Upcoming Events

Falls Prevention Awareness Day Event #1

Hosted by La Crosse County Falls Prevention Coalition

Date(s): Thursday, September 19, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Holmen Area Community Center (600 N Holmen Dr, Holmen)

Info: An event dedicated to helping you learn more about how to stay safe. Check out our "Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day" page for more information.

Falls Prevention Awareness Day Event #2

Hosted by La Crosse County Falls Prevention Coalition

Date(s): Friday, September 20, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Concordia Ballroom (1129 La Crosse St, La Crosse)

Info: An event dedicated to helping you learn more about how to stay safe. Check out our "Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day" page for more information.

Stepping On

Hosted by Gundersen Health System

Date(s): Mondays, October 7-November 18, 2024

Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Location: Holmen Area Community Center (600 N Holmen Dr, Holmen)

Info: Stepping On is a seven-week (two hours per week) evidence-based program that empowers older adults to reduce their risk for falling and building confidence. The program focuses on how strength and balance exercises, medication management, home safety, footwear, vision, and mobility are important in preventing falls. For more information, or to register, call 608-775-2011.

Stepping On

Hosted by Gundersen Health System

Date(s): Mondays, October 14-November 25, 2024

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm

Location: Gundersen Onalaska Clinic, lower-level education center

Info: Stepping On is a seven-week (two hours per week) evidence-based program that empowers older adults to reduce their risk for falling and building confidence. The program focuses on how strength and balance exercises, medication management, home safety, footwear, vision, and mobility are important in preventing falls. For more information, or to register, call 608-775-2011.

Staying Active Together

Hosted by the La Crosse Parks & Recreation Department

Date(s): Ongoing, Mondays & Thursdays

Time: 9:30-10:30 am

Location: South Side Neighborhood Center (1306 6th St, La Crosse) OR virtual

Info: One hour FREE cardio, balance, and strength exercises. To register, call the La Crosse Parks and Recreation Department at 608-789-8298.

Swing Into Shape (television)

Provided by Gundersen Health System

Date(s): Ongoing, Thursdays and/or Fridays

Time: Varies (see below)

• AcenTek Channel 4, Thursdays at 4:30 pm, Fridays at 8:30 am
• Charter Channel 5, Thursdays at 8:00 am
• CenturyLink Channel 4, Thursdays at 8:00 am
• KQEG Channel 23, Thursdays at 8:00 am

Tai Chi (Harry J Olson Senior Center)

Date(s): Ongoing, Mondays & Fridays

Time: 9:30-10:30 am

Location: 1607 North St, La Crosse

Info: Membership to Harry J Olson Senior Center required. For more information, call 608-781-2122 or email harryjolson@gmail.com.

 

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