
Wise & Well Journey
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.
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Fitness and Movement
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.
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Fitness and Movement
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.
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Fitness and Movement
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.
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All About You
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.
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Creative Pathways
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.
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Fitness and Movement
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.
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Fitness and Movement
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.
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Creative Pathways
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.
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Fitness and Movement
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.
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Managing Your Personal Health Conditions
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.
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Fitness and Movement
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.
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Fitness and Movement
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.
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Fitness and Movement
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.
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Wise & Well Journey
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
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Fitness and Movement
Is there a fitness class that you’ve been itching to try out? Have a friend who is interested in joining you
for class? Now is your chance! Attend one class in the series to get to know the class format, instructor,
and other class participants. Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited. Applies to in-person, live
attendance only. Open to members and non-members.
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Managing Your Personal Health Conditions
Monitoring your vital signs regularly is an important step in maintaining good health. Health assessments will include weight, blood pressure, and other health status markers. This is also a great time to ask questions about preparing for an upcoming doctor’s visit, nutrition, exercise, or other health concerns.
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Managing Your Personal Health Conditions
Falls are common in adults over 65 and about a third of older adults who live at home fall at least once per year. Mobility, balance, vision, diet, chronic disease, and other factors increase the risk of falling. An assessment is recommended yearly to determine fall risk level so that you and your healthcare provider can determine the best strategies to prevent falls and reduce your chance of injury. Assessment includes review of falls history, nutrition and medication review, Kinesis QTUG walk test, lower body strength test, and a balance test.
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Personal Training & Independent Workout
Do you need a plan for your physical fitness training? Sign up for a personal fitness assessment. Meet one-on-one with a fitness expert to develop a plan that emphasizes building strength and balance for falls prevention. Call the Wise & Well Center to schedule an appointment.
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Personal Training & Independent Workout
Let us help you meet your fitness goals through individualized personal training. Our fitness experts will help you implement your action plan for a fit and healthier you! Fitness training is available live and virtually.
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Personal Training & Independent Workout
Use the Fitness Center for independent workouts for 45 minutes each session up to three days per week. Workouts are monitored by fitness staff and scheduled in advance. Medical exercise clearance and fitness screening are prerequisites.
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Fitness and Movement
For $45 per month, you can have unlimited access to most of our virtual fitness and movement classes! Upon registration each month, you will receive the schedule, links, and meeting codes for all available classes that month! You can pick and choose which classes to join! Live classes are not included in this offer.
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Fitness and Movement
Is there a fitness class that you’ve been itching to try out? Have a friend who is interested in joining you for class? Now is your chance! Attend one class in the series to get to know the class format, instructor, and other class participants.
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