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Lancaster County Offi ce of Aging Offers FREE Classes For Seniors
CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT
A FREE 6-week program that is done over the telephone with a small group of Lancaster County residents age 50+ who are living with a chronic disease. The program is structured to help participants better manage their ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, and heart disease. Weekly topics include fi nding better ways of dealing with pain and fatigue, doing easy exercises to help improve strength and energy, learning the appropriate use of medications, and improving nutrition. Classes will be conducted by phone on Tuesdays, from 1:00-2:30PM, September 13-October 18. To register, contact Ellen Weekes at 717-299-7924.
GERI-FIT
A FREE strength training program for Lancaster County residents age 60+ that improves balance, fl exibility, and strength. Classes incorporate seated exercises, hand weights, and resistance bands. Most classes run from September thru June and participants can join anytime. Classes are currently being held at the following locations:
Columbia Senior Center
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center
70 S. Poplar St, Elizabethtown Mon. & Thurs., 1:30-2:15PM & 2:30-3:15PM Call 717-367-7984 to register.
Ephrata Rec Center
130 S. Academy Dr, Ephrata Tues. & Thurs., 1:00-1:45PM Call Offi ce of Aging 717-299-7924 to register.
Lancaster Rec Center
525 Fairview Ave, Lancaster Tues. & Fri., 10:30-11:15 AM Call 717-399-7671 to register.
Millersville Senior Center
Next Gen Senior Center
184 S. Lime St, Quarryville Tues. & Thurs., 12:30-1:15PM Call 717-786-4770 to register.
POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS
This FREE 6-week educational program is designed to give Lancaster County caregivers age 60+ the skills to take care of themselves while caring for someone else. Class participants are educated in stress management, communication strategies, and use of community resources. Classes will be held at Ephrata Church of the Brethren, 201 Crescent Avenue, Ephrata on Mondays, from 6:00-7:30PM, September 19-October 24. To register, contact Ellen Weekes at 717-299-7924.
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS
A FREE 8-week program for Lancaster County residents age 60+ that is designed to improve movement, balance, strength, fl exibility, and relaxation. Classes include core movements, advanced extension movements, and breathing instruction. Intended for individuals with or without arthritis and appropriate for people with mild/moderate/severe joint and back pain. Classes will be held at Lancaster Rec Center, 525 Fairview Ave, Lancaster. Level 1 classes will be held on Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00PM, September 13-November 15. Level 2 (advanced) classes will be held on Thursdays, 1:00-2:00PM, September 15-November 17. Individuals must complete Level 1 in order to register for Level 2. Contact Ellen Weekes at 717-299-7924 to register.
WALK WITH EASE
A FREE 6-week program for Lancaster County residents age 60+ that meets 3 times per week. This program is appropriate for individuals living with arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions. The central activity of the program is walking but it also includes health education, stretching and strength exercises, tips on managing pain and stiff ness, motivational strategies and techniques to overcome barriers. Classes will be held at the following locations:
Ephrata Township Park
436 E. Fulton St, Ephrata (in the pavilion) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:30-9:30AM, September 12-October 21 Interested individuals can register by contacting Ellen Weekes at 717-299-7924.
Next Gen Senior Center
184 S. Lime St, Quarryville Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 11:30AM-12:30PM, September 20-October 28 Interested individuals can register by contacting Ellen Weekes at 717-299-7924.
FREE Virtual Senior Center
Lancaster County Offi ce of Aging is the only Pennsylvania Agency on Aging that provides a virtual Senior Center. LCOA Virtual Connections, off ers Lancaster County residents age 60+ an opportunity to connect with other seniors to play games, take technology classes, create art, learn a musical instrument, exercise, or learn new information. Our FREE center off ers programs and provides the supplies needed for the art and music classes. Participants must have reliable internet service, a computer, laptop or a tablet and ZOOM downloaded on the device. If an eligible senior is interested in registering for the center, call Debbie Groff at Lancaster County Offi ce of Aging 717-299-7991 or email dgroff @co.lancaster.pa.us.
SAMPLE Week Schedule:
MONDAY
9:15am Exercise w/Kathy 9:30am Parkinson’s Fitness Class 10:30am Bingocize 1pm Beginner Ukulele 6-8pm Lancaster Creative Art Factory Painting Class
TUESDAY
9am Yoga 10am-12pm Lancaster Creative Art Factory Painting Class 1:30pm The Missing Link Game 4pm Boxing & Balance Exercise
WEDNESDAY
9am Tai Chi 10am Hand Drumming with Djembe Drums 1-3pm Lancaster Creative Art Factory Painting Class
THURSDAY
9am Drumbeats and Movement Exercise 9:15 Exercise w/Kathy 10am Ukulele Play Along 10:30 Bingocize 1:30pm Bingo 4pm Chair Yoga
FRIDAY
8am Pilates 9am-11am Technology class
11am Move your Body !exercise 2pm Trivia
