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RTH is committed to community health and
wellness. We have a variety of health-related classes
for all ages and abilities. They are:
Senior Fitness
Day/Time:
Mondays at 11:00am
Thursdays at 2:30pm
Location:
Flynn House
Instructor: Alice Ann Luster
Fee: Free
This class
is for seniors and those residents that have physical
limitations. The class consists of gentle stretches and
aerobics to get your blood flowing. Many exercises use a chair
and you can go at your own pace. This is a very fun and
popular class.
Aerobics
Class
Day:
Mondays Day: Saturdays
Time:
6:30pm Time: 9:00 am
Location:
Community Bldg Location: Community Bldg
Instructor: Angie Napolitano Instructor: Angie
Napolitano
Fee:
Free Fee: Free
The first
half of the Aerobics class is dedicated to low impact cardio
workout to get the heart pumping and the muscles warmed. The
second half of the class consists of some Pilates and other
mat exercises condition to legs and abs., sometimes incorporating
arm exercises with hand weights.
Yoga
Day:
Mondays Day: Saturdays
Time:
7:15 Time: 9:45 am
Location:
Community Bldg. Location: Community bldg.
Instructor: Angie Napolitano Instructor: Angie
Napolitano
Fee:
Free Fee: Free
A linking
of breath and body movements is the focus of this gentle class
that allows anyone to participate. Chairs are used for those
who benefit from them, but all class movements may be modified
to accommodate any individual wishing to participate in the
class without the support of the chairs
Bengali Dance
Day: Sundays
Time:
1:00-2:00 pm
Location:
Community
Bldg.
Contact: Helen
Hui, 617-232-0400
Fee: Free
Lion Dance
Day: Sundays
Time:
4:30-6:30 pm
Location:
Community Bldg.
Contact: Helen
Hui, 617-232-0400
Fee: Free
Build on your
team work skills, cultural awareness and martial arts skills.
Walking Groups
Day: Sundays
Time: 9:00
am
Location:
Flynn House
Walk
Leader: Bao Lin
Fee: Free
Day:
Thursdays
Time:
10:00 am
Location:
Flynn house
Walk
Leader: Anna Adams
Fee: Free
Residents walk at least once a week for 30 to 60 minutes. The
walks not only promote physical activity but also are an
opportunity for residents to meet new people and show
community spirit. Everyone is welcome!
Smoking Cessation
Program
Date: TBA
Fee: Free
Tobacco Treatment
Services Smoking Cessation Program is a behavior modification
based program designed to assist tobacco users, when they are
motivated, to cut down and quit tobacco permanently. This
program utilizes the latest methods of behavior modification,
motivational strategies and pharmacotherapy options.
In this six or eight
session program, participants will learn the tools to assist
them in quitting smoking successfully. Session topics
include:
- Dealing with
physical and psychological/emotional withdrawal
- Stress management
strategies
- Nutrition and
weight control
- Forming healthy new
alternatives to smoking
- Use of nicotine
replacement therapy
- Relapse prevention
Call Laura Adams at 617-566-4025 for
more information.
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