Strong Women Program

STRONG WOMEN Instructors:

Tufts University Trained Program Leaders (Sue Rode, Jane Schlacht, Yolanda Gentile); offer daily strength training classes. Women (and men) participate in 1 hour of prescribed strength training routines using free weights and leg weights, which are provided as part of the cost of the class. Participants in these classes have realized improvements in endurance, balance, flexibility and overall strength. (They have fun too!) OSU Extension Auditorium, 569 Hanley Road, Central Point.

On-going classes at the Extension Auditorium: call 776-7371

(Daily M-F) MWF 12:15 PM $35/8 weeks TTH 8:30 AM $30/8 weeks

Note: Participants who continue to take the 8-week series pay $15 (MWF) and $10 (TTH) for 8-weeks of training after their first 8 weeks. Additional leaders have been trained and other Strong Women programs can be held throughout the valley if facilities are available. If you want a class near you, we have leaders if you have locations.

Kelly Anderson: 324-4607 12 noon MWF Ashland Parks & Recreation

Phyllis Schroeder: 773-4706 9AM-10AM MWF Friends Church in Medford

Pam Swann: 773-7718 x 400 1-2 PM MWF Avamere Health and Fitness Club, Spring St., Medford

Vickie Belknap: 830-4064 4-5:30 PM T TH ($5 monthly) Central Point Senior Center

TAI CHI

A form of Tai Chi shown to significantly reduce the potential for falls and fractures in frail older adults is now available. This 12-class series uses an evidence-based 8-form Tai Chi program. OSU Extension, in collaboration with RVCOG’s Senior and Disabled Services,and funded by the Administration on Aging, offer this program in Southern Oregon.

Classes available throughout the Valley at Senior Centers and Assisted Living facilities. Go to www.sohealthyoregon.org to find out more. Call the instructors directly to inquire.

*Michael Vasquez 541-201-8101

*Bob Curry 541-479-3924

*Brian Thoroman 541-944-0342

*Sean Kelly 541-840-5105

*Lillibet Gillespie 541-890-2497

*Peter Wolf 541-772-0119