Radiate vitality with
Health & Wellness Programming
Stay active & find the spark of a healthier and happier you.
Our movement-based classes are accessible to all fitness and mobility levels, helping you to keep your heart healthy and your mind sharp. We also offer regular wellness seminars and free blood pressure checks. See the program descriptions below for details on our regularly occurring classes, and make a plan to come try one out! Also, be sure to download our latest monthly Newsletter to see what sort of health-related presentations or special classes are being offered this month!
Click on the plus signs to expand the boxes and learn more about the programs offered at each Center
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Taught by Mark Cashatt
Incorporate breath and movement in this gentle, whole-body practice of Yang style Tai Chi. Come as you are, with a positive energy, and leave relaxed and refreshed. This class is suitable for everyone as you work within your personal physical limitations (sitting, standing, or whatever is comfortable for you). This low impact class will increase your strength, balance, and mental well-being.
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Taught by Paula Klauger
Work on your strength, balance, and stretching in this all-levels fitness class. Light weights will be used, along with a chair for balance if needed.
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Taught by Lysandra Sanchez Gurung
Inspired by Latin Dance, this energetic exercise class will get your feet moving and your face smiling. All fitness levels are welcome. Lysandra can help you adapt as needed.
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Taught by Lysandra Sanchez Gurung
Come move and groove with us in this fun, full-body workout. Engage your brain and your body with exercises that will raise your heart rate and help you work on your coordination. Light weights and resistance bands are provided for an optional challenge and chairs are used to help with stability. Work at your own level!
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Taught by Jane Evans
This adaptable, all levels fitness class will focus on increasing your flexibility and building overall strength. All equipment is provided. Just bring yourself and a water bottle. Dress in comfortable clothing.
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In conjunction with our Help Yourself to Healthy Living Seminar Series, Jefferson Health provides the opportunity for free blood pressure checks before each monthly presentation.
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Each month, community health educators from Jefferson Health discuss important health topics to promote positive aging. Topics include such things as "Balance and Fall Prevention," "Protecting your Mental Health," "Healthy Eating for Strong Cardiovascular Health," and more.
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Taught by Kim Zimmerman
Fit for the Future is a strength training program with balance training components. The class is designed to increase lower body strength, upper body strength, core strength, and flexibility, as well as improve the balance and mobility of all participants. You may sit or stand as needed throughout class. Light weights are provided. Dress in comfortable clothing. This class requires a physican’s fitness referal form. See Sabrina at the front desk for the required paperwork.
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Taught by Darrel Bryant
“Smooth, Soft, Relaxing, and Gentle.”
Incorporate breath and movement in this gentle whole-body practice. Come as you are, with a positive energy, and leave relaxed and refreshed. This class is suitable for everyone as you may work within your personal physical limitations (sitting, standing, or whatever is comfortable for you). This low impact class will increase your strength, balance, and mental well-being.
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Taught by Nadine Chudoba
Find out how yoga fits YOUR body! Wellness yoga considers more than the pose. We explore our body and breath and expand our knowledge and compassion. Yoga is more than fitness and form; it is function, focus, and feeling good. Wellness yoga makes total wellness the philosophy. Please bring a mat and water with you to class.
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Taught by Nadine Chudoba
Learn how to move in healthy ways within any limitation. Your body will feel better from embarking on this journey of health. This class will give you the tools to function, focus, and feel good. No mat is needed. No standing is necessary. Modifications are available for any mobility constraints you may have. Consider taking a chance to improve your overall health with chair yoga.
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Kerry Palajian, Shiatsu Practitioner, provides 15 minute, fully clothed Shiatsu chair massages by appointment. Shiatsu massage is known to help with pain, circulation, stress, and relaxation. Call 215-362-7432 for pricing and to schedule an appointment. Cost of the massage is paid directly to Kerry via cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle.
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In conjunction with our Help Yourself to Healthy Living Seminar Series, Jefferson Health provides the opportunity for free blood pressure checks before each monthly presentation.
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Each month, community health educators from Jefferson Health discusses important health topics to promote positive aging. Topics include such things as "Balance and Fall Prevention," "Protecting your Mental Health," "Healthy Eating for Strong Cardiovascular Health," and more.
Some classes have a fee which can be paid per class, or you can purchase a coupon sheet at a discount price of 10 classes for the price of 9.
Inquire at the front desk of either center about purchasing these class coupon sheets.
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