WELLNESS CLASSES & GROUPS

The following classes are available at Sowega Council on Aging’s Regional Resource Center.

SENIOR STRETCH & YOGA

Tuesdays - 10 am

We have partnered with Albany State University and their Field Supervisor, Anna Beth Gibbs, Clinical Coordinator-Health and Human Performance, to instruct and oversee student interns to teach this class. Come join us!

Chair Fitness

Mondays and Thursdays - 10 am

In this class, you will work to improve your stamina, strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination with the assistance of a chair. Chairs and equipment will be provided. For anyone not able to attend, tune in to the SCOA YouTube Channel and enjoy these workouts from the comfort of your home. *No class July 4 or Sept 4, 2023 (Independence Day, Labor Day)

Line Dancing Class

Mondays – Beginner’s Class 9 am, Advanced Class 11 am

This fun and motivating class will be sure to get you moving while learning some of the more popular line dances. No previous dance experience required. *No class July 4 or Sept 4, 2023 (Independence Day, Labor Day)

Tai Chi For Arthritis And Fall Prevention

Wednesdays – 10 am

A certified instructor leads this program to build skills and experience Tai Chi and its benefits.

Pickleball

Tuesdays – 8:15 am to 9:45 am, Open Play

Sign up at the front desk for time slots.

Aging Mastery Program Workshops

Mondays at 2:30 pm (60-90 minute classes) for 10 weeks.

July 17-Septmeber 25, Mondays at 10 am

This workshop focuses on 10 topics with various speakers, including, 1) The Basics of Aging Mastery, 2) Exercise and You, 3) Sleep, 4) Healthy Eating and Hydration, 5) Financial Fitness, 6) Advance Planning, 7) Healthy Relationships, 8) Medication Management, 9) Falls Prevention, 10) Community Engagement.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please call front desk at 229-432-0994 to register.

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS & FALL PREVENTION (VIRTUAL)

Tuesdays at 10 am and 1:30 pm

August 15 – November 28, 2023 (16-week sessions)

*Jennifer Crosby, Instructor. Call (800) 282-6612 for more information.

Movie And A Mission

SCOA Regional Resource Center (Ballroom), 335 West Society Ave., Albany

• August 15 at 10 am | Silent Auction

(Proceeds will go to the Ramp Building project and Wellness Activities)

• November 15 at 10 am | Can Good Drive

(Donations will go to the Senior Hunger Coalition)

Quarterly, this event will give seniors an opportunity to socialize with other seniors at the Regional Resource Center while watching a movie and help support our mission!

*Snacks Available for donations*

Dinks For Dinners Pickleball Tournament

Moultrie YMCA, 601 26th Ave SE, Moultrie, GA 31768

October 7 (Mens and Womens Doubles)

October 8 (Mixed Doubles)

Calling all pickleball enthusiasts – join us for the first ever SCOA Dinks for Dinners Pickleball Tournament. All proceeds benefit the SCOA Home Delivered Meals program. Registration fee is $55 and includes one event. An additional event is $10. To register or obtain more information, please scan the QR Code.

Claris Companion Activities

For those actively enrolled in the Claris Companion Tablet Program

If you have a Claris Companion Tablet, you can engage in daily content from Claris with the new Automated Daily Content. Claris recently developed and designed senior friendly content for each day of the week. This new fun content includes videos, pictures, fun facts, trivia, music, wellness surveys, and events. These different forms of content are scheduled and deployed by Claris for seniors to enjoy something new every day of the week.

• Meditation Monday

• Trivia Tuesday

• Wellness Wednesday

• Throw-back Thursday

• Fun-filled Friday

• Sightseeing Saturday

• Scramble Sunday

PIGEON FORGE & SMOKY MOUNTAINS SHOW TRIP

October 2 - 6

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Includes motorcoach transportation, 4 nights lodging, 8 meals. Cost is $730 per person for double occupancy. Add $195 for single occupancy. $75 deposit due upon signing with final payment due July 26. For more information, please call Jami Harper at 229432-1124. To see a complete list of shows, please visit Sowegacoa.org and click “trips” at the bottom of the page.

• Two Morning Shows: SMITH MORNING VARIETY SHOW & PATTY WASZAK SHOW

• One Afternoon Show: MAGIC of TERRY EVANSWOOD

• Three Evening Shows: SOUL OF MOTOWN, AMERICA’S HIT PARADE & COUNTRY

TONITE

• GUIDED TOUR OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

• Free time in HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GATLINBURG

Virtual Programming

1st and 2nd Thursdays 2:30 pm

Join on your Claris Companion Tablet, computer or personal device

There’s always a virtual activity happening the 1st and 2nd Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Call 229-432-0994 to receive a Zoom link to participate in activities like Trivia, BINGO and Mystery Games.