Thursdays Fitness Programs (registration is required) Pilates with Kathy from ShipShape (on Zoom) Description: Its muscle-strengthening benefits mean that it is also very beneficial for over 50s. That’s because, as you get older, you start to lose muscle mass and engaging with a regular Pilates routine will help strengthen those muscles in the long-term Time: 9:00am  (10/6, 10/13, 10/20) Boxing Fitness with Karen (in-person/indoors)  Description:  Throwing punches is a fun way to stay strong and fit at any age, but it is especially beneficial for older adults. Come get moving with professional boxer Karen Dulin from Newport Boxfit. Boxing moves are great for cognitive function!   Time: 10:00am (10/6, 10/13, 10/20) Silver Age Chair Yoga with Carmen (in-person/indoors) Description: Silver Age Chair Yoga is a program designed to meet the special health needs of older adults. Safely participate at your own level of comfort. This is a gentle introduction to chair yoga. Seated chair postures as well as chair supported standing postures will be practiced. Time: 10:00am (10/6, 10/13, 10/20) Chair Yoga with Lynne (on Zoom) Description: Chair Yoga via Zoom is a good opportunity to try it out or return to your practice; in your own home. Movement and de-stressing will be key to these sessions. Must have camera on and be able to see and be seen by instructor. Participants will not be admitted after 11:10am. Time: 11:00am (10/6, 10/13, 10/20) Keep Your Independence With Tommy @Donovan Manor (In Person/indoors) Description: Keep Your Independence through easy, fun movements designed to help you manage: stairs, chairs, cars, walking, balance and mind/body connections. This program is being offered at Donovan Manor in Newport. Time: 11:15 (10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27) The Alexander Technique with Mara (in-person/indoors) Description: The Alexander Technique addresses posture, poise and pain relief. It teaches you how to think differently about how you move and carry yourself. You don’t need any physical skill, just an open and curious mind. Time: 1:00pm (10/6, 10/13, 10/20)