55+ Young at Heart

Amberlea Childs - Recreation Center Curious about plant based eating? Then this class is for you! We’ll demonstrate the power of a plant based diet in disease prevention and optimal health with how-to steps for you to put into action. We’ll discuss one pot meals, watch cooking demonstrations and eat delicious food. Class will demonstrate and then eat: Pumpkin Soup, Blue Corn and Kale Salad and Mushroom Biryani. Class is taught by cancer survivor Amberlea Childs.

Code Day Date Time

RES/NR

130300.01 TH 1/27 10am-12pm $35/$53

Women’s Health, Food and Flashes

Amberlea Childs - Recreation Center Dietary choices have a surprisingly powerful effect on hormones and the problems they cause. This class will dive into the latest research on hormones, hot flashes, womanhood and how to approach this delicate phase of life with food, yes food! Join us for a cooking demo, dinner and great conversation. We're making: Tofu Lettuce Tacos, Baked Tofu Stir Fry and Chocolate Mousse.

Code Day Date Time

130300.02 TH 2/24 6-8pm

RES/NR

$35/$53

55+ Cornhole League

Recreation Center Cornhole is indoors for winter and spring! Cornhole is a great way to get active and have fun doing it! Teams will get the opportunity to play 2 games each day. This is a great game for everyone to play. Meet new people and get exercise at the same time!

Code Day Date Time RES/NR

130501.01 W 1/12-3/23 10:30am-12pm $25/$38 130501.02 W 4/6-6/8 10:30am-12pm $25/$38 Amberlea Childs - Recreation Center Yes, foods can fight cancer! Certain diet patterns have a major effect in preventing cancer or helping cancer survivors live longer, healthier lives. This class will discuss preventative foods that can fight disease. We’ll share the science on food and cancer followed by a cooking demo of 3 plant-based cancer fighting recipes: Rainbow Bean Salad, Smoky Bean Chili and Sweet Potato Pudding. Join the discussion not happening at your doctor’s office...FOOD!

Code Day Date Time

RES/NR

130300.03 TH 3/24 10am-12pm $35/$53

NEW Chicago Botanic Gardens Day Trip

Departs from Recreation Center Spend a relaxing day adventuring through the 385 acres and 26 gardens of the Chicago Botanic Gardens. We start our trip off with a narrated Grand Tram tour showing the entire garden grounds including 81 acres of lakes and 9 garden islands. After that, set out to explore the parts of the garden you want to see most, purchase lunch at the Garden Cafe and shop at the Garden Gift Shop. The bus will depart from the Recreation Center at 9am and return to the Recreation Center at approximately 4:30pm.

Code Day Date Time

RES/NR

130600.01 TH 5/5 9am-4:30pm $52/$62

LOOKING FOR

LOW IMPACT/NON AEROBIC FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES

this winter and spring? Head over to page 29 for some fitness classes that will help keep you in shape and provide a great chance to meet new people!

55+

AT HEART YOUNG

Are you an adult age 55+ looking for some opportunities to meet some new people in a fun setting? Our Young at Heart programs are for you! These programs are geared towards active adults in our community and offer social and fitness options. If you have any feedback on programs or potential new programs that you would like to participate in, please contact Beau Benner at 414-604-4951 or bennerb@wawmsd.org.