Submitted by Mary Ann Lindsay
June Kennedy, instructor of the YMCA Silver Sneakers program and other exercise and chair yoga programs for seniors, hosted a Christmas party for all seniors in her classes on Tuesday, Dec.13 at the John McClure Snook Family YMCA in Foley, AL.
All guests contributed to the feast and enjoyed a rousing game of Dirty Santa. Highlights of the party included a cash donation of $217 to YMCA personnel Maggie Boudreaux, Associate Director, and Beth Coleman Mayton, Group Fitness Director, for the benefit of the Kids Getting Healthy and Fit Program. The donation was made by senior participants. Kennedy was thanked by the group for her dedication and ongoing encouragement to seniors to keep fit, agile, and healthy as well as fun and fellowship in her classes.
Kenned recently announced additional chair yoga classes which result in chair yoga being taught Monday through Thursday at 9 a.m. She will also teach a Walking Fitness class on Monday and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. She will continue to teach MSROM (Muscle Strength Range of Motion) classes (8 a.m.) and Circuit (higher intensity cardio) classes (10 a.m.) on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Silver Sneakers Fitness Program is an innovative health, exercise and wellness program helping older adults live healthy, active lifestyles. Get fit, have fun, make friends!
Health plans around the country offer the Silver Sneakers program to people who are eligible for Medicare or to group retirees. Silver Sneakers provides a
fitness center membership to any participating location across the country. This great benefit includes:
- access to conditioning classes, exercise equipment, pool, sauna and other available amenities
- customized Silver Sneakers classes designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance
- health education seminars and other events that promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
- a specially trained Program Advisor at the fitness center to introduce you to Silver Sneakers and help you get started
- member-only access to online support that can help you lose weight, quit smoking or reduce your stress
- Please call 1-888-423-4632 (TTY: 711) to find out if your health plan offers Silver Sneakers.
The YMCA provides many opportunities for all ages to get fit. Call the YMCA at 251-970-3003 or drop in at John McClure Snook Family YMCA, 2560 South Pine Street (south of Foley High School) for additional information. Come join us in our endeavor to live healthy lives!
