The week's events

  • - Body Moves: Moving to the Groove
    Body Moves: Moving to the Groove

    Body Moves: Moving to the Groove

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    January 16, 2020

    Having trouble moving due to pain from arthritis, weakness, or neuro-muscular issues such as Parkinson’s disease or a stroke? Feel like your balance is not very good and you are afraid of falling? Wish your brain was working like it used to? Want to get better but have a hard time motivating to exercise on your own?

    Join Dotti Harness-Foster, M.Ed, GCFP and Rich Kleinleder, PTA for an hour of guided movement activities designed to increase strength, balance, and posture as well as to engage your brain. Live music promotes rhythmic movements in a fun and supportive social environment. Wherever you are in your health and fitness journey, come explore fun ways to help you function better during your day and put a little more spring in your step!

    Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 am
    January 9 - February 27, 2020
    Homer Council on the Arts
    355 W. Pioneer Ave., Homer

    First class is free!
    $95 for HCOA members/$110 for non-members.
    Drop-in rate is $15 per class
    Scholarships are available based on need—to apply, register, or for more information
    visit www.homerart.org or call Dotti at (907) 299-6789

  • - Walk with a Doc! Fiber + Water = Optimal Digestive Health! with Jeffrey Larsen, MD - SPH General Surgeon!
    Walk with a Doc! Fiber + Water = Optimal Digestive Health! with Jeffrey Larsen, MD - SPH General Surgeon!

    Walk with a Doc! Fiber + Water = Optimal Digestive Health! with Jeffrey Larsen, MD - SPH General Surgeon!

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    January 18, 2020

    Join us on Saturday, January 18th from 9AM-10AM to hear from Dr. Larsen (NEW general surgeon at SPH!) about how fiber and water (together) are key to help prevent digestive disease and discomfort! Spend the rest of the hour walking, talking and asking your health questions at SPARC (South Peninsula Athletic & Recreation Center). Please bring clean indoor walking shoes to change into!

    Contact wellness@sphosp.org or call the SPH Health & Wellness Department at (907) 235-0970 for more info! Please visit Walk with a Doc Homer on Facebook – like our page to stay updated, see fun photos from past walks, and more!

    According to the American Heart Association, walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. Think it doesn’t do any good? Think again. Walking is low impact; easier on the joints than running. It is safe – with a doctor’s okay – for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are more than 20% overweight. In addition, research has shown that you could gain two hours of life for each hour of regular exercise! That quick stroll around the block seems a little more worthwhile now, doesn’t it?

    Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your weekend than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improving your general health to live longer! While you walk at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by local physicians.

    This program was started in Columbus, OH in April of 2005 by Dr. David Sabgir and has now expanded throughout the country. You don’t need any special gear and there are no special rules. Just put on a pair of comfortable shoes and walk alone, with friends, a partner or family or with a group. It’s a personal preference.