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Older Adults

The 50+ Wellness Program

Kim Metcalf kmetcalf@cityofsacramento.org
City of Sacramento 50+ Wellness Program
2921 Truxel Road
Sacramento, CA 95833
916-808-1593

50+ Wellness is a resource for information on who offers what where in the greater Sacramento area to promote health and vitality for people over age 50. 50+ Wellness publishes a quarterly 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:

A Walk in the Park
50+ Camps
Exercise Classes and Programs
Newsletters
Sports for Life Events

Newsletters

Winter 2008 Newsletter - Portable Document File Format

Previous Newsletters:

Fall 2007 Newsletter - Portable Document File Format
Summer 2007 Newsletter - Portable Document File Format

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Exercise Classes and Programs

If you are new to exercise, or 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.

Balance & Strengthening - M/W, 10:30 am, S Natomas Community Center, 2921 Truxel Rd. Specific balance exercises combined with weight training to improve overall strength and balance. $20 for 10 sessions. 808-1571.
Movement with Music –Fridays, 10:30 am, South Natomas Community Center, 2921 Truxel Rd. Dance in your chair or on your feet! This class is heart and muscle friendly while being fun! $30 for 4 sessions. 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.
Head to Toe Fitness - M/W/F, 9:45-10:45am, Belle Cooledge Com.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.
Stretch N’ Flex - Tuesday and Thursday, 8 am. Belle Cooledge Com.Center, 5699 S. Land Park Drive. Stretch and flex your way to better health. FREE! 808-1953.
Fit over Fifty - M/W/F 10:30 am at Pannell Meadowview Community Center 2450 Meadowview Road. Includes stretching and strengthening exercises. $20 for 10 sessions. 808-6680
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 the City Cemetery in Downtown Sacramento, 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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Camps

Annual Week Long Camps for the 50+ Crowd

Senior Camp - Learn more about Senior Camp 2008.
Adventure Camp Learn more about Adventure Camp 2008.

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Sports for Life! Series announced

The 50+ Wellness Program is pleased to announce it's 2008 Sports for Life! Series Tournament schedule. Offering four sports in 2008, we hope to provide many of Sacramento's 50+ athletes with an opportunity to continuing pursuing the sports they love.

April 26th & 27th	Soccer Tournament (Cherry Island Soccer Complex)
May 10th	Archery Tournament (Discovery Park)
Summer 2008 (tentative)	Table Tennis Tournament (Didion Middle School)
September 2008 (tentative)	3-on-3 Basketball Tournament (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 (The March 29th Basketball Tournament was Cancelled)
Information for the Fall 2008 Tournament coming soon!

Soccer
Sports for Life Soccer Tournament Informational flier (PDF)
Sports for Life Soccer Team Application (PDF)

Archery
Sports for Life Archery flier (PDF)
Sports for Life Archery Tournament information (PDF)
Sports for Life Archery Registration form (PDF)

Table Tennis
Information coming soon!

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A Walk in the Park

Want to experience a City park in a whole new way? A new pilot project, A Walk in the Park provides walking directions, distance and points of interest to make your walking experience in City parks more enjoyable!

The initial 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. Additional parks will be added in the future.

Click on the links below to download a free copy of the Walk in the Park pamphlet of your choice:

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PUT ON OUR MAILING LIST?
If you would like to receive information for any of the programs mentioned above, please print, complete and mail this form.

General department information: (916) 808-5200
Recreation programs, centers, pools and park permits: (916) 808-6060
Older Adults information: (916) 808-1590
Access Leisure information: (916) 808-3809

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