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Fitness, Health & Wellness

Tai Chi for Flexibility and Balance

$140

with Carlos Collado

Calendar Current session started Apr 15, 2025 at 9:30 am, runs for 16 weeks

This 16 week course is designed to be easy, safe and effective to learn. It enhances the body's energetic system thus practicing the form improves almost all aspects of health. Over 10 scientific studies show it to relieve pain, maintains and improves health and the overall quality of life. Almost anyone of any physical condition can begin and continue to progress regardless of age. Practicing this form will help to improve your balance, flexibility, reduce falls, reduce stress, improve muscular strength, fitness, serenity and enhance your mind-body connection.

Self-care for Your Hands

$40

with Mary Woodbury

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 17, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Aug 19, 2025

Do you, or someone you know, suffer from chronic pain in the hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders? Please join Mary Woodbury, OTR/L CHT for a discussion about self-care - easy-to-perform techniques, exercises and home-use devices to ease discomfort in our hands and arms. Some of the many hand and upper extremity conditions benefiting from self care are osteoarthritis, tennis elbow, trigger finger, and carpal tunnel. Self-care is conservative care and often the first line of care prescribed by Physicians and Occupational Therapists. This program is brought to you by Hand Therapy Treatment and Education Center, LLP.

Art & Wellness Mini-Retreat

$50

with Janna DeWan

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 21, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Take an afternoon to recharge with this mini wellness retreat, blending gentle yoga with Thai massage assists, visual journaling, and mindful clay exploration. Embrace the healing power of creativity and movement in a calm, supportive space. Come dressed in comfortable clothes for yoga and bring a journal or drawing materials if you’d like—though paper and supplies will also be provided.





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