Health & Wellness Programs: Connecting This Week





Connecting this week: September 30 - October 6, 2024


Monday, September 30

MATTER OF BALANCE / 10 AM - 12 PM


Online Via Zoom

Cost: FREE

We still have 5 slots open! Complete at least five sessions and be rewarded with a $25 gift card.  Registration extended to October 7th. First Come, First served.

Falling isn’t a normal part of aging and there are things you can do to prevent falls. A Matter of Balance will help you learn practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling, while gently increasing activity levels. In a small group over eight weeks, you’ll set goals, learn about changes you can make at home to prevent falls, and learn exercises to increase your strength and balance..

Tuesday, October 1

TAI CHI FLOW IN-PERSON / 2 - 2:45 PM


Kristin Dietsche makes tai chi fun in her relaxing follow-along classes. Please wear loose comfortable clothes and closed flat shoes like a gym shoe. All are welcome.


Knox Presbyterian

3400 Michigan Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208


No RSVP required!

Brain Games / 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Online Via Televeda

Enjoy Trivia, scattergories, word games, and more to stretch those brain muscle! Come play, have fun, and meet new people.


Set Up your account with our new online platform, Televeda to RSVP Below.


Wednesday, October 2

BOOM MOVE / 10 - 10:30 AM


Boom Move is a fun-filled 30 minutes of continuous movement using choreographed dance steps. A great workout with flair! * virtual session


Meeting ID:  650 636 2582

Passcode: sjxpgSQ68

Thursday, October 3

CHAIR YOGA / 10 - 11 AM


Chair Yoga is a practice that can be experienced by everybody and every body! Chair Yoga uses gentle movements and stretches that help us stay healthy as we age. Everyone works at their own pace and listens to their body. * virtual session


TAI CHI FLOW / 11 - 11:45 AM


Kristin Dietsche makes tai chi fun in her relaxing follow‐along classes. Please wear loose comfortable clothes and closed flat shoes like a gym shoe. All are welcome.

Meeting ID: 830 9516 7353. * virtual session


Saturday, October 5

CHAIR AEROBICS / 8:30 - 9:30 AM


Join instructor, Melanie Moon for Chair Aerobics each Saturday morning! Melanie Moon is a certified Silver Sneakers Instructor, Registered Yoga Teacher and a certified Bones for Life instructor! * virtual session

Meeting ID:  650636 2582

Passcode:sjxpgSQ68


TAI CHI FLOW PLUS / 10 - 10:45 AM


Kristin Dietsche makes tai chi fun in her relaxing follow-along classes. Please wear loose comfortable clothes and closed flat shoes like a gym shoe. This is the advanced level of Tai Chi Flow * virtual session.


SAVE THE DATES

Monday, October 7/ Matter of Balance

Online Via Zoom

Cost: FREE

We still have 5 slots open! Complete at least five sessions and be rewarded with a $25 gift card.  Registration extended to October 7th. First Come, First served.

Falling isn’t a normal part of aging and there are things you can do to prevent falls. A Matter of Balance will help you learn practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling, while gently increasing activity levels. In a small group over eight weeks, you’ll set goals, learn about changes you can make at home to prevent falls, and learn exercises to increase your strength and balance..


Monday, October 7/ Charley Harper With Diane Shields

Online Via Zoom

Come learn about Charley Harper, Cincinnati-based American Modernist artist. He was best known for his highly stylized wildlife prints, posters, and book illustrations. His serigraphs were large expanses of rich color, which gave the viewer a very different perspective on the animal kingdom. A conservationist as well as an artist, Harper revealed the unique aspects of his wildlife subjects through highly stylized geometric reduction.

Meeting ID: 654 323 3880


Tuesday, October 8 / Bingocize

Online Via Zoom

Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 - 11 AM or 1 – 2 PM (your choice)

(October 08 - December 17)

Online via Zoom

BINGOCIZE® is a 10-week health promotion program that combines the fun of bingo and the importance of health education. During a game of bingo, you’ll perform simple exercises while learning how to improve your nutrition!

Complete at least 14 of 20 sessions and be rewarded with a $25 gift card

Registration closes October 1, 2024. Call (513) 345-8637 to register.

Tuesday, October 8 / Brain Games

Online Via Televeda

Enjoy Trivia, scattergories, word games, and more to stretch those brain muscle! Come play, have fun, and meet new people.


Set Up your account with our new online platform, Televeda to RSVP Below.


Wednesday, October 9 / Chess (No Transportation)

from 11 AM - 12 PM

Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum

3738 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Cost: FREE

Absolute beginners or continuing players welcome! Taught by

Robert Chenault with Chess Earth.   RSVP by October 3rd

Thursday, October 10 / Howard Johnson with the American Sign Museum

from 1 - 2 PM

Online Via Zoom

The Rise and Fall of Howard Johnsons – a 60-minute presentation that follows the ice cream and motel giant from its founding to its eventual decline.

Meeting ID: 654 323 3880


Friday, October 11 / Bingocize

Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 - 11 AM or 1 – 2 PM (your choice)

(October 08 - December 17)

Online via Zoom

BINGOCIZE® is a 10-week health promotion program that combines the fun of bingo and the importance of health education. During a game of bingo, you’ll perform simple exercises while learning how to improve your nutrition! Complete at least 14 of 20 sessions and be rewarded with a $25 gift card. Registration closes October 1, 2024. Call (513) 345-8637 to register.

Thursday, October 17 / Music Appreciation

from 1 – 2 PM

Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition

110 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45215

Cost: FREE

This program includes a musical performance, history about the instrument and genres of music they play, as well as the opportunity to interact with the musician. RSVP by October 11th.

Friday, October 18 / Partner Program: Brains in Bloom

by The Giving Voice Foundation

from 1 – 2 PM

Montgomery Community Church

11251 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249

Cost: FREE

A fun and inclusive floral arranging class for older adults – with the heart of the program centered around individuals with dementia (at any stage) and their loved ones. In partnership with the Giving Voice Foundation. No Transportation

RSVP Required  by October 11th.

Wednesday, October 23rd / Chess

from 11 AM - 12 PM

Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum

3738 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Cost: FREE

Absolute beginners or continuing players welcome! Taught by

Robert Chenault with Chess Earth.   RSVP by October 18th

Friday, October 25 / City Stops: The Pub Rookwood

from 11:30AM – 1 PM

The Pub Rookwood

2692 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Cost: PAY YOUR WAY

City Stops is a program designed to bring you out of your usual environment, exposing you to new cuisines or unique experiences, alongside other older adults like you! We invite you to join us for an Irish feast at The Pub Rookwood. RSVP by October 18th.

Wednesday, October 30 / Art With Abrakadoodle

from 1:30 - 3pm

Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum

3738 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

Cost: FREE

Anyone can paint with Abrakadoodle! Discover your creative side while you experiment with different art techniques and create a series of themed art projects. This session is for all levels of experience. RSVP Required  by October 25th.

Thursday , October 31 / CB Moves For Seniors

from 1 - 2 PM

Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition

110 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45215

Cost: FREE

Join the Cincinnati Ballet as we explore the core elements of ballet, improving strength, flexibility, balance, and musicality. Their specially trained faculty will guide you through the basics of ballet technique in a friendly and welcoming environment. They will prioritize building a sense of community among participants and fostering connections through the joy of dance. Whether you choose to dance seated, standing, or with mobility assistance, our tailored exercises ensure that everyone can participate comfortably and confidently. No prior experience is required.  In partnership with Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition. RSVP by October 25th.

Your Recommendations

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Our Partners

Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition

Our mission is to promote a culture of wellness in diverse populations through evidence-based recreational music-making, education, and arts engagement.


Senior Planet

Learn about Finance, Wellness, Fitness, Computers and Technology, and so much more. You’ll learn so much, and also find a real community of fellow life-long learners.


Juniors Helping Seniors

We are a service club of students from Cincinnati area high schools who visit older adults in community settings and help them 1:1 with their smart devices and getting connected to the world around them.


Giving Voice Foundation

Inspiring cross-Generational conversations and connection to improve the health of older adults through advocacy, education, engagement & storytelling. Signature programs include Brain in Bloom, Creative Connections, Purposeful Planning, and more!


The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum

The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum hosts a range of social, cultural and educational events all year long.


Seasons Retirement

At Senior Lifestyle, we help our residents create fulfilling lifestyles by promoting a culture of health, wellness, and connection. We go the extra mile to support the overall wellbeing of residents so they could thrive.