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 food nutrition labels seem like gibberish? In this lecture, learn how to decode nutrition labels and about macronutrients and the role they play in a healthy diet.

As we age, growing and maintaining muscle becomes harder and even more important for movement. This class helps improve strength, mobility and stability using simple equipment and your body weight. Exercises are performed seated or standing, depending on your preference. You are encouraged to move at your own pace and fitness level. No experience needed.

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.

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.

Discover a fresh way to journal using image-based cards that spark insight and creativity. In this series, you’ll draw a card from a nature-themed deck, explore its imagery and meaning, and use it as a prompt for personal reflection. Whether you’re new to journaling or looking to deepen your practice, this class offers a unique opportunity to quiet mental clutter, relate more deeply to nature and connect with your personal intuition within a supportive group environment.

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.

Chair Yoga offers the benefits of traditional yoga practice without getting on the floor. Benefits include improved posture and balance, increased strength and flexibility, reduced stress and an enhanced sense of well-being. Done seated or using a chair for support, it adapts to your needs and ability; no experience needed.