Health & WellnessTry out Stretchercise The Villager offers this list of activities that can improve you fitness, health and well-being. We also highlighting one class or instructor each issue. This month, we are featuring Stretchercise.
Here’ s what instructor Christina Lucy said about the class:
It’ s easy to find reasons to skip exercise, but what if there was a class that combined both strength training and stretching in a way that’ s fun, easy on the joints and even helps improve your golf game? At Charbonneau, we have just the solution for you: Stretchercise!
Stretchercise is a one-hour class designed specifically for those who want to stay active, improve flexibility and build strength without overexerting themselves. The class is divided into two parts: The first half-hour focuses on strength training using light weights, exercise bands, and balls— all to the upbeat tunes of 1950s and‘ 60s music. The second half is all about relaxation and rejuvenation, with gentle stretching accompanied by calming
music.
This combination of strength and flexibility training offers amazing benefits, especially for older adults. Increasing your flexibility can improve joint health and mobility, while strengthening muscles and bones can help prevent falls and injuries. As an instructor who has been teaching exercise since the 1980s, I’ m passionate about helping my students feel their best. In fact, many participants have shared how Stretchercise has made a difference in their lives— some have noticed an improvement in their golf game, while others report better sleep and relief from hip and back pain.
Stretchercise classes are held at 11:15 a. m. on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Charbonneau Activity Center. Whether you’ re new to fitness or a mid-level exerciser, this class is a perfect way to stay active and enjoy the benefits of both strength and stretching exercises.
Stretchercise is waiting for you! Come try a class if this sounds like something you need and will enjoy. To schedule your first class, contact Christina Lucy at 971- 409-4659. Get ready to feel better, move better and live better!
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OTHER CLASSES TO CONSIDER
�Get Fit Aerobics Jill Walker 503-989-1211 cell getfitwjwalker @ gmail. com M / W / F 8AM � $ 40 / Month
�Ballroom Dance 971-398-6957 info @ oregondancesport. com FREE � Thursday 4:30 p. m. Singles � 5:15 Couples
�Keep Moving w / Essentrics Jan Landis Janl4479 @ gmail. com Mon / Wed 4:30PM � $ 25 / Month �Chair Fitness Jill Walker 503-989-1211 cell getfitwjwalker @ gmail. com Tues / Thurs 9AM � $ 35 / Month
�Core / Balance / Stretch Jules Moody 503-577-7328 plannyjules @ gmail. com Wednesday 3PM � $ 60 / 8 Weeks �Karate
Don Polevacik
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503-432-0326 dpolevacik @ gmail. com Saturday 10AM, 11:15AM $ 20 / Class �Body Sculpt / Strength & Stretch Jules Moody 503-577-7328 plannyjules @ gmail. com Friday 10AM � $ 60 / 8 Weeks
�Stretchercise Christina Lucy 971-409-4659 Christina. Lucy21 @ gmail. com Tues / Friday 11:15AM $ 90 / 6 Weeks � $ 10 / Drop in
�Yoga Kathryn Kindorf 503-313-2088 kathrynkindorf @ gmail. com Mon / Thurs 10AM � $ 11 / Class
�Personal Trainer Kimberly Marston 503-319-2632 Kimberly. KDMfitness @ gmail. com
Monday-Friday Senior Fitness Specialist Corrective Exercise Specialist
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Tuesday & Thursday Women’ s Weight Loss Specialist Women’ s Fitness Specialist
�Meditation, Mindfulness, &
Centering Class Dana Brenner 206-261-7543 dbrenkel @ gmail. com Tuesday 5PM FREE
�Rusty Hinges Yoga“ For the not so bendy” Toni Goss 541-910-4114 Tuesdays & Thursdays 7AM-8AM The Activity Center Rec Room $ 40 / Month � $ 10 drop-in ** Please bring your own yoga mat & yoga blocks
�Alzheimer’ s Caregiver
Support Group Joanne Rader 503-871-0908 2nd Tuesday of Each Month 1PM-2:30PM The Activity Center / Lewis Room
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