Free Fitness Classes for Mature Residents
Free Fitness Classes for Mature Residents
Falls prevention workshops scheduled for May/June
County Executive Steve Bellone and Commissioner of Health Services James Tomarken, MD, invite mature residents to attend workshops focused on falls prevention. The programs aim to empower mature adults to carry out behaviors that reduce the risks of falls and improve their quality of life.
‘Stepping On’*
‘Stepping On,’ is a seven-week model program that focuses on improving balance and strength, home and community safety, vision, safe footwear and medication review. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the program has proven to reduce the number of falls for participants by 31 percent.
Patchogue
Tuesdays, May 13 - June 24, 10:00 a.m. --12:00 p.m.
YMCA Patchogue Family Center
225 West Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772
Contact: Tina Graziose, 631-421-4242 ex.133
Registration deadline is May 20, 2014
Smithtown
Wednesdays, May 14 – June 25, 10:00 a.m. --12:00 p.m.
Siena Village Apartments
2000 Bishops Road, Smithtown, Ny 11787
Contact: Rita Heller, 631-360-6000 ex 207
Registration deadline is May 21, 2014
Bright Waters
Thursdays, May 15–June 26, 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
Bright Waters/Bay Shore Public Library
1 South Country Road, Bright Waters, NY 11718
Contact:Adele, 631-665-4350
Registration deadline is May 22, 2014
Staying Independent for Life
“Staying Independent for Life” covers much of the information that is provided in the ‘Stepping On’ program in a condensed two-hour session.
Dix Hills
Thursday, May 1, 2014, 10:00 a.m. --12:00 p.m.
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, NY 11746
Contact: 421-4530
Patchogue
Monday, May 5, 2014, 10:00 a.m.--12:30 p.m.
YMCA Patchogue Family Center
225 West Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772
Contact: Tina Graziose, 631-421-4242 ex.133
Bright Waters
Tuesday, May 6, 2014, 10:00 a.m.--12:30 p.m.
Bright Waters/Bay Shore Public Library
1 South Country Road,
Bright Waters, N.Y. 11718
Contact: Adele, 631-665-4350
Smithtown
Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 10:00 a.m.--12:30 p.m.
Siena Village Apartments
2000 Bishops Road, Smithtown, NY 11787
Contact: Rita Heller 631-360-6000 ex 207
Islip
Thursday, May 15, 2014, 1:00 --3:00 p.m.
Islip Public Library
71 Monell Ave., Islip, NY 11751
Contact: 581-5933
Brentwood
Friday, May 16, 2014, 1:00 --3:00 p.m.
Brentwood Public Library
Brentwood Second Ave. & Fourth St., Brentwood, NY 11717
Contact: 273-7883
Cold Spring Harbor
Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 10:00 a.m. --12:00 p.m.
Cold Spring Harbor Library
95 Harbor Rd., Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Contact: 692-6820
Babylon
Thursday, May 22, 2014, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Babylon Public Library
24 South Carll Ave., Babylon, NY 11702
Contatct: 669-1624
Mattituck
Friday, May 23, 2014, 10:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Southold Town Senior Services
750 Pacific St., Mattituck, N.Y. 11952
Contact: Nelly Zoeller 631-853-6472
Commack
Thursday, May 29, 2014, 1:00--3:00 p.m.
Commack Public library
18 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725
Contact: 499-0888
Center Moriches
Friday, May 30. 2014, 1:00-3:00 pm
Center Moriches Free Public Library
235 Main St., Center Moriches, NY 11934
Contact: 878-0940
Programs will be rolled out in communities throughout Suffolk County over the course of the year. For additional information about Suffolk County falls prevention programs, call the Suffolk County Department of Health Services at 631-853-3089 or visit: http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/HealthServices/PreventiveMedicine/FallsPrevention.aspx
* The number of openings for ‘Stepping On’ is limited. Openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.