Fitness, Health & Wellness

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Tennis Elbow Education

with Mary Woodbury

Jan

Next session: January 26th, 2027

$50 More Info

Love tennis and pickleball or just remodeled your home? You don't have to play tennis to get tennis elbow (also known as lateral epicondylitis) which often has no clear cause. Any overuse of elbow muscles and tendons can cause pain that spreads into the forearm and wrist. Join occupational therapist Mary Woodbury, OTR/L CHT, to learn how to minimize pain and swelling and keep your work or play on track. Topics covered include: racket size, weight, grip, stretching, self-care for swelling and overuse, current treatments and stretching techniques.

Intro to Chair Yoga Live – Online

with Nicola Eden

Oct

Next session: October 24th to November 21st, 2026

$45 More Info

Registered yoga teacher Nicola Eden invites you to this gentle movement, breath, and mindfulness practice designed to enhance your well being. Participants remain seated and supported by a stable chair the whole time with a focus on mobility with a flowing, active range of motion, and stability by holding postures steady, all on a foundation of self-compassion. This 30-minute yoga class is offered to you live-online in the comfort of your home.

Tai Chi Easy™ with Robin

with Robin Brooks

Jan

Next session: January 5th to March 16th, 2027

$155 More Info

Join Robin to learn about the incredible health benefits of practicing tai chi. Tai Chi Easy™ is a health-enhancement system that includes a gentle qigong (chee-gong) warm-up, breathing practices, self-massage, and a modified Yang-style tai chi form. We will discover how to nurture our Qi, or vital life force, while engaging in the practices. This class is for everyone. *No Class: 11/24 (Fall Session). **No Class: 2/16 (Winter Session). ***Snow Date: 3/23 (Winter Session).

Tai Chi with Robin for Continuing Students

with Robin Brooks

Jan

Next session: January 7th to March 18th, 2027

$155 More Info

Join Robin to continue with tai chi on Thursday afternoons. In this ten-week session, we will continue to refine and play with our vital energy, or Qi. This fall we will begin learning the 24-movement Yang-style taiji form. *Enrollment in this class is suggested for students who have prior experience. *No Class: 11/26 (Fall Session). **No Class: 2/18 (Winter Session). ***Snow Date: 3/25 (Winter Session).

Men’s Stretch and Strengthen

with Carlos Collado

Jan

Next session: January 5th to March 2nd, 2027

$110 More Info

Using a combination of soft flowing and strengthening exercises, gentle stretching and balance postures focusing on postural alignment, focused breathing and a meditative mindset. Free the mind of distracting thoughts, expectations, and anxiety in order to experience centering, balance, reduce stress, develop strength, flexibility and gain personal control. Bring a yoga mat, a water bottle and wear loose comfortable clothing. *No Class: 11/24 & 2/16. **Snow Date: 3/9.

Tea Making

with Katie Munn

Jan

Next session: January 14th, 2027

$35 More Info

As we enter into the winter months having a nice cup of tea can be so supportive to the body. If you are curious about medicinal herbs come join Clinical herbalist Katie Munn for this fun informative tea making class. We will discuss common herbs used for stress, immunity & digestion and learn how to make a tea blend. We will then use the knowledge you learned to create your very own tea to take home!