A Matter of Balance

4/23/2024 - 6/11/2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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In Person

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A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed for older adults to manage falls and increase activity levels. Two trained coaches guide participants through learning and activities that emphasize strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants show improved balance, flexibility and strength while viewing falls as controllable.

We are sorry, but this class is currently full. Please contact Michelle Wolney at mwolney@esns.org or (612) 787-4086 to get on the waiting list. You may also choose to select a different class.

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Walk With Ease

5/8/2024 - 7/5/2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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In Person

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Walk With Ease helps you create a routine to stay active and healthy. You'll learn a safe, relaxing and enjoyable way to make walking part of your everyday life. The class will help you increase balance, strength and walking pace; build confidence around being physically active and reduce pain and discomfort from arthritis or other health conditions.

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A Matter of Balance

5/2/2024 - 6/20/2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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In Person

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A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed for older adults to manage falls and increase activity levels. Two trained coaches guide participants through learning and activities that emphasize strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants show improved balance, flexibility and strength while viewing falls as controllable.

We are sorry, but this class is currently full. Please contact Sara Wiberg at swiberg@preshomes.org or (651) 631-6074 to get on the waiting list. You may also choose to select a different class.

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Walk With Ease

7/9/2024 - 8/15/2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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In Person

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Walk With Ease helps you create a routine to stay active and healthy. You'll learn a safe, relaxing and enjoyable way to make walking part of your everyday life. The class will help you increase balance, strength and walking pace; build confidence around being physically active and reduce pain and discomfort from arthritis or other health conditions.


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Stepping On

5/8/2024 - 6/19/2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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In Person

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Stepping On is designed specifically for people who are: 1) at risk of falling, 2) have a fear of falling, or 3) who have fallen one or more times. Participants meet for two hours a week for seven weeks. Classes are facilitated by trained Leaders and provide a safe and positive learning experience. Classes are highly participative; mutual support and success build participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health behaviors, reduce their risk of falls, and maintain active and fulfilling lives.


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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance - Beginner

5/21/2024 - 8/29/2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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In Person

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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (TJQMBB) is an evidence-based fall prevention program designed for older adults developed by Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at the Oregon Research Institute. TJQMBB represents a substantive enhancement of traditional Tai Ji Quan as it transforms martial arts movements into a therapeutic regimen aimed at improving postural stability, awareness and mindful control of body positioning, functional walking, movement symmetry and coordination, range of motion around the ankle and hip joints and lower - extremity muscle strength.


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Diabetes Prevention Program

6/5/2024 - 5/7/2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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In Person

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The Diabetes Prevention Program is for people who want to avoid type 2 diabetes. It uses a curriculum developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and cuts your risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half. The program helps you make lasting changes, such as eating healthier, adding physical activity into your daily routine, and reducing stress.


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Diabetes Prevention Program

5/22/2024 - 5/14/2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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In Person

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The Diabetes Prevention Program is for people who want to avoid type 2 diabetes. It uses a curriculum developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and cuts your risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half. The program helps you make lasting changes, such as eating healthier, adding physical activity into your daily routine, and reducing stress.


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Stay Active and Independent for Life

5/8/2024 - 7/26/2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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In Person

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Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly.

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Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

4/24/2024 - 6/19/2024
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

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Online | In Person

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Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) is a group exercise class for people with arthritis who want safe ways to stay active, reduce pain, and move more easily. Participants learn from a trained instructor on how to deal with challenges like pain that keep them from staying active. Participants will practice stretching, breathing, endurance, and balance activities tailored for their ability and skill level. AFEP can help control pain, boost energy and mood, and increase confidence about staying active and managing arthritis.


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