Trenton's Health & Wellness
Coalition NewsTrenton's Health and Wellness Coalition, comprised of community leaders, educators, businesses and healthcare professionals, was formed in 2007 to assist, support and implement the needed components to affect healthful changes within our community. It's vision is to create a community positively positioned, both environmentally and socially, for developing, encouraging and realizing healthy and active lifestyles among all citizens. Their mission is to promote community health and wellness and develop healthy lifestyles by connecting people, ideas and resources. Coalition Priorities:
All New! Bollywood Exercise DanceBollywood is a high energy dance that combines hip hop, traditional Hindu and belly dance. This form of dance works every muscle in your body. It is a great cardio, fat burning, waist slimming, and body toning workout. The 8-week, 1/2 hour class will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:00 p.m. at the Kennedy Recreation Center. To Register, Click Here Session: January 19 - March 9 New! Cardio KickboxingIt's all new! Check out the non-contact kickboxing class designed to improve your fitness level and make you sweat!! Combining basic kickboxing moves with high intensity plyometrics and calisthenics will get you in better shape fast - no matter if you are beginner or advanced!! Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 7:15-8:15 PM at the Kennedy Recreation Center. To Register, Click Here Session 1: Sept. 22 - Nov. 24 (10 weeks) Chair YogaInterested in experiencing the many benefits of yoga, but cannot easily sit on the floor? This class is for you! Certified Yoga Instructor, Marie Corless, will teach you to relax, breathe deeply, become more flexible, and get a total body workout through yoga techniques with the help of a chair. The chair will be used to sit on, for balance when standing, as well as, to occasionally help get onto and up from the floor. Classes are held throughout the year on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 am at Westfield. For fees and class schedules, call 675-0063.
Beginning and Continuing YogaWhat can Yoga do for YOU? No need to spend thousands of dollars traveling to India or even spend hundreds to stay at an 'Ashram' somewhere in America! Instead, join our seasoned Yoga Instructor of 23 years, Patti Nevin, at our own Westfield Center on Wednesday evenings! Become more flexible while you develop greater focus, learn how to calm your mind, release tensions and develop a sense of well-being. Each session is appropriate for beginners and will offer challenges for the continuing student. Classes are held Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7:45 pm. To Register, Click Here Session 1: Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 (6 weeks) PilatesThis hour long class strengthens the core, improves posture and flexibility and creates long, lean muscles rather than bulk. Engaging the body and mind, this gentle, low impact exercise will leave you invigorated. No experience necessary. Taught by a certified STOTT Pilates instructor, the class will be held on Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm at The Training Room located upstairs at the Kennedy Center. Wear comfortable, stretchable clothing and bring a mat and 2lb or 3lb toning balls. Registered students who refer a friend for the next session receive $5 off your session! Coupon available from instructor. To Register, Click Here Session 3: September 9-October 14 |
Walk MichiganWalk your way to a healthy life! Register at the Westfield Center before 5 PM every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 1 through October 28. Enjoy the scenic route along the bike path in South McLouth Park. This free program is open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The program turns indoors November 2-May 26 at the Trenton High School every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5 PM. Call 675-0063. Meditation ClassAllow Meditation to take you to 'interesting & sometimes exotic places' within your own mind! Join us and learn 'healthy detachment' from our mind's "constant chatter", which will bring peacefulness and more. We will keep a Meditation Journal, explore different techniques, and have weekly discussions. A $10 charge will be assessed to cover materials. This 6-week class meets on Wednesday from 8-9:15 PM at Westfield. The program has been completely revamped, and introduce different skills than previous sessions. To Register, Click Here Session 1: Sept. 8 - Oct. 13 Continuing MeditationPersons who have taken the 5-week Meditation class and would like to experience a more in-depth guided imagery for healing, dealing with fears, prosperity and more, can sign up for these Meditation classes. An extra fee of $5 will be charged to cover all the hand-outs provided. To Register, Click Here Session 1: Oct. 27 - Dec. 1 (exp. 11/24) ZumbaZUMBA® is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! Zumba® utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. Dance your way fit this year! Classes held at the Kennedy Recreation Center on Mondays, 7-8 PM September through May and Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 AM. To Register, Click Here Session 3: Sept. 13-15-Oct. 18-20 FREE ZUMBA CLASSES!Not sure if Zumba is right for you? Here's your chance to try it on for size. Sign up for one of our free Zumba classes and see if it fits your fitness needs. Evening classes are held at Anderson gym and morning classes are held at the Kennedy Recreation Center. To register, call the recreation office at 675-7300. January 17, 2011-7:00 PM 'Silver Sneakers' Senior AerobicsStudies show that regular physical activity at all ages is vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This safe and effective class is designed for the active adult, ages fifty-something and up. The main goal of this class is to improve strength and embrace active aging. Certified Fitness Specialist, Debbie Barnes, will show you how! Slip on your 'Silver Sneakers' and join us Tuesdays at Westfield and Thursdays at Kennedy Recreation Center at 7:30 AM or 8:30 AM. To Register, Click Here Session 1: Sept. 14-16-Oct. 26-28 (7 wks) |
Burn and FirmCircuit training is the best way to slim down and build muscle at the same time. Join us for an efficient maximum-calorie workout that will tone your whole body. Packed with solid conditioning exercises that will define, tone and strengthen your muscles and your heart. Join the fight and improve your life. Safe and effective modifications are shown for all fitness levels. Bring a mat and 3-8 pound hand weights. Classes are held Tuesdays or Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Kennedy Recreation Center. For maximum benefit, sign up for both classes. To Register, Click Here Session 1: Sept. 14-16-Oct. 26-28 (7 wks) |
Dept. Staff Members
- Assistant Director
Joann Perna, CPRP
(734) 675-7300 - Senior Citizen Coordinator
Carol Garrison
(734) 675-0063 - Program Coordinator
Barbara Olsen
(734) 675-7300
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