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Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets, and just one donation can save multiple lives. It’s quick and easy to give blood; you just have to be in good health, over 17 years old, and weigh at least 110 pounds Roll up your sleeves and give the GIFT OF LIFE! Pre-registration is required.

Tai chi improves balance, lowers blood pressure, increases energy levels, and lowers the risk of falls. Movements are simple and easy to learn. Skill Level: All levels.

Mat Pilates is a mind, body, and spirit practice that improves posture, coordination, balance, flexibility, breath control, and focus while increasing body awareness. It strengthens and lengthens your core, arms, and legs; you’ll feel muscles you never knew you had! Regular practice will make you strong to the core! All exercises will be performed on a mat on the floor; yoga mat required. Skill level: All levels.

Yoga means union. Members will practice uniting movement, breathing, and meditation without the need to move up and down from the floor to a seated or standing position. Yoga promotes balance, flexibility, and relaxation mentally and physically. Skill level: All levels.

Bring your tablet, smartphone, or laptop along with your Enoch Pratt Free Library card and PIN, and librarians will guide you through Udemy, a platform that provides free courses and training. No matter what your interests are, Udemy has a course that will stimulate your mind and keep you curious.

Bring eco-chic vibes and the floral flair of fall into your home by crafting a show-stopping garland made entirely from upcycled materials. Twist, tie, and layer bold blooms and rich seasonal colors into a lush statement that turns scraps into style. Hang it on the door, stretch it across the mantel, or drape it anywhere that could use a little extra earth-friendly bloom and glow.

This dynamic dance fitness program is inspired by Latin and international rhythms and designed specifically for beginners, older adults, and anyone who loves to dance. Groove your way to improved health (no rhythm required)! Skill level: All levels.

A full-body workout designed to increase endurance, strength, and balance, while also improving your independence in everyday activities. The first half of the class focuses on strength and balance, while dynamic and static stretches improve your flexibility and mobility in the second half of class. Participants must be able to get onto the floor. Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate level. Recommended equipment: Weights, non-rolling chair, and a yoga mat.

Design your own unique woodblock and use it to design a stunning printed throw pillow. Explore the meditative art of wood carving and the satisfying process of transferring ink to fabric. Discover how everyday textiles can become bold, expressive pieces that reflect your creativity and add soulful charm to your home.

Qigong uses movement to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit with the goal of improving and maintaining health and wellbeing. The practice introduces you to Sheng Zhen, meaning unconditional love, which opens the heart, strengthens the body, and calms the mind. Skill level: All levels.

Have you experienced a slip, trip, or fall that has shaken your confidence, left you with the fear of falling, or, worse yet, resulted in injury? You understand that the threat of a fall is often a “game-changer” and can be a barrier to doing activities you enjoy at home and in your community. This fall prevention course provides opportunities to increase awareness to reduce your risk of falling by improving strength and balance, evaluating home hazards, and medication management to live well at home and in your community. This is a seven-week series produced by the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging Curriculum.

A full-body strength workout with an emphasis on core strength and stability. Tone and strengthen your muscles while improving your balance, flexibility, range of motion, and coordination. Must be able to get down on the floor. Recommended equipment: Weights and a yoga mat. Skill level: Intermediate level.

A full-body strength workout with an emphasis on core strength and stability. Tone and strengthen your muscles while improving your balance, flexibility, range of motion, and coordination. Must be able to get down on the floor. Recommended equipment: Weights and a yoga mat. Skill level: Intermediate level.

This low-impact, low-intensity workout focuses on balance and easy movement exercises to improve range of motion and activities of daily living. Skill level: All levels.

There are endless resources available to help older adults stay healthy, engaged, active, and safe; you just need to know how to access them. Learn about relevant and timely resources that can help you and your family thrive. No matter where you live or what your circumstances are, discover tips and tricks to help get you where you want to go. The topics covered this month include Medicare and Medicaid open enrollment, State Weatherization Program, and home repair tips