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A Matter of Balance

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Sep
19
Thu
To
Nov
7
Thu
Sep 19 - Nov 7, 2024
Thursdays
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Alfond Youth & Community Center (not a MaineGeneral Health company)
Waterville, ME

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Alfond Center for Health
Augusta, ME
Registration Open

Do you have a fear of falling? A fear of falling is a reasonable concern, but falls can be predictable and preventable.

Registration Details

Registration is closed.

This class meets once a week for 8 weeks. Each session is 2 hours. This program includes doing strength and balance exercises in sessions 3-8. Comfortable clothing and flat shoes, such as sneakers, should be worn for these sessions. There won't be any exercises done during session 1 or 2.

A class leader will call participants 1 week before the class starts to confirm registration. 

If you have questions about the class, please contact the program coordinator, Melissa Emmons at 626-7350. 

Fees & Payment

Free

Description

A fear of falling can keep you from living your life to the fullest. The good news is that falls can be predictable and preventable. Our eight-session group class will teach you strategies to reduce falling risks, increase activity and live your life again. You’ll also learn home modifications to make falls less likely and practice exercises to increase strength and balance.

Need an accommodation? We will make reasonable modifications and accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in all classes and events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate fully in a class or event, please notify us at (207) 872-4102 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class or event.

Have questions or need assistance? Call 872-4102 or email PHL@mainegeneral.org.

Date: Thursdays, Sept. 19 - Nov. 7

         (8 sessions)

Time: 10 a.m. - Noon

Location: Alfond Youth & Community Center, Waterville

              Health Education Room

Instructor(s)

  • Melissa Emmons & Emily Michaud

Contact

Peter Alfond Prevention & Healthy Living Center at 207-872-4102 or send an email

Schedule & Location

Schedule

This event includes all of the 8 meeting times below.
Date Time Location Instructor
1. Thu, September 19 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Alfond Youth & Community Center (not a MaineGeneral Health company) Melissa Emmons & Emily Michaud
2. Thu, September 26 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Alfond Youth & Community Center (not a MaineGeneral Health company) Melissa Emmons & Emily Michaud
3. Thu, October 03 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Alfond Youth & Community Center (not a MaineGeneral Health company) Melissa Emmons & Emily Michaud
4. Thu, October 10 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Alfond Youth & Community Center (not a MaineGeneral Health company) Melissa Emmons & Emily Michaud
5. Thu, October 17 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Alfond Youth & Community Center (not a MaineGeneral Health company) Melissa Emmons & Emily Michaud
6. Thu, October 24 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Alfond Youth & Community Center (not a MaineGeneral Health company) Melissa Emmons & Emily Michaud
7. Thu, October 31 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Alfond Youth & Community Center (not a MaineGeneral Health company) Melissa Emmons & Emily Michaud
8. Thu, November 07 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Alfond Youth & Community Center (not a MaineGeneral Health company) Melissa Emmons & Emily Michaud

Location Details

  • Alfond Youth & Community Center (not a MaineGeneral Health company)
    126 North Street
    Waterville, ME 04901