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National Active Aging Week in Hendersonville
September 25th-October 1st, 2006
Activity Discriptions
Boyd Park Tennis Courts, corner of Main St. and 8 th Avenue, downtown HVL. Tennis Clinic with Ralph Wingerter, tennis instructor with Henderson County Parks & Rec. since 1989. 891-2585
Cummings Cove Golf Course, off Hwy 64 West, 8 miles from Hendersonville. Obtain a Player’s card and play and ride 18 holes for $25 from Sept. 28 th – October 1 st. Call 891-9412 for tee times and state that this is part of Active Aging Week.
Ho Sin Sool Dojang, on Hwy 64 West just past Horse Shoe, 1 and ¼ miles past Horse Shoe Post Office – in same building with The Produce Company. 281-0246 Tai Chi was developed in China more than 300 years ago as a martial art but has been used to improve fitness and health in individuals of all ages. Tai Chi is a series of movements of low to moderate intensity with beneficial effects on strength, flexibility, breathing, and balance.
LeliaPattersonCenter, on Howard Gap Rd., Naples, across from Park Ridge Hospital. 654-0004 Yo-Wei combines non-meditative power yoga moves and poses with weighted balls. The result is an amazing new way to sculpt, tone and strengthen your body. This class is ideal for both men and women. Ball Fitness - Enjoy full body workouts with the use of the Fit Balls. Learn proper techniques to avoid injury. They’re all the rage, now you can find out why! Cardio-Abs - This variation on your typical abs class allows you not only to tighten your tummy, but also to shed off extra inches in the process. “Spin-Off” will take you through the ride of your life through the use of specially designed stationary cycles. Enjoy “Endurance” rides, “Fat Burn” rides and much, much more! Each ride and stationary cycle can be easily adjusted to your own level of fitness. Arthritis Water Aerobics is a beginners’ level water aerobics class. This class is held in the warm, shallow waters of our Therapy pool, which provides an excellent exercise avenue not only for those suffering from arthritic joints, but also, for anyone wanting to enjoy a fun, low impact class. And much more . . . log on to www.lpcenter.org . Safe Walking Seminar – learn how to be safe when you walk
Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy past the Hwy 191 intersection. 692-0575 NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) is a non-impact aerobic form of systematic exercise which combines elements of Tai Chi, Aikido, Yoga, and Dance. Medically approved as one of the safest forms of exercises for all ages.
Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall, Four Seasons Blvd. 692-4600 Aerobics and Strength Training, Yoga emphasizes standing and strengthening yoga poses with flowing posture. Recommended for beginners as well as those with experience. All classes include Pranayama (breath control), Asanas (physical postures), relaxation, meditation and positive thinking. Yoga can help relieve stress, lower blood pressure & bring peace of mind.
Pardee OutPatient Rehab Center, Thompson Street next to the Epic Theatres.698-6774 NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) is a non-impact aerobic form of systematic exercise which combines elements of Tai Chi, Aikido, Yoga, and Dance. Medically approved as one of the safest forms of exercises for all ages. Tour of the facilities – come see all that is offered
The Pump House, on Old Spartanburg Hwy, between Grove St. & Spartanburg Hwy. 692-3360 Body Sculpting
Sammy Williams Center for Active Living, corner of 3 rd Ave. West and Justice St. 692-3320 Tap Dance – learn to tap dance, a great form of exercise Feeling Fit over Fifty, a unique dance-exercise workout designed by instructor Jim Gilleran. If you are already exercising and can dance a little, then try this one. Great music and we really shake, rattle, and roll! Walk Across NC walking program - learn about a walking program that you can do at the Center or anywhere else. Keep up with how much you walk and win prizes.
Tarheel Lanes Bowling, on Hwy 25 N. next door to the NC Drivers’ License Office. 692-5039 Senior Bowling League
Whitmire Activity Building, corner of Lily Pond and Allen St., off the busy bend of Kanuga. Jazzercise is a blend of music and movement for aerobics and strength. Patty Owings, 692-3585 Shuffleboard, a game for all ages. Russ Horning, 697-3016
YMCA of Henderson County, 6 th Ave. West . 692-5774 Get Started, a class geared toward beginners and basic level participants. Friendly on the joints and challenging to the entire body. Strengthen the cardiovascular system, muscles and bones. 30 minutes of low impact floor aerobics (including a warm-up) and 20 minutes of basic strength training.
Yin Yoga targets the connective tissue of the hips, legs, pelvis and lower spine. Yin classes include a variety of simple restorative postures, each held for 3 – 5 minutes. This type of yoga offers safe and gentle poses for beginners to advanced participants. Yoga emphasizes standing and strengthening yoga poses with flowing posture. Recommended for beginners as well as those with experience. All classes include breath control, physical postures, relaxation, meditation and positive thinking. Yoga can help relieve stress, lower blood pressure & bring peace of mind. Strength for Daily Living - Seated fitness class for older adults to help build strong muscles, improve balance and increase flexibility. This helps to reduce aches and pains, increase bone mass, improve daily functions, all while having fun! Perfect for those new to strength training.
HI/LO - 30 minutes of shallow water, low impact aerobic conditioning and 30
minutes of shallow water upper and lower body strengthening
exercises. Beginner to advanced participants. Water Arthritis Class - Nationally recognized program developed by National Arthritis Foundation and YMCA. Water walking and range of motion exercises
to increase mobility, flexibility, balance and endurance. Great for
those suffering from arthritis, orthopedic conditions, back pain or new
to water fitness.
WOW(Workout in Water) - 30 minute shallow water aerobic conditioning, 30 minutes of upper and lower body toning and strengthening. Beginner to advanced participants.
Etowah Bike Ride, varying lengths. Meet at Ingles in Etowah, US64W. Cancelled if rain.
Henderson County Council on Aging, 692-4203 Secrets to Being Active Seminar
Partnership for Health, 698-4600 Lunchtime walk – meet at Gazebo on Main Street in Hendersonville for a walk along the downtown Apple Trail – cancelled if rain Tobacco Free for Life Mountain Bike Challenge at Dupont Forest - registration 8:00-9:15 – rain or shine
Park Ridge Home Health (in partnership w/ Alzheimer Association), 687-5261 Maintain Your Brain Workshop
Park Ridge Wellness on Wheels, 681-2730 PSA, Bone Density, Cholesterol, BP, Glucose checks
NC Cooperative Extension Service, 697-4891 Eating Well Seminar Home Modification Seminar
Walk Wise, Drive Smart, 692-4203 or 808-0030 Walks are planned. See day calendar schedule. Include a Five-mile downtown walk beginning at the Main Street Gazebo and a Scavenger Hunt on Main Street
WesternCarolinaUniversity, (call COA, 692-4203) Physical Fitness Assessments
Let instructors know you are an Active Aging Week participant to access any class, one time, at no charge.
More information about Active Aging Week in Hendersonville is coming soon so check back often. Call Michele Skeele @ Council on Aging with questions – 692-4203.
To learn more about National Active Aging Week, visit www.icaa.cc.