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Bellone Urges Mature Residents to Sign Up For Free Fitness Classes

June 23, 2014

 

Bellone Urges Mature Residents to Sign Up For Free Fitness Classes

Falls prevention workshops scheduled for July/August

County Executive Steve Bellone and Commissioner of Health Services James Tomarken, MD, MPH, invite mature residents to attend workshops focused on preventing falls. 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.  

 

West Islip:            

Tuesdays, July15 through August 26, 10:00 a.m. --12:00 p.m.

West Islip Library

3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, NY 11795

Contact: Donna MacGilvray, 631-661-7080

Registration deadline: July 22, 2014*

 

Kings Park:           

Wednesdays, July 16 through August 27, 10:00 a.m. --12:00 p.m.

Martin Luther Terrace Apartments, Community Building

116 Wartburg Ct., Kings Park, NY 11754

Registration Contact: Nelly Zoeller 631-853-6472

Registration deadline: July 23, 2014*

West Islip:

Thursdays, July 17 through August 28, 10:00 a.m. --12:00 p.m.

West Islip Library

3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, NY 11795

Contact: Donna MacGilvray 631-661-7080

Registration deadline: July 24, 2014*

 

The number of openings for the ‘Stepping On’ program is limited. Openings are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.  *Late registration will not be considered after the second class.

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.

Kings Park:              

Wednesday, July 2, from  10:00 a.m. --12:30 p.m.

Martin Luther Terrace Apartments Community Building

116 Wartburg Court, Kings Park, NY 11754

Contact: Nelly Zoeller 631-853-6472

 

West Islip:             

Thursday, July 3, from 10:00 a.m. --12:30 p.m.

West Islip Library

3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, NY 11795

Contact: Donna MacGilvray 631-661-7080

 

Shoreham:           

Tuesday, July 10, from10:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.

North Shore Nutrition Center

Defense Hill Road, Shoreham, NY 11786

Contact: 631-744-1756

 

Lindenhurst:                  

Wednesday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. --12:30 p.m

Lindenhurst Memorial Library

One Lee Ave., Lindenhurst, NY 11757

Contact: 631-957-7755                                         

 

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: www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/HealthServices/PreventiveMedicine/PublicHealthNursing

 

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