A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls FREE CLASS - Eight Weeks - October and November
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends or cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington is offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls at the Southside Center this fall. This award-winning class is designed for those who have fallen or who have a fear of falling. The class will help you view falls as controllable and make lifestyle changes to reduce falls. You will learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change your environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.
The free eight-class series held Monday during October and November begins Monday Oct. 22 and concludes Nov. 20. Each session is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A workbook is provided and refreshments included. Registration forms, available at the Southside Center, must be completed and returned to the Southside Center desk by Friday, Oct. 12. Enrollment limited to 14. Call Aging & Long Term Care with any questions about the class (509.458.2509 ext. 218).
Learn about Medicare and Additional Options It’s time to enroll in Medigap, Prescription Drug or Supplemental Plans. You can receive Information at the Center by attending presentations in October.
Medicare Advantage plans are available through private insurance companies that are contracted by Medicare and provide a different way to get your original Medicare benefits. Some plans may offer additional benefits that original Medicare doesn’t cover, such as routine vision or dental, wellness programs, or prescription drugs. The Annual Election Period (AEP), which runs from October 15 through December 7, is a good time to make changes to your Medicare health or prescription drug coverage.
* Friday, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and Saturday, Oct. 27 / 10-11 a.m. — Premera Blue Cross
* Thursday, Oct. 11 / 9:30 a.m. — Humana
* Tuesday, Oct. 16, 23, 30 / 10-11:30 a.m. — All Medicare Solutions
* Monday, Oct. 22 / 10 a.m.- noon and Thursday, Oct. 25 /10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. — Rigg-Waters Insurance
AARP Smart Driver Classes
Feb. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Last Tuesday of every month. One-day, 8-hour class 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 pmThe cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Some insurance companies offer a discount for completion of this class. Sign up at the front desk. Upcoming Classes: October 31 November 28 December 19
Blood Pressure Clinic Touchmark provides a free blood pressure clinic on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Second and third Monday of each month from 9 – 11:45 a.m.
Certified foot care specialist and licensed nurse offers sessions for people with diabetes, thick toe nails, calluses and corns. Call the Front Desk to schedule an appointment, 535-0803.
Chair and Foot Massage with AltariEvery Wednesday / 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Lounge $15/15 minutes $25/30 minutes.
NEW CLASS TIME Tai Chi with Altari on Wednesdays
All levels are welcome! 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. $5 per class/members; $6 non-members. Learn an ancient style of exercise well known to help with arthritis, balance and relaxation. With over 40 years of practice and 30 years of teaching Asian Healing arts, Altari skillfully leads this class which has three sections: Do In, an acupressure self massage method, Qi Gong "Eight Silken Exercises", a series of mindful gentle stretches (standing or sitting) and Tai Chi Chuan's short form of graceful movements. Each are holistic tools creating balance and health. Youth and Adult Karate with Mary Roe, 7th degree black belt Wednesdays & Fridays (youth) 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (adult) 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. The class provides traditional Goju Ryu karate instruction. This is open to beginners, those with previous experience and practitioners of other styles. September 13 - October 20 $50 for a 5 week session For more information, call Mary at 480-338-9131
Ballroom Dance Classes with Melissa Finke Tuesdays / 6 pm: Ballroom ~ 7 p.m.: Adv. Ballroom
Cost: $35 single; $65 couple; for 4-week classes.
For information, call Melissa at 509-993-1204 or go to www.DanceClassSpokane.com. |