Potomac Community Village partners with the National Institute on Aging’s Go4Life program, in workshop set for March 24

Want to get that couch-potato spouse of yours off the sofa and on to a healthier life? And help lots more seniors at the same time?

Then have him (or her) sign up for a free pilot program workshop that Potomac Community Village (PCV) is organizing with Go4Life (a unit of the National Institute on Aging at NIH) on Friday, March 24, 1 – 2:30, at Potomac United Methodist Church. The workshop, Fit4Function Workshop from Go4Life, is designed for people age 50+ who:

• are not exercising regularly but want to,
• or who used to exercise regularly and need more motivation to do it again.

It’s NOT for people who are already exercising regularly, or for those who don’t want to exercise, or those who are infirm.

The program is open to those who meet these qualifications, but space is limited and you must register in advance, by March 17. When you register, please provide your name, address, telephone number and email, by calling the PCV Help Desk at 240-221-1370 or by emailing info@PotomacCommunityVillage.org.

The workshop will be taught by Go4Life Director Stephanie Dailey, who will be testing out the latest research on how to encourage those who know exercise is good for them, but somehow can’t get themselves motivated enough to do it.

The goal of the pilot program is to develop a workshop that motivates older adults to become more physically active by learning the tools to start and stay motivated to exercise; and a trainer’s guide that can be used by site coordinators to lead these workshops. PCV is one of several organizations partnering with Go4Life on this project.

Participants will engage in guided discussion, watch videos, practice simple stretches and other non-aerobic activities and share ideas and experiences. Dress is casual, with no need for “exercise clothes.” Sneakers would be appropriate but are not necessary.

PCV will provide healthy snacks and Go4Life will distribute free helpful materials. Potomac United Methodist Church is at 9908 South Glen Road, at the corner of Falls Road.

Potomac Community Village is a non-profit all-volunteer network of friends and neighbors, providing programs and services so members can live vibrant, active and healthy lives, while living in their own homes and neighborhoods. We call it “thriving in place,” so we are independent, safe in our homes, among friends, living where we want to, having the opportunity to help others, and providing peace of mind to our children. Volunteer services offered include transportation, electronic device assistance, errands, friendly phone calls and visits, and simple home repairs. For more information, to volunteer or get volunteer help, contact 240-221-1370, info@ PotomacCommunityVillage.org or check out www.PotomacCommunityVillage.org or www.Facebook.com/PotomacCommunityVillage.