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Older Adult Services |
 The 50+ Wellness Program
fiftypluswellness@cityofsacramento.org
City of Sacramento 50+ Wellness Program
915 27th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
916-808-1593
| 50+ Wellness provides information on health and wellness in the greater Sacramento area as well as programs to promote health and vitality for adults over age 50. We publish a free newsletter listing exercise classes, health education workshops, special events, and ongoing programs offered by organizations in the community. For further information about the 50+ Wellness Program, or if you would like to receive our newsletter, please call 808-1593 |
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Fitness Classes
If you are new to exercise, have been out of it for some time or just want to exercise with people your own age, consider the following 50+ Wellness Exercise Classes and programs.
- Exercise, Energize, Enjoy! - Monday, Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 am, South Natomas Community Center, 2921 Truxel Road. Specific balance exercises combined with weight training to improve overall strength and balance. $20 for 10 sessions. 808-1571.
- Chi Gong for Special Populations - Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm at Evelyn Moore Community Center at 1402 Dickson Street. Practice the ancient art of Chi Gong and benefit from a group healing session. FREE. 808-1593.
- Fit over Fifty - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30 – 11:30 am at Pannell Meadowview Community Center 2450 Meadowview Road. Includes stretching and strengthening exercises. $20 for 10 sessions. 808-6680
- Head to Toe Fitness – Monday and Wednesday 8:30 – 9:30 am. Evelyn Moore Community Center, 1402 Dickson Street. The all-in-one-class! Feel fit and energized with a blend of exercise, tai chi, meditation, group hugs, games, songs and laughter. $20 for 10 sessions. 808-1593. Register and pay at Belle Cooledge Community Center, 5699 South Land Park Drive, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays.
- Raja Yoga Mondays 12:30-2 pm. East Portal Clubhouse, Rodeo Way at L Street, East Sacramento. Improve your balance and flexibility. Learn to relax and find your true self through meditation. Each session incorporates the study of yoga philosophy, gentle stretching, deep breathing, yoga postures in combination with deep relaxation and introspective meditation. Students must bring own mat and towel. $32 for 4 sessions. Register and pay at Coloma Community Center (4623 T Street) Monday through Thursday or via the internet at www.parksandreconline.cityofsacramento.org. 916-808-1593.
- Restorative Yoga Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 pm. East Portal Park Clubhouse, Rodeo Way at L Street, East Sacramento. Release, Relax and Restore your body and mind. Using several yoga styles the instructor will guide the body towards balance and health, including Hatha (Yang), Paul Grilley's Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga - allowing you to truly "let go". Please bring a mat and small pillow and wear loose clothing. $40/month. Pay online or at Coloma CC, 4623 T Street, M-Th 10am to 4pm.
- Stretch N’ Flex - Tuesday and Thursday, 8 am. Belle Cooledge Community Center, 5699 S. Land Park Drive. A full hour of exercise, including floor work on mats, exercises standing and sitting, standing exercises and weight and balance training. Mats, weights, and personal emergency and health information is required. FREE! 808-1593.
- Stretching & Strengthening Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30-8:30 am, 8:45-9:45 am, 10 to 11 am. East Portal Clubhouse, Rodeo Way at L Street, East Sacramento. Improve overall flexibility and strength. This class focuses on proper body mechanics, posture and balance, with a relaxation phase at the end of the class. All fitness levels welcome! $55 per month. Register and pay at Coloma Community Center (4623 T Street) Monday through Thursday or via the internet at www.parksandreconline.cityofsacramento.org. 916-808-1593.
Check out the City’s Aquatics section for information on lap swim and water aerobics!
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Neighborhood WALK
Are you interested in walking in your neighborhood but don’t want to walk alone? Join Neighborhood Walk! Currently there are active walk groups in Oak Park from the Oak Park Community Center, Hart Senior Center in Midtown, Land Park in the South Land Park area, Garcia Bend in Pocket, North Highlands in the north area, Oki Park in the College Glen area, Pannell Meadowview in the South Sacramento area, South Natomas at the South Natomas Community Center, Pioneer House in Downtown, and at Tahoe Park. Call 808-1593 for group times and meeting days or if you would like to discuss starting a walking group in your own neighborhood.
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Camps
Come join us for our annual week long camp at Camp Sacramento!
Held the week before Labor Day weekend, Senior Adventure Camp is a wonderful getaway for adults 50+ in the beautiful Eldorado National Forest, just up Highway 50 from Sacramento! With activities ranging from day hikes, nature walks and biking, to arts and crafts, wellness workshop and camp socials, there is plenty do and plenty of room to just do nothing but relax as well!
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Sports for Life! Series Announced
The Sports for Life! Series aims to provide many of Sacramento's 50+ athletes with an opportunity to continuing pursuing the sports they love.
| 2011 Series Schedule |
| April 30th & May 1st |
Soccer Tournament (Cherry Island Soccer Complex) |
| May 7th (tentative) |
Archery Tournament (Discovery Park) |
You can view and print the tournament information below or contact the 50+ Wellness Program at fiftypluswellness@cityofsacramento.org or 916-808-1593 to request information via mail.
Soccer
2011 Sports for Life! Soccer Application (PDF) 419 KB
2010 Sports for Life! Soccer Results (PDF)
2009 Sports for Life! Soccer Results (PDF)
2008 Sports for Life! Soccer Results (PDF)
Archery
2009 Sports for Life! Archery Results (PDF)
2008 Sports for Life! Archery Results (PDF)
The City of Sacramento offers a number of leagues sports for the adult athlete. Check out Sports for more information!
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