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Our fall prevention events are designed to help you build strength, improve balance, and learn simple strategies to reduce your risk of falls. All so you can feel more confident as you move through everyday life. We will share practical tips, useful resources, offer exercise classes, and provide a community of support to keep you active and independent.
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Kitsap County
Bremerton Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | Aqua Mobility - Bea | 7:30-8:15am Shallow Pool | Aqua mobility is a low-impact water class designed to improve strength, stability, and overall movement. |
| 09/22 | Silver and Fit Combo -Anita | 10-10:45am Room 1 | This class combines cardio, strength training, and balance work for a great overall fitness experience. A chair is available for seated and standing exercises using balls, bands, and dumbbells. |
| 09/22 | Tai Chi -Sandy | 11am-12pm Gym Floor | Enhance your balance, stability, confidence, and posture through this gentle practice of "meditation in motion." Tai Chi strengthens the skills needed to maintain balance, reduce fall risk, and support greater independence through everyday movement. |
| 09/22 | I've fallen, now what? -Sandy | 12:15-1:15pm Pool Lobby | Simple, helpful tips with support and opportunity to practice how to get up for the next time that you find yourself on the floor. |
| 09/23 | Aqua Stretch - Beckie | 7:30-8:15am Shallow Pool | The support of water helps to create better balance, allowing for a greater range of motion and a deeper stretch through the muscles and connecting tissue. |
| 09/23 | Aqua Mobility - Margaret | 8:15-9am Shallow Pool | Aqua mobility is a low-impact water class designed to improve strength, stability, and overall movement. |
| 09/23 | Movement, where you ARE | 9-9:30am Pool Lobby | Beckie will speak on the benefits of Yoga for the Spirit, Mind and Body. |
| 09/23 | Zumba Gold - Lori and Erin | 8:45-9:30am Gym Floor | Dancing helps to maintain balance by improving core strength and stability muscles while sharpening spatial awareness as you practice weight shifting. This is helpful in teaching your body to catch and control your weight dynamically. |
| 09/23 | Open House for Community | 9:30am-12pm Pool Lobby | Coffee and snacks, tours and sit-downs with Kickstart Coaches and GX Instructors. |
| 09/23 | Life is beautiful at our age | 9:45-10:30am Pool Lobby | Occupational Therapist Juanita is back to give a presentation encouraging members to have a mindset to gain strength and mobility in their golden years. |
| 09/23 | The Golden Gauntlet | 9:30am-12pm Pool Porch | GX instructors help you navigate the gamut of real and imagined obstacles in this agility adventure and obstacle course. |
| 09/23 | Chair Yoga - Beckie | 11am-12pm Room 1 | Chair yoga offers wonderful health perks like improved flexibility, reduced stress, and better muscle strength without requiring you to get down on the floor. Join us for this safe and gentle practice that works well for anyone looking to improve their mobility. |
| 09/23 | Aqua Mobility - Erin | 1:15-2pm Shallow Pool | Aqua Mobility is a low-impact water class designed to improve strength, stability, and overall movement. |
| 09/24 | Aqua Mobility - Bea | 7:30-8:15am Shallow Pool | Aqua mobility is a low-impact water class designed to improve strength, stability, and overall movement. |
| 09/24 | Silver and Fit Combo - Anita | 10-10:45am Room 1 | This class combines cardio, strength training, and balance work for a great overall fitness experience. A chair is available for seated and standing exercises using balls, bands, and dumbbells. |
| 09/24 | Tai Chi - Sandy | 11am-12pm Room 1 | Enhance your balance, stability, confidence, and posture through this gentle practice of "meditation in motion." Tai Chi strengthens the skills needed to maintain balance, reduce fall risk, and support greater independence through everyday movement. |
| 09/24 | Core for Balance Workshop | 11am-12pm Room 2 | Come learn how to strengthen your core through gentle movement using the chair and improve your balance and breathwork for everyday tasks with Yuliya. |
Bremerton Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | Aqua Mobility - Bea | 7:30-8:15am Shallow Pool | Aqua mobility is a low-impact water class designed to improve strength, stability, and overall movement. |
| 09/22 | Silver and Fit Combo -Anita | 10-10:45am Room 1 | This class combines cardio, strength training, and balance work for a great overall fitness experience. A chair is available for seated and standing exercises using balls, bands, and dumbbells. |
| 09/22 | Tai Chi -Sandy | 11am-12pm Gym Floor | Enhance your balance, stability, confidence, and posture through this gentle practice of "meditation in motion." Tai Chi strengthens the skills needed to maintain balance, reduce fall risk, and support greater independence through everyday movement. |
| 09/22 | I've fallen, now what? -Sandy | 12:15-1:15pm Pool Lobby | Simple, helpful tips with support and opportunity to practice how to get up for the next time that you find yourself on the floor. |
| 09/23 | Aqua Stretch - Beckie | 7:30-8:15am Shallow Pool | The support of water helps to create better balance, allowing for a greater range of motion and a deeper stretch through the muscles and connecting tissue. |
| 09/23 | Aqua Mobility - Margaret | 8:15-9am Shallow Pool | Aqua mobility is a low-impact water class designed to improve strength, stability, and overall movement. |
| 09/23 | Movement, where you ARE | 9-9:30am Pool Lobby | Beckie will speak on the benefits of Yoga for the Spirit, Mind and Body. |
| 09/23 | Zumba Gold - Lori and Erin | 8:45-9:30am Gym Floor | Dancing helps to maintain balance by improving core strength and stability muscles while sharpening spatial awareness as you practice weight shifting. This is helpful in teaching your body to catch and control your weight dynamically. |
| 09/23 | Open House for Community | 9:30am-12pm Pool Lobby | Coffee and snacks, tours and sit-downs with Kickstart Coaches and GX Instructors. |
| 09/23 | Life is beautiful at our age | 9:45-10:30am Pool Lobby | Occupational Therapist Juanita is back to give a presentation encouraging members to have a mindset to gain strength and mobility in their golden years. |
| 09/23 | The Golden Gauntlet | 9:30am-12pm Pool Porch | GX instructors help you navigate the gamut of real and imagined obstacles in this agility adventure and obstacle course. |
| 09/23 | Chair Yoga - Beckie | 11am-12pm Room 1 | Chair yoga offers wonderful health perks like improved flexibility, reduced stress, and better muscle strength without requiring you to get down on the floor. Join us for this safe and gentle practice that works well for anyone looking to improve their mobility. |
| 09/23 | Aqua Mobility - Erin | 1:15-2pm Shallow Pool | Aqua Mobility is a low-impact water class designed to improve strength, stability, and overall movement. |
| 09/24 | Aqua Mobility - Bea | 7:30-8:15am Shallow Pool | Aqua mobility is a low-impact water class designed to improve strength, stability, and overall movement. |
| 09/24 | Silver and Fit Combo - Anita | 10-10:45am Room 1 | This class combines cardio, strength training, and balance work for a great overall fitness experience. A chair is available for seated and standing exercises using balls, bands, and dumbbells. |
| 09/24 | Tai Chi - Sandy | 11am-12pm Room 1 | Enhance your balance, stability, confidence, and posture through this gentle practice of "meditation in motion." Tai Chi strengthens the skills needed to maintain balance, reduce fall risk, and support greater independence through everyday movement. |
| 09/24 | Core for Balance Workshop | 11am-12pm Room 2 | Come learn how to strengthen your core through gentle movement using the chair and improve your balance and breathwork for everyday tasks with Yuliya. |
Haselwood Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | Silver Fit Combo | 10-11am Main Gym | Chair-based class with a focus on strength and balance. |
| 09/22 | Food Choices | 11:30am-12:30pm Community Room | Hillary Anderson will be leading a discussion about what foods to eat and which ones to avoid. She works as a dietician in Kitsap County. |
| 09/22 | Better for Balance | 2-3pm MPR1 | This workshop focuses on improving balance, strength, coordination, and confidence through fun and engaging movements and activities. |
| 09/23 | Silver Fit Combo | 9-10am Main Gym | Chair-based class with a focus on strength and balance. |
| 09/23 | Enhance Fitness | 11:45am-12:45pm MPR1 | Evidence-based program designed to assist adults who are at risk of falling and/or managing arthritis to improve their strength, balance, and flexibility. |
| 09/23 | Fall Prevention Expo | 12-2pm Main Gym | Vendors from Kitsap County will be providing education for preventing falls, improving balance, stabilizing finances, and optimizing mental health. Giveaways are on tap as well! |
| 09/24 | Silver Fit Combo | 10-11am Main Gym | Chair-based class with a focus on strength and balance. |
| 09/24 | Hypertension: The Silent Killer | 12-1pm Community Room | Dr. Mark Hilmy is excited to lead a presentation on hypertension and discuss ways to improve heart health, thereby mitigating the chances of cardiovascular disease. |
Haselwood Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | Silver Fit Combo | 10-11am Main Gym | Chair-based class with a focus on strength and balance. |
| 09/22 | Food Choices | 11:30am-12:30pm Community Room | Hillary Anderson will be leading a discussion about what foods to eat and which ones to avoid. She works as a dietician in Kitsap County. |
| 09/22 | Better for Balance | 2-3pm MPR1 | This workshop focuses on improving balance, strength, coordination, and confidence through fun and engaging movements and activities. |
| 09/23 | Silver Fit Combo | 9-10am Main Gym | Chair-based class with a focus on strength and balance. |
| 09/23 | Enhance Fitness | 11:45am-12:45pm MPR1 | Evidence-based program designed to assist adults who are at risk of falling and/or managing arthritis to improve their strength, balance, and flexibility. |
| 09/23 | Fall Prevention Expo | 12-2pm Main Gym | Vendors from Kitsap County will be providing education for preventing falls, improving balance, stabilizing finances, and optimizing mental health. Giveaways are on tap as well! |
| 09/24 | Silver Fit Combo | 10-11am Main Gym | Chair-based class with a focus on strength and balance. |
| 09/24 | Hypertension: The Silent Killer | 12-1pm Community Room | Dr. Mark Hilmy is excited to lead a presentation on hypertension and discuss ways to improve heart health, thereby mitigating the chances of cardiovascular disease. |
Tacoma Area
Pearl Street Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21 | Vendor Event | 11:15am-1pm Gym | The event features interactive demonstrations, health screenings, educational seminars, live entertainment, fitness activities, giveaways, and opportunities to sample products or services. Attendees can ask questions, connect with local businesses, discover new hobbies, and access valuable information that helps them maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle. |
| 09/22 | Silver Fit | 3:30-4:30pm MP1 | Join us for a complimentary Silver&Fit® Pop-Up Class designed specifically for active older adults. This fun, instructor-led session offers a sample of the Silver&Fit fitness program, featuring safe, low-impact exercises that help improve strength, balance, flexibility, and overall mobility. |
| 09/23 | Coffee and Connection | 9-10:30am Lobby | Start your day with great conversation and a fresh cup of coffee at our Coffee & Connection gathering. This relaxed social event is designed for active older adults to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and build meaningful relationships within the community. |
| 09/23 | Tai Chi | 10:30-11:30am Conference Room | Experience the calming benefits of Tai Chi in this free, beginner-friendly pop-up class designed for active older adults. Led by a qualified instructor, this gentle, low-impact practice combines slow, flowing movements with mindful breathing to help improve balance, flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. |
| 09/24 | Group Fitness Orientation | 11:30am-1pm West Building | Discover how to use our fitness equipment safely and confidently during this guided Group Fitness Machines Orientation. Designed for active older adults, this interactive session introduces participants to a variety of cardio and strength-training machines while providing instruction on proper setup, technique, and safety. |
| 09/25 | Balance Workshop | 9-10:30am MP1 | Improve your stability, confidence, and mobility by joining our Balance Workshop, designed specifically for active older adults. This interactive session focuses on exercises and techniques that help enhance balance, strengthen key muscle groups, and reduce the risk of falls while supporting everyday movement. |
| 09/26 | Line Dance | 9-10am MP2 | Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a fun, energetic Line Dance Pop-Up Class designed for active older adults! This beginner-friendly class is a great way to stay active, improve balance and coordination, and enjoy moving to a variety of upbeat music. |
| 09/27 | Ballroom Dance Lesson | 9:30-11am Dance Studio | Join us for a fun and engaging Ballroom Dance Lesson designed especially for active older adults! Whether you're new to dancing or looking to refresh your skills, this beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the basic steps, rhythm, and techniques of popular ballroom dances in a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere. |
Pearl Street Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21 | Vendor Event | 11:15am-1pm Gym | The event features interactive demonstrations, health screenings, educational seminars, live entertainment, fitness activities, giveaways, and opportunities to sample products or services. Attendees can ask questions, connect with local businesses, discover new hobbies, and access valuable information that helps them maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle. |
| 09/22 | Silver Fit | 3:30-4:30pm MP1 | Join us for a complimentary Silver&Fit® Pop-Up Class designed specifically for active older adults. This fun, instructor-led session offers a sample of the Silver&Fit fitness program, featuring safe, low-impact exercises that help improve strength, balance, flexibility, and overall mobility. |
| 09/23 | Coffee and Connection | 9-10:30am Lobby | Start your day with great conversation and a fresh cup of coffee at our Coffee & Connection gathering. This relaxed social event is designed for active older adults to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and build meaningful relationships within the community. |
| 09/23 | Tai Chi | 10:30-11:30am Conference Room | Experience the calming benefits of Tai Chi in this free, beginner-friendly pop-up class designed for active older adults. Led by a qualified instructor, this gentle, low-impact practice combines slow, flowing movements with mindful breathing to help improve balance, flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. |
| 09/24 | Group Fitness Orientation | 11:30am-1pm West Building | Discover how to use our fitness equipment safely and confidently during this guided Group Fitness Machines Orientation. Designed for active older adults, this interactive session introduces participants to a variety of cardio and strength-training machines while providing instruction on proper setup, technique, and safety. |
| 09/25 | Balance Workshop | 9-10:30am MP1 | Improve your stability, confidence, and mobility by joining our Balance Workshop, designed specifically for active older adults. This interactive session focuses on exercises and techniques that help enhance balance, strengthen key muscle groups, and reduce the risk of falls while supporting everyday movement. |
| 09/26 | Line Dance | 9-10am MP2 | Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a fun, energetic Line Dance Pop-Up Class designed for active older adults! This beginner-friendly class is a great way to stay active, improve balance and coordination, and enjoy moving to a variety of upbeat music. |
| 09/27 | Ballroom Dance Lesson | 9:30-11am Dance Studio | Join us for a fun and engaging Ballroom Dance Lesson designed especially for active older adults! Whether you're new to dancing or looking to refresh your skills, this beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the basic steps, rhythm, and techniques of popular ballroom dances in a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere. |
Tacoma Center Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | Aqua Mobility | 9:30-10:15am Pool | Join us for a low-impact aquatic class designed to improve balance, mobility and flexibility. Through gentle water-based movements participants will build confidence, support joint health and develop the stability needed for safer everyday movement. This class is suitable for all fitness levels and focuses on helping members move better! |
| 09/22 | Pelvic Floor Strengthening Class | 10:30-11:15am Functional Fitness Room | Strengthen the muscles that support your core, balance, and everyday movement in this pelvic floor strengthening class. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels and can help support better balance, reduce the risk of falls, and increase confidence in daily activities. |
| 09/23 | Silver Fit for Fall Prevention | 9:30-10:15am MP1 | Improve your strength, balance, and confidence with this fall prevention-focused fitness class. Through gentle cardio, functional strength training, and balance exercises, you'll build the skills needed for safer everyday movement. A chair is available for both seated and standing exercises. Join us as we work together to reduce fall risk, increase mobility, and stay active! |
| 09/24 | Tai Chi Chih | 10:30-11:15am MP1 | Enhance your balance, stability, and confidence through the gentle practice of Tai Chi. Known as "meditation in motion," Tai Chi strengthens the skills needed to maintain balance, reduce fall risk and support greater independence in everyday movement. |
| 09/24 | Aqua Mobility | 6:30-7:15pm Pool | Join us for a low-impact aquatic class designed to improve balance, mobility and flexibility. Through gentle water-based movements participants will build confidence, support joint health and develop the stability needed for safer everyday movement. This class is suitable for all fitness levels and focuses on helping members move better! |
Tacoma Center Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | Aqua Mobility | 9:30-10:15am Pool | Join us for a low-impact aquatic class designed to improve balance, mobility and flexibility. Through gentle water-based movements participants will build confidence, support joint health and develop the stability needed for safer everyday movement. This class is suitable for all fitness levels and focuses on helping members move better! |
| 09/22 | Pelvic Floor Strengthening Class | 10:30-11:15am Functional Fitness Room | Strengthen the muscles that support your core, balance, and everyday movement in this pelvic floor strengthening class. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels and can help support better balance, reduce the risk of falls, and increase confidence in daily activities. |
| 09/23 | Silver Fit for Fall Prevention | 9:30-10:15am MP1 | Improve your strength, balance, and confidence with this fall prevention-focused fitness class. Through gentle cardio, functional strength training, and balance exercises, you'll build the skills needed for safer everyday movement. A chair is available for both seated and standing exercises. Join us as we work together to reduce fall risk, increase mobility, and stay active! |
| 09/24 | Tai Chi Chih | 10:30-11:15am MP1 | Enhance your balance, stability, and confidence through the gentle practice of Tai Chi. Known as "meditation in motion," Tai Chi strengthens the skills needed to maintain balance, reduce fall risk and support greater independence in everyday movement. |
| 09/24 | Aqua Mobility | 6:30-7:15pm Pool | Join us for a low-impact aquatic class designed to improve balance, mobility and flexibility. Through gentle water-based movements participants will build confidence, support joint health and develop the stability needed for safer everyday movement. This class is suitable for all fitness levels and focuses on helping members move better! |
Tom Taylor Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21 | Silver Fit Combo | 11am-12pm Main Gym | Featured Class - Open to Community |
| 09/22 | Chair Yoga | 10:45-11:45am Main Gym | Featured Class - Open to Community |
| 09/23 | SF Circuit | 9:30-10:30am Main Gym | Featured Class - Open to Community |
| 09/23 | SF Strength | 12:15-1:15pm MPR2 | Featured Class - Open to Community |
| 09/25 | Pierce County Fall Prevention Event | 10am-12pm Main Gym/Youth Gym | Vendors, prizes, giveaways, and fitness assessments. Partnership with Pierce County Falls Prevention Coalition. |
| 09/25 | Silver Fit Strength | 12:15-1pm MPR2 | Class open to the community attending Falls Prevention. |
| 09/25 | Pilates - Core Strength for Improved Balance | 12:15-1:15pm MPR4 | Class open to the community attending Falls Prevention. |
| 09/25 | Tai Chi for Fall Prevention | 12:15-1:15pm Community Room | Class open to the community attending Falls Prevention. |
Tom Taylor Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21 | Silver Fit Combo | 11am-12pm Main Gym | Featured Class - Open to Community |
| 09/22 | Chair Yoga | 10:45-11:45am Main Gym | Featured Class - Open to Community |
| 09/23 | SF Circuit | 9:30-10:30am Main Gym | Featured Class - Open to Community |
| 09/23 | SF Strength | 12:15-1:15pm MPR2 | Featured Class - Open to Community |
| 09/25 | Pierce County Fall Prevention Event | 10am-12pm Main Gym/Youth Gym | Vendors, prizes, giveaways, and fitness assessments. Partnership with Pierce County Falls Prevention Coalition. |
| 09/25 | Silver Fit Strength | 12:15-1pm MPR2 | Class open to the community attending Falls Prevention. |
| 09/25 | Pilates - Core Strength for Improved Balance | 12:15-1:15pm MPR4 | Class open to the community attending Falls Prevention. |
| 09/25 | Tai Chi for Fall Prevention | 12:15-1:15pm Community Room | Class open to the community attending Falls Prevention. |
East Side
Gordon Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | Discussion of SAIL Principles | 10:30-11:30am Teen Center | Workshop geared toward limiting falling risks; discussion of home safety, adjusting fitness goals into life goals, and theories of exercise. |
| 09/23 | Farmer's Carry | 8-11am Plaza | Balance and strength challenge. The Farmer's Carry is a great way to develop balance and foundational strength. |
| 09/23 | Chair Yoga | 10:45-11:30am SMB | Traditional yoga poses, breathing exercises, and meditation, modified so they can be done while seated or using a chair for balance. |
| 09/23 | Tai Chi | 11:30am-12:30pm MP 1 | A soft martial art that includes a series of slow, controlled movements or postures. Develops strength, flexibility, and balance. |
| 09/24 | Silverfit | 10:30-11:15am Courts 2 & 3 | Chair-based, low-impact cardio and strength-focused workout that incorporates balance work. |
| 09/24 | Balance and Strength Workshop | 10:30-11:30am Teen Center | Workshop discussing the benefits of strength and balance training, as well as options for developing those traits. |
| 09/24 | Chair Pilates | 11:30am-12:15pm SMB | Chair-based exercise class utilizing stretching poses, intentional breathing, and low-impact strength movements. |
Gordon Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | Discussion of SAIL Principles | 10:30-11:30am Teen Center | Workshop geared toward limiting falling risks; discussion of home safety, adjusting fitness goals into life goals, and theories of exercise. |
| 09/23 | Farmer's Carry | 8-11am Plaza | Balance and strength challenge. The Farmer's Carry is a great way to develop balance and foundational strength. |
| 09/23 | Chair Yoga | 10:45-11:30am SMB | Traditional yoga poses, breathing exercises, and meditation, modified so they can be done while seated or using a chair for balance. |
| 09/23 | Tai Chi | 11:30am-12:30pm MP 1 | A soft martial art that includes a series of slow, controlled movements or postures. Develops strength, flexibility, and balance. |
| 09/24 | Silverfit | 10:30-11:15am Courts 2 & 3 | Chair-based, low-impact cardio and strength-focused workout that incorporates balance work. |
| 09/24 | Balance and Strength Workshop | 10:30-11:30am Teen Center | Workshop discussing the benefits of strength and balance training, as well as options for developing those traits. |
| 09/24 | Chair Pilates | 11:30am-12:15pm SMB | Chair-based exercise class utilizing stretching poses, intentional breathing, and low-impact strength movements. |
Lakewood Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | Yvette's Better Balance Class | 10-11am Room 4 | Build confidence and improve stability in our Better Balance class! This supportive workout uses simple exercises to strengthen your legs and core, improve coordination, and help reduce the risk of falls. A chair may be used for added support, making the class welcoming for a variety of fitness levels. |
| 09/22 | Silver Fit Combo | 11:45am-12:45pm Room 1 | Join us for a Silver&Fit® class designed specifically for active older adults. This fun, instructor-led session offers a safe, low-impact workout that helps improve strength, balance, flexibility, and overall mobility. |
| 09/22 | Cyber Safety Workshop | 1-2pm Conference Room | Join Bruce for a Cyber Safety Workshop! Learn helpful tips for navigating the web safely, protecting your personal information, and recognizing and avoiding online scams. |
| 09/23 | Silver Core Express | 7:45-8:15am Room 1 | Join Yvette for a 30-minute Silver Fit Core class! Using a chair, weights, and your own body weight, you'll enjoy a core-focused workout designed to strengthen your abs, glutes, and back. |
| 09/23 | Habitat for Humanity Workshop | 11-11:45am Conference Room | One in three adults aged 60+ will suffer a fall at home, many of which can be prevented. Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity's Aging in Place team to learn simple measures you can take now that will help you remain safely and comfortably in your own home as you age. Habitat's CAPS-certified home repair managers will discuss everything from do-it-yourself techniques like improving lighting, removing trip hazards, and adding grab bars to more extensive accessibility interventions such as door widening, floor leveling, and bathroom modifications. |
| 09/23 | Aqua Mobility | 1-1:45pm Recreation Pool | Our modified water classes provide a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment for a variety of fitness levels and abilities. With helpful modifications and equipment provided, participants can enjoy gentle, effective movement that supports strength, mobility, and overall well-being. |
| 09/24 | Environmental Safety and Precautions | 9:30-10:30am Room 4 | Join Ginger for an Environmental Safety and Precautions Workshop and gain tips on how to navigate a dynamic and ever-changing environment. |
| 09/24 | Silver Fit Combo | 11:45am-12:45pm Room 1 | Join us for a Silver&Fit® class designed specifically for active older adults. This fun, instructor-led session offers a safe, low-impact workout that helps improve strength, balance, flexibility, and overall mobility. |
| 09/24 | Aqua Stretch | 1-1:45pm Recreation Pool | Relax, restore, and improve your flexibility in Aqua Stretch! This gentle water-based class uses guided stretches and movements to help increase mobility, reduce muscle tension, and support joint health. The buoyancy of the water provides a comfortable, low-impact environment for all fitness levels. |
Lakewood Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | Yvette's Better Balance Class | 10-11am Room 4 | Build confidence and improve stability in our Better Balance class! This supportive workout uses simple exercises to strengthen your legs and core, improve coordination, and help reduce the risk of falls. A chair may be used for added support, making the class welcoming for a variety of fitness levels. |
| 09/22 | Silver Fit Combo | 11:45am-12:45pm Room 1 | Join us for a Silver&Fit® class designed specifically for active older adults. This fun, instructor-led session offers a safe, low-impact workout that helps improve strength, balance, flexibility, and overall mobility. |
| 09/22 | Cyber Safety Workshop | 1-2pm Conference Room | Join Bruce for a Cyber Safety Workshop! Learn helpful tips for navigating the web safely, protecting your personal information, and recognizing and avoiding online scams. |
| 09/23 | Silver Core Express | 7:45-8:15am Room 1 | Join Yvette for a 30-minute Silver Fit Core class! Using a chair, weights, and your own body weight, you'll enjoy a core-focused workout designed to strengthen your abs, glutes, and back. |
| 09/23 | Habitat for Humanity Workshop | 11-11:45am Conference Room | One in three adults aged 60+ will suffer a fall at home, many of which can be prevented. Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity's Aging in Place team to learn simple measures you can take now that will help you remain safely and comfortably in your own home as you age. Habitat's CAPS-certified home repair managers will discuss everything from do-it-yourself techniques like improving lighting, removing trip hazards, and adding grab bars to more extensive accessibility interventions such as door widening, floor leveling, and bathroom modifications. |
| 09/23 | Aqua Mobility | 1-1:45pm Recreation Pool | Our modified water classes provide a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment for a variety of fitness levels and abilities. With helpful modifications and equipment provided, participants can enjoy gentle, effective movement that supports strength, mobility, and overall well-being. |
| 09/24 | Environmental Safety and Precautions | 9:30-10:30am Room 4 | Join Ginger for an Environmental Safety and Precautions Workshop and gain tips on how to navigate a dynamic and ever-changing environment. |
| 09/24 | Silver Fit Combo | 11:45am-12:45pm Room 1 | Join us for a Silver&Fit® class designed specifically for active older adults. This fun, instructor-led session offers a safe, low-impact workout that helps improve strength, balance, flexibility, and overall mobility. |
| 09/24 | Aqua Stretch | 1-1:45pm Recreation Pool | Relax, restore, and improve your flexibility in Aqua Stretch! This gentle water-based class uses guided stretches and movements to help increase mobility, reduce muscle tension, and support joint health. The buoyancy of the water provides a comfortable, low-impact environment for all fitness levels. |
Mel Korum Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22 | Chair Yoga | 8:45-9:30am Group Ex Room | A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support. This class will help you develop strength, flexibility, and balance through a safely guided practice. This practice does not include floor work. |
| 09/22 | Tai Chi | 12-1pm Dance Room | Enhance your balance, stability, and confidence through the gentle practice of Tai Chi. Known as "meditation in motion," Tai Chi strengthens the skills needed to maintain balance, reduce fall risk and support greater independence in everyday movement. |
| 09/23 | Silver Fit Circuit | 8:30-9:15am Main Gym | Welcome to functional fitness! We will move through a circuit-style training workout that builds cardio endurance, flexibility, core strength, balance, strength, and power. A variety of equipment will be used in this low-impact class to equip you for real-life movement. |
| 09/23 | Better Balance Workshop | 10:30-11:30am Community Room | Balance is a crucial and trainable skill for overall physical health and longevity. Balance training can prevent injuries, mitigate fall risk, and even improve athletic performance. In this workshop, you will learn a variety of exercises to maintain and improve balance. |
| 09/24 | Chair Yoga | 8:45-9:30am Group Ex Room | A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support. This class will help you develop strength, flexibility, and balance through a safely guided practice. This practice does not include floor work. |
| 09/24 | Workshop: Getting Up From a Fall | 10:30-11:30am Community Room | You've fallen, but can you get up? During this hands-on session, participants will practice how to safely get off the floor in the event |
Mel Korum Falls Prevention Events
| Date | Name | Time/Location | Description |
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| 09/22 | Chair Yoga | 8:45-9:30am Group Ex Room | A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support. This class will help you develop strength, flexibility, and balance through a safely guided practice. This practice does not include floor work. |
| 09/22 | Tai Chi | 12-1pm Dance Room | Enhance your balance, stability, and confidence through the gentle practice of Tai Chi. Known as "meditation in motion," Tai Chi strengthens the skills needed to maintain balance, reduce fall risk and support greater independence in everyday movement. |
| 09/23 | Silver Fit Circuit | 8:30-9:15am Main Gym | Welcome to functional fitness! We will move through a circuit-style training workout that builds cardio endurance, flexibility, core strength, balance, strength, and power. A variety of equipment will be used in this low-impact class to equip you for real-life movement. |
| 09/23 | Better Balance Workshop | 10:30-11:30am Community Room | Balance is a crucial and trainable skill for overall physical health and longevity. Balance training can prevent injuries, mitigate fall risk, and even improve athletic performance. In this workshop, you will learn a variety of exercises to maintain and improve balance. |
| 09/24 | Chair Yoga | 8:45-9:30am Group Ex Room | A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support. This class will help you develop strength, flexibility, and balance through a safely guided practice. This practice does not include floor work. |
| 09/24 | Workshop: Getting Up From a Fall | 10:30-11:30am Community Room | You've fallen, but can you get up? During this hands-on session, participants will practice how to safely get off the floor in the event |