The Cass County COA has planned a  number of activities for this week at its two locations. Listed below, the COA outlines activities offered at Front Street Crossing, located at  227 S. Front St., in Dowagiac.

 

Monday, Nov. 30

Cardio Challenge

8 to 8:45 a.m.

This low-impact, high-energy class will challenge your entire body with cardio, strength training, and balance exercises. Mat exercises are also incorporated for a well-rounded workout. Cost is $25 per month or $5 for walk-ins.

 

Vim and vigor transitions

9 to 9:45 a.m.

This class begins with a stand-up energizing aerobic workout and ends with a chair cool down and stretch. The focus is on heart health, strength, flexibility and balance. Cost is $25 per month or $5 for walk-ins.

 

S.E.A.T. (Sit, Exercise, and Tone) 

10 to 10:45 a.m.

This chair-based class is great for anyone concerned with balance and stability. The focus is on maintaining flexibility and strength. Cost is $25 per month or $5 for walk-ins.

 

Tai chi

11 a.m.

Improve your posture, strength of hips, thighs and core with this gentle mind body exercise. Good for arthritis, blood pressure and sense of well-being. Cost is $20 per month.

 

Bingo

1 p.m.

Follow the lunch hour by playing for fun and prizes. Cost is $2.25.

 

Evening dementia caregiver’s support group

6 to 7:30 p.m.

We urge the working caregiver to consider joining us as we discuss a variety of topics. No respite available for this meeting.

 

Tuesday, Dec. 1

Creating Confident Caregivers

5:30-8:30 p.m.

Creating Confident Caregivers is a program for families who care for a loved one with memory loss or with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Led by a trained instructor, two-hour sessions are held once a week for six weeks.  Care for your family member is available free of charge while you attend classes, but must be pre-arranged.

 

Wednesday, Dec. 2

Cardio challenge

8 to 8:45 a.m.

This low-impact, high-energy class will challenge your entire body with cardio, strength training, and balance exercises. Mat exercises are also incorporated for a well-rounded workout. Cost is $25 per month or $5 for walk-ins.

 

Vim and vigor transitions

9 to 9:45 a.m.

This class begins with a stand-up energizing aerobic workout and ends with a chair cool down and stretch. The focus is on heart health, strength, flexibility and balance. Cost is $25 per month or $5 for walk-ins.

 

S.E.A.T. (Sit, Exercise, and Tone) 

10 to 10:45 a.m.

This chair-based class is great for anyone concerned with balance and stability. The focus is on maintaining flexibility and strength. Cost is $25 per month or $5 for walk-ins.

 

Tai chi

11 a.m.

Improve your posture, strength of hips, thighs and core with this gentle mind body exercise. Good for arthritis, blood pressure and sense of well-being. Cost is $20 per month.

Bingo

1 p.m.

Follow the lunch hour by playing for fun and prizes. Cost is $2.25.

 

Thursday, Dec. 3

Euchre club

1 p.m.

Euchre is one of the most popular card clubs.

 

Friday, Dec. 4

Cardio challenge

8 to 8:45 a.m.

This low-impact, high-energy class will challenge your entire body with cardio, strength training, and balance exercises. Mat exercises are also incorporated for a well-rounded workout. Cost is $25 per month or $5 for walk-ins.

 

Vim and vigor transitions

9 to 9:45 a.m.

This class begins with a stand-up energizing aerobic workout and ends with a chair cool down and stretch. The focus is on heart health, strength, flexibility and balance. Cost is $25 per month or $5 for walk-ins.

S.E.A.T. (Sit, Exercise, and Tone) 

10 to 10:45 a.m.

This chair-based class is great for anyone concerned with balance and stability. The focus is on maintaining flexibility and strength. Cost is $25 per month or $5 for walk-ins.

Candle-light Christmas parade warming station 

6 p.m.

Front Street Crossing is offering a warm place from the cold during the parade. The COA will also serve warm hot chocolate to visitors looking for a sweet treat.