Wellness Program

Chugiak-Eagle River has a lot going on for the seniors who take advantage of its programs. The wellness program utilizes the expertise of a personal fitness trainer. Stacey schedules a variety of classes to help seniors kept fit and improve longevity. And for those who participate the program is working, their stamina as increase ten-fold.

Three New Step classes to start the New Year Off!

• Beginner Step - 2 Sets of 8 on all weight exercises. All exercises are done in a chair.
• Advanced Step - 2 Sets of 12 on all weighted exercises in chair, also standing and floor exercises.
• Expert Step - 3 Sets of 15 on all weighted exercises, standing, ball and floor exercises. There will be more balance and stability exercises in this class.

Yoga Classes

• Yoga fit for seniors on Tuesdays - This class will use the whole video by Yoga Fit
  
• Yoga Fit for seniors on Thursdays – This class will be the more advanced class and a more teaching of yoga postures by Stacey.
  
• The weigh in consists of being weighed, measured and your body fat and Body mass taken. So come on down and be part of the new Chugiak Senior Gym.
  

Contact Stacey Purifoy the program coordinator at 688-2694 for more information .

Health Outreach Program

A grant from the Muncipality of Anchorage supports the Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center Health Outreach Program. This program employees a Registered Nurse who is available to help you with your health care needs. In addition, this program offers many activities to help seniors maintain their independents and health

• Wellness Clinics - Wednesdays from 12 noon until 2pm.
  
• Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program - Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm
  
• Walk America program - Wednesday, January 12th at 3pm
  
• Brain Fitness - Wednesday, January 26th at 3pm
  

Contact Betty Burke R.N. at 688-2609 for more information