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Wellness Programs
For information, contact Amber Moss at 513.792.5654; e-mail.
Wellness is a positive approach to living - an approach that emphasizes the whole person. Lifestyle has been found to be the single most important factor determining your pattern of general health, it is important to be educated to "take charge" of your daily life and set healthy lifestyle goals. The secret is not in medical care, but consistent self- care. Evidence based programs give you the knowledge to take good care of your self. Stay up to date and live well with these great evidence-based programs.
Evidence-Based and Therapeutic programs
Tai Chi Program 
Designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis using Sun style Tai Chi, one of the four major recognized styles of Tai Chi. This style includes agile steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relaxation. The movements don't require deep bending or squatting, which makes it easier and more comfortable to learn.
Offered year round
Fit for Life
Exercises focus on strength and cardio cross-training, as well as, balance and range of motion.
Offered year round
Healthy Steps: The Lebed Method
A therapeutic exercise and movement program with music helps improve overall wellness, range-of-motion, balance, strength and endurance, as well as emotional well-being and self-image.
Offered year round
Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
Are you experiencing balance problems? In this valuable class, you will gain confidence in walking, climbing stairs, and carrying bundles without falling. Learn how to reduce falls and protect yourself if you do fall. Discussions and critical thinking, too. This is not a fitness class!
Yoga for Senior Adults
Gentle stretching and strengthening posture flows.
Offered year round
HealthRHYTHMS Group Drumming
Group drumming stimulates creative expression that unites our minds, bodies & spirits, and reduces stress.
Offered year round
Multi-Media Art
Use oils, pastels, watercolor, pencil, clay or any art medium you enjoy and work on your own projects.
Offered year round
Savion
This innovative computer programs helps strengthen brain function and challenges your brain.
8 individually scheduled classes
Cardiovascular Wellness & Rehab Program
J Members only
This program helps prevent and control the risk factors of coronary artery disease. It is for anyone who needs an advanced maintenance program after a heart attack, heart surgery, angio-plasty, etc. Blood pressure and heart rate are monitored, with frequent communication between participants' physicians and the instructor.
Offered year round
Chronic Disease Self Management
Gain confidence in your ability to manage symptoms and understand how health problems affect your life. These Healthy U interactive workshops are facilitated by a pair of leaders, one or both of whom are non-health professionals with a chronic disease. Healthy U was developed by researchers at Stanford University, and is offered in Ohio through a partnership between the Ohio Department of Aging, the Ohio Department of Health and local organizations.
Offered year-round
Healthy Eating for Successful Living is a workshop for people who want to feel and look better by making small changes to the foods they eat and the exercise they do. Workshops meet once a week for six weeks. This program was developed in partnership by the National Council on Aging Center for Healthy Aging, the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts and Hebrew Senior Life in Boston along with Tufts University.
Active Living Every Day
Having energy, feeling good, and being healthy are all benefits of active living. You can achieve these benefits with Active Living Every Day This program developed in cooperation with the Cooper Institute.
Recreational Music Making for the Piano
Recreational Music Making is beginning piano for adults in a group setting! Learn the basics of music and the joy of playing the piano, reading, musicianship and more.
MindFit
This computer program has been scientifically designed for the mature population, as well as for people of all ages, to help strengthen brain function and keep your brain challenged.
