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- Aging with Insight and Intention SIG
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Between 1900 and 1999, U.S. life expectancy soared from 47 to 79—an unprecedented leap in human history. This SIG will delve into the profound impact of these added years, drawing on medical and sociological research as well as personal stories. Together, we’ll explore both the promise and the complexity of longer lives.We’ll also examine the resources available here in Lexington to support healthy, purposeful aging. By the end of our twelve weeks, participants will be better equipped to navigate and embrace life’s later chapters with insight and intention.
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- Bluegrass Care Navigators: We Are Way More than Hospice SIG
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Maximum Enrollment: 46
You may be wondering “What is Bluegrass Care Navigators? What happened to Hospice of the Bluegrass?” In 2017, the organization changed its name from Hospice of the Bluegrass to Bluegrass Care Navigators to better encompass the growing continuum of care provided. Join us for four sessions to learn more about some of our lines of service.
• September 4, 2025: What is the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care?
• September 11, 2025: Aging Well with Support: Exploring PACE for Seniors, Caregivers, and the Sandwich Generation
• September 18, 2025: Do you have a heart for helping others? (Volunteer Services)
• September 25, 2025: Moving Beyond the “Five Stages of Grief” (Grief Care Services)
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- Dietary Supplements - Helpful or Harmful or Just a Waste of Money?
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Maximum Enrollment: 30
The dietary supplements section of a pharmacy takes up many aisles, and there are even entire stores devoted to them. Are they useful or just modern day snake oil? This course will help you tease out fact from fiction in marketing of vitamins. minerals, and nutraceuticals, and know which, if any, supplements you should be taking, and which are supplied adequately by a healthy diet.
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- Fall Prevention & Home Safety Strategies (Hybrid) In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 40
Join Stephanie Tewes, Fall Prevention Specialist & Care Coordinator at Kendal at Home, for an informative workshop on reducing falls and staying safe at home. Learn practical safety tips, balance exercises, and emergency preparedness strategies to create a safer living environment and maintain independence in your home.
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- Fall Prevention & Home Safety Strategies (Hybrid) Zoom Only
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 10/31/2025 - 10/31/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Stephanie Tewes
Maximum Enrollment: 40
Join Stephanie Tewes, Fall Prevention Specialist & Care Coordinator at Kendal at Home, for an informative workshop on reducing falls and staying safe at home. Learn practical safety tips, balance exercises, and emergency preparedness strategies to create a safer living environment and maintain independence in your home.
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- Line Dancing Level 1.5 - OLLI Dance Cats
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: 25-26ACOR137701
Dates: 9/9/2025 - 11/25/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 21
Building: Bluegrass Youth Ballet
Room:
Instructor: Shirley Bryan
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
For those not quite ready for Level 2 but have completed Level 1 or for those that want the challenge of a fast paced Beginner class. You'll continue to build your knowledge and skills so you're ready for prime time before you know it!!
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- Line Dancing Level 2 - OLLI Dance Cats
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Maximum Enrollment: 35
Those who enjoy line dancing and have learned step names & technique. Will learn Beginner through High Improver level dances. Must have completed Level 1 or with instructor permission. This group also performs as the OLLI Cats Line dancing group!
No class September 23 & October 2
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- Move to the World's Music
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Maximum Enrollment: 25
The music comes from another time and place – the haunting violin of a Romani tune, the vitality of a Cossack dance, the kind of rhythmic melody that made Zorba so Greek. Move to the World’s Music promotes world community through dance. Get a gentle workout while enjoying the favorite music and social dance of the Balkans, Europe, the Americas, Israel and beyond. Participants will learn some of the easier and simpler ethnic dances. They may range from slower rhythms to more aerobic and dynamic steps. Dances are done in lines, circles and individually. No prior dance experience is necessary – just a pair of comfortable shoes.
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- Nordic Walking SIG
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Fee: $0.00
Item Number: 2025 FCOR141201
Dates: 9/11/2025 - 10/16/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: Crestwood Christian Church
Room: MC-3
Instructor: Don Gash
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Nordic Walking (SIG)
Thursdays, September 11 – October 16.
11 – 12 Noon
Nordic Walking is a highly recommended, safe exercise for seniors to enjoy walking outdoors, strengthening the upper body and improving balance and gait. The other health benefits include improving cardiovascular fitness and toning up abdominal and back muscles. After the initial meeting at Crestwood Christian Church, meeting and walking sites include the Arboretum.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Purchase Nordic Walking Poles. Available locally and online for $35-$60.
Limit 20
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- OLLI Fitness (Hybrid) In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 75
This course features aerobic and strength training to improve physical fitness, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. A typical class begins with easy-to-follow cardio for 25 to 30 minutes. Cardio is followed by weight training exercises with dumbbells. Class will always incorporate exercises for abdominals and core strength, ending with flexibility training and cool down.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Water bottle, weights and yoga mat.
No class November 26 & 28
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- OLLI Fitness (Hybrid) Zoom Only
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Fee: $40.00
Dates: 9/3/2025 - 12/5/2025
Times: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: M W F
Sessions: 39
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Josette Garstka, Karie Boneau
Maximum Enrollment: 75
This course features aerobic and strength training to improve physical fitness, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. A typical class begins with easy-to-follow cardio for 25 to 30 minutes. Cardio is followed by weight training exercises with dumbbells. Class will always incorporate exercises for abdominals and core strength, ending with flexibility training and cool down.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Water bottle, weights and yoga mat.
No class November 26 & 28
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- Slow Flow Yoga (Hybrid) In Person
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Maximum Enrollment: 75
This class will be a Vinyasa style yoga class connecting breath to movement. Each class will begin with short breathing and meditation exercises, moving into Sun Salutations. Each class will include a practice of basic yoga postures and how to link these with our breath to create a balance between the mind and body. Many options will be offered for the postures so all levels can participate. Each class will incorporate core exercises for strength, stretching to increase flexibility, balance work and relaxation postures for stress release. Students should be able to get up and down from the floor.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Yoga mat, strap, water bottle and yoga block.
No class November 27
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- Slow Flow Yoga (Hybrid) Zoom Only
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Fee: $30.00
Dates: 9/2/2025 - 12/4/2025
Times: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: Tu Th
Sessions: 27
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Josette Garstka
Maximum Enrollment: 75
This class will be a Vinyasa style yoga class connecting breath to movement. Each class will begin with short breathing and meditation exercises, moving into Sun Salutations. Each class will include a practice of basic yoga postures and how to link these with our breath to create a balance between the mind and body. Many options will be offered for the postures so all levels can participate. Each class will incorporate core exercises for strength, stretching to increase flexibility, balance work and relaxation postures for stress release. Students should be able to get up and down from the floor.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Yoga mat, strap, water bottle and yoga block.
No class November 27
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- Tai Chi for Health
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Fee: $30.00
Item Number: 25-26ACOR128401
Dates: 9/10/2025 - 12/10/2025
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 14
Building: Liberty Road Faith Fellowship
Room: Event Room
Instructor: Donna King
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Tai Chi for Health is an exercise that involves gentle movements. Through participation, we will experience basic principles that promote relaxation and harmony of mind and body.
**Please note date change**
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- The Benefits of Strength Training For Life's Journey Zoom Only
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Fee: $20.00
Dates: 9/8/2025 - 9/8/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: ZOOM
Room: Online Only
Instructor: Katie Starr, Eric Levitan
Maximum Enrollment: 100
Join Dr. Katie Starr and Eric Levitan, experts in healthy aging, for a 1-hour webinar exploring the science of strength training as we age. Learn how staying strong boosts mood, sleep, and memory, and discover key strategies for success, including the role of protein and everyday ways to incorporate strength training into your routine.
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