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Healthy Aging

OUR APPROACH TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS

We believe that being healthy is more than exercising our bodies. It involves keeping all aspects of ourselves healthy by focusing on seven areas of wellness: physical, social, purposeful, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and financial.

 

OUR HEALTHY AGING
PROGRAMS

To register for all classes contact Julie Lake

Phone (616) 233-0283 Email jlake@seniorneighbors.org.

Get to know your fitness instructors by clicking this link

2024 Class Schedule

What to know about our Fitness Classes

      • Our classes are based on evidence encouraging safe and effective movement
      • Our instructors have appropriate training for the particular class they are leading
      • SilverSneakers members attend at no cost.
      • Suggested donations of $3.00/class are accepted via mail or online at:  http://weblink.donorperfect.com/wellnessdonation
      • All class donations can be covered under SilverSneakers or PeerFit if you have these benefits on your Medicare advantage plan
      • If you are not feeling well, please stay home.
      • Some classes are offered virtually by certified instructors using ZOOM. This means you participate in the safety and comfort of your home, using a computer, tablet or smart phone. You can install ZOOM on you device for free by clicking here.
  • Click here to read our Weather Cancellation Policy  

    EnhanceFitness

    These 60-minute group exercise classes address endurance, balance, strength and flexibility. People of all abilities can participate either seated or standing! To register please call (616) 233-0283. Click here for a flyer you can print.

    In Person Classes Schedules are subject to change. If you are not feeling well, please stay at home.

     

    Alpine Baptist Church – 692 7 Mile Rd, Comstock Park

      • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 am

    Journey Church  – 9185 Cherry Valley Ave. SE, Caledonia 

      • Tuesday, and Thursday at 11 am

    Cedar Springs Public Library – 107 N Main St, Cedar Springs

      • Monday and Thursday at 10:30 am

    Grandville Senior Center – 3380 Division, Grandville

      • Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. AND 10:45 am
      • Friday at 9:30 am

    North Kent Presbyterian Church – 6175 Kuttshill Dr. NE, Rockford

      • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:15 am

    Westview Christian Reformed Church – 2929 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids

      • Monday at 9 am
      • Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 am

    Zoom Classes With these classes, you participate from home on your computer. The schedule is subject to change.


    Tai Chi For Arthritis

    This gentle and slow moving exercise class is great for anyone with or without arthritis. It is based in centuries-old martial arts movements and is a mindful and meditative way to build balance, strength, and endurance. Click here for a flyer you can print.

    In Person Classes Schedules are subject to change. If you are not feeling well, please stay at home.

    Third Reformed Church – 2060 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids

      • Advanced:  Monday and Wednesday at 12:30 pm

    Westview Christian Reformed Church – 2929 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids

      • Mixed Level: Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 am Fall Sessions Start September 10 – Beginner resumes January 10

    Walker Senior Center – 1470 3 Mile Rd, Walker MI

      • Beginner: Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm Fall Sessions Start September 10

    Zion Lutheran Church – 582 Lamoreaux Dr NW, Comstock Park

      • Intermediate/Advanced: Tuesday and Thursday at 10:15 am

    Kent District Library Grandville –4055 Maple St. SW, Grandville

      • Beginner: Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm – Fall Sessions Start September 10
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    Gentle Yoga

    Uses breathing techniques, balance poses, and gentle stretches to improve strength, mobility, and health. Participants will flow through a variety of seated and standing poses.
    No getting on the floor. To register please call (616) 233-0283 or jlake@seniorneighbors.org. Click here for a flyer you can print.

    In Person Classes Schedules are subject to change. If you are not feeling well, please stay at home.


    Grandville Senior Neighbors – 3380 Division, Grandville

      • Fridays at 10:45 am

    Zoom Classes With these classes, you participate from home on your computer. Schedule is subject to change.


    AFEP – Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

    The focus is on strengthening, balance, conditioning, flexibility, and having fun! To register please call (616) 233-0283 or jlake@seniorneighbors.org. Click here for a flyer you can print.

    In Person Classes  Schedules are subject to change. If you are not feeling well, please stay at home.

                    Cascade Christian Church – 2829 Thornapple River Drive Grand Rapids, MI

      • Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm

                    Kent County Community Action – 121 Franklin St. SE Grand Rapids, MI

      • Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 am
      • Bilingual instructor speaks Spanish and English

                   Schneider Manor – 725 Bowes Rd., Lowell, MI

      • Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am

                   St. Philips Episcopal Church – 558 Henry Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI

      • Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 am – Fall Session Begins September 24

                   Sparta Senior Center – 100 Ida Red Sparta, MI

      • Thursday at 1:00 pm

                   United Church Outreach Ministry  –1311 Chicago Drive SW Wyoming, MI

      • Wednesday and Friday 1:00 pm  – Fall Sessions Start September 11

Zoom Classes With these classes, you participate from home on your computer. Schedule is subject to change.

 


More Zoom Options!

These are Zoom classes. You’ll participate from home on your computer. These classes take you through a variety of exercises designed to increase balance, encourage muscular strength, and  improve range of movement, helping with activities of daily living. Exercises may use hand- held weights. Elastic tubing with handles and a small ball or pillow for resistance are encouraged but optional. Click here for a flyer you can print.

Zoom Fit

      • Monday at 10:00 am and Thursday at 9:15 am

Gentle Yoga

      • Monday at 11:00 am

AFEP – Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

      • Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am
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