Fitness & Dance
Arthritis ExcerciseA gentle exercise program designed specifically for those with arthritis.
Arthritis Foundation Walk With EaseWhether you don't know how to get started or you can't find the time, Walk with Ease can help you take the first step toward making exercise a habit. The Walk with Ease program: helps you develop a walking plan that meets your particular needs It is an important part of helping keep your muscles strong and your joints stable. Walk with Ease will help boost your energy, reduce your stress and control your weight. The Walk with Ease materials are based on programs which have been successfully implemented in research settings and have resulted in such benefits as increased physical activity, increased walking distance and speed, decreased pain and decreased depression. Mizell Senior Center is offering this new program in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation. This program is free to the community and the MizellSenior Center is one of the 1st to offer this program in the Valley. The Walk With Ease program is free and runs for six weeks. Space is limited.Please call Mizell at 760-323-5689 to sign-up. Begins September 13 - three days a week.
Beginning Tai ChiArthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program is designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis using Sun style Tai Chi, one of the four major recognized styles of Tai Chi. This style includes agile steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relaxation. The movements don't require deep bending or squatting, which makes it easier and more comfortable to learn. These classes are now free with a $2 suggested donation for members and a $3 suggested donation for guests. Fit After 50 Exercise
Members/Guests $16.00 per month or $2.00 per class. Morning Classes: Foundation ExerciseBuild a Foundation for Yourself! Learn an effective way to workout without any special equipment, just your body weight and the desire to look and feel better. Meet Bill Miller a personal trainer who wants to teach you a system of exercise he calls Foundations. Bill will teach and motivate you to facilitate your own exercise program. Besides looking and feeling better, other benefits are: Bill Miller is a certified personal trainer, and spent ten years as an EMT/Firefighter. He has also worked in physical therapy. Classes are available on Mondays at 8 AM beginning November 1 and Wednesday at 3:00 PM beginning November 3. Class size is limited to 12 participants. Cost for Foundations Exercise is $40 for a package of 4 classes for members or $60 for quests. Packages for 8 classes are available for $75 for members or $100 for guests. Per day cost is $15 for members or $17 for guests. Participants should be able to get up and down from the floor with no assistance. You also may want to bring a mat or towel for use during class. To reserve your space or for additional information, call Mizell at 760-323-5689. Intermediate Sun Style Tai ChiTai Chi is an exercise system from China that combines slow, graceful movement with calm, regular breathing. It has many styles and uses in the world today and has become very popular as a means of maintaining good health and feelings of relaxation and calm. This class is designed for those with some knowledge of Tai-Chi or those than have taken a beginning Tai-Chi class. Jump Start to Good HealthLearn how to begin your own fitness routine with Bill Miller, a certified personal trainer. This six-week course will provide you with a way to jump start yourself to better heath. Begins Ocotber 4. Monday, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM Line Dancing
A New Beginner Class for those with no experience will be held on Tuesdays at 10:15 AM Both Classes start Jan. 19 at the Mizell Senior Center, located at 480 S. Sunrise Way in Palm Springs. The fee is $5.00 per class for Mizell Members and $7.00 for guests. Quigong ClassesNow you can learn to enhance vitality, improve overall health and reverse aging through Qigong (Chi Kung) - an ancient Chinese wellness system. Qigong consists of a series of slow and gentle tai chi form of movements. There is no impact or sweating, and it’s fun, easy and can even be done sitting! Among its many health benefits are lowering of blood pressure, improved circulation, better balance, flexibility, enhanced breathing, clearing the mind, and lifting of the spirit. The classes are at 2 PM and will be offered on both Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost for the class is $3 per class for members ($5 for guests) Monthly package: $10 per month for members ($20 for guests) for either the Tuesday or Thursday class. Both classes are available for $20 per month for Members ($40 for guests). For more information or to register, call the Mizell Center at 760-323-5689. Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM YogaBring harmony to mind and body and increase flexibility and balance. Monday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |



Build bone mass, improve balance and flexibility. Designed for seniors by Riverside County.
Line Dancing for Fun & Fitness. Add punch and pizzazz to your life. Exercise both mind and body while you learn new line dance patterns to a variety of music. No partners needed, no experience needed for the beginning class! 