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Health and Wellness Newsletter
March 15, 2023 |
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Intro to Pickleball: Part 1
with 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete, Rick!
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| Hi friends!
Have you seen people playing a game at your local park or gym that looks like a mix of tennis and ping pong? Then you might be familiar with the fast-growing sport of pickleball! Join 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete, Rick Clendenen today at 1:30pm EDT, to learn about this fun activity for all ages.
In Part 1, Rick will cover the following questions and topics related to the basics of the game:
- How do you find and get involved in pickleball?
- What is needed to participate?
- Suggestions for warm-up and strength
…and much more! Click the red button below for more information:
| Join “Intro to Pickleball: Part 1” |
See you online!
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– Nicole Alcime, Manager of Virtual Program Experiences |
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Fitness Enthusiasts
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Join our Fitness Enthusiasts Group on Senior Planet Community (SPC) to ask questions and share your advice.
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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!
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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 15, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Wednesday, March 15 | 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 15 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
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Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
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Wellness Wednesday – Intro to Pickleball: Part 1
Wednesday, March 15 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EDT
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Join 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Rick Clendenen to learn all about the fast-growing sport of pickleball!
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Easy-to-Follow Tai Chi
Wednesday, March 15 | 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 15 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
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Light movement and discussion designed to improve balance
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Balance/Strength
Thursday, March 16 | 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 16 | 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 16 | 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 16 | 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 16 | 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 16 | 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 16 | 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 17, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Friday, March 17 | 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 17 | 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
Friday, March 17 | 2:30pm to 3:30pm EDT
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Build strength during this full-body workout
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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Monday, March 20 | 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
Monday, March 20 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
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Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
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Easy-to-Follow Tai Chi
Monday, March 20 | 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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Feldenkrais – Gentle Movements for Life
Monday, March 20 | 3:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
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Learn movements that will help you rediscover your innate capacity for efficient movement
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Tuesday, March 21 | 10:00am to 10:30am EDT
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Chair Yoga
Tuesday, March 21 | 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
Tuesday, March 21 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
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Maintain your independence by staying strong and stable!
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Holistic Wellness Discussion Group
Tuesday, March 21 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
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Share your experience with holistic wellness
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Barre
Tuesday, March 21 | 2:30pm to 3:30pm EDT
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Build strength during this full-body workout
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Afternoon Stretch
Tuesday, March 21 | 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
Tuesday, March 21 | 5:00pm to 5:45pm EDT
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Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength
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