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New Wellness Center

After five years of fundraising, a new building was erected on the Troup County Senior Center campus in LaGrange, Georgia. This 6,100 sq. ft. fitness facility was opened to the public on July 21, 2009. It was built adjacent to the existing 11,000 sq. ft. structure, connected by a porte-cochere (covered drop-off). With an uncompromising dedication to the health and wellness of older adults in Troup County, it features a 3,000 sq. ft. open room for fitness classes, dance activities and health seminars. This large room, which can accommodate up to 200 people, may be subdivided into three smaller rooms with the use of two movable walls that hide away when not in use. These rooms are fully equipped with a state of the art sound system with wireless microphones, multimedia projectors, electric screens that descend from the ceiling and wireless internet available to the public throughout the facility. An adjoining fitness machine room is equipped with eight pieces of exercise equipment (especially suited for older adults) and two large screen televisions. A living room near the main entrance is also equipped with large screen televisions that are connected to two Wii consoles. The Wellness Center also features a special catering style kitchen designed for parties and potluck dinners for the groups and clubs that utilize this facility. With a fitness counseling office, large restrooms, and spacious storage rooms, this building is ready to adapt to the changing needs of older adults for many years.

 
Low-Impact Aerobics Class
Your Road to a Healthier You

 

Take charge of your health and improve your strength, balance and mobility. Each low-impact session includes standing and seated exercises using resistance bands and light hand weights. This free class is suitable for all older adults. Please check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program. For more information please contact Doris Purlee at 706-884-3762.

 

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday

(10:30am – 11:30am)

Held in The Active Life Wellness Center

 

Join the Party: Zumba Gold

Zumba, a Latin dance based fitness program, is sweeping the nation. Over a million people are doing Zumba each week around the world. Zumba Gold, a low-impact version of Zumba, is designed specifically for you (the older adult)!  Chair Zumba and Zumba Gold classes are offered at the Troup County Senior Center. 
For more information please contact Dottie Fonte at 706-333-1650 or dfon@bellsouth.net.

 

Morning Zumba Gold (Wed 10am)

Chair Zumba (Wed 11:00am)

Afternoon Zumba Gold (M,T, W, &Th 5:15pm)

 

Why not join the party. It will be fun and you will feel great!

 

Tai Chi 

 

Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi is an effective exercise for a healthy mind and body.  The basics are safe and easy to learn.Tai Chi is gentle, focusing on fluid, circular movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo.  If you have difficulty standing, Tai Chi can be done sitting in a chair. Health benefits include; increased flexibility and muscle strength, improved body posture and balance and increased energy. Many seniors have even found relief from the symptoms of arthritis and other chronic ailments after starting Tai Chi.  The cost is only $20 a month. For more information please contact Jan Stewart at 334-756-2561 or roserock11@yahoo.com.

 

This new Tai Chi Class will meet every Tuesday and Friday at 9:00am in the Wellness Center.