55 IS NOT A
SPEED LIMIT
UNIVERSITY CITY YMCA
January 2015
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HEALTHY LIVING 55+ | Active Adult Newsletter
GROUP EX UPDATES
Class Changes:
Please note that the Tuesday
12 - 12:55 PM class will rotate
instructors.
TUE 12 PM ROTATION:
JAN 6: Elsabe – Turbo Fitness
JAN 13: Elaine – Aqua Zumba
JAN 20: Elsabe – Turbo Fitness
JAN 27: Elaine - Aqua Zumba
NEW CLASS:
MON
9:00-9:45 AM
10:00-10:45 AM
10:45-11:15 AM
11:15-12:00 PM
1:15-2:15 PM
TUE
9:00-9:55 AM
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Studio B
10:45-11:40 AM
Cardio Lite
Main Studio
12:00-12:55 AM
Aqua Zumba®
Indoor Pool (note
class change in the right column for this class)
WED
10:00-10:45 AM
10:45-11:00 AM
11:00-11:55 AM
11:30-12:00 PM
12:00-12:50 PM
Arthritis
Noodle Conditioning
Aqua Lite & Lively
Chair Fitness
Barre
THU
9:00-9:45 AM
10:00-11:00 AM
10:30-11:30 AM
12:00-1:00 AM
1:15-2:00 PM
1:15-2:00 PM
Tai Chi/Qi Gong
Tai Chi/The 8 Treasures
Barre
Cardio Dance
Aqua Lite & Lively
FRI
Barre - Wednesdays, 12 PM (main studio)
& Thursdays, 10:30 AM (main studio)
Tai Chi/Qi Gong
Arthritis
Noodle Fun
Hydro Pilates
Chair Yoga
Studio B
Indoor Pool
Indoor Pool
Indoor Pool
Main Studio
10:00-10:45 AM
10:45-11:00 AM
11:30-12:00 PM
Arthritis
Noodle Fun
Chair Fitness
Indoor Pool
Indoor Pool
Indoor Pool
Main Studio
Main Studio
Studio B
Studio B
Main Studio
Main Studio
Indoor Pool
Sit & Be Fit w/ Weights Main Studio
Indoor Pool
Indoor Pool
Indoor Pool
Barre combines Yoga, Pilates and Ballet
moves to give you beautiful, sculpted, lean
muscles - without the impact that dancers
endure. No dance experience required, but
must be able to hold the balance barre.
VOLUNTEERING &
CHRONIC
CONDITIONS
It appears that volunteering may pay special
dividends for seniors who have chronic
health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes,
depression, high blood pressure, dementia or
Alzheimer’s disease. Three-fourths of these
seniors in the U.S. (75%), and even more in
Canada (86%) say that staying active
through volunteering helps them manage
these conditions, according to research
conducted by the Home Instead, Inc.
franchisor for the Home Instead Senior
Care® network. Seniors with chronic
conditions devote slightly more hours to
community service each month when
compared with seniors who have no chronic
conditions. They are more likely than other
seniors to say that their volunteer hours will
decrease in the next five years, but they also
are more likely to say they plan to continue
volunteering “forever.”
HEALTHY LIVING 55+ | Active Adult Newsletter
The emotional benefits of volunteering are
particularly relevant for seniors with chronic
conditions. For example, 77% of seniors
with chronic conditions say an important
reason they volunteer is to overcome feeling
depressed, compared with 63% of seniors
without chronic conditions.
Following are other benefits of volunteering
those 65 and older in the U.S. have
reported, according to this research.
Strengthened Mission—99% want to make
a difference. Whether it’s passing out
lunches to the homeless or building a home
for a family in need, nearly all senior
volunteers want to make a difference.
Improved Physical Health—98% stay active
and feel better physically. Recent research
confirms what other studies have revealed:
giving back pays special dividends in
increased activity, which often results in
improved health.
Stronger Emotional Foundation—98% feel
better emotionally. Perhaps it’s the idea of
putting others’ needs before one’s own, but
older volunteers almost always feel better
emotionally.
Renewed Spiritual Purpose—98% gain a
sense of purpose. Along with a need to
make a difference, senior volunteers overwhelmingly want to gain a sense of purpose.
Shared Wisdom—90% want to share their
talents, skills and experience. Many older
adults have spent a lifetime in careers or
honing domestic and creative skills that they
are more than happy to share with others.
Refreshed Perspective and Mental
Acuity—84% want to occupy their free
time. Published studies from the Baltimore
Experience Corps Trial showed that senior
volunteering in the classroom helped support certain mental tasks like “executive
function” or brain activity in key areas of
the brain.
Effective Pain Remedy—75% with chronic
conditions say volunteering helps them
manage these conditions. It appears that
giving back could serve as an important
stress reliever and distraction for seniors
suffering from various chronic conditions
such as arthritis, diabetes and high blood
pressure.
UPCOMING EVENTS & SAVE THE DATES
Pickleball Practice Play
Come see what all the buzz is about! Come play Pickleball and let’s get moving.
Bring a friend and let’s start the movement here at Ucity.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 10:30 AM
Place: Gymnasium
Urbana Tea Lounge
Tea has been a popular beverage for thousands of years, and it’s the second
most-consumed drink in the world today, following not too far behind water. In
facts, hundreds of millions of people around the world drink it each day.
Tea has long been recognized for its healing power, but recent research has
generated numerous articles and reports on the benefits of tea, making it hotter
than ever. Come enjoy a tea party!
Date: TUE, JAN 13
Time: 9:30 AM - 2 PM
Location: Urbana Tea Lounge | 7510 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC
28226
Cost: $15 members/$20 program participants
Movie Monday
Welcome to Movie Monday, where we will view various movies and series over
the course of the year in 2015. If you have a good movie that you would like to
share, please bring it.
Date: MON, FEB 2
Time: 12 - 2 PM
Location: University City YMCA Conference Room
Cost: FREE
Annual Valentine Salad Bar Potluck
It’s that time again to get rid of the chocolate and enjoy a good salad. To keep
things interesting, please bring a salad topping that begins with the first letter of
your name. For example, Abby could bring almonds.
Date: FRI, FEB 13
Time: 12 - 2 PM
Location: University City YMCA Conference Room
Cost: Free with a salad item, or $5 contribution which can be paid at the front
desk.
CONTACT:
Sylvia Summers, AA 55+ Coordinator
704 716 6783 | [email protected]