Health Fair Workshops
Please RSVP if you wish to attend any of these events: call 941-2808 or e-mail mstewart@bangory.org.
Energy Points
Carol Gentry
Monday, April 23, 5:30-7pm
Parlor, Isaac Farrar Mansion, Bangor Y, Second Street
Give yourself the gift of health! Learn the Vital Points of Shiatsu to balance your energy, improve your health and well-being, boost your immune system, and increase your vitality. Carol Gentry, Reiki and Karuna Reiki Master – Teacher and National Certified Licensed Massage Therapist/Shiatsu Practitioner empowers you to take charge of: bothersome symptoms, handle stress issues when they are small (before they become larger issues), and to learn simple, effective self-care strategies, so you can heal from the inside out.
Belly Dancing: The Fun Way to Exercise
Kitty Tambling
Monday, April 23, 6:30-8pm
Bangor Y, Second Street-3rd Floor
Belly dancing is lots of fun and great exercise! Dancers will talk of the history,
spiritual connection and roots, the community of dance here in the state, show off some costumes, demonstrate some moves, and look for active participation. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to find out how your own body responds to this most ancient of arts. Kahaz Sinnaur (Kitty Tambling) began dancing with the Desert Dancers in Bangor 25 years ago. She performs, teaches, and sponsors
workshops with other teachers in the Bangor area.
Gentle Yoga
Carol Roberts, Certified Yoga instructor
Monday, April 23, 9:30-10:30 am
Bangor Y, Hammond Street-Viner Room
This Gentle Yoga class is appropriate for seniors, people with limited mobility, or anyone wanting a beginner level practice that is easy on the joints.
Try the Barracuda Swim Team
Monday, April 23, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Wednesday, April 25, 3:30-4:30 pm
Friday, April 27, 3:30-4:30 pm
Aloupis Pool- Bangor Y, Second Street
Children ages 6-11 years old with intermediate to advanced swim skills are invited to sample a swim team practice. Head coach and Bangor Y Senior Director of Aquatics Skip Natardy and Assistant Coach Erika Norris will be on deck and available to answer questions.
Mom & Dad: Swim Tips for Kids
Monday, April 23 6:15pm - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, April 24, 10-11 am
Wednesday, April 25,6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Thursday, April 26, 10-11 am
Aloupis Pool, Bangor Y, Second Street
Bring your child(ren) for some fun instruction and learn fun and educational games to play during recreational swim times. Erika Norris, Bangor Y Assistant Aquatics Director, and certified instructors will be on hand to offer a wide variety of
skill-building games to engage children ages 3 and up.
Mom & Daughter Step
Mark Pellon, Bangor Y Fitness Instructor
Monday, April 23, 4:30-5:15 pm
Bangor Y, Hammond Street Fitness Studio
What a great time for moms and daughters ages 10 and up to enjoy a basic step class together. Perfect for all ability levels. Enjoy energizing music, great instruction, and a healthy dose of exercise. Loose fitting clothes and sneakers a must.
Hi Lo H2O
Becky Gray, Bangor Y Assistant Fitness Director
Katrina Freedman, Bangor Y Fitness Director
Tuesday, April 24, 12 pm - 1 pm and 6:30-7:30 pm
Aloupis Pool, Bangor Y, Second Street
All water fitness classes offer increased resistance with no impact on joints and bones. We offer a variety of aquatic classes to help sooth and improve your health. This class has a great combination of shallow and deep water exercises for all fitness levels.
Women on Weights
Tammy Hodgdon, Bangor Y Senior Fitness Director
Tuesday, April 24, 5 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday, April 26, 5 pm - 5:30 pm
Bangor Y, Second Street, Karam Workout Room
Regardless of age or the shape you are in, weight training can make your bones stronger, improve your balance, and make everyday living safer and easier. This workshop will touch on the effective use of weights to achieve a stronger, healthier, and leaner you.
These Feet are Made for Walking: Common Foot Problems and the Role Footwear Can Play
Roy Corbin, DPM
Wednesday, April 25, 6 pm - 7:15 pm
Parlor, Isaac Farrar Mansion, Bangor Y, Second Street
Dr. Corbin will provide us with information about our feet that many of us are not aware of. He will talk about the healthy foot as well as some of the problems we may face, even if we are "good to our feet." This session is for everyone, whether we run, play tennis, walk, have diabetes, or have senior feet.
Self Defense for Women
Allison Bankston, Bangor Y Instructor
Thursday, April 26, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
1st Floor, Teen Room, Bangor Y, Second Street
Join Allison Bankston for a seminar on self-protection through awareness,
strategies, and physical movements. "Self defense isn't just punching and
kicking," says Bankston, who's been studying martial arts for years through the Y's Tae Kwon Do and Shaolin Kempo systems. "it's about knowing your own strengths, being aware of dangers, and learning how to get away from an attacker without causing further injury to yourself." You'll get practical suggestions and take-home information and learn realistic, easy-to-remember moves that could, one day, save your life. Allison Bankston teaches the Y's Women's Self Defense program available several times a year.
Eastern Agency on Aging:
What You Need to Know!
Eastern Agency on Aging Staff
Friday, April 27, 11am-12:15 pm
Parlor, Isaac Farrar Mansion, Bangor Y, Second Street
Eastern Agency on Aging will hold a panel discussion on topics related to aging, including senior nutrition, senior housing, minor home repair, Medicare Part D and caregiving. Eastern Agency on Aging experts will also be on hand to answer questions about the services available to seniors in the community.
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