YELLOW SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER
Chair Exercises
Mondays, 11–11:45 am, Great Room
Led by Dawn Clark
Rock Steady Boxing
Monday, noon, Great Room and online
This class uses non-contact boxing training to combat symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. The rhythmic exercises use everyday objects for resistance and dexterity. Participants at any level of physical ability are adapted to and provided modifications. Socialization and mental challenges enhance the program. This is a hybrid class with some participants meeting in the Great Room and others joining on Zoom. Participants registered through MyActiveCenter will have a link emailed to them about an hour before the class. If you need help getting registered, call the Senior Center at 937-767-5751.
Yoga
Monday & Thursday, 1:30–2:45 pm, Great Room and online
All levels welcome, co-led by Reena and Amy Harper. Yoga inspired movement which slowly builds strength and flexibility, both maintaining our mobility, with additional balance exercises, learned from physical therapy). Movements can be done standing, sitting, or on the floor and hand weights can be added if desired. We take 15 minutes before class time to chat, which we've learned, builds comradery and. supports coming back! This is a hybrid class with some participants meeting in the Great Room and others joining on Zoom. Participants registered through MyActiveCenter will have a link emailed to them about an hour before the class. If you need help getting registered, call the Senior Center at 937-767-5751
Qi Gong
Tuesday & Friday, 1-1:45 pm, Great Room
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Western scientific research confirms that Qi Gong reduces hypertension and the incidence of falling. One of the more important long-term effects is that Qi Gong reestablishes the body/mind/soul connection. The group follows an easy DVD on the big screen.
Dancing with Parkinson’s
Wednesday, 2-2:45 pm, Great Room and online
For people with Parkinson’s and their spouses or caregivers. This movement class is simple, fun, free-form choreography performed to music, to get the body moving in a way that feels good, enjoyable and socially engaging. The participant works at his/her own potential on that day. Exercises can be modified to suit each individual’s level of comfort and ability. This particular class has been shown to have positive effects on gait speed, strength, balance, and quality of life. This is a hybrid class with some participants meeting in the Great Room and others joining on Zoom. In person participants need to come in the front door, check in, then go to the Great Room.
Participants registered through MyActiveCenter will have a link emailed to them about an hour before the class. If you need help getting registered, call the Senior Center at 937-767-5751
Line Dancing
Fridays, 11:30 am, Great Room
If you can walk, you can dance, and if you feel more comfortable in a seat than on your feet, you can dance from a chair! Lynn Hardman teaches learn popular line dances from all eras, genres, and countries, incluing a few folk dances. Suitable for all ages; children with adult chaperones are encouraged to attend.
Kung Fu (youth) & Tai Chi/Qi Gong: Free Trail Class
Sundays, 10 am–12 noon, Great Room
Classes are $7.50 for Senior Center members and $15 for non-member, per class. To register send your name & phone number to [email protected] or contact the Senior Center at 937-767-5751.
Mondays, 11–11:45 am, Great Room
Led by Dawn Clark
Rock Steady Boxing
Monday, noon, Great Room and online
This class uses non-contact boxing training to combat symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. The rhythmic exercises use everyday objects for resistance and dexterity. Participants at any level of physical ability are adapted to and provided modifications. Socialization and mental challenges enhance the program. This is a hybrid class with some participants meeting in the Great Room and others joining on Zoom. Participants registered through MyActiveCenter will have a link emailed to them about an hour before the class. If you need help getting registered, call the Senior Center at 937-767-5751.
Yoga
Monday & Thursday, 1:30–2:45 pm, Great Room and online
All levels welcome, co-led by Reena and Amy Harper. Yoga inspired movement which slowly builds strength and flexibility, both maintaining our mobility, with additional balance exercises, learned from physical therapy). Movements can be done standing, sitting, or on the floor and hand weights can be added if desired. We take 15 minutes before class time to chat, which we've learned, builds comradery and. supports coming back! This is a hybrid class with some participants meeting in the Great Room and others joining on Zoom. Participants registered through MyActiveCenter will have a link emailed to them about an hour before the class. If you need help getting registered, call the Senior Center at 937-767-5751
Qi Gong
Tuesday & Friday, 1-1:45 pm, Great Room
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Western scientific research confirms that Qi Gong reduces hypertension and the incidence of falling. One of the more important long-term effects is that Qi Gong reestablishes the body/mind/soul connection. The group follows an easy DVD on the big screen.
Dancing with Parkinson’s
Wednesday, 2-2:45 pm, Great Room and online
For people with Parkinson’s and their spouses or caregivers. This movement class is simple, fun, free-form choreography performed to music, to get the body moving in a way that feels good, enjoyable and socially engaging. The participant works at his/her own potential on that day. Exercises can be modified to suit each individual’s level of comfort and ability. This particular class has been shown to have positive effects on gait speed, strength, balance, and quality of life. This is a hybrid class with some participants meeting in the Great Room and others joining on Zoom. In person participants need to come in the front door, check in, then go to the Great Room.
Participants registered through MyActiveCenter will have a link emailed to them about an hour before the class. If you need help getting registered, call the Senior Center at 937-767-5751
Line Dancing
Fridays, 11:30 am, Great Room
If you can walk, you can dance, and if you feel more comfortable in a seat than on your feet, you can dance from a chair! Lynn Hardman teaches learn popular line dances from all eras, genres, and countries, incluing a few folk dances. Suitable for all ages; children with adult chaperones are encouraged to attend.
Kung Fu (youth) & Tai Chi/Qi Gong: Free Trail Class
Sundays, 10 am–12 noon, Great Room
Classes are $7.50 for Senior Center members and $15 for non-member, per class. To register send your name & phone number to [email protected] or contact the Senior Center at 937-767-5751.
- Tai Chi and Qi Gong Class: 10–11 am
- Youth Kung Fu Class: 11 am–12 noon
Annual Flash Mob Events
May 27, 2025, 1 pm, on Short Street
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the Senior Center has a Flash Mob event on Short Street. A huge THANK YOU to Lynn Hardman for coordinating and choreographing the event.
Click here to see a video of the 2025 Flash Mob
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the Senior Center has a Flash Mob event on Short Street. A huge THANK YOU to Lynn Hardman for coordinating and choreographing the event.
Click here to see a video of the 2025 Flash Mob
May 29, 2024, 1 pm, on Short Street
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the Senior Center held a Flash Mob event on Short Street. A huge THANK YOU to Lynn Hardman for coordinating and choreographing the event and to the Egyptian Breeze belly dance troupe who were the opening act.
Click here to see a video of the 2024 Flash Mob
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the Senior Center held a Flash Mob event on Short Street. A huge THANK YOU to Lynn Hardman for coordinating and choreographing the event and to the Egyptian Breeze belly dance troupe who were the opening act.
Click here to see a video of the 2024 Flash Mob
May 31, 2023, 1 pm, on Short Street
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the Senior Center held a Flash Mob event on Short Street. A huge THANK YOU to Lynn Hardman and Kristyn Andrews for coordinating and choreographing the event. This year’s theme was “Move More to Do More and included participants from Friends Care (red), the Senior Center (orange), the Village of YS (yellow), Mills Lawn School (blue), and the YS Children's Center (purple).
Click here to see a video of the 2023 Flash Mob
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the Senior Center held a Flash Mob event on Short Street. A huge THANK YOU to Lynn Hardman and Kristyn Andrews for coordinating and choreographing the event. This year’s theme was “Move More to Do More and included participants from Friends Care (red), the Senior Center (orange), the Village of YS (yellow), Mills Lawn School (blue), and the YS Children's Center (purple).
Click here to see a video of the 2023 Flash Mob
May 25, 2022
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the Senior Center held a Flash Mob event on Short Street. A huge THANK YOU to Lynn Hardman and Kristyn Andrews for coordinating and choreographing the event, and ALL the participants. See who you can identify in the video…yes, that is the police chief in the yellow leg warmers!
Click here to see a video of the 2022 Flash Mob
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the Senior Center held a Flash Mob event on Short Street. A huge THANK YOU to Lynn Hardman and Kristyn Andrews for coordinating and choreographing the event, and ALL the participants. See who you can identify in the video…yes, that is the police chief in the yellow leg warmers!
Click here to see a video of the 2022 Flash Mob
May 26, 2021
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day and Karen Wolford's retirement party, the Senior Center held a Flash Mob event in the Great Room. Thank you to Lynn Hardman for coordinating and choreographing the event, and to all the participants.
Click here to see a video of the 2021 Flash Mob
In conjunction with the National Senior Health and Fitness Day and Karen Wolford's retirement party, the Senior Center held a Flash Mob event in the Great Room. Thank you to Lynn Hardman for coordinating and choreographing the event, and to all the participants.
Click here to see a video of the 2021 Flash Mob