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Senior Share - Boise Public Library

Programs for Seniors

Senior Share

Boise Public Library offers programming on senior topics at Senior Share.  Programs will alternate between the Library! at Hillcrest  (second Tuesday of the month) and the Library! at Cole & Ustick (fourth Tuesday of the month). 

Fall 2009 Schedule

All programs are on Tuesdays, and begin at 10:30 a.m.
Topic   Location & Date

Wii Fit

Presented by staff.  Learn how these interactive games work and how to use them for health and fun

 Library! at Hillcrest - Sept. 8

Library! at Cole & Ustick - Sept. 22

Social Security

Presented by Jeanne Tyler, Social Security Benefits Specialist 

Library! at Hillcrest - Oct. 13

Library! at Cole & Ustick - Oct. 27

Public Art in Boise

Presented by Karen Bubb, City of Boise Department of Arts and History

 Library! at Hillcrest - Nov. 10

Library! at Cole & Ustick - Nov. 24

Making Holiday Memories

Presented by library staff

 Library! at Hillcrest - Dec. 8

Library! at Cole & Ustick - Dec. 22

Preliminary 2010 Schedule

Personal Safety Tips

Presented by Tuckie Shaver, Boise Police Department

   Library! at Hillcrest - Jan. 12

Library! at Cole & Ustick - Jan. 26

 

Fit and Fall Proof - Library! at Collister and Library! at Cole & Ustick

Improve your strength and balance and avoid falls with this twice-weekly fitness class for seniors of all abilities. The program focuses on functional fitness—improving your ability to do everyday tasks.

The next session starts Tuesday, October 6, and runs through Thursday, December 17.  Starting in October, Fit and Fall Proof classes will be offered at TWO Boise Public Library locations - the Library! at Collister and the Library! at Cole & Ustick.  Classes at both locations are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. 

  • Collister classes start Tuesday, Oct. 6, and run through Thursday, Dec. 17.
  • Cole & Ustick classes start Tuesday, Oct. 27, and also run through Thursday, Dec. 17.

Muscle strength and flexibility play a primary role in balance and maintaining physical activity. Strengthening your muscles will make it easier to do the things you want to do—lift a grandchild for a hug, get out of a chair with ease, or climb stairs without puffing.

Brought to you by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (PAN) in conjunction with Central District Health Department.

“No one is too old to enjoy the benefits of regular physical activity.... [M]uscle strengthening exercises can reduce the risk of falling and fracturing bones and can improve the ability to live independently.” ~Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General, 1996

For the current class schedule, see our online calendar.

 

 

Last Updated: 11/03/2009 jmh