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& Better Classes 50 Health & Fitness
Balance through Tai Chi
Ages: 50 years and up
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Improve balance through gentle movements focusing on awareness, flexibility, strength, balance and general health. Classes can be done either seated or standing (chairs provided) and include meditation, qigong, and tai chi movement. No class November 23.
Instructor: Jon Finch
Location: Concord Senior Center
Golden Grooves: Zumba Gold
Ages: 50 years and up
Zumba Gold introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® Latin Dance Fitness choreography in a lower intensity format. For persons with low mobility, chairs may be used. Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance! No class November 23.
Location: Concord Senior Center
Instructor: Rosy Straka
Location: Willow Pass Community Center
Location: Both locations listed above
Chair Yoga and Movement
Ages: 50 years and up
Strengthen your core muscles, arms, legs, shoulders, back, neck, and increase joint mobility, plus enhance your overall blood circulation. Learn movements that promote wellness such as bending, stretching and breathing exercises.
Location: Concord Senior Center
Instructor: Effie Carino
Young at Heart Strength Training
Ages: 50 years and up
This class is presented by Meal on Wheels Diablo Region and will help build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance and reduce falls!
Exercises can be done sitting or standing.
Location: Concord Senior Center
Instructor: Meals on Wheels Diablo Region
Jazz n' Tappin'
Ages: 50 years and up
Join this 50 and better dance class where you will keep fit, learn basic stretches, jazz steps, and sharpen your memory with tap steps. No class November 22.
Location: Baldwin Park Dance Studio
Instructor: Chelsea Davis
Enrichment & Special Interest
Medicare–What's New for 2024?
Ages: Any age
Learn more about Medicare changes for 2024 in Contra Costa County. The Contra Costa Health Insurance and Advocacy Program (HICAP) will provide an unbiased overview of changes to allow you to make informed decisions about your Medicare health insurance options for next year. No insurance products will be sold or endorsed. Individual counseling is available after the class.
Location: Concord Senior Center
Instructor: John Lee
Using a Reverse Mortgage to Improve Your Retirement
Ages: 50 years and up
62 or older? Learn how many financial planners and homeowners use home equity to extend retirement assets. Age in the comfort of your home and eliminate monthly mortgages, credit cards or other debt. Fund health care, in-home care, and home improvements. Downsizing or moving? Consider reverse purchase.
Location: Concord Senior Center, Garden Room B
Instructor: Chelsea Davis
Lotería
Ages: 50 years and up
Lotería Mexicana and Bingo is a bilingual senior memory enhancement activity in a fun atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to this drop-in program, no pre-registration required. A $3 contribution includes eight games.
Lotería Mexicana y bingo son actividades bilingues y divertidas para mantener nuestra mente active. Una contribución de $3 incluye ocho juegos. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a este programa, no se requiere pre-registro!
Location: Concord Senior Center
AARP Driver Safety
Ages: 50 years and up
Enroll in the AARP Smart Driver course and potentially receive a multi-year discount on your auto insurance. Learn valuable driving techniques for enhanced safety on the road, benefiting both you and your loved ones. Course fees and waivers will be collected on the first day of class: $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.
Location: Concord Senior Center
Instructor: AARP
Interested in Taking a Computer and Technology Class?
2nd Thursday of each month
Decluttering 55+
Please pre-register at concordreg.org. The course fee of $20-$25 will be paid on the first day of class to the instructor.
Visit the Concord Senior Center today to take a survey and join our contact list. Help us tailor our technology classes to your needs by sharing your preferences and interests. We want to offer courses that truly interest you! Don’t worry if you're not tech-savvy; we welcome all levels. By joining our contact list, you’ll be the first to know about new and upcoming technology classes offered at the Concord Senior Center.
Introducing Michelle Passoff, an experienced clutter consultant who has been active in the field since 1991. Michelle has led decluttering workshops across the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, focusing on the practicalities of decluttering and its impact on overall life management. Join Michelle in a free roundtable discussion for adults 55 and above. This discussion will provide you with the opportunity to share what type of clutter you have, and explore effective strategies to eliminating it.
Location: Concord Senior Center
Instructor: Michelle Passoff
