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

Do you love Indian food or want to try something new? Come learn how to prepare Indian dishes you can make at home.

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.

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.

Functional Flow focuses on movements you use every day like bending to pick up a package or reaching overhead into a cupboard. This class helps you perform these tasks with greater ease, safety and confidence through a flow-style yoga practice designed to improve your balance, mobility and strength. It’s ideal for anyone who can independently get up and down from the floor and practice yoga on a mat.

Chronic stress and poor sleep can silently impact your blood pressure, mood and overall health. This interactive workshop explores the powerful connection between stress, sleep and heart health — and how small, sustainable changes can make a big difference. Learn practical techniques to manage stress, support emotional resilience and improve sleep, including a guided mindfulness practice to calm the mind and relax the body.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines controlled breathing, gentle movement and meditation to build energy and promote good mental, physical and spiritual health. Whether you are new to Qigong or have experience, this series accommodates participants of all levels, starting with a foundational practice and progressing into full-body movements.

As winter stretches on and cabin fever starts to creep in, it’s important to stay connected to people and activities that support your well-being. Join us for a four-week series designed to beat the winter blues through creativity, movement, cooking and community. Each week will feature a new activity to keep you engaged, uplifted and well.