This Week at The Wallace Center

Learn the moves and wellness benefits of this ancient art from a Certified Master. A safe form of exercise that strengthens core balance, increases mental function, and tones the body.

Learn the moves and wellness benefits of this ancient art from a Certified Master. A safe form of exercise that strengthens core balance, increases mental function, and tones the body.

Empower your spirit with Belly Dance. Belly Dancing Fun builds confidence, core body awareness, improves posture, increases flexibility, body strength and stamina all with a safe, whole body workout while having fun dancing! Start classes with stretches, Belly Dance techniques and fun choreographies will lift spirits and confidence with great fun. Loaner Hip scarves enhance our moves and fun. Class can be taken seated or standing and gentlemen are welcome. With over 45 years of experience, Aszmara is a renowned performer and teacher known for her mastery and expressive, emotionally-driven dance style. A pioneer in blending Middle Eastern and world dance influences, she's known for her musicality and dynamic stage presence, making her one of the most respected names in belly dance. 11:30am-12:15pm FRIDAY’S March 20 March 27 April 10 April 17 To register call 203-862-6721 or visit myactivecenter.com

Get ready for fall and celebrate the season with a fun, hands-on painting class! Under the guidance of Lorraine Gelard, you’ll create a colorful fall-themed pumpkin design on a 10x10 wooden hanging plaque. It is a perfect way to add a cozy touch to your home. Enjoy the creativity and seasonal spirit, then take home your finished piece to enjoy for years to come. All skill levels are welcome and supplies are provided. $15 per person and registration is required.

Come dance and sing with me! It's a fun, great way to stay fit! By doing choreographed dances, you also work memory, balance and cardio while having a blast! What better way is there to exercise!

Moderator, Carroll Stenson, has been leading literature groups for over twenty years. She is a Yale University graduate and holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature. Carroll will lead you off on themes and plot structure of various stories, but the group will evolve into an engaging and interactive zoom discussion. Give your opinion of the story, likes and dislikes, and get to appreciate the short story form. You will receive an email one week prior to the group containing the story and the group zoom link. You must register for this class in advance to receive the information.

Start your fitness week off right with a little bit of everything in exercise! In this class, we combine some low-impact cardio moves, weights, leg work for balance and stability and very important core work! This class can be done seated or standing.

Join Megan for meditation class, where we check in with each other and then settle into stillness to check in with ourselves. Meditation aims to cultivate mental clarity, emotional resilience and lightheartedness. All are welcome!

This weekly class is formatted for those who have or are at risk of osteopenia or osteoporosis and will focus on giving you better bones and body awareness. Exercises will center on improving strength, bone density, posture and balance via weight bearing exercises, including impact loading and resistance training. We will learn how to move safely with Osteo, what to avoid doing as well as how to properly do your everyday movements. Join and start stepping in the right direction!

Moderator, Carroll Stenson, has been leading literature groups for over twenty years. She is a Yale University graduate and holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature. Carroll will lead you off on themes and plot structure of various stories, but the group will evolve into an engaging and interactive zoom discussion. Give your opinion of the story, likes and dislikes, and get to appreciate the short story form. You will receive an email one week prior to the group containing the story and the group zoom link. You must register for this class in advance to receive the information.

Come dance and sing with me! It's a fun, great way to stay fit! By doing choreographed dances, you also work memory, balance and cardio while having a blast! What better way is there to exercise!

Moderator, Carroll Stenson, has been leading literature groups for over twenty years. She is a Yale University graduate and holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature. Carroll will lead you off on themes and plot structure of various stories, but the group will evolve into an engaging and interactive zoom discussion. Give your opinion of the story, likes and dislikes, and get to appreciate the short story form. You will receive an email one week prior to the group containing the story and the group zoom link. You must register for this class in advance to receive the information.

Join Kirsti for meditation class, where we check in with each other and then settle into stillness to check in with ourselves. Meditation aims to cultivate mental clarity, emotional resilience and lightheartedness. All are welcome!

This class combines all of your favorite aspects of fitness and puts them together into one solid workout! It is a combination of low-impact cardio, strength, core and flexibility with a variety of activities to improve your cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance. It's the best of both worlds! This class can be done seated or standing.

Learn the moves and wellness benefits of this ancient art from a Certified Master. A safe form of exercise that strengthens core balance, increases mental function, and tones the body.

Arthritis Mobility Exercise Class works all of the body's joint groups. This helps to keep you mobile and maintain as much range of motion as possible in your body. With continued practice, levels of joint pain can also be reduced. www.zoom.us Meeting ID3032051305

Learn the moves and wellness benefits of this ancient art from a Certified Master. A safe form of exercise that strengthens core balance, increases mental function, and tones the body.

Customized classes to meet your needs. In class you will work connective tissue and joints to create space and strengthen muscles and bones to help with balance. You will connect your breath to your body, mind and soul. Please have a mat, strap or scarf, two blocks or pillows and anything to keep you comfortable on the floor. www.zoom.us Meeting ID 3032051305

Exercise classes can be categorized into two experiences - mindless and mindful. This class takes a different path - seamlessly integrating physical training with cognitive exercises. You'll enjoy the benefits of cardio and resistance exercises while also stimulating your brain to improve balance, boost memory, enhance reaction speed, and increase agility.

Arthritis Mobility Exercise Class works all of the body's joint groups. This helps to keep you mobile and maintain as much range of motion as possible in your body. With continued practice, levels of joint pain can also be reduced. www.zoom.us Meeting ID3032051305

This class teaches you how to confidently take, find, organize, and share photos on your iPhone. You will explore how to use the Camera and Photos apps, understand important buttons and tools, and organize pictures into albums for easy access. You will also learn how to search for photos, edit images, and recover pictures that were accidentally deleted. As part of the Tech for Everyday Life Series with Andrew Wind, this class is designed to help you manage your photos with ease and confidence. Registration is required.

Join us at Greenwich Country Day School! Each month, members of the Wallace Center will connect with students through meaningful service projects, shared learning, or drop in for friendly technology help. Bring your devices and your questions, for one-on-one help from students. This month, work alongside students to decorate and fill pencil cases that will be donated to Kids in Crisis. Come lend a hand, learn something new, and build connections across generations. The location is GCDS 401 Old Church Road, Greenwich, CT.

Balance training involves doing exercises to strengthen the muscles that help keep you upright, including your legs and core. Practicing single leg stances while doing a bicep curl or circling your arms while standing on a pretend balance beam will challenge your mind and body. These kinds of exercises can improve strength, range of motion, stability and posture, which ultimately will help prevent falls. Class held at Senior Center and via ZOOM. www.zoom.us Meeting ID 3032051305

This class is formatted the same as Walk The Distance with Weights except the location is at Cos Cob Park, and instead of working with weights, we work on our Balance the last 20 minutes of class. Again the view is spectacular overlooking the Cos Cob Harbor from the Pavilion.

Are an avid Mahjong player? If so, this group is for you!

Yoga builds strength and flexibility, as well as improving balance. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing while using the chair for support. It helps improve flexibility, increase strength and reduce stress and joint strain. All poses are done either in the chair or standing next to the chair for support. This class is suitable for all fitness levels.

If you have an August birthday, come and celebrate with us! Join us for a special birthday celebration filled with cake, fun and great company. We can't wait to honor you! If it's not your birthday stop by to wish a happy birthday to your Wallace Center friends and enjoy a piece of cake too! Thank you to ARK Healthcare and Rehabilitation for providing cake and to the GREATS for providing raffle prizes! Registration is required, we want to make sure there is cake for everyone!

Learn the moves and wellness benefits of this ancient art from a Certified Master. A safe form of exercise that strengthens core balance, increases mental function, and tones the body.

Did you know there are health benefits linked to knitting which include; reduces stress and anxiety, improves cognitive functioning, boosts self-confidence, improves symptoms of depression? Join us on Thursday afternoons!

Learn the moves and wellness benefits of this ancient art from a Certified Master. A safe form of exercise that strengthens core balance, increases mental function, and tones the body.

Buff Bones is a Pilates-based workout developed by bone health specialist Rebekah Rotstein following her osteoporosis diagnosis at age 28. She developed the method to protect bones, increase strength and tackle osteoporosis by strengthening bodies. The program combines standing and mat work to support bone and joint health through safe, full-body movements. Buff Bones helps improve posture, build strength, enhance balance, and reduce fracture risk, making it an effective system for all levels. Registration is required. www.zoom.us Meeting ID 3032051305

Email doesn’t have to be confusing. Learn how to send and receive messages, attach photos, organize your inbox, and recognize suspicious emails. You’ll discover helpful tips and simple techniques that make using email easier and less overwhelming. Whether you’re staying in touch with family, managing appointments, or keeping up with important information, you’ll leave feeling more comfortable and confident using email. As part of the Tech for Everyday Life Series with Andrew Wind, this class is designed to help you personalize your phone so it better fits your needs and preferences.