HEALTH AND FITNESS
A Matter of Balance
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A matter of balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
CLASS IS FULL - please call 509-393-9113 for more information.
Wenatchee Location: Wenatchee Valley Senior Center
Facilitators: Erin Cass, Healthy Ageing Consultant, MOB Master Trainer and Linetter Gahringer, MOB Master Trainer
Restorative Yoga
Guided class of easy, gentle yoga (beginner) poses and meditative relaxation designed for cancer survivors, people living with illnesses, and caregivers. Classes are not dependent upon each other, so please feel free to join at any time. Please consult with your physician if you are presently undergoing any treatment for illness. No charge for attending. Moving to Wellness Place September 9th, 2019!
Wenatchee Location: Wellness Place, 609 Okanogan Ave, Wenatchee
Date/Time: Every Monday 5:30pm-6:30pm
Instructor: Mary Gunkel
Stay Active and Independent for Life (S.A.I.L.)
Studies show the majority of hospitalizations of seniors are due to preventable falls. The Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) program was developed specifically for our aging population. Join trained volunteer fitness instructors in a series of gentle yet effective exercises for seniors age 65 and older. The goal of the SAIL program is to increase strength, balance and mobility while decreasing the likelihood of falls.
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SUPPORT MEETINGS
Women Surviving Cancer- New Day and Time! Starting October 4th 2019!
This support group includes women facing treatment, persons currently receiving treatment and those people who have finished treatment.
Wenatchee Location: Wellness Place, 609 Okanogan Ave, Wenatchee (map
Date/Time: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00am-12 pm *Lunch provided on the first Friday, Potluck lunch on the third Friday
Facilitator: Willow Burts
Chelan Location: Lake Chelan Community Hospital, 503 E Highland Ave (map)
Date/Time: Second Tuesday of every month at 11:45am *Lunch Provided
Facilitator: Anne Brooks
Lymphoma/Leukemia Support Group
Location: Wellness Place, 609 Okanogan Ave, Wenatchee (map)
Date/Time: The third Thursday of each month 2:00pm-4:00pm
Facilitator: Jill Rowley
Ostomy Support Group
This support group offers education and support to individuals currently living with an ostomy. Learn from the educated facilitators, share life experiences, ask questions and even have the opportunity to learn about new products from various ostomy support representatives. Meetings are held quarterly at the Central Washington Hospital campus.
Facilitator: Tyree Fender, RN, CWOCN
T.B.I. (Traumatic Brain Injury) and Stroke Support Group
Location: Confluence Health Sleep/Spine Clinc, 100 N Miller St in Conference Room, Wenatchee (map)
Date/Time: The 4th Monday of each month from 4:00pm-5:00pm
Facilitator: Sophie Gresh, 509-664-4868 ext. 5991, sophie.gresh@confluencehealth.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Beauty for a Day
Beauty For a Day is for women in various stages of their journey with Cancer and one guest. The women receive a manicure, chair massage, tips on makeup and a makeover and are fitted for a wig as well as treated to a delicious lunch. They also receive a gift bag as they leave.
Location: The Wellness Place, 609 Okanogan Ave, Wenatchee (map)
Date/Time: Stay tuned for our next Beauty for a Day or call 888-9933 for more information.
Health and Wellness Fair
This is the ideal event for anyone who wants to learn more about healthy aging with informative booths, preventative health screening test information, fitness demo’s and more.
More information including date and location coming soon.