Get Fit, Stay Strong: Free Senior Exercise Program Launches at The Timbers of Shorewood

The Timbers of Shorewood Senior Living is continuing its successful partnership with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, to host "Fit & Strong!" an award-winning exercise and health education program. The weekly sessions will take place on Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m., from August 10 through December 21 (with no class on September 7 or September 14). This program is free and open to the public for seniors aged 60 and older.

Designed for older adults experiencing pain or stiffness in their lower body or living with lower extremity osteoarthritis, Fit & Strong! combines 60 minutes of safe exercise with 30 minutes of group discussion and health education. The program helps participants manage arthritis, decrease joint pain and stiffness, improve daily physical function, reduce anxiety and depression, and build a sustainable active lifestyle.

“Our ongoing partnership with Catholic Charities has been an incredible success for our residents and the surrounding community,” said Amy Odell, activities director at The Timbers of Shorewood. “We’ve seen fantastic participation with past offerings like Tai Chi, Matter of Balance, and most recently, Chair Yoga. We are thrilled to build on that momentum with Fit & Strong! to help seniors stay active, mobile, and connected."

This event is sponsored in part by a grant through AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois and Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet. Catholic Charities is a faith-based organization dedicated to providing services to people in need and fostering community connection.

To register for the Fit & Strong! sessions, please contact Amy at 815-609-0669.

The Timbers of Shorewood Senior Living, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood, is a rental retirement community that provides senior independent living and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Residents whose needs may change are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate and compassionate care. Furnished apartments are also available for short-term stays.

For more information call 815-609-0669 or visit https://www.timbersofshorewood.com/.