Programs & Classes
Fall 53
Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
This evidence-based program consists
of eight single forms in this program
derived from the traditional, 24-form
Yang Style Tai Chi. This class is tailored
to adults who have concerns about
falling and wish to improve balance
and mobility. This one-hour class
is held twice weekly for 12 weeks.
Participants must be age 60 or older.
• Pre-registration is required; program
is free
• Call 462-6025 to put your name on
an interest list for future classes
Enhance® Fitness
In partnership with the YMCA of the
Suncoast, this evidence-based group
exercise program uses simple, easyto
learn movements that motivate
individuals (particularly those with
arthritis) to stay active. Each session
includes cardiovascular, strength
training, balance and flexibility
exercises. It is provided by Pinellas
County Social Action Funding.
Participants must be age 55 or older.
This one-hour class is held three times
weekly for 16 weeks.
• Call to put your name on an
interest list for future classes
• Class size is limited
• Pre-registration is required; program
is free
• Pre- and post-physical assessments
and evaluations are required
• Call 462-6025 to put your name on
an interest list for future classes
Chronic Disease Self-Management
Program
This evidence-based, Stanford
University program provides a variety
of tools. The program consists of six,
two-hour weekly sessions. Participants
must be age 60 or older. Lectures are
from certified instructors, so join the
group discussion.
• Call to put your name on an
interest list for future classes
Participants will learn to:
• Manage health concerns
• Increase activity
• Enjoy life more
• Call 462-6025 to put your name on
an interest list
• Free
Alternative Therapies
& Modalities
Explore a variety of methods to
improve health, increase well-being and
happiness. Class sizes are limited. Call
the center to register.
Eastern Modalities
Various instructors provide information
on these ancient arts and demonstrate
techniques that may relieve tension,
promote vitality and improve
well-being: chakras, meditation,
mindfulness, aromatherapy, essential
oils and crystals.
• Call for dates and times
• Free
Reiki Circle
Feel a greater sense of peace, calm and
connectedness as Reiki practitioners tap
universal life energy and enhance the
ability of participants to increase their
sense of well-being. Free.
• Fourth Tue.
• Call for times
Reiki 1 Class
Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing
technique that uses life energy to
balance mind, body and spiritual
imbalances. Gain an understanding
of the history and principles of Reiki
healing, become attuned, initiated
and awakened and learn to direct
toward the highest good. Joye Swisher
conducts the training.
• Call for dates, times and fees
Discussion Groups
Gratitude and Happiness
Research shows you can achieve greater
happiness by developing your sense of
gratitude. By following simple practices
as little as once a week, you can increase
your vitality, improve relationships and
become more optimistic.
• Second Thu.
• Call for times
• Free
Socrates Café
Join a gathering of people from
different backgrounds to exchange
thoughtful ideas and experiences, with
the central theme that we learn more
when we question and converse with
others.
• Call for dates and times
• Free
Ross Norton