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A Matter of Balance: Evidence-Based Program for Adults 60+

Presented by REAL Services, Inc.

2024-09-16 13:30:00 2024-09-16 15:30:00 America/New_York A Matter of Balance: Evidence-Based Program for Adults 60+ Designed to help adults age 60+ increase balance & strength, the program includes light exercise, techniques to manage falls, improve activity levels & manage falls risk. Offered by REAL Services, Inc Centre Township Branch - Large Meeting Room

Monday, September 16
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Centre Township Branch

Large Meeting Room

Designed to help adults age 60+ increase balance & strength, the program includes light exercise, techniques to manage falls, improve activity levels & manage falls risk. Offered by REAL Services, Inc

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. This award-winning program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels in adults age 60+. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls and includes light exercise. Offered by REAL Services, Inc.

PLEASE NOTE: New participants for this program will not be accepted after the second week.

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • View falls as controllable
  • Set goals for increasing activity and make changes to reduce fall risks at home
  • Exercise to increase strength and balance

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Adults who are concerned about falls
  • Adults interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
  • Adults who have fallen in the past
  • Adults who have restricted activities because of falling concerns

AGE GROUP: | Seniors |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

Centre Township Branch

j.kirman@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-251-3700
Branch manager
Jennifer Kirman

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Mon, Nov 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
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Thu, Nov 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 Closed

About the branch

Features: 2 public meeting rooms, 3 study rooms, public computers, public wi-fi, laptops for in-house use, outdoor Story Garden, and patio

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Mon, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Come visit our Centre Township Branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.

Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us once a month for Game Night! We will offer a variety of board games, card games, video games, and more. Plus, it wouldn’t be a game night without some snacks! Come hang out!

Thu, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Expand your horizons with fellow southsiders to read and discuss a mixture of titles, recommended by club members. For this month’s selection call the Centre Branch.

Tue, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
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Chair yoga classes provide a great form of physical fitness, tailored to improve your mobility, mental health and more!

Wed, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Come visit our Centre Township Branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.

Thu, Dec 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Learn how to make a classic quilt block (using machine and hand sewing techniques). Use it to start a quilt, or better yet, put it on a sweatshirt!

Sat, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Step into the role of a structural engineer in this hands-on lab. You will work with others to design, build, and test load-bearing structures using simple materials. Ages 8-12 recommended.

Wed, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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This presentation explores what good mental health looks like. It covers types of common mental health diagnoses, describing some symptomatology that may be helpful to look for.

Thu, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Read and discuss a new historical fiction book each month with fellow history enthusiasts. Call Centre Branch for this month's selection (574) 251-3700.

Sat, Dec 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Bring your lunch and enjoy all things Pokemon! Trade cards, play decks, join in party play or remote raids, or just meet friends and share your love of Pokémon. Tailored toward ages 6-11.

Tue, Dec 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Join Storytelling Librarian Lindsay Taylor for a festive journey into Polish holiday traditions! Discover the symbolism of hand-made ornaments, as you craft your own decorations to take home.

Thu, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room
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Expand your horizons with fellow southsiders to read and discuss a mixture of titles, recommended by club members. For this month’s selection call the Centre Branch.

Wed, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Come visit our Centre Township Branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.