Getting Active!

April 26, 2023

We touched on a bit of exercise options last week, but let’s dive into some local exercise options for seniors! A big focus will be local senior centers, who typically offer weekly/monthly classes for residents. As we move into warmer weather, getting out and exercising may be a bit easier, and more appealing! Not only can this be a great chance to get out into the community, but to also stay healthy and active. Check out their websites or give them a call for more information on signing up and getting active! Not all these programs have started yet, so please call ahead to verify dates and times, as most of these activities are planned for the spring season.

Ypsilanti Senior Center:

Mondays and Fridays at 10:45AM-11:45AM: Gentle Fitness
Thursdays at 2:30PM-3:30PM: Tai Chi with Carmo

Ann Arbor Senior Center:

Ann Arbor Senior Center does have memberships available for participation in activities; non-membership fee is typically $2 per activity, call ahead for details from the center.

Fridays starting April 28^th at 10:00AM-11:00AM: Spring Park Walks
Tuesdays starting May 9^th at 10:30AM-11:30AM: Tai Chi for all levels
Wednesdays starting May 10^th at 10:30AM-11:30AM: Intermediate Tai Chi
Tuesdays starting May 9^th at 12:00PM-1:00PM: Line Dancing
Wednesdays and Fridays starting May 12^th at 1:00PM-2:00PM: Strength and Conditioning for Seniors

Pittsfield Senior Center:

Mondays and Fridays 9:00AM-10:00AM: Rise and Shine Exercise
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00AM-11:00AM: Beginner Line Dancing
Mondays at 10:30AM-11:30AM: Exercise with Karen
Mondays at 12:00PM-1:00PM: Better Balance & Walking- WCC
Mondays at 1:30PM-2:30PM: Continuing Tai Chi- WCC
Mondays at 2:45PM-3:45PM: Beginner Tai Chi- WCC
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00AM-12:00PM: Improver Line Dancing
Tuesdays at 2:30PM-3:30PM: Tai Chi for Health & Balance- WCC
Tuesdays at 5:30PM-6:30PM: Cardio Drumming
Wednesdays at 10:00AM-11:00AM: Beginner Tai Chi- WCC
Wednesdays at 12:00PM-2:00PM: Improver Line Dancing
Wednesdays at 2:30PM-3:45PM: Gentle Yoga
Fridays at 12:30PM-1:30PM: Ballroom Dance
4^th Fridays 4:00PM-6:00PM: Line Dancing
Saturdays at 1:00PM-3:00PM: Line Dancing
Sundays at 10:00AM-11:00AM: Yoga
Sundays at 1:00PM-3:00PM: Square Dancing

Lincoln Golden Ages (Through Lincoln School District, located in Ypsilanti):

Tuesdays at 9:30AM-10:15AM: Cardio Drumming
Wednesdays at 9:30AM-10:30AM: Yoga with Tammy

Dexter Senior Center:

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30AM: Senior Swim (offsite)
Mondays at 11:00AM: Chair Yoga
Tuesdays at 9:00AM: Strength and Stretch
Select Tuesdays at 9:00AM-12:00PM: Reflexology
Wednesdays at 10:00AM: Seniors Obtaining Strength
Wednesdays at 2:15PM: Cardio Drumming
Fridays at 11:15AM: Hatha Yoga

Saline Area Senior Center:

Saline Senior Center does have program costs, please call ahead for details on each class. They also offer Washtenaw Community College Classes, classes led by WCC for seniors, as well as sports.

Mondays at 9:00AM-9:45AM: Extend & Bend Stretch
Mondays at 4:15PM-5:15PM: Brain, Breath, & Bend Chair Yoga
Mondays at 10:00AM-11:00AM: Drums Alive
Mondays at 11:15AM-12:15PM: Zumba Gold
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:45AM-9:45AM: Fit for Life
Tuesdays at 10:00AM-11:00AM: Balance Strong
Tuesdays at 11:15AM-12:45PM and Wednesdays at 1:00PM-2:30PM: Adaptive Hatha Yoga
Thursdays at 10:00AM-11:00AM: Balance Strong for Beginners
Wednesdays at 10:30AM-11:30AM: Tai Chi Continuing
Thursdays at 11:30AM-12:30PM: Tai Chi Practice
Wednesdays at 4:15PM-5:15PM: Not Your Mama’s Chair Yoga
Thursdays at 9:00AM: Senior Striders Outdoor Walking
Thursdays at 8:30AM-9:00AM: Hula Hooping
Fridays at 11:30AM-12:30PM: Take a Seat Yoga