Enhance Fitness
BECOMING FIT JUST BECAME MORE FUN!
EnhanceFitness® makes becoming fit more fun! EnhanceFitness® is a group fitness class designed specifically for older adults that includes four classes in one to include strength, flexibility and balance. EnhanceFitness® is a one hour class lead by instructors who encourage and create a welcoming atmosphere.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
EnhanceFitness® classes are specifically designed for adults age 60+ regardless of ability or fitness level. Exercises are modified so they can be completed either sitting or standing.
EnhanceFitness will help you:
- improve endurance, balance, strength, and flexibility.
- be more active.
- help to prevent falls.
Anyone who wants to improve their endurance, balance, strength, and flexibility is encouraged to attend. Those with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or arthritis will find many benefits from attending an EnhanceFitness® class, as well as those who want to relieve feelings of depression and anxiety. Best of all, the class is for those who want a casual environment that encourages participants to have fun while they exercise!
This is an ongoing, year round program
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays – 10am to 11am
Locations
- St. Bartholomew Catholic Church
- 599 W. Brooks Street, Newaygo, MI 49337
- Senior Resource and Community Center
- 93 S. Gibbs, White Cloud, MI 49349
A Matter of Balance
DO YOU HAVE A FEAR OF FALLING?
A Matter of Balance classes reduce the fear of falling and help you become more active. Taking place in 8 two-hour sessions, participants will engage in sharing ideas and problem-solving with other group members, learn assertiveness skills, home safety tips and fall prevention strategies and participate in strengthening exercises.
PARTICIPANTS LEARN TO:
- view falls and fear of falling as controllable
- set realistic goals for increasing activity
- change your home to reduce fall risk factors
- use simple exercises to increase strength and balance
- get up properly after a fall
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Those who are:
- are concerned about falls
- have sustained a fall in the past
- have given up activities because of concerns about falling
- are interested in improving flexibility, balance and strength
- are able to problem-solve
Please contact Aeriel at 231-689-2100 x7 for upcoming class dates and times. You can sign-up for a class at any time and will be contacted when a class gets scheduled.
Senior Project Fresh
The Senior Project Fresh program is aimed at helping older adults eat healthier as they age.
The program provides participants free nutrition education and $25 in coupons that can be exchanged for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods sold at local farmers’ markets and roadside stands.
Residents who are aged 60 or older with a total household income of $26,973 or less for an individual, or $36,482 for a couple, are eligible to apply for the program.
Residents who are aged 55 or older who belong to a Michigan federally recognized tribe or urban tribal group are also eligible.
Applicants must live in the county where coupons are obtained. The program runs from May 1 to October 31 each year.
If you think you are eligible and would like to participate in the program you can contact Aeriel at the COA for more information.
2024 Program Timeline
- May: Applications available for pick-up or mailing.
- June: Coupons available to pick-up at local distribution sites.
- June-October: Participants can use their coupons at participating farmers markets.
- October 31, 2024: All coupons must be used by this date as they expire for the 2024 program year.
