Wellness Checks
Monitoring your vital signs regularly is an important step in maintaining good health. Health assessments will include weight, blood pressure, and other health status markers. This is also a great […]
Monitoring your vital signs regularly is an important step in maintaining good health. Health assessments will include weight, blood pressure, and other health status markers. This is also a great […]
Falls are common in adults over 65 and about 1/3 of older adults who live at home fall at least once per year. Mobility, balance, vision, diet, chronic disease, and […]
Learn how the domains of wellness impact your functional brain health. Find out how to improve clarity, focus, and functional memory. A pre- and post-cognitive assessment is provided for a […]
Experience fitness like never before! Blend movements from Tai Chi, Qigong, and traditional strength training to increase your range of motion while improving balance and strength to move through your […]
A full-body workout designed to increase endurance, strength, and balance, while also improving your independence in everyday activities. The first half of the class focuses on strength and balance, while […]
Maximize your time by combining cardio intervals with core strengthening movements. Use your bodyweight as well as dumbbells and resistance bands to get your heart pumping and target your abdominal […]
Create expressive figures from a simple lump of clay. Gain expertise in the basics of human anatomy, proportion, and texture to bring your creations to life. Facilitator: Megan Gerst, Notre Dame […]
Tai Chi improves balance, lowers blood pressure, increases energy levels, and lowers falls risk. Movements are simple and easy to learn. Facilitator: Suzanne Diehl. Skill Level: All levels. You may choose […]
Mat Pilates is a mind, body, spirit practice that improves posture, coordination, balance, flexibility, breath control, focus, and increases body awareness. It strengthens and lengthens your core, arms, and legs; […]
Yoga means union. Members will practice uniting movement, breathing, and meditation without the need for moving up and down from the floor to a seated or standing position. Yoga promotes […]
This dynamic dance fitness program is inspired by Latin and international rhythms and designed specifically for beginners, older adults, and anyone who loves to dance. Dance your way to improved […]
Unleash your voice through poetry, memoir, and fiction. Write about your past, present, and future in a welcoming, judgment-free space. Create a range of work, connect with a supportive community, […]
Qigong uses movement to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit with the goal of improving and maintaining health and wellbeing. The practice introduces you to Sheng Zhen meaning […]
A full body strength workout with an emphasis on core strength and stability. Tone and strengthen your muscles while improving your balance, flexibility, range of motion, and coordination. Must be […]
This low-impact, low-intensity workout focuses on balance and easy movement exercises to improve range of motion and activities of daily living. Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Marci Roth. You may […]
Boxing has been shown to improve cognitive and cardiovascular function, enhance balance, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It is also used as a therapeutic intervention for Parkinson’s disease! […]
A mandala is a circular design that symbolizes balance and unity. Learn about its cultural significance while using mindfulness to create your own colorful mandalas, reflecting on your thoughts, feelings, […]
It can be hard to find the time to tend to your own health and well-being while caring for a loved one. Building resiliency is an important strategy for coping, […]
Learn how specific yoga poses and breathing techniques can be used to reduce stress, improve heart health, and regulate digestion. Each session features poses, breath work, and guided relaxation. These […]
Your Best Life is waiting just around the corner- all you need is a plan to get there! Look at the big picture of life across various dimensions of well-being. […]
When you have a long to-do list, it can be hard to stay focused in the present moment. Learn more about how to seamlessly incorporate mindfulness into your everyday routine. […]
Experience fitness like never before! Blend movements from Tai Chi, Qigong, and traditional strength training to increase your range of motion while improving balance and strength to move through your […]
A full-body workout designed to increase endurance, strength, and balance, while also improving your independence in everyday activities. The first half of the class focuses on strength and balance, while […]
Maximize your time by combining cardio intervals with core strengthening movements. Use your bodyweight as well as dumbbells and resistance bands to get your heart pumping and target your abdominal […]
This Chair Rocks follows Ashton Applewhite’s journey from a stereotypical boomer to a “pro-aging radical”, debunking myths society holds about what it means to age. Described as a “manifesto against […]
Tai Chi improves balance, lowers blood pressure, increases energy levels, and lowers falls risk. Movements are simple and easy to learn. Facilitator: Suzanne Diehl. Skill Level: All levels. You may choose […]
Mat Pilates is a mind, body, spirit practice that improves posture, coordination, balance, flexibility, breath control, focus, and increases body awareness. It strengthens and lengthens your core, arms, and legs; […]
Yoga means union. Members will practice uniting movement, breathing, and meditation without the need for moving up and down from the floor to a seated or standing position. Yoga promotes […]
Colorectal cancer is on the rise in the United States. Identify colorectal cancer risk factors, screening recommendations, treatment options, and learn about prevention strategies to reduce your risk. Facilitator: Kathleen […]
This dynamic dance fitness program is inspired by Latin and international rhythms and designed specifically for beginners, older adults, and anyone who loves to dance. Dance your way to improved […]
Discover new techniques to blend your cherished memories with newly captured photos and combine them into a meaningful collage. Bring 3 personal photos from home and learn how to use […]
Qigong uses movement to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit with the goal of improving and maintaining health and wellbeing. The practice introduces you to Sheng Zhen meaning […]
Are you trying to eat healthier? Does reading labels on food packages feel like learning a foreign language? Do you get overwhelmed by all the choices at the supermarket? Learn […]
A full body strength workout with an emphasis on core strength and stability. Tone and strengthen your muscles while improving your balance, flexibility, range of motion, and coordination. Must be […]
This low-impact, low-intensity workout focuses on balance and easy movement exercises to improve range of motion and activities of daily living. Skill Level: All levels. Facilitator: Marci Roth. You may […]
Boxing has been shown to improve cognitive and cardiovascular function, enhance balance, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It is also used as a therapeutic intervention for Parkinson’s disease! […]
Poor oral hygiene is associated with cardiovascular disease, dementia, obesity, and other chronic conditions. Receive practical advice for preventing common dental problems in older adults. Facilitator: Brionna Burris, RDH, Community […]
Embrace the vibrant world of gouache, a unique medium that combines the fluidity of watercolor with the opacity of acrylics. Learn techniques for layering and texture to create bold, striking […]
Explore the captivating art of stop-motion animation, where you'll learn the techniques and creative processes behind bringing still images to life. Using DSLR cameras, experiment with various materials and storytelling […]
Kidney disease is the 9th leading cause of death in the US. 1 in 3 adults are at risk for kidney disease and many adults with kidney disease do not […]
Capture cherished memories using the nostalgic medium of Shrinky-Dinks! Bring your favorite photos or use pre-printed nostalgic images provided to transform them into unique mini masterpieces while experimenting with colors […]
“The star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave” wrote Francis Scott Key as he watched the bombardment of Fort […]
Gather to ooh and ahh at the amazing creations while celebrating and exploring the work of Wise & Well member artists completed this winter. Meet the spring facilitators, discover their […]
Join us for some engaging brain game exercises to stir up your brain’s super pathways. Challenge your mind; your brain will thank you! You may choose to attend Live or […]
Explore the rich and fascinating history of Ireland through firsthand accounts and photographs. Find the lucky connections between Baltimore and Ireland in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Sláinte! This is […]
Learn to let go and paint freely with watercolor, allowing the flow of the paint to connect with the flow of your life. Explore how painting can help de-stress, center […]
Music has a direct impact on cognitive and mental health. Learn about a variety of historic and recent findings related to the way that listening to and creating music improves […]
CJay Philip is an award-winning actress, choreographer, and director. She is the Artistic Director of Dance & Bmore, a multigenerational and multidisciplinary ensemble that encompasses music, dance, theater, and the […]
From its early days of making tape recorders to becoming a global leader in technology and entertainment, Sony has been a household name for nearly a century. Take a journey […]
Create colorful and dynamic abstract compositions through a combination of painting and vinyl cutouts. Inspired by the work of Josef Albers using adhesive, colorful vinyl cutouts on painted backgrounds, explore […]
16.5 million older adults have diabetes, and 90% of people with diabetes have Type II diabetes. Diabetes can lead to serious complications like cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. Learn […]
Your brain and gut have a powerful connection that directly influences overall well-being. Understand how the gut microbiome and vagus nerve interact with each other to influence mood, cognitive function, […]
Learn how specific yoga poses and breathing techniques can be used to reduce stress, improve heart health, and regulate digestion. Each session features poses, breath work, and guided relaxation. These […]
Women have been underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, but the trends are shifting! Learn more about the careers of women from Maryland who are working […]
Music improves mood and enhances creativity. Tap into your intuition and let your creative juices flow to create a mixed-media masterpiece while enjoying live acoustic music. No previous experience required! Facilitators: […]