Retirement Community Launches Mind and Body Fitness Classes

A news release:

As part of Watermark Retirement Communities, The Village at Legacy Pointe retirement community of Waukee has launched “Watermark University,” featuring a wide variety of classes promoting physical and mental fitness.

The nearly 20 classes are taught by associates and residents of The Village at Legacy Pointe as well as local experts and people passionate about the subjects they teach, including zoo keepers from the local Blank Park Zoo and a Lieutenant from the Waukee Police Department. Examples of courses include:

• Computers 101: Learn how to use various computer programs and create and manage an email account.
• Sit and Be Fit: This chair exercise class works the body from head to toe! Get your blood moving and strengthen your muscles without ever leaving your chair.
• Arm Chair Travels: See the world from the comfort of home Tour the islands of Hawaii in the month of September to discover the most monumental sites, sample the local fare and experience the culture.

Watermark University was established by Watermark Retirement Communities because of their belief that strengthening the body and stimulating the mind has enormous benefits at every age. “The Village at Legacy Pointe truly embraces this belief and have created a wonderful array of classes for residents and area seniors,” said Kristi Roberts, Managing Director with Watermark Retirement Communities.

“We couldn’t be more excited to see our residents thrive in the Watermark University classes and we’re looking forward to seeing some new faces as well, because many of our classes are free and open to the public,” continued Kristi Roberts, Managing Director with Watermark Retirement Communities. “They’re teaching each other, working together and learning new things each day. It’s truly something exciting, special and unique for our community.”

For more information on upcoming classes, call 1-515-987-4100.

ABOUT LEGACY POINTE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OF WAUKEE

Located at 1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, The Village at Legacy Pointe retirement community of Waukee has capacity for 185 residents, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Healthcare/Skilled Nursing and Memory Care residences. Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc., one of America’s leading operators of senior living communities, became owners and assumed management of The Village at Legacy Pointe in August 2012. Visit www.watermarkcommunities.com/VillageLegacyPointe/ or phone 1-515-987-4100 for more information about The Village at Legacy Pointe retirement community of Waukee.

ABOUT WATERMARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.

In 2010, the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) ranked privately-held, Tucson-based Watermark Retirement Communities among the nation’s 25 largest seniors housing operators. Watermark’s commitment to creating extraordinary communities where people thrive dates back 25 years to when it opened its first retirement community in 1987. Watermark manages 31 retirement communities plus home health agencies coast to coast, in 17 states. Visit www.watermarkcommunities.com for more information.