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Health and Wellness Newsletter
March 1, 2023 |
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We Want To Hear From You!
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| Hi friends!
Are you looking for impactful presentations on health and wellness topics that are really important to you?
Join us today at 1:30pm EST for a special Wellness Wednesday Open Discussion.
We want to know what wellness means to you. Come share your suggestions today!
See you online!
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– Nicole Alcime, Manager of Virtual Program Experiences |
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SPC Group of the Week:
Own Less (Decluttering Tips)
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 Do you have too much stuff and not enough space? Are you interested in learning about the benefits of becoming a minimalist?
Join our Own Less (Decluttering Tips) group on Senior Planet Community (SPC) to exchange ideas on how to declutter your home and life.
Haven’t signed up for SPC yet? Click here to join!
| Visit “Own Less (Decluttering Tips)” on SPC |
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Meet the 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete: Gerry Smith
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“There are so many easy activities we can take up: walking, chair exercises, dancing — really anything that keeps us moving and our hearts pumping so we can stay active longer.” -Gerry Smith
When Gerry Smith's doctor informed her that she was pre-diabetic, she committed to walking daily and saw major improvements in her health. Gerry is now a strong women's health advocate who enjoys sharing her healthy habits with women like herself.
Click or tap the red button below to read more about Gerry's story: |
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Subscribe to Senior Planet on YouTube!
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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 1, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Wednesday, March 1 | 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 1 | 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
Wednesday, March 1 | 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 1 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm EST
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Light movement and discussion designed to improve balance
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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Balance/Strength
Thursday, March 2 | 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 2 | 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 2 | 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 2 | 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 2 | 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 2 | 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 2 | 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 3, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Friday, March 3 | 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 3 | 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 3 | 2:30pm to 3:30pm EST
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Build strength during this full-body workout
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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Monday, March 6 | 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 6 | 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 6 | 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 6 | 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 7, 2023
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Stronger Bones
Tuesday, March 7 | 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 7 | 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 7 | 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 7 | 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 7 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
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Share your experience with holistic wellness
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Barre
Tuesday, March 7 | 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 7 | 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
Tuesday, March 7 | 5:00pm to 5:45pm EST
View event
Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength
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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
View event
Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
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Easy-to-Follow Tai Chi
Wednesday, March 8 | 2:00pm to 2:45pm EST
View event
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
View event
Light movement and discussion designed to improve balance
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| The Latest News in Healthy Aging |
| Enjoy this selection of health and wellness articles from seniorplanet.org! |
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Fasting, Diets, and Nutrition
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A new diet trend may not be the best choice for weight-conscious older adults. Want to know more about nutrition? Stay tuned!
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Alcohol Use: A Woman's Story
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Late-in-life problem drinkers are a mostly hidden story. Read about one woman’s story of discovery and recovery.
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