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Health and Wellness Newsletter
March 8, 2023 |
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Come Play With Poetry!
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| Hi friends!
Join us today at 1:30pm EST for a special Wellness Wednesday discussion group:
Poetry PlayShop
Does getting older make you feel over the moon, or over the hill? No matter where your feelings fall, you can process your emotions in this fun, generative poetry playshop.
Join Jane Hillson Aiello as she teaches how to build a word bank while exploring the five senses. We will look at a few poems and discuss what resonates with us or makes us cringe. We will try our own hand at writing a poem or two.
Whether this will be your first poem or your 155th sonnet, come play with poetry! Bring plenty of paper and your favorite pen, and don’t forget to invite your inner child to come along with you.
See you online!
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– Nicole Alcime, Manager of Virtual Program Experiences |
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SPC Group of the Week:
A Space for Creatives
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 Looking to connect with fellow creators?
Join our A Space for Creatives on Senior Planet Community (SPC) to get inspiration and share ideas.
Haven’t signed up for SPC yet? Click here to join!
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Meet the 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete: Richard Westbrook
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“I want to provide as much encouragement as possible to my fellow seniors, especially those who aren’t yet fully committed to fitness. Being fit is like getting a new lease on life.”
-Richard Westbrook
From being 40 pounds overweight with various physical ailments, to winning local and state senior track meets, Richard Westbrook's drastic transformation will inspire anyone looking to start their fitness journey!
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| Meet Sponsored Athlete Richard |
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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 8, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Wednesday, March 8 | 10:00am to 10:30am EST
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Fit Fusion Workout
Wednesday, March 8 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
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Wellness Wednesday – Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, March 8 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
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Come discuss different topics related to health and wellness.
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Easy-to-Follow Tai Chi
Wednesday, March 8 | 2:00pm to 2:45pm EST
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Move, breathe and flow during this gentle, slow, flowing form of exercise
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Balance Matters
Wednesday, March 8 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm EST
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Light movement and discussion designed to improve balance
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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Balance/Strength
Thursday, March 9 | 9:00am to 10:00am EST
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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 9 | 10:00am to 10:30am EST
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Chair Yoga
Thursday, March 9 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness
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Strength and Stability
Thursday, March 9 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST
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Maintain your independence by staying strong and stable!
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Mindful Meditation & Breathing
Thursday, March 9 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
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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 9 | 4:00pm to 4:30pm EST
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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 9 | 5:00pm to 5:45pm EST
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Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength
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Friday, March 10, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Friday, March 10 | 10:00am to 10:30am EST
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Tai Chi
Friday, March 10 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class
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Barre
Friday, March 10 | 2:30pm to 3:30pm EST
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Build strength during this full-body workout
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Monday, March 13, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Monday, March 13 | 10:00am to 10:30am EST
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Fit Fusion Workout
Monday, March 13 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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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 13 | 2:00pm to 2:45pm EST
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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 13 | 3:30pm to 4:30pm EST
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Learn movements that will help you rediscover your innate capacity for efficient movement
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Stronger Bones
Tuesday, March 14 | 9:00am to 10:00am EST
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Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
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Morning Stretch
Tuesday, March 14 | 10:00am to 10:30am EST
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Chair Yoga
Tuesday, March 14 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness
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Strength and Stability
Tuesday, March 14 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST
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Maintain your independence by staying strong and stable!
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Holistic Wellness Discussion Group
Tuesday, March 14 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
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Share your experience with holistic wellness
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Barre
Tuesday, March 14 | 2:30pm to 3:30pm EST
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Build strength during this full-body workout
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Afternoon Stretch
Tuesday, March 14 | 4:00pm to 4:30pm EST
View event
Join us to decrease muscle stiffness, improve your circulation and calm your mind
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Functional Strength Training
Tuesday, March 14 | 5:00pm to 5:45pm EST
View event
Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength
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