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Gather for a group discussion focused on issues specific to aging among men. From maintaining strength and function, brain health, hormones and combating loneliness, share your experiences and learn from each other. Lunch will be provided. Men only. Registration deadline 11/30.

Have you experienced a slip, trip, or fall that has shaken your confidence, left you with the fear of falling, or, worse yet, resulted in injury? You understand that the threat of a fall is often a “game-changer” and can be a barrier to doing activities you enjoy at home and in your community. This fall prevention course provides opportunities to increase awareness to reduce your risk of falling by improving strength and balance, evaluating home hazards, and medication management to live well at home and in your community. This is a seven-week series produced by the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging Curriculum.

Coordinate breath with a sequence of poses that build strength, increase flexibility, and improve balance. Combine mindfulness and movement to promote whole-body wellbeing. Participants must be able to get onto the floor. Yoga mat required. Skill Level: All levels.

Tai Chi improves balance, lowers blood pressure, increases energy levels, and lowers falls risk. Movements are simple and easy to learn. Skill Level: All levels.

Take a trip down memory lane and explore the library’s retrospective collection of Sears catalogs. Beginning with issues from the 1930s, view how clothing, furniture, appliances, (and the value of the dollar) have changed through the decades. Observe historical trends in marketing and other aspects of business innovation and gain an appreciation for these artifacts that function as fascinating mirrors of our times.

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; you’ll feel muscles you never knew you had! Regular practice will make you strong to the core! All exercises will be performed on a mat on the floor; yoga mat required. Skill Level: All levels.

Yoga means union. Members will practice uniting movement, breathing, and meditation without the need to move 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.

The American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club connects people with lung conditions such as asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and emphysema to education, support, and resources. Learn better ways to cope with lung disease while getting support from others through a fun and stimulating combination of guest speakers, problem solving discussions, movement, and social activities. This support group will give you the tools to stay active, healthy, and living your best life.

This fun workout incorporates easy to follow dance moves in a chair choreographed to music from the 50s and beyond! Grab a chair (preferably armless) and get ready to feel the music, dance, clap, sing, and enjoy a fabulous full-body workout. Zumba Gold seated is perfect for those with mobility or balance challenges or who prefer the safety a chair offers. Skill Level: All levels.

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 dynamic and static stretches improve your flexibility and mobility in the 2nd half of class. Must be able to get onto the floor. Recommended Equipment: Weights, non-rolling chair, and a yoga mat. Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate level.

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 unconditional love, which opens the heart, strengthens the body, and calms the mind. Skill level: All levels.

Step into a seasonal studio dedicated to festive petite projects, where every session features a different miniature creation. Master the art of crafting delicate mini wreaths, winter paintings, and other charming seasonal artworks. Explore how simple, intricate details transform everyday materials into tiny treasures.

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 able to get down on the floor. Recommended equipment: Weights and a yoga mat. Skill level: Intermediate level.

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.

Welcome new members! Come together with other new members, meet staff, and learn more about what your Wise & Well membership offers.