ACTIVE ADULTS & SENIORS
New Horizons Band DuPage • AGES 50 AND UP New Horizons Band DuPage provides musical instrument instruction and music-making for active adults and seniors, including those with no previous musical experience and those who have been musically inactive. Learn how to read music and play a musical instrument, or jump right in and participate in a concert band (musical instrument experience required). Every person has musical potential that can be developed to a level that will be personally rewarding. Individuals are encouraged to practice on their own outside of class and may be invited to perform in concerts at the end of each season. Each participant must own, purchase, rent or borrow the band instrument that they choose to play. New Horizons Band DuPage has some instruments that can be rented or can suggest locations where instruments can be rented or purchased. Music method books are required for the beginner and intermediate classes. Payment of $10 will be collected at the first class (price subject to change). Please make checks payable to New Horizons Band. Visit www.nhbdupage.org for more information. It’s never too late to toot your own horn! (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N BEGINNER 1 Community United Methodist Room 102 • 20 N. Center St. 106644 Sep 11-Oct 16 Th 5:00-5:45 pm $65/$95 BEGINNER 2 Community United Methodist Room 102 • 20 N. Center St. 106645 Oct 30-Dec 11 Th 5:00-5:45 pm $65/$95 INTERMEDIATE Naperville Community Concert Center • 104 E. Benton Ave. 106648 Sep 8-Oct 13 M 3:30-4:15 pm $65/$95 106649 Oct 27-Dec 8 M 3:30-4:15 pm $80/$110 CONCERT BAND Naperville Community Concert Center • 104 E. Benton Ave. 106646 Sep 8-Oct 13 M 5:30-7:00 pm $65/$95 106647 Oct 27-Dec 8 M 5:30-7:00 pm $80/$110 Pressed Floral Frame Design • AGES 50 AND UP NEW In this one-day workshop, create your own framed artwork using real, hand-pressed flowers. Materials include a high-quality 11 x 14-inch clear float glass frame, paint brushes, trays, acid-free paper, pH-neutral adhesive and a curated variety of pressed flowers. The cost of the materials is included in the price. (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Craft Room 205 • 305 W. Jackson Ave. 107631 Oct 10 F 10:00-11:30 am $59/$89 Protein: Are You Getting Enough? • AGES 40 AND UP NEW Protein is a key part of a healthy diet. It is important to understand how much protein is enough and where to find good sources of it. Learn the health benefits of various of protein-rich foods and tips for adding them to your diet. Presentation provided by Humana. Although this is a free presentation, registration is required. (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Community Hall • 305 Jackson Ave. 104638 Oct 30 Th 2:00-3:00 pm Free
Regain Your Balance • AGES 50 AND UP Taught by instructor Cecilia Floyd-Carruthers, Regain Your Balance is specifically designed for seniors who are currently mobile and able to support themselves without assistance. As seniors progress and notice a decline in cognitive function, the biggest fear is falling. Consisting of three 15-minute segments of sitting, standing and walking, this class will help you build your confidence and regain or maintain your balance. Fall prevention and how to correctly fall to avoid injuries will be discussed. Please bring water for hydration and wear gym shoes with good support. In order to participate in the Regain Your Balance class, you must be mobile and able to support yourself without assistance. (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Community Hall • 305 Jackson Ave. 106612 Sep 6-Oct 18 Sa 11:00-11:45 am $54/$81 106613 Oct 25-Dec 13 Sa 11:00-11:45 am $54/$81 Senior Kung Fu • AGES 50 AND UP Senior Kung Fu is for the active senior looking for a different type of exercise. Come and have fun learning something new! The class consists of exercises, stance training, Kung Fu Forms (routines of movements), staff routines and two-person applications. (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Community Hall • 305 Jackson Ave. 106962 Sep 16-Oct 28 Tu 9:15-10:15 am $90/$120 106963 Nov 4-Dec 16 Tu 9:15-10:15 am $78/$108 Senior Scams and Mental Health • AGES 40 AND UP NEW People of all ages can unknowingly find themselves in a scammer’s trap, but often times seniors are the target. Learn the top scams and con artist’s tactics used to deceive and steal from their victims. Discover what “normal” mental health is as we age and the signs and symptoms that there is an issue needing to be addressed. Information about crisis and non-crisis resources, Adult Protective Services, elder abuse and domestic violence warning signs will be discussed. Presentation provided by a Naperville Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist and Social Worker. Although this is a free presentation, registration is required. (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Community Hall • 305 Jackson Ave. 106606 Nov 19 W 1:30-2:30 pm Free Senior Stretch • AGES 50 AND UP Most exercise classes include stretching during warmup and cool down, but what about an entire class dedicated to this important activity? Stretching is vital for seniors and allows for greater movement in joints while improving overall posture in addition to releasing muscle tension and soreness, reducing the risk of injury. It also may help increase circulation, muscle control and improve balance and coordination. This 30-minute class, taught by Cecilia Floyd-Carruthers, covers stretching exercises from head to toe in a seated position as well as standing, using a chair for balance. Please bring water for hydration and wear gym shoes with good support. In order to participate in the Senior Stretch class, you must be mobile and able to support yourself without assistance. (lmo) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Community Hall • 305 Jackson Ave. 106615 Sep 6-Oct 18 Sa 9:00-9:30 am $45/$68 106616 Oct 25-Dec 13 Sa 9:00-9:30 am $45/$68
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