Aging Well
Diabetes Self-Management Program
This evidence-based, Stanford
University program helps those
struggling with diabetes. Subjects
include:
• Healthy eating and menu planning
• Managing blood glucose
• Techniques to deal with problems
such as fatigue, frustration and
isolation
• Appropriate exercise for managing
blood glucose and for maintaining
and improving strength, flexibility
and endurance
• Appropriate use of medications
• Communicating effectively
with family, friends and health
professionals
• Goal setting
• Disease-related problem solving
• The program consists of six, 2
½-hour sessions to include lecture
from certified instructors and
group discussion.
TAI CHI: Moving for Better Balance
This evidence-based program consists
of eight single forms derived from the
traditional, 24-form Yang Style Tai
Chi, but it is tailored to adults who
have concerns about falling, and who
wish to improve balance and mobility.
This one-hour class is held twice
weekly for 12 weeks.
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Enhance®Fitness
In partnership with the YMCA of
the Suncoast, the Aging Well Center
is proud to offer Enhance® Fitness
Level 1 and 2, an evidence-based
group exercise program that uses
simple, easy-to-learn movements that
motivate individuals (particularly
those with arthritis) to stay active.
Each session includes cardiovascular,
strength training, balance and
flexibility exercises. The program is
provided by Pinellas County Social
Action Funding.
• One-hour class held three times
weekly for 16 weeks
• Class size is limited
• Pre-registration is required
• Participants must be age 55 or
older
Enhance® Fitness (Level I)
No prerequisites. A chair is used for
support when necessary.
Enhance® Fitness (Level II)
Prerequisites: Participants must have
successfully completed Enhanced
Fitness - Level I recently, received
instructor approval, and must be able
to exercise for 30 minutes without a
chair.
Explore Creativity
Aging Well Center Gallery
The Aging Well Center proudly
hosts the works of talented artists
through the Professional Association
of Visual Artists (PAVA), a non-profit
organization with more than 180
members in the U.S. and Canada.
PAVA’s mission is to provide member
artists with collaborative interaction
and opportunities to exhibit their
work in a variety of public and
private forums as well as to foster art
education, art community programs
and foster growth for emerging artists.
We sincerely appreciate Senior Citizens
Services, Inc. for providing the funding
for many of the creative programs
offered at the Aging Well Center.
Beaded Jewelry Classes
Kathy Maddy offers new lessons on
creating a stylish piece of beaded
jewelry each month. Learn the basics of
bead crochet, bead and wire wrapping
and basic bead stringing. Space is
limited.
• Call for information
• Free instruction
Painting Classes
Learn various techniques of painting
from tile painting, Sumi-e painting,
acrylic painting and more. Space is
limited.
• Call for information
• Free instruction
Hand Dyed Silk Scarves
Learn how to create hand-dyed and
painted silks with textile artist Marlene
Glickman in a creative afternoon.
Space is limited.
• Call for information
• Free instruction
Living Wreath
Join Michael Marshall in making a
living wreath by planting succulents in
a wreath form to hang and watch grow.
Space is limited.
• Call for information
• Free instruction
Kumihimo Bracelets
Join Michael Marshall to learn the
beautiful Japanese art of cord braiding
to create a beautiful bracelet. Space is
limited.
• Call for information
• Free instruction
Creative Cuts Ts
Join Vondi Anderson for a class of
creative fun with cut and beaded
T-shirts, perfect for a beach cover-up or
gift. Bring a T-shirt and scissors. Space
is limited.
• Call for information
• Free instruction
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