Use colored pencils to make artwork inspired by surrealist painters such as Dali or Sage. Different photo elements and coloring cutouts will be provided as resources to draw from while listening to the music of Erik Satie for inspiration. This is a Live only event. Facilitator: Sara Kaltwasser, Artist in Residence Date: Friday, June 30 […]
Busy mind? Racing thoughts? No problem - everyone can meditate! Research continues to show the profound effects of meditation on physical, mental, and emotional health. Practice a variety of techniques that include mindfulness, compassion, and moving meditation practices. All levels of experience are welcome! Facilitator: Laura Sicari, Sicari Healing Arts. Dates: Mondays, July 3 – […]
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 balance, flexibility, and relaxation mentally and physically. Skill Level: All levels. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Facilitators: Salena Jacob, DPT & Angie […]
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. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Facilitator: Angie Gentile Dates: Wednesdays Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Series 1: July 5, 12, 19, 26 Fee: $20 members/$40 non-members […]
Artist Trading Cards are self-made unique, small works of art, used as a tool for promotion, collaboration, and sharing! You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Facilitator: Sara Kaltwasser, Artist in Residence Dates: Wednesdays, July 5 – August 30 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Fee: $15 members/$30 non-members If joining this class after […]
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 health (no rhythm required)! Skill Level: All levels. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Facilitator: Wendy Brogden Dates: Wednesdays Time: 5:30 pm – […]
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 the participant to Sheng Zhen meaning unconditional love, which opens the heart, strengthens the body, and calms the mind. Skill Level: All levels. You may choose to attend Live or […]
Are you looking for a simple and effective yoga practice that covers the basic yoga poses but doesn’t require you to tie yourself in knots? Hatha yoga is a gentle, mindful practice that focuses on breathing and slower static poses to strengthen and stretch the body ending with meditation. Hatha yoga helps to relieve stress, […]
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. Exercises will be done standing and on the floor. Recommended Equipment: Weights and a yoga mat. Skill Level: All levels. You may choose to attend Live or […]
A full-body workout designed to increase endurance, strength, and balance, while also enhancing your independence and everyday activities. The first half of the class will be using weights and the second half of the class will be stretching the entire body while creating more flexibility and mobility in the body. Occasional aerobic and floor-work exercises. […]
This Wise & Well Orientation walks new members through a holistic picture of health and well-being. How you feel is not just about your physical health; it is about overall wellness. We will discuss Wise & Well logistics such as parking, registration, class pathways, dimensions of wellness, and moving forward on your wellness journey. Members […]
You will learn how to create and design jewelry out of different materials such as polymer clay, fiber, and beads. This is a Live only event. Facilitator: Genna Clemen Dates: Fridays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Fee: $35 members/$60 non-members If joining this class after the initial start date, […]
Ease into the weekend with some gentle stretching and guided relaxation intended to relieve tension from the body and mind. Like other forms of meditation, guided relaxation can support cognitive, emotional, and physiological well-being. No experience is required. A yoga mat or comfortable non-rolling chair is needed. Facilitator: Tanya Taylor. This is a Virtual only […]
Experiment with Alcohol ink to make a beautiful tea including a teapot, cups, and saucers, using the gestural, resistive qualities of alcohol ink to create dynamic and colorful designs! You will learn different techniques and plan your ideas to create your one-of-a-kind tea setting! This is a Live only event. Facilitator: Jennifer Lex Wojner Dates: […]
Your Best Life walks members through the big picture of life and well-being. How we feel tomorrow is not just about physical health. When we view life across the various dimensions of well-being, we often get ideas about where we want to go next. Our vision, what we want to do tomorrow (and next year!) […]
Urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control) is a common and often embarrassing problem for both men and women. Learn tips and tricks to help improve your current symptoms, ways to prevent incontinence through exercise, and how to treat incontinence without medications. Facilitators: Dr. Molly Harding, DPT, Drayer Physical Therapy Institute. You may choose to attend […]
Slow flow links the breath and movement in a sequence of flowing poses to improve balance and alignment with a grounding stable energy. This practice incorporates breathwork, standing, balancing, kneeling, and lying poses ending in guided relaxation. Recommended Equipment: yoga mat and props (blocks, straps, or towels). Skill Level: All levels. You may choose to […]
Delve into narratives about your favorite artists’ lives, while learning about the experiences and ideas that informed some of the most famous artworks of our time. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Facilitator: Sara Kaltwasser, Artist in Residence Dates: Fridays Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Series 1: Collective of Creativity – Fee: […]
Explore how to best use Google and other online services and resources. Gain a basic understanding of how Google and other search engines work. Learn basic strategies for online searching with a special emphasis on Google’s advanced search features. Review when search strategies should include search engines vs. databases, library guides, directories, and other resources. Facilitator: Patrick […]
Learn to make fancy, fun and refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails using herbal tea, fresh ingredients, and super foods to leave you feeling better after enjoying them! Come dressed in your summer Mocktail Best to this fun sip and learn! This is a Live only event. Facilitator: Angie Gentile Date: Tuesday, July 18 Time: 2:00 pm – […]
Learn the basics of hand-building and decorating ceramics through different traditional methods. Create and kiln fire beautiful clay-based vessels for functional or decorative use. This is a Live only event. Facilitator: Emani Carter Dates: Thursdays, July 20 – August 24 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Fee: $40 members/$80 non-members If joining this class after […]
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 Virtually. Date: Monday, July 24                                     Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Fee: Members Free/$10 Non-members If you have any questions about this class, or to […]
Shoulder pain can totally cramp your style by restricting movement, limiting your fitness goals and taking your focus away from enjoying your life. Learn about the function and flexibility of this ball and socket joint with a hands-on application of strategies to combat the common problem areas that cause shoulder pain. Facilitator: Angie Gentile. You […]
Gouache is an opaque watercolor rich in pigmentation that can be used in combination with drawing materials to create unique effects. A wet brush can go back to soften edges or lift color even after the paint dries creating a reworkable medium unlike any other paint. This is a Live only event. Facilitator: S.M. Prescott […]
Have questions? Need support? A group session on how you can navigate over, under, and through some of the barriers that are in your way, preventing you from having better days. These may include personal motivation, reliable transportation, health issues, access to healthy foods, housing issues or any number of things. No matter where you […]
Learn how weaving can inspire creativity and serve as a healing outlet while building deeper community connections. Learn the foundations of this artmaking process while exploring colors, textures, and draw inspiration from prompts and conversations. You will contribute your pieces to collaborative weaving on a loom that will be on display at Wise & Well. […]
Living with a chronic condition can be full of challenges that may limit your engagement in activities and the life you enjoy. This workshop has helped many older people overcome the same challenges that you may be experiencing. It offers you the opportunity to be empowered, learn new behaviors and approaches to better manage symptoms […]
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. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Facilitator: Angie Gentile Dates: Wednesdays Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Series 2: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Fee: $25 members/$50 […]
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 health (no rhythm required)! Skill Level: All levels. You may choose to attend Live or Virtually. Facilitator: Wendy Brogden Dates: Wednesdays Time: 5:30 pm – […]
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 the participant to Sheng Zhen meaning unconditional love, which opens the heart, strengthens the body, and calms the mind. Skill Level: All levels. You may choose to attend Live or […]
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. Exercises will be done standing and on the floor. Recommended Equipment: Weights and a yoga mat. Skill Level: All levels. You may choose to attend Live or […]
A full-body workout designed to increase endurance, strength, and balance, while also enhancing your independence and everyday activities. The first half of the class will be using weights and the second half of the class will be stretching the entire body while creating more flexibility and mobility in the body. Occasional aerobic and floor-work exercises. […]
This Wise & Well Orientation walks new members through a holistic picture of health and well-being. How you feel is not just about your physical health; it is about overall wellness. We will discuss Wise & Well logistics such as parking, registration, class pathways, dimensions of wellness, and moving forward on your wellness journey. Members […]
