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Seminars & Workshops

Mondays 9:00am–10:00am

June 22

 

FREE Blood Pressure Screening

Tilly Heggs, RN, UPenn Health System 
 

High blood pressure can be dangerous to your health, but can be treated when detected.  Join us once a month for a FREE blood pressure screening.  

Course fee: FREE.
Walk-ins welcome

Monday & Tuesday 12:00pm4:00pm

June 22 & 23

(both sessions required)

AARP Drivers Safety Class

Instructor: Robert Simmons

 

Update your knowledge and skills as a driver! This course will help you identify individual problem areas and teach you techniques to improve your behavior as a driver. This course is for individuals who have never taken the AARP driver safety program before.

 

Course fee: $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members

Registration required

Mondays 10:30am11:25am

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

July 6, 13, 20, 27

August 3, 10, 24, 31

Nutritional Discussion/Support Group

Instructor: Erin Owen

 

Bring your questions and ideas, receive support from peers and participate in a community of others who want to eat well for better health.

 

Course fee: FREE.

Walk-ins welcome

Thursdays 10:30am -11:30am

June 4, 11, 18, 25

July 2, 16, 23, 30

August 13, 20, 27

 

Ask the Trainer

Instructor: Barbara Jankowski

 

This forum will provide you with the opportunity to ask for training tips, suggestions for adapting exercise or advice on fitness challenges you’re facing.

 

Course fee: FREE.

Walk-ins welcome

Wednesday

12:00pm4:00pm

September 9

AARP Drivers Safety Refresher Class

Instructor: Barbara Truesdale

 

Update your knowledge and skills as a driver! This course will help you identify individual problem areas and teach you techniques to improve your behavior as a driver. This course is for individuals who have taken the AARP driver safety program. Attendee must provide proof of completing the previous class. 

 

Course fee: $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members

Registration required

Tuesdays 2:00pm4:00pm

September 22, 29

October 6, 13, 20, 27

November 3, 10, 17, 24

Chinese Style Ink Painting
Instructor: Beth Ann Johnson

This workshop guides beginners as well as experienced students through the methods and techniques of the ancient art of Chinese brush painting and calligraphy.

Course fee including materials: $100.
Registration Required

Mondays 1:00pm2:30pm

September 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

Eight Weeks to Nutritional Wellness

Instructor: Erin Owen joined by special guest Katie Cavuto

 

You’ll learn first-hand just how simple and delicious it can be to incorporate healthy foods into your everyday diet. In this workshop we’ll cover nutritional approaches to preventing and managing common ailments that affect us as we age. Please join us if you’re looking for inspiration, hands-on education about nutritious foods, and delicious samples of recipes you can make at home.

 

Course fee including materials: $35.

Registration Required

Activity Room – craft activities
Thursdays,
12pm-2pm

Thurs., June 25

Design your necklace using paper beads

Thurs., July 2

Bracelets: create a coil and a bangle: Part 1

Thurs., July 9

Bracelets: create a coil and a bangle: Part 2

Thurs., July 16

Transform an ivory silk scarf with color

Thurs., July 23

Distinguish a serving tray with a pattern print

Thurs. July 30

Scrapbook or catch up, your choice

Thurs., August 6

Stitch on a summer baseball cap and add your favorite embellishments

Thurs., August 13

Make fabulous earrings using a surprise finding

Thurs., August 20

Use colorful paints to beautify a clay plant pot

Thurs., August 27

With specialty papers, create a unique collage

Activity Room – Garden Club
Mondays & Thursdays,
10am-12pm

June 22 & 25

Planting hypertufa 

June 29 & July 2

Orchid care and maintenance

July 6 & 9

Houseplant workshop

July 13 & 16

Propagation by cuttings

July 20 & 23

Fall vegetable garden planning

July 27 & 30

African Violets

August 3 & 6

Propagation by cuttings 2

August 10 & 13

Cacti and succulents

August 17 & 20

Grasses

August 24 & 27

Harvesting herbs

August 31 & Sept. 3

Bonsai

Health and Fitness Programs

Ralston Center will be closed on

Mon., May 25, 2009. No Classes.

Mondays & Thursdays • 9:30am

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays • 9:00am

Stretch & Tone
Gentle exercises emphasizing cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and strength training

 

Video Class:  July 9, 10, 24 

No class: July 3

Mondays & Thursdays • 9:00am

Abdominal Workout
30 minutes of gentle exercises for the abdominal muscles

 

No class: July 9, August 6

Tuesdays • 11:00am

Tai Chi
A soft martial art that improves leg strength helping to reduce the risk of falls

Wednesdays • 10:00am   

Gentle Yoga
Exercises to increase flexibility, promote relaxation and well being

Fridays • 10:00am

Aerobics Class

30 minutes of aerobic exercise provides cardiovascular conditioning.

 

No class: July 3, 10, 24

Fridays • 10:30am

Feldenkrais
Gentle movements to address every part of your body

 

No class: July 3

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