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The 50+ Wellness Program
Kim Metcalf fiftypluswellness@cityofsacramento.org
City of Sacramento 50+ Wellness Program
2921 Truxel Road
Sacramento, CA 95833
916-808-1593
50+ Wellness provides information on health and wellness in the greater Sacramento area as well as offering programs to promote health and vitality for adults over age 50. 50+ Wellness publishes a newsletter listing exercise classes, health education workshops, special events, and ongoing programs offered by organizations in the community to older adults. Please call 808-1593 if you would like to receive a copy or be put on our mailing list to receive this free publication, or for further information about the 50+ Wellness Program.
Programs:
Newsletters
Fitness Classes
Neighborhood WALK
50+ Camps
Sports for Life Events
A Walk in the Park
Newsletters
Summer 2009 Newsletter
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Portable Document File Format
Previous Newsletters:
The above documents require Adobe
Acrobat Reader; download it for free.
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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.
- Chair Yoga Mondays, 11-12 pm East Portal Clubhouse, Rodeo Way at L Street, East Sacramento. Yoga helps maintain or improve flexibility, balance, and mobility while improving coordination and strength. Recommend for anyone, at any age dealing with physical challenges, whether it's from injury, disease, illness, age or weight. $32 for 4 sessions. Register and pay at Coloma Community Center, 4623 T Street, or via the internet at www.parksandreconline.cityofsacramento.org. (916) 808-1593.
- 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. Belle Cooledge Community Center, 5699 S. Land Park Drive. 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.
- 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, via the internet at www.parksandreconline.cityofsacramento.org. 916-808-1593.
- 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! 808-1953.
- 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, 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 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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Annual Week Long Camps for the 50+ Crowd! Come experience camp again as an adult. Adventure camp offers exciting outings such as kayaking, hiking, biking while Senior Camp offers arts and crafts workshops, short hikes and a variety show, all in the beautiful El Dorado National Forest along Highway 50!
Senior Camp 2009
Adventure Camp 2009
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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.
| 2009 Series Schedule |
| March 28 |
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Hotshot and Free Throw Event (Leonardo Di Vinci School) |
| April 25th & 26th |
Soccer Tournament (Cherry Island Soccer Complex) |
| May 9th |
Archery Tournament (Discovery Park) |
| September |
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Hotshot and Free Throw Event (Leonardo Di Vinci School) |
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.
Basketball
2009 Sports for life! Spring Basketball Results (PDF)
Soccer
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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A Walk in the Park
Want to experience a City park in a whole new way? A Walk in the Park provides walking directions, distance and points of interest to make your walking experience in City parks more enjoyable!
The Walk in the Park series provides information for the following walkable parks: Southside Park Downtown Sacramento, McKinely Park in East Sacramento, and William Land Park in Land Park.
Click on the links below to download a free copy of the Walk in the Park pamphlet of your choice:
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