May 2023

Get Moving on

Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is an incredibly important part of our overall well-being. Recent evidence suggests that adopting an exercise regime into our daily life can make us feel more energetic, relaxed, and positive. Physical activity has an immediate effect on the brain’s chemistry, boosting dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin levels.

National Senior Health and Fitness Week

Yoga for Mindful Living - Develop focus, breath control, and awareness in this slow, mindful yoga practice. All levels are welcome. Celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Week with us!

Mental Health & Happiness Workshop

Explore ways to support our mental health and wellbeing as we age, as well as how to access mental health services in our community, in this interactive workshop.

Hosted by: Emily Brosius, LCSW from

Thursday, June 1, 12 – 1 p.m.

Beach Cities Health District

514 Prospect Ave.,

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

(Clubhouse Room Hybrid)

May Mindfulness Fitness Challenge

In this month-long challenge, we will incorporate basic mindfulness every day in a bite-size manner. We encourage you to participate for at least 7 of the 31 days, and if you can, make mindfulness a daily practice!

Couch to 5K Training

Come run with your CHF community! In 8 weeks, you can go from couch to 5K by following our beginner's 5K training program. You can have up to 8 people per group so bring a friend.

Back2Basics Workshop

Learn how basic workout fundamentals can get you to your goals and beyond in these Back2Basics Workshops, led by CHF Certified Personal Trainers. All fitness levels welcome! Sign up using the Mindbody app right now or go to the CHF homepage and register through the class schedule.  

Small Group Training

On May 8, we will start a new Small Group Training Track. In case you're not sure if you should join, here are six benefits of small group training:

1. It's fun
2. It's effective
3. It's affordable
4. It's motivational
5. It's for people of all ages
6. It's also available as a hybrid option

Joining Offer

Healthy Food Focus: Senior Nutritional Health

Choosing a healthy diet that contains nutrients, fiber, and phytochemicals can help you prevent health problems associated with aging, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer.

 Instructor Highlight – Lilly Murphy

Meet Lilly, one of CHF's amazing private Pilates instructors. Lilly loves gardening and has a green thumb. She even grows fruits and veggies in her backyard. Lilly enjoys picking and cooking fresh produce. Chihuahuas and Golden Retrievers hold a special place in her heart. She also has a red-eared slider turtle. Indian food is her favorite because it's spicy, rich and flavorful. Lilly would take a tropical beach over mountains any day!