May 24 & 27 (Off Site**)– 9:00 AM Gentle Yoga with instructor Jill Izydor. Free Fitness Gyms: Anytime Fitness (Off Site**) – Free access to the health club anytime that day. They will offer $50 gift cards to help with the cost of the membership if you are interested in joining. Free class offered the week prior. Registration is not required. Tuesday, May 17 Senior Mixed Intermediate @ 9:15am- this class requires the participants to be able to stand for an hour. Tuesday, May 17 Senior Stretch and Strength @ 10:30am - this class is chair based and is not a cardiovascular experience. Thursday, May 19 Senior Stretch and Strength @ 10:30am - this class is chair based and is not a cardiovascular experience.
Lunch Stop by for a healthy lunch option at noon. The menu includes: juice, Chunky Chicken Salad with walnuts, red and green grapes and apples, Fresh broccoli and cauliflower salad, Mixed Melon and Cloverleaf roll. There is a suggested donation of $4.00 if you are 60 years of age or older. Reserve your meal by calling 873-8585 by May 24th at 10:00 AM ** Off Site Locations** Anytime Fitness - 2300 US 51, 873-7799 Coachman's - 984 County Rd A, 884-8484 Covenant Lutheran-1525 N Van Buren Days Inn– 1124 W Main 873-0330 Level Up - 225 Hoel Ave, 205-2739 Yahara Gym - 320 North St, 877-5300 A special thank-you to all of the area businesses and individuals that helped contribute their time and services!
Level Up(Off Site**) – Free access to the health club between 9:00AM-7:00 PM Golf Courses (Off Site**) Coachman’s-Come out to the driving range and enjoy a free bucket of balls. Or play a round of 9 holes with a cart for $20
Stoughton Area Senior Center
Senior Health & Fitness Day Wednesday, May 25 Join the Stoughton Senior Center and the community in participating in events and classes throughout the day that promotes and encourages keeping older Americans healthy and fit! This year’s theme is ‘Improve your Health for a Better Self’. This is your chance to experience healthy living opportunities for free! Take a look at the complete list of available programs and classes that will be offered and join us in getting moving and sharing in healthy living!
Senior Health & fitness Day 8:00 AM Chair Exercise –Free class with instructor Margit Gerber. This class offers standing or seated exercise with gentle movements that incorporates the use of weights YAHARA RM 8:00-9:00 AM Water Aerobics -$2.00 pool fee led by instructor Joanne Holton. Come and watch or join in if you’d like! (Off Site-DAYS INN) 9:00-10:00 AM Hatha Yoga –Free class with instructor Ania Walecka. Hatha yoga refers to a set of physical exercises and sequences designed to align your skin, muscles, and bones. The postures are also designed to open the many channels of the body—so that energy can flow freely. This class is designed for intermediate/advanced levels using mats on the floor. Ania will offer modifications. This class is not intended for anyone with injuries or strict limitations MANDT RM 10:00-11:00 AM Pickleball Demonstration,Instruction and Q&A (Off Site-YAHARA GYM)–Free. Wear comfortable shoes
10:30 AM Tai Chi –Free demonstration with instructor Bob Constantine. Tai Chi is a type of martial arts, known for its defense techniques and health benefits. The martial art has evolved over the years into an effective means of alleviating stress and anxiety. It has been considered to be a form of 'meditation in motion' which promotes serenity and inner peace. MANDT RM 11:00AM-1:00 PM Stoughton Hospital Food & Nutrition Services-Free. Stop by anytime to learn about healthy diet recommendations, ideal sugar intake or speak directly with Gabrielle Wunsch, a nutritional student, to discuss any of your questions or concerns. MAIN RM 11:00-11:45 AM Level Up Strength Workshop (Off Site**)-Free. Join a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach staff member with Level Up. They will discuss how strength training can assist with daily living skills, mobility, and help to improve a person's quality of life. Wear comfortable clothing & shoes.
1:00-2:00PM QiGong Class – Free class with instructor Jo Chern. QIGong is a powerful system of healing and energy medicine from China. It is the art and science of using breathing techniques, gentle movement, and meditation to cleanse, strengthen, and circulate the life energy. Qigong practice can lead to better health and vitality and a tranquil state of mind. MAIN RM 3:00 PM Ping Pong Doubles– Free. Come and see what this active and fun game is all about! YAHARA RM 3:00 PM Travelogue –Exploring your community, state and other countries is a wonderful way to stay active. Although we may not be physically moving this month as we travel to Stonehenge, we can still enjoy the sights and sounds! MAIN RM 5:00 PM Zumba –Free class with instructor Jackie Robinson. This class is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music. MAIN RM