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
- M, F: 10am-11pm
- W: 1pm-2pm
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
Sign-up now for the next class! Space is limited.
Dates: October 2 – November 20
Day of the week: Wednesday
Location: SRCC in White Cloud
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
*Transportation requests to the class via the COA can be made up to 7 days in advance of each class. Please contact them for more information.
Senior Project Fresh
Thank you to all who participated in our 2024 Senior Project Fresh Program. We have distributed all coupons for the year.
The Senior Project Fresh Program is available for all Newaygo County Residents over 60 who meet the eligibility requirements. As your lead agency, the Commission on Aging is excited to provide our community with this opportunity again. This program gives those who qualify up to $50 of coupons to use at participating farmers markets. Newaygo County is fortunate to have multiple local business’s as participants. Coupons can be used to purchase any Michigan-grown, non-processed product, including honey. The coupon works like cash as payment for the products.
To qualify, a senior adult must be:
- A Michigan resident who is aged 60 years or older
- A Michigan resident who is aged 55 years or older AND belongs to a Michigan federally recognized tribe or urban tribal group
- Have a total household income of 185% or less of the federal poverty guidelines
- A resident of the county in which the coupons are issued
The program runs from May 1 to October 31 each year.
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.
