Boost Your Brain & Memory
Give your brain a “boost” with this 8-week (once a week) program which takes a holistic approach to improving brain health. For any adult 55 and older. The sessions focus on physical activity, emotional health, intellectual activity, nutrition, spiritual activity and social engagement.
Franklin Health Department
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:00 am
October 16 - December 4
9229 Loomis Road, Franklin
There is no cost to participate
To register call:(414) 425-9101
Virtual Workshop (online)
Mondays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
October 28 - December 16
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 289-5792
Healthy Living with Chronic Pain
Have more control over your diabetes with this 6-week (once a week) workshop. For adults 18 and older with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Learn more about healthy eating, stress management, exercise and relaxation techniques, communicating effectively and goal setting.
Healthy Living with Diabetes
(Workshop offered in Spanish: Vivir Saludable con Diabetes)
Maintain an active and fulfilling life with this 6-week (once a week)workshop. For adults 18 and older who have or are living with someone who has-ongoing or persistent pain. Learn skills and strategies to manage pain including: gentle exercises and relaxation, stress management, medications, communicating effectively, goal setting and problem solving. Improve your overall quality of life by joining a workshop today!
Telephone Conference workshop
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
October 1 - November 5
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 289-6352
Living Well with Chronic Conditions
(Workshop offered in Spanish: Tomando Control de su Salud)
Feel better and be in control of your life with this 6-week (once a week) workshop! This program is for adults 18 and older who have or are living with someone who has one or more ongoing health problems such as asthma, arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure and others. Participants will learn exercise and relaxation techniques, healthy eating & nutrition, goal setting, stress and depression management, communication skills and problem solving.
Our Lady of Good Hope
Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
October 3 - November 7
7152 North 42nd Street, Milwaukee
There is no cost for participation
To register call: (414) 358-4600 ext 158
Harwood Place
Mondays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
October 7 - November 11
8220 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 479-8949
Telelphone Workshop
Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am
October 16 - November 20
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 479-8949
Deadline to register is October 1
Mind Over Matter (MOM)
This program is designed to help older women prevent or improve their bladder and/or bowel incontinence. Classes meet every other week for a total of 3 sessions. Participants set personalized goals and learn about pelvic floor exercises, fluid and fiber intake, and problem-solving. It is proven to improve bladder leakage for 71% of women and bowel leakage for 55% of women.
Wilson Park Senior Center
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
August 6, August 20 and September 3
2601 West Howard Avenue, Milwaukee
There is no cost for participation
To register call: (414) 282-5566
Physical Activity for Lifelong Success (PALS)
This program includes circuit exercises and behavior change strategies to help older adults become more active. Classes meet 3 times a week for 10 weeks, with 6 months of coaching. It is designed to help participants improve walking speed & distance.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
(Workshop offered in Spanish)
Become a better caregiver by learning how to take better care of your physical, emotional and financial needs with this 6-week (once a week) program. You will learn skills to cope with the challenges that come with your role as caregiver. Also learn how to reduce stress, anger and guilt, manage your time, make tough decisions and communicate effectively with the person needing care, family members and healthcare providers.
Sixteenth Street Community Center - Spanish
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
September 11 - October 16
1032 South Cesar E. Chavez Drive
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 514-4787
Savvy Caregiver
This program is for the family caregiver of a person with dementia. The caregiver will gain knowledge to manage daily care, acquire skills to adjust their approach in their caregiving role and build confidence to set and achieve goals. Classes meet once a week for 6 weeks.
Stand Up For Your Health
This workshop is designed to help adults reduce sitting time by standing up and moving more. Sessions take place in a group setting where participants identify barriers to standing more and discuss strategies to increase their standing time. Based on a researched and tested program, Stand Up is shown to: reduce sedentary behavior by 68 minutes per day, reduce problems performing daily activities, reduce pain interference and intensity, improve functional performance, improve vitality and improve general overall health. The program meets once a week for four weeks, followed by a Booster Session at Week 8.
Kelly Senior Center
Thursdays, 10:15 - 11:45 am
August 1 - August 29 (there is no class on August 15)
6100 South Lake Drive, Cudahy
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 481-9611
Stepping On: Fall Prevention Program
(Workshop offered in Spanish: Pisando Fuerte)
Reduce your chance of falling by participating in this 7-week (once a week) program, designed for adults 60 years & older who are at risk or have a fear of falling or have balance issues. Participants will build balance and strength through exercises that target the lower body and also learn practical skills to avoid a fall. Learn how vision, footwear, medications & sleep all affect falls risk. This program has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 30%.
Oak Creek Civic Center
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
September 4 - October 16
8040 South 6th Street, Oak Creek
There is no cost for participation
To register call: (414) 766-7950
St. Francis Civic Center
Thursdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
September 5 - October 24 (There is no class September 26)
3400 East Howard Avenue, St. Francis
There is a $10 suggested donation per person
To register call: (414) 768-8055
Wauwatosa Library
Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
September 5 - October 17
7725 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 479-8936
Aurora West Allis Medical Center
Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
September 11 - October 23
8901 West Lincoln Avenue, West Allis
There is no cost to particpate
To register call: (414) 328-6630
Kelly Senior Center
Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am
September 17 - October 29
6100 South Lake Drive, Cudahy
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 481-9611
Jefferson Court Apartments
Thursdays, 10:30 - 12:30 pm
October 3 - November 14
415 East Knapp Street, Milwaukee
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 271-1481
Aurora Research Institute
Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
October 3 - November 14
960 North 12th Street
There is no cost to participate
To register call: (414) 219-5241
Community Conference Center - Room 3
Fridays, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
October 4 - November 15
8700 West Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa
There is a suggested donation of $20 per person
To register call: (414) 777-7700
Strong Bodies
(Workshop offered in Spanish: Gente Fuerte)
This progressive strength training program will help you not only increase your strength and improve overall health, but you will also see improvements in balance and your confidence to complete your daily activities. The program meets for 10-12 weeks (twice a week).
Tomando Control de Su Salud
Workshops Offered in Spanish
Vivir Saludable Con Diabetes
Workshops Offered in Spanish
Walk With Ease
If you are looking for relief from arthritis or just want to be active, join this 6-week (3 times a week) walking program. Participants will receive support and the tools to set and reach their goals. The program builds confidence to be physically active, reduces pain from arthritis and increases balance, strength and walking pace.