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Upcoming Events

Stepping On

Hosted by Gundersen Health System

Date(s): Mondays, December 9, 2024-January 27, 2025

(no class on Monday, December 23, 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 608-775-3054. $15.

Staying Active Together

Hosted by the La Crosse Parks & Recreation Department

Date(s): Ongoing, Mondays & Thursdays

Time: 9:30-10:30 am

Location: In-person at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center (1433 Rose St, La Crosse) OR view virtual class at the South Side Neighborhood Center (1306 6th St, La Crosse) or receive virtual link to participate anywhere you would like!

Info: One hour cardio, balance, and strength exercises. To register, call the La Crosse Parks and Recreation Department at 608-789-8298. $15/session.

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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