Adult Fitness

Adult Resource Alliance Partnership

The Billings Parks and Recreation Department and the Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County are thrilled to announce a new collaborative effort to provide programs and activities that will improve and enhance our service to seniors in the community. Starting June 1, 2021, you will begin to see programs and activities designed for seniors to stay active and healthy through a wide array of fitness, health, wellness and nutrition programs offered at two new locations. These activities offered through the Billings Parks and Recreation Department at the Community and Senior Center, 360 North 23rd Street, will now be available at the headquarters for the Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County at 1505 Ave. D and at the new Alliance Billings Heights at 935 Lake Elmo Drive. We are excited about the opportunity to work together to make being active more convenient for the seniors we serve.

Sit and Get Fit

Sit and Get Fit uses different programming which uses low impact exercises from a chair. This program is focused on empowering all ages and stages to do safe & effective fitness programming. The exercises are focused on helping senior citizens age with grace!

Location Billings Community and Senior Center (360 N 23rd St.) Cost $10 Age 55+ Activity # Date Days Time

2547-A June 22-July 29 T&TH 12:30-1:00pm 2547-B August 3-September 23 T&TH 12:30-1:00pm

30 Minute Abs for Seniors

Looking for a safe way to strengthen your core and abdomen as you age? This 30 minute abdomen workout is specifically geared towards safe and effective strength trainging that will help safely build your core muscles.

Location Billings Community and Senior Center (390 N 23rd St) Cost $16/resident, $26/non-resident Age 55+ Activity # Date Days Time

8659-A May 4-June 15 2659-A June 22-August 10 T 11:15-11:45am

Strong & Fit 55+

Fitness by Design

The perfect strength training program for 55+ women! These workouts promise to improve strength, build lean muscle mass, and help combat a loss of bone density as you age. Come workout in a safe and supportive environment and build relationships with your classmates along the way!

Location Billings Community and Senior Center (360 N. 23rd St) Cost $35/residents, $45/non-residents Age 55+ Activity # Date Days Time

2550-A May 28-July 7 (no class 5/31, 7/5) M, W, F 9:15-10:15am 2550-B July 9-August 13 M, W, F 9:15-10:15am 2550-C August 16-September 22 M, W, F 9:15-10:15am

Fitness By Design is for those who new to fitness or get tired of always doing the same workout routine. If this is true for you then this class is for would be a perfect fit for you! A variety of workouts have been compiled into one great series. The class will feature strength training, aerobics, and more. All of the classes are tailored to fit the needs of aging adults, provide a social environment, improve strength, and increase flexibility.

Location Billings Community and Senior Center (360 N. 23rd St) Cost $35/residents, $45/non-residents Age 55+ Activity # Date Days Time

2599-A June 3-July 29 T&TH 10:00-11:00am 2599-B August 3-September 23 T&TH 10:00-11:00am

Location Adult Resource Alliance Heights (935 Lake Elmo Drive) Cost $35/residents, $45/non-residents Age 55+ Activity # Date Days Time

2599-C June 14-August 11 M&W 10:00-10:45am 2599-D August 16-October 13 (No class 9/6) M&W 10:00-10:45am

Sunset Yoga at Swords Park

Chair Yoga

Join us for a beautiful way to end your day with Sunset Yoga at Swords Park. Swords Rimrock Park overlooks our great city of Billings and is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset, while winding down with our yoga class. Participants will need to bring their own mat and water. All abilities welcome.

Location Swords Park (Airport Road) Age 18+ Activity #Date Days Time Cost

2528-A July 13-August 17 Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm $45 2528-B August 24-September 28 Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm $45 2528-C Drop In Tuesday $10 2528-D Both Sessions Tuesday $85

Achieve harmony as you relax and gain confidence from a seated position. Develop strength and balance as you slowly stretch muscles, improve circulation and reduce stress.

Location Billings Community and Senior Center (360 N. 23rd St) Cost $25/residents, $35/non-residents Age 55+ Activity # Date Days Time

2512-A June 21-August 16 (no class 7/5) M 1:00-2:00pm 2512-B August 23-October 25 (no class 9/6) M 1:00-2:00pm

Location Adult Resource Alliance Heights (935 Lake Elmo Dr) Cost $25/residents, $35/non-residents Age 55+ Activity # Date Days Time

2512-E June 24-August 12 TH 1:00-1:45pm

2512-F August 19-October 7 TH 1:00-1:45pm

Gentle Yoga

Slow paced, relaxing practice that includes moving the limbs and torso in a comfortable way. Great for those new to yoga.

Location Billings Community Center (390 N 23rd St.) Cost

$25/resident, $35/non-resident Age 55+ Activity # Date Days Time

2517-A June 22-August 10 T 1:00-1:45pm 2517-B August 17-October 5 T 1:00-1:45pm

Location Adult Resource Alliance Heights (935 Lake Elmo Dr) Cost

$25/resident, $35/non-resident Age 55+ Activity # Date Days Time

55+ Par 3 Golf Opportunities

Coffee Conversations

These lessons are for men & women 55 & older. We will work on all areas of the great game of golf. Basic rules and etiquette will be reviewed as well as working on your putting, chipping and full swing. Golf clubs will be provided if you do not have clubs.

Learn about topics that may affect you as you age, while walking through beautiful Swords Rimrock Park. Each walk will feature an expert guest speaker from the local community. The speaker will provide an educational talk as you walk through the park. Following the walk, coffee will be available at the park shelter and participants can ask specific questions. Each morning the group will walk an average of 1.5 miles in one hour. Speakers vary each session but may include medical professionals, authors, historians, and other prominent experts in Billings. What a great way to start your day!

Location Par 3 Golf Course (19th & Central Ave) Cost $45/residents, $55/non-residents Age 55+ Activity # Date Days Time

1021-A May 19t W 6:00-7:00pm May 26t W 6:00-7:00pm June 2t W 6:00-7:00pm June 9t W 6:00-7:00pm

Location Swords Park (Airport Road) Cost $20/residents, $30/non-residents Age 18+ Activity # Date Days Time

2502-A June 15-August 3 T 6:30-8:00am