Are you having concerns about your balance and mobility?
Balance movement classes, offered weekly in Sarasota County from Newtown to North Port, can help you strengthen your core muscles and build the sense of balance that is so important as we age. Each class is open to the public for a nominal fee. Wear comfortable clothing and bring bottled water.
For more information on Balance Movement Classes in Sarasota and Newtown, please call Penny Evensen, RN at 941.556.3259 or call Tom Harlow for classes for Venice & North Port at 941.584.0075.
Did You know?
By the year 2020 the annual direct and indirect cost of all fall injuries are expected to reach $54.9 billion according to the Center for Disease Control. You can't afford to fall, the emotional, physical and financial impact is too great!
BALANCE MOVEMENT CLASSES
Reduce your risk of falling, while improving your balance, flexibility, strength and confidence through one of our Balance Movement Classes. For more information please call Penny Evensen,RN for North County classes at 941.556.3259 and Tom Harlow, Falls Prevention Specialist/Senior Personal Trainer for South County at 941.584.0076
North Sarasota County
For the month of May: For Newtown and Sarasota locations Only:There will be no Balance Movement classes in Newtown and Sarasota from Monday May 7 through Friday May 18 . Classes will resume on Monday May 21
Senior Friendship Centers will be closed on Monday May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.
Sarasota
Senior Friendship Centers
Rubin Center for Healthy Aging
Dwyer Room
1900 Brother Geenen Way (Downtown Sarasota)
Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 am to 9:45 am and 10:00 am to 10:45 am
Balance Movement Plus Similar to the regular Balance Movement Class, but at a slower pace with more focus on those with canes and walkers. Classes are Wednesdays 11:00 am to 11:45 am.
Newtown
Robert L. Taylor Community Center
1845 34th St.
Sarasota
Classes are Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
For current class schedule at Robert L. Taylor Community Center, please call 941.556.3259
South Sarasota County
Venice
Kathleen Catlin Friendship Center
Great Room
2350 Scenic Drive Venice
Classes are Thursdays at 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm and Fridays at 9:30 am to 10:15 am
North Port
North Port Education Center
4940 Pan American Blvd.
Classes are Thursdays 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.