Exercise Classes
Stay engaged, stay connected, stay healthy, with volunteer-led exercise classes for older adults in Central Vermont.
Nutrition and Wellness Opportunities
To learn more about nutrition and wellness opportunities, please contact the CVCOA Helpline at 1-802-477-1364.
Exercise and Wellness Classes
CVCOA's evidence-based wellness programs, led by certified class leaders, can help you stay active, engaged, and connected in your community. Participating in an exercise class can have a tremendous impact on your health and well-being, helping you improve balance, mobility, strength, and flexibility, and aiding in relaxation. Classes are offered throughout the region and can change from season to season based on volunteer and space availability. These classes are free for people age 60+.
Evidence-based exercise classes include:
- Falls Prevention Tai Chi is a Sun Style form of Tai Chi. It is a variety of movements and forms that specifically work on fall prevention strategies like weight transference, mindfulness, and balance.
- Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a low joint impact physical strength training activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The sessions include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level and ability. These enjoyable and motivational classes may be taken either standing or sitting in a chair.
Additional exercise classes are offered around the region, including Bone Builders, Lift for Life, and Strong Living.
For more information about current exercise classes in Central Vermont or becoming a volunteer class leader, contact Anne Greshin, RSVP Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 802-241-4840.
Find a Class Near You
| Location | Class | Day/Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Municipal Building | Bone Builders | M & Th, 10:00 am | In Person |
| Jeffersonville Church | Bone Builders | M & Th, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm | In Person |
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Northern Vermont University, 207 Bentley Hall,Johnson |
Falls Prevention Tai Chi | Thursdays, 5 pm, starting 2/2/2023 | Hybrid |
| River Arts, Morrisville | Falls Prevention Tai Chi | Thursdays, 1:00 pm | In Person |
| Sterling View, Hyde Park | Bone Builders | T & F, 10:00 am | In Person |
| Boch Park, Bradford | Falls Prevention Tai Chi | Tuesdays, 10:00 am | In Person, Outdoors |
| Randolph Senior Center | Falls Prevention Tai Chi | Tuesdays, 9:30 am | In Person |
| Randolph Senior Center | Lift for Life | Tu & Th, 9:00 am | In Person |
| Randolph Senior Center | Lift for Life | M & W at 8:30 am | In Person |
| Chelsea United Church | Strong Living | Tu & Th, 9:15am | In Person |
| Montpelier Senior Activity Center | Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program | Mondays, 3:15 pm | Zoom |
| Montpelier Senior Activity Center | Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program | M & Th, 10:30 am, 1/23/2023 - 2/16/2023 | Zoom |
| Montpelier Senior Activity Center | Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program | Fridays, 3:15 pm | Zoom |
| Northfield Senior Center | Strong Living | M & W, 8:30 am | In Person |
| Twin Valley Senior Center | Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program | M & W, 9:00 am | Hybrid |
| Twin Valley Senior Center | Bone Builders | M, W, & F, 7:30 am | Zoom |
| Twin Valley Senior Center | Falls Prevention Tai Chi | Tuesdays, 10:00 am | In Person |
| Cabot SR Housing | Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program | M & Th, 10:00 am | Zoom |
| Warren Library | Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program | Wednesdays, 10:30 am | In Person |
| Waitsfield Church | Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program | Mondays, 10:30 am | In Person |
| Waterbury Senior Center | Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program | Tuesdays, 1:00 pm, starting 2/7/2023 | In Person |
| Waterbury Public Library | Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program | Fridays, 10:30 am, starting 2/3/2023 | In person |
For more information about these classes or to become a class leader, contact Anne Greshin at [email protected] or 802-241-4840
Healthy Aging Resources
Falls Free Vermont
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A coalition of community partners promoting falls prevention programs.
My Healthy Vermont
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Want to be healthier and feel better? We can help. Our local coordinators can connect you with workshops right in your community. These are led by health experts who understand your needs because many have faced similar health challenges. From building healthy behaviors to quitting smoking to managing pain and other long-term health problems, Vermonters who complete our workshops see big improvements in their health—and their overall well-being.
Tai Chi Vermont
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Works with CVCOA and other community partners to promote Falls Prevention Tai Chi.
UVM Medical Center - Falls Prevention
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The UVM Medical Center's Fall Prevention Clinic provides comprehensive fall risk assessment and treatment for people who have fallen or at risk for falling.