Thursday, June 5, 2025

SIT & BE FIT FOR OLDER ADULTS (FREE)

Update: The June 20th listing no longer appears on the library's calendar.
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Sit & Be Fit
Fridays, 11:00 a.m. to noon
 
Improve your mood, flexibility, and mobility at "Sit & Be Fit" on Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
 
The free chair exercise class for older adults provides a mix of flexibility and strength training.
 
From Brooklyn Public Library: 
Seated exercise may offer
  • lower risk of some health conditions like stroke, heart disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes,
  • better bone health,
  • improved quality of life,
  • lower risk of dementia,
  • reduced risk of depression,
  • improved energy levels,
  • enhanced flexibility,
  • better posture.
The library's calendar lists a few weeks' worth of events at a time. It lists this class on June 6th, 13th, and 20th. Check it at a later date to see if the class continues to be offered after June 20th.

Location
Cortelyou Library Meeting Room
1305 Cortelyou Road
between Argyle and Rugby roads
Ditmas Park, Brooklyn
(718) 693-7763 
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