Are you age 55 or older? Join the Colby Walking Program at the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center on the Colby College campus. Community members may walk the indoor track during the winter months for easier and safer exercise. Please see the designated days and hours below. Pre-registration is not needed. On your first visit, please see a program volunteer to complete the necessary paperwork. Minors and pets are not allowed. Soft-soled shoes are required, no outside shoes, please! Walking program is closed during Colby breaks: November 24 - 28, December 23 - January 1, March 23 - March 27

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.

Starting and maintaining a healthier lifestyle is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this free, monthly health coaching group, gain support and strategies to put your health goals into action. Whether you could benefit from shared accountability, learning ways to overcome challenges or getting help navigating next steps, this group is for you. Let’s get healthier together!

Being at risk for type 2 diabetes can be scary, but you can make small changes to reduce your risk and fear. Join the National Diabetes Prevention Program to learn how to eat healthier, increase activity, lower your blood sugar and improve your overall health. You’ll receive a year of support from a dedicated lifestyle coach within a group setting. 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.

Discover how a heart-healthy diet can help lower and manage blood pressure. You’ll explore simple ways to eat well every day. The class will include a nutrition lecture, a cooking demonstration, and the opportunity to taste some heart-healthy dishes.

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.

Join us for a guided writing workshop exploring the wild beauty of love. Valentine’s Day is a time to honor and reflect on the many forms of love in our lives — romantic, platonic, self-love and more. In this workshop, you’ll read words of love, respond to writing prompts, craft love letters and explore love in all its expressions within a supportive and nurturing space. This workshop is for everyone: in love, heartbroken, Cupid-averse, grieving, a hopeless romantic and everything in between.

It’s no secret that today’s world can feel incredibly stressful. Over time, stress can take a serious toll on your health, relationships and overall well-being. In this interactive workshop, explore how stress shows up in your life and learn to recognize what’s within your control. You’ll leave with practical strategies to manage stress in the moment and build long-term resilience for a healthier, more balanced life.