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Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi

$10039

with Audrey McGee

Calendar Current session started Jul 14, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi is a combination of Tai Chi and Qigong that helps build posture and balance, muscle tone and a healthy range of movement without putting stress on the joints. Regular practice of the 18 forms supports health and vitality, calms the mind and improves breathing.

Living Well with Chronic Pain

Free

with Vicki Foster

Calendar Next session starts Jul 27, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 6 weeks
1 additional session on Sep 8, 2026

When you’re in pain, it can be hard to focus on anything else. Stop letting pain pause your life! This six-week program explores how healthy eating, gentle-movement exercises and balancing activity and rest can help improve your quality of life. This class is open to adults who have chronic pain and caregivers. The group participates by Zoom and class materials are sent to your home.

Full Course

A Matter of Balance

Free

with Emily Michaud & Ze'ev Shames

Calendar Next session starts Jul 30, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

A fear of falling can keep you from living your life to the fullest. The good news is that falls can be predictable and preventable. Our eight-session class will teach you strategies to reduce falling risks, increase activity and live your life again. You’ll also learn home modifications to make falls less likely and practice exercises to increase strength and balance.

Full Course

Confidence to Quit

Free

with Emily Michaud

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 12, 2026 at 5 pm

Quitting tobacco is hard, but help is available. Whether you’re ready to quit, thinking about it or exploring options, this workshop offers a welcoming space to learn more. Discover the physical, emotional and financial benefits of quitting, learn about effective medications and how to access them and reflect on your personal reasons and triggers for tobacco use. Gain practical strategies, resources and encouragement to help you or a loved one take the first step toward becoming tobacco-free.

Tai Chi for Inner & Outer Balance - Part 1

$128

with Akiba Mermey

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Discover your inner balance while practicing your physical balance. Based on the principles of Tai Chi for Health and Balance, this class further explores how focusing on physical balance through slow, continuous movements can help to cultivate peace and balance in all aspects of life.

Experience the benefits of increased strength, reduced joint pain and mental clarity in this program.

Tai Chi for Inner & Outer Balance - Part 2

$128

with Akiba Mermey

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 3, 2026 at 6:45 pm, runs for 8 weeks

If you’ve completed Tai Chi for Health and Balance – Part 1 and are ready to expand your practice, this program is for you! Enhance your knowledge and skills of the Tai Chi forms while further exploring how focusing on physical balance helps to create balance inside and out.

(Note: Completion of Tai Chi for Health and Balance – Part 1 is required to participate in this program.)

Freedom From Smoking

Free

with Emily Michaud

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 16, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Quitting isn’t easy – but it’s easier with the right help. The American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® program gives you tools to overcome tobacco addiction and quit for good! It features a step-by-step plan for quitting, with each session designed to help you gain control.

National Diabetes Prevention Program

Free

with Ze'ev Shames

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 24, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 33 weeks

Being at risk for type 2 diabetes can be scary, but small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Join the National Diabetes Prevention Program to learn how to eat healthier, increase activity, lower your blood sugar and improve your overall health. You gain a year of support within a group setting along with a dedicated lifestyle coach. Don’t miss your chance for encouragement and to meet others trying to live healthier, just like you. This class meets weekly for 16 weeks, then twice a month for the rest of the year.





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