50 Route 24

Chester, NJ 07930

Lisa Sibelman,

Program Director

908-879-2202

programdirector@srcnj.org

www.srcnj.org

Description of Classes at SRC

What are the benefits of taking

exercise, music classes & special workshops for Seniors?

Chair Yoga for Seniors

Chair yoga is a promising form of exercise for older adults. It may help people with certain health conditions, such as arthritis, to exercise without putting pressure on joints. It may also reduce the fear of falling, and help people who are not used to exercise to begin improving their strength and balance.

Chair Yoga on Mondays @9:30 am with Karin German

Chair Yoga on Tuesdays @ 9:30 am with Lisa Franey

Piano Classes at SRC

It's never too late to begin! Playing the piano can be a great way to keep the mind active. In fact, research indicates that engaging in musical activities can delay cognitive aging and reduce the risk of dementia.

Piano 1 on Mondays @ 11:00 with Jen Tillson leads the introductory class. Students learn beginning piano skills, fundamentals of music, hand positioning, & sight reading. No experience is necessary

Piano 2 on Mondays @ 1:00 with Jen Tillson This class is for those who have a basic foundation in piano and are looking to add in the fine details into their piano playing.

Group X (core centrics)

&

Qigong/Tai Chi

Core Centrics exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability. Stability is important whether you're on the playing field or doing regular activities. In fact, most sports and other physical activities depend on stable core muscles

Qigong involves lateral movements that help strengthen our core, which can help promote better balance. Improvements were also seen in strength and flexibility. Reduced stress — Since qigong focuses on relaxing the body and mind, it helps seniors to manage stress more effectively.

Group X on Mondays at 10:45 with Lisa Van Saders

Qigong on Tuesdays at 10:30 with Carl Klemme

Project Healthy Bones led by

Peer Leaders:

Claire, Pat, Julia, Dolores, Cathy & Marlene

This program has demonstrated improved balance, increased strength, improved nutrition, home falls prevention and increased socialization among participants. In a study of 271 participants, 90% of participants completing the class increased the average amount of weight lifted by ¾ to 1 pound, and 68% increased their calcium intake by an average of 500 mg.

Healthy Bones on Wednesdays @ 9:30 with Marlene & Kathy & Carole

Healthy Bones on Wednesdays @ 11:00 with Claire, Pat, Julia & Dolores

Pilates

Line Dancing, Stretch Bands

Pilates opens with a series of low impact cardio movements then moves to exercises focused on isometric strength training combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements.

Line dancing fits in so well for promoting all areas of health. You get your body moving, you increase your brain fitness by learning new dance steps and you have fun with other people. Dancing helps to maintain coordination with all parts of the body, as well as learning a sequence of steps.

With resistance band exercises, seniors can effectively target and strengthen muscles needed to support daily activities. These exercises also prevent muscle loss associated with aging

Pilates on Thursdays @ 9:30 with

Lisa Franey

Line Dancing on Thursdays @ 1:00 with David Cross

Stretch Bands on Thursdays @ 2:00 with David Cross

SRC String Jammers

and

Quilting Workshop

Research from several fields suggests that active music participation can benefit senior citizens by contributing positively to their psychological well-being or mental health during the transitional years of retirement and beyond

Quilting might be considered a passive experience by those who’ve never tried it. But this task requires measuring and calculating, great exercises for the brain. Quilting is creative in a way that could help prevent dementia, and can also be a great source of joy as you give your quilts to others.

SRC String Jammers every 3rd Tuesday at 11:00 led by Andy Meissner and Dr. Sean O'Connell

SRC Quilting Club every 1st and 3rd Wednesday led by Dr. Andy Wiginton

SRC Walking Group

Walking will increase your confidence and mood, and help you feel better all round. Improve your energy levels and increase your stamina. Reduce anxiety or depression. Improve your social life – walking is a great way to get out and meet people or socialize with your friends. The SRC Walking Club meets on Fridays at 11:00 at a different location every week and is led by Lisa Sibelman and Mary Lou B.

If you are interested in any of these programs please email Lisa Sibelman at programdirector@srcnj.org