior Center 2:30pm
Every Thursday - La Familia Senior Center 1:00pm
8 Week Diabetes Review Class (anyone welcome at anytime)
Every Monday - La Familia Senior Center 10:30am
Every Tuesday - Linwood Senior Center 2:00pm
Walk with Ease
Linwood Senior Center starts: Aug 29, Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10—start time 10:30 a.m.
Derby Senior Center starts: Sept 7,14,21,28, Oct.5, 12---start time 9:00 a.m.
Park City Senior Center starts: Sept 7,14,21,28, Oct.5, 12---start time 1:00 p.m.
Evergreen Recreation Center starts: Sept 1, 8, 15, 29, Oct. 6, 13---start time 12:15 p.m.