Spring/Summer 2018 Hometown Messenger & Activities Brochure

HEALTH &WELLNESS

QUALITY FOOTCARE Quality Footcare, a licensed foot care company, will provide foot care to seniors that have various foot care conditions. This includes a foot soak, trimming and filing of nails/corns/ calluses, foot massage for circulation and the opportunity to work on other foot management challenges. For ongoing care,

DOES EVERYONE MUMBLE? We invite you to join us for an educational hearing seminar. We will be discussing the relationship between aging, hearing loss and dementia as well as the latest advances in hearing aid technology. Presentation sponsored by Hearing Connected.

you may sign up for more than one date. Community Center, 1255 Fuller St. S. Day Dates Time Cost

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

Mon May 14

1-2 p.m.

Free

CD 514

Registration deadline: Monday, May 7

Code

Fri

April 13

QF 413

SPRING FOREST QIGONG Please join us for our Spring Forest Qigong Group Practice! During this one hour of practice, we will incorporate gentle healing movements, energy breathing, and guided meditation to assist us in moving and balancing our energy (Qi) for improved health of body, mind, and spirit. Studies have shown Qigong can be effective in improving symptoms of chronic pain, and emotional conditions, such as depression. Spring Forest Qigong consists of extremely gentle movements which can be modified for any physical capability, and any age!

9 a.m.-Noon You will be contacted for a 20-minute appointment.

Fri

May 18

QF 518

Fri

June 8

$32

QF 608

Fri

July 13

QF 713

Fri

Aug. 10

QF 810

Registration deadline: One week prior to program date

HEART-HEALTHY COOKING & TIPS How much sodium should I have in a day? What types of fat should I consume? Join John, a chef from All Saints Senior Living, who will demonstrate how to make a heart-healthy dish. Jill Kraemer, All Saints Senior Living's wellness dietitian, will give tips to protect your heart.

OLDER ACTIVE ADULTS

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

$48 Resident $58 Non Res

Tues April 17 - May 22 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

HW 417

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 10

Tues

April 10

1 - 2 p.m.

Free

HW 410

A MATTER OF BALANCE Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling, stop the fear of falling cycle, and improve activity levels among older adults. Learn practical strategies to manage falls, view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, and exercise to increase strength and balance.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 3

OLDER ACTIVE ADULTS FITNESS CLASSES

The Shakopee Community Center offers fitness classes geared specifically to older active adults. Learn more about these programs on page 25. Classes include: CardioInterval Yoga Strength Water Aerobics

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

Mon & Wed April 9 - May 2

1 - 3 p.m.

Free MOB 409

Registration deadline: Monday, April 2

Staying active is the most important thing we can do to stay fit, well and independent. Staying fit, well and independent reduces your risk of a fall.

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Shakopee Parks & Recreation Department

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