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Health and Wellness Newsletter
March 29, 2023 |
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Intro to Pickleball – Part 2
with 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete, Rick!
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| Hi friends!
Join us today at 1:30pm EDT for a special Wellness Wednesday discussion group: Intro to Pickleball – Part 2
Ready to learn even more about the growing sport of pickleball? 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete, Rick Clendenen, returns to share advanced tips and tricks about this fun activity for all ages.
In Part 2, Rick will recap the basics of the game, and then share some insider knowledge, including:
– Various types of shots and skills
– Player ratings
– Tournament play options
…and much more!
If you missed Part 1, Rick's first presentation is now available to view on-demand! Click here to watch “Intro to Pickleball – Part 1” on the Senior Planet YouTube channel. (Don't forget to subscribe!)
See you online,
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– Nicole Alcime, Manager of Virtual Program Experiences |
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SPC Group of the Week:
Caregivers Assemble
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Are you a caregiver looking to connect with others who are experiencing the same challenges and rewards of caring for a loved one?
Join our Caregivers Assemble group on Senior Planet Community to share ideas and resources, ask questions, and get support.
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Can't make it to our live fitness class sessions during the day? Check out a selection of recorded videos at youtube.com/@seniorplanet!
Click the button below to view an array of health and wellness videos that you can watch at any time, led by your favorite Senior Planet trainers.
From meditation sessions with Cas, to strength classes with Sally, there's something for everyone!
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| Online Fitness Classes This Week |
These live, virtual class sessions take place on the Zoom platform. Learn how to use Zoom here!
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Wednesday, March 29 | 10:00am to 10:30am EDT
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Fit Fusion Workout
Wednesday, March 29 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
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Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
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Fitness Apps
Wednesday, March 29 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm EDT
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This lecture covers many different types of fitness apps, whatever your health and wellness goals.
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Wellness Wednesday – Intro to Pickleball: Part 2
Wednesday, March 29 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EDT
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Join 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Rick Clendenen to learn more about the fast-growing sport of pickleball!
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Easy-to-Follow Tai Chi
Wednesday, March 29 | 2:00pm to 2:45pm EDT
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Move, breathe and flow during this gentle, slow, flowing form of exercise
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Balance Matters
Wednesday, March 29 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
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Light movement and discussion designed to improve balance
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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Balance/Strength
Thursday, March 30 | 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
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Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
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Morning Stretch
Thursday, March 30 | 10:00am to 10:30am EDT
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Chair Yoga
Thursday, March 30 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
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Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness
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Strength and Stability
Thursday, March 30 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
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Maintain your independence by staying strong and stable!
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Mindful Meditation & Breathing
Thursday, March 30 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
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Learn about the benefits of mindful meditation and breathing, and spend time deepening your meditation practice.
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Afternoon Stretch
Thursday, March 30 | 4:00pm to 4:30pm EDT
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Join us to decrease muscle stiffness, improve your circulation and calm your mind
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Functional Strength Training
Thursday, March 30 | 5:00pm to 5:45pm EDT
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Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength
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Friday, March 31, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Friday, March 31 | 10:00am to 10:30am EDT
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Tai Chi
Friday, March 31 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
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Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class
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Barre – CANCELED
Friday, March 31 | 2:30pm to 3:30pm EDT
This event has been canceled. Stay tuned for future offerings!
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Friday Afternoon Dance Party!
Friday, March 31 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
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End your week with a fun dance party!
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Stronger Bones
Tuesday, April 4 | 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
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Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
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| Healthy Aging News |
| Enjoy this selection of health and wellness articles from seniorplanet.org! |
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Rick Clendenen, 72:
The Joy of Pickleball
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Want to get started in pickleball, the nation’s fastest growing sport? Here’s how Sponsored Athlete Rick Clendenen got his start.
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Skydiver Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld on Skydiving After 60
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Champion sky-diver Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld will gather with 100 skydivers, all 60+, for the largest ever simultaneous free fall of older adults.
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