Healthy 55 is a club that helps those who are 55 and above work towards Better Health by providing educational and wellness programs along with fun social activities.
Our goal is to help improve the health of our community by offering some tools and resources for the 55+ population to live their healthiest lives.
Every month we host events where you can learn about different health and wellness practices. Things like our Distinguished Lecture Series will provide you with some of the knowledge you need to live a healthier life.
Along with those knowledge-based events, we’ll also have some activities that are just good fun! Join us for things like line dancing, card making, and ice cream socials.
Can’t find a class that you’d like to see? Let us know. We take pride in listening to our members’ needs and taking the necessary steps to add programs and services that will make a positive impact on your life.
Spots for most of our events are limited, so we ask that you register beforehand.
Please get in touch with Brenda Williams to sign up today:
Phone: 352-812-2059 Email: [email protected]
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| Tuesday, Apr 12 09:30:00-10:30:00 |
Silver Sneakers Flex Class
Instructor: Gail Crane, Silver Sneakers Certified & Functional Aging Institute Gropu Exercise Certified
*Also offered as a Zoom Class
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| Monday, Apr 18 09:30:00-10:30:00 |
Walk Away the Pounds
Instructor: Brenda Williams, Healthy 55 Coordinator
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| Monday, Apr 18 11:00:00-12:00:00 | Gentle Yoga |
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| Monday, Apr 18 11:00:00-12:00:00 | Untitled Event |
| Thursday, Apr 21 19:30:00-21:00:00 |
Demo: Florence Price: Symphony No. 3 in c minor
Florence Price's Symphony No. 3 was commissioned by the Works Progress Administration's Federal Music Project during the height of the Great Depression. It was first performed at the Detroit Institute of Arts on November 6, 1940, by the Detroit Civic Orchestra under the conductor Valter Poole. The composition is Price's third symphony, following her Symphony in E minor—the first symphony by a black woman to be performed by a major American orchestra—and her lost Symphony No. 2. |
| Tuesday, May 3 12:00:00-13:00:00 |
Breathing & Meditation
Instructor: Joan MacDonald, Certified Yoga Instructor
*Also offered as a Zoom class
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| Tuesday, May 3 10:00:00-12:00:00 |
A Matter of Balance - Workshop
Many older adults are concerned about falling and restrict their activities because of it. This award-winning workshop is designed to help manage falls and increase your activity levels.
During this program you will learn to:
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| Tuesday, May 3 12:00:00-14:10:00 |
Painting With Connie
Instructor: Connie Ferriera, Artist
Fee: $40 for all 4 classes, or $10 per class
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| Wednesday, May 4 10:00:00-11:00:00 |
Line Dancing - Absolute Beginner
Line dancing for those with no previous experience. Come learn the basic steps in a fun, stress-free environment! No partner needed.
Instructor: Claudia Lyons
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| Wednesday, May 4 11:00:00-12:00:00 |
Line Dancing - Beginner
If you have a little bit of previous line dancing experience, this class is for you. This level uses the basic steps learned in the Absolute Beginner class and adds some additional moves and styles.
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| Wednesday, May 4 13:00:00-14:00:00 |
Zumba
Sponsored by: Devoted Healthcare Plans
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| Wednesday, May 4 08:45:00-10:00:00 |
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Instructor: Judy Kasprak, Chapter Leader
Membership: $49 to join. You are invited to attend one informational meeting at no cost.
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| Wednesday, May 4 13:00:00-16:00:00 |
Dementia Caregiver Workshop
Instructors:
DJ Ryan, RN, Community Education Liason
Lanie Shirley, Marketing Director, Hospice of Marion County
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| Friday, May 6 09:00:00-10:00:00 |
Low Impact Aerobics
Instructor: Joan MacDonald, Certified Yoga Instructor
*Also offered as a Zoom class
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| Friday, May 6 13:00:00-14:00:00 |
In Stitches
Construct lap robes for seniors in nursing homes, veterans, and Marion County Senior Services. Yarn is provided.
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| Monday, May 9 13:00:00-15:00:00 |
Creative Card Making
Instructor: Susan Ricks, Stampin\' Up Demonstrator
Fee: $10 for three cards
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| Wednesday, May 11 13:30:00-15:00:00 |
Death Cafe
Presented By: DJ Ryan, Community Education Liaison, Hospice of Marion County
According to deathcafe.com, a Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
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| Thursday, May 12 11:30:00-12:30:00 |
Lunch & Learn: Stroke Prevention
Gregory Von Mering, M.D., will discuss the warning signs of a stroke and fill you in on some prevention methods.
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| Thursday, May 12 13:00:00-14:30:00 |
Just Hands CPR
A workshop on doing CPR and saving a life using only your hands.
Instructed By: Chris Drum, EMS Business Development Manager
Liz Warren, Chest Pain Coordinator, Shands
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| Friday, May 13 10:30:00-12:00:00 |
Train the Facilitator Group For Women in Stress
Instructor: Amy Waller, ARNP
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| Monday, May 16 13:00:00-16:00:00 |
Diabetes: Medications
1:00 - 2:30 : Medications
2:30 - 4:00 : Lab data for blood sugar control
Fee: $20
Instructor: Amy Waller, ARNP, Diabetes Educator
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| Tuesday, May 17 13:00:00-14:00:00 |
Tai Chi
This program addresses balance and gait through a set of controlled, progressively designed exercises. The eight Tai Chi forms emphasize weight shifting, postural alignment, and coordinated movements.
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| Wednesday, May 18 13:00:00-14:00:00 |
Zumba
Sponsored by: Devoted Healthcare Plans
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| Thursday, May 19 13:00:00-14:00:00 |
Tai Chi
This program addresses balance and gait through a set of controlled, progressively designed exercises. The eight Tai Chi forms emphasize weight shifting, postural alignment, and coordinated movements.
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| Thursday, May 19 13:00:00-14:00:00 |
Growing & Propagating Plants from Seeds and Cuttings
Instructor: Deborah Lindsey, Master Gardener
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| Friday, May 20 13:00:00-15:00:00 |
Bingo
Caller: Brenda Williams, Healthy 55 Coordinator
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| Monday, May 23 13:00:00-14:00:00 |
Diabetes Support Group
Instructor: Amy Waller, ARNP, Diabetes Educator
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| Wednesday, May 25 11:30:00-12:30:00 |
Chef Paul from The Windsor - Taste of Italy Cooking Demonstration
Instructor: Chef Paul from The Windsor
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| Thursday, May 26 11:30:00-12:30:00 |
Lunch & Learn: Supplements to Improve General Health
Norman Anderson, M.D., will let you in on some ways to improve your overall health to help you stay well.
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| Friday, May 27 18:00:00-20:30:00 |
Friday Paint Night
Instructor: Sheila Ramos, Owner of the Artist Hub
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