Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
Category: Exercise - Personal and Strength Training Classes Location: Ontario Health and Fitness Center
During this group, participants will create a spirit doll. The process provides the opportunity for reflection while producing a tangible reminder of what made this person special. No artistic skills are needed. Materials will be provided; however, you may bring your own piece of fabric, memento, or special item in remembrance of your loved one.
Category: Grief Support - General, Grief Support - Workshops and Other Offerings Location: Kobacker House
Location: Kobacker House Instructor: Teresa Neill‐Green, Fran Bednar, and Timberlee H
7-week (one 2-hour session per week) falls prevention program conducted by trained facilitators, and specially designed for adult learners. Stepping On has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 31%! Registration required: Please email: jennifer.mathias@ohiohealth.com OR call: (614) 955-3794 (leave name and number).
Category: Health and Wellness Classes Location: Pickerington Methodist Hospital
Location: Pickerington Medical Campus Instructor: Jennifer Mathias
Improve your muscle tone and range of movement in this "senior friendly" class that is open to all ages and abilities. Class consist of 30-minutes of strengthening followed by 15-minutes of stretching.
Category: Exercise - Personal and Strength Training Classes Location: Ontario Health and Fitness Center
Combine fun and fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout.Upper body strength work using hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography.
Category: Exercise - Personal and Strength Training Classes Location: Ontario Health and Fitness Center
This class will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of posturesdesigned to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
Category: Exercise - Yoga and Pilates Classes Location: Ontario Health and Fitness Center
7-week (one 2-hour session per week) falls prevention program conducted by trained facilitators, and specially designed for adult learners. Stepping On has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 31%! Registration required. Please call (419) 526-8900, option 1.
Category: Health and Wellness Classes Location: Ontario Health and Fitness Center
Location: Ontario Health and Fitness Center Instructor: Wendy Gunder and Shelby McGarvey
Participants learn what experiences are common and normal in the grief process. Tools will be shared to help participants express and manage grief on emotionally difficult days. Regular weekly attendance is encouraged, as group support is an important dynamic in this class.
