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
Locations, Dates and Times
- St. Bartholomew Catholic Church
- 599 W. Brooks Street, Newaygo, MI 49337
- M, W, F: 10am-11am
- Senior Resource and Community Center
- 93 S. Gibbs, White Cloud, MI 49349
- Monday’s: 10am-11am
Cardio Drumming
Cardio Drumming is a fun, full body workout that combines drumming with cardiovascular exercise. It’s a low-impact activity that can be suitable for older adults of many fitness levels.
Location
- Senior Resource and Community Center
- 93 S. Gibbs, White Cloud, MI 49349
- Friday’s: 10am-11am
Beginner Line Dancing
Line dancing fits in so well for promoting all areas of health. You get your body moving, increase your brain fitness by learning new dance steps and you have fun with other people.
Location
- Senior Resource and Community Center
- 93 S. Gibbs, White Cloud, MI 49349
- Wednesday’s: 10am-11am
Tai Chi: Beginner Level
Join us for the transformative practice of Tai Chi. Each flowing movement nurtures joint health, enhances coordination, and redefines aging as a journey of growth and grace. Each movement builds on the previous to create a smoother, even continuous form.
Proven to:
- Improve Balance
- Reduce Falls
- Gain Strength
- Increase Flexibility
- Reduce Pain
- Improve Mental Well-being
Location
- Senior Resource and Community Center
- 93 S. Gibbs, White Cloud, MI 49349
- Tuesday afternoon’s: 1pm-2pm
Registration is Required. This is a 6-week class. You will build upon each movement from week to week.
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
For upcoming class information, please contact Aeriel at the COA.
231-689-2100 x 7
Newaygo County Senior Produce Program
The Senior Produce Program is a local program available for all Newaygo County residents over 60 who meet the eligibility requirements. With the support of the Fremont Area Community Foundation, up to $50 worth of coupons will be given to use at participating farmers markets. Coupons can be used to purchase any Michigan-grown, non-processed product, including honey. The coupon works like cash as payment.
To qualify, a senior adult must be:
- Be 60 years of age or older at the time of receiving coupons OR aged 55 and older and a member of a Michigan federally recognized tribe or urban tribal group.
- A Newaygo County Resident.
- Have a total household income less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2025.
The program runs from May 1 to October 31 each year.
Applications are now available for the 2025 program year.
- Applications are available to pick up from the COA office, can be mailed to you, or printed from our website.
- For questions please call Aeriel at 231-689-2100 x 7
