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HealthSteps is an award-winning health education and prevention program for adults that focuses on the whole person – body, mind, and spirit.
HealthSteps offers a wide range of classes with the core membership fee as well as a variety of specialty classes, including:
BALLROOM DANCING
Learn how to glide across a dance floor with the waltz and swing. Basic dance steps and patterns will have you dancing in no time. This is a great introductory class for beginners or those who want to brush up on their skills. Bring a partner for a fun night out!
Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 pm
October 9 – October 30
Location: YWCA, 130 East Ave., Lewiston
Cost: $70 per couple
BELLYDANCING FOR FUN AND FITNESS
This exciting class is intended for all levels. If you have enjoyed past Bellydancing classes with Imari (Lisa Cummings), you’ll love this class. If Bellydancing is something that you have always wanted to try, start now and learn from the area’s most experienced Bellydance instructor. You will see why Bellydancing has become so popular in the region. Register now to experience exhilarating exercise, and learn the beautiful art of Bellydancing! Dress comfortably in workout clothing. Stockings or bare feet are recommended. Bellydancing is HIP!
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm
September 5 – September 26
Location: Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Avenue, Lewiston
Cost: $45
GENTLE EXERCISE
This class is designed for those with arthritis, recovering from cancer, or any other individual who desires a mild form of exercise. It helps improve range of motion, strength, posture, balance, and coordination.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:15-10:00am
September 4 – October 4
Location: d’Youville Pavilion Activity Room, 102 Campus Avenue, Lewiston
Cost: $24
GENTLE YOGA
Reduce stress and gain a more restful night sleep. This class will relax your body, mind, and spirit. Beneficial to students of all ability levels. This slow-paced class combines easy warm-ups, light stretches and gentle yoga postures with deep breath awareness and relaxation to enhance a sense of well-being and relieve tension. Excellent for pre/postnatal women. No yoga experience necessary. Join us and feel fully restored!
Mondays, 6:45-7:45pm
September 24 – October 29*
Location: Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Avenue, Lewiston*
Cost: $75
*Room Changes: 9/24 and 10/15 – Bank of America Room, Women’s Health Pavilion
LOSE WITH ME!
A 12-week weight loss session focused on helping you make healthier lifestyle choices. Classes include goal setting, exercise recommendations, nutrition education, and peer support.
Wednesdays, 12:00-12:30pm
Instructors: Jamie Pepin, MS RD & Jennifer Smith, MS
September 19 – December 5
Location: WorkMed Conference Room, Auburn Medical Bldg, 15 Gracelawn Road, Auburn
Cost: $99
LOSE WITH ME! Part 2
A 6-week follow-up to Lose with Me! focused on helping you make healthier lifestyle choices including receiving additional guidance, maintaining accountability, and receiving peer support.
Tuesdays, 12:00-12:30pm
September 18 – December 4 (every other week)
Location: WorkMed Conference Rm Auburn Medical Bldg, 15 Gracelawn Road, Auburn
Cost: $29
RACQUETBALL
Specific time slots are available for registration Mon-Fri on the hour for an hour 6am-noon.
Cost: With Core HealthSteps Membership, $14 for the entire fall session, which runs from September 5 –December 14Without Core Membership: 1-hour, 1x/week = $70 or 1-hour, 2x/week = $112
SENIOR FITNESS
This one-hour class provides participants with a safe and effective workout that includes a warm-up, cardiovascular component, resistance training, balance, and flexibility exercises.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:15-10:15am or 10:30-11:30am
September 5 – October 5
Instructor: Johanne Healey
Location: d’Youville Pavilion Activity Room, 102 Campus Avenue, Lewiston
Cost: $32
TENNIS
Specific time slots available for registration Mon-Fri 6am-10am.
Cost: With Core Membership, $14 for the entire fall session which runs from September 5 – December 14
Without Core Membership, $112
TOBACCO CESSATION COUNSELING
Single Session:
This is a great option for a self-motivated person who simply needs the resources to stop smoking.
Cost: $45
Multi-Session (3):
With a smoking cessation coach, set a quit date and work through the quitting process. Many find the additional support to be a great advantage to their stopping the use of tobacco.
Cost: $125
YOGA FOR STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY
Mixed-level flow class that is open to new and experienced students. This class is an excellent way to have fun while improving your overall health, well-being, strength, flexibility, and posture. You will learn simple to advanced exercises and yoga poses that will help to relieve muscle tension, stress, and aches and pains. You will look and feel your best!
Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm
September 4 – October 29*
Location: Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Avenue, Lewiston*
Cost: $75
*Room Changes: 9/24 and 10/15 – Bank of America Room, Women’s Health Pavilion
HealthSteps is part of the Prevention & Wellness Services offered through St. Mary’s Health System.
Call today and start your way to a new healthy lifestyle in which you will feel better, have more energy, meet great people, and enjoy exercise even more! For more information or to register, call HealthSteps at 777-8898 or visit them on the web. Pre-registration for all programs is required.
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