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Summer Step Challenge: The Appalachian Trail

Free
Calendar Current session started Jul 5, 2026

Join our virtual Summer Step Challenge to collectively walk the distance of the Appalachian Trail — all 2,198 miles from Georgia to Maine!

This group challenge encourages movement of all kinds. Whether you’re walking your dog, pushing a stroller or grocery shopping, every step helps us reach our shared goal. Track your movement however you like (steps, miles or minutes) and submit your weekly activity through our online form.

We’ll combine everyone’s activity to show our progress "along the trail", with updates shared each week by email and social media. Everyone who submits four weeks of activity will earn a T-shirt!

Steady Strength: A Gentle Yoga Workout

$2914

with Beth Jones

Calendar Current session started Jul 7, 2026 at 5:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

In this low-impact class, you’ll combine breath and movement through a gentle flow of yoga postures designed to build balance, strength and focus. Each session includes a brief weight-bearing set of exercises using light hand weights. With an emphasis on grounding and stability, you’ll leave feeling centered, steady and refreshed.

Full Course

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.

At-Home Strength Training

$40

with Emily Michaud

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 28, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Do you want to strength train, but don’t know where to start? Having trouble fitting it into your busy life? This program was designed with you in mind. Follow along a full-body strength training and mobility program from the comfort of your home. Learn how to safely exercise and confidently train on your own! You will need to have one pair of dumbbells and a resistance band.

All levels are welcome.

Intro to Qigong

$30

with Shalimar Chasse

Calendar Next available session starts Jul 31, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 3 weeks

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines controlled breathing, energy building and balancing, gentle movement and meditation to promote good mental, physical and spiritual health. In three sessions, you can explore the practice without the time commitment of a longer series.

Intermediate Hiking

Free

with Emily Michaud

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 8, 2026 at 9 am

Join one or more of our monthly group hikes to explore some of the best intermediate trails the area has to offer! Each hike is 3–4 miles round trip with a moderate incline, offering a rewarding physical challenge and time to connect with others. Please come prepared with water and appropriate footwear.

Pain in Your Golf Game?

Free

with Paul Rucci

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 11, 2026 at 2 pm

Is pain messing with your golf game? Whether you’re just learning or have been swinging for years, golf can leave you feeling tight, sore or in pain. In this workshop, Paul Rucci, MS, ATC and Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 certified, will break down the key body mechanics behind a healthy golf swing and the common causes of golf-related ailments. You’ll also learn simple mobility and stability exercises to help you feel good playing the sport you love. The session will wrap up with a dynamic warmup to keep you moving well on the course this season!

Vin Yin Yoga

$60

with Mike Keighley

Calendar Next session starts Aug 18, 2026 at 5:15 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Vin Yin Yoga is a blend of two distinct yoga styles: Vinyasa and Yin Yoga. It combines the dynamic, flowing movements of Vinyasa with the deep, passive stretches of Yin.

You will start with a Vinyasa flow to warm up, then transition to longer-held Yin postures to deeply stretch and relax the body. This combination provides both the energizing effects of movement and the restorative benefits of deep stretching, making it a great choice for a balanced, well-rounded practice.

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