Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Archive

Aging and Balance Workshop Tuesday

Community Submission

Published

Advertisement

KENT—A 60-minute Aging and Balance workshop tailored for adults aged 60 and older will be held at the Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St., at noon on Tuesday, May 14. It will be led by Emelie Gold, DPT, PT, a certified physical therapist specializing in vestibular and concussion therapy.

A program on aging and balance will be offered at the Kent Memorial Library Tuesday. Photo contributed

The session will cover how gait and balance are affected by normal aging, and review tips/strategies to prevent falls. Following the talk, Virginia Billups, an exercise program leader certified by the Arthritis Foundation, will guide participants through an exercise routine. 

Advertisement
In this article:
Community Submission
Written By

Subscribe

Sign up to receive email updates including a “Dispatch Digest” each week.

*

Upcoming Events

Dismissal

View Calendar

You May Also Like

Featured

Quilters raise over $10,000 for fire department

KENT – The Kent Quilters, a local community quilting group, met Friday evening, Dec. 13, for their holiday potluck, and to celebrate their year-long...

December 17, 2024

News From Nearby Towns

Shapiro, Karetzky to discuss art, writing

NEW PRESTON—Writer Dani Shapiro and painter Laura Karetzky will discuss the creative process, approaches to storytelling, and the themes that drive their work Saturday,...

December 17, 2024

Local

Winter break programs announced by library

KENT—The Kent Memorial Library will help families fill the free hours that youngsters will have during the winter school recess with a variety of...

December 17, 2024

Featured

January referendum slated for speed enforcement cameras

KENT—The issue of whether the town will install automatic traffic speed enforcement cameras on the approaches to the community will be taken to referendum...

December 19, 2024

Featured

Ideas for future programs flow at Park & Rec meeting

KENT—Park and Recreation Commission members recently had a fruitful session when they reviewed potential activities that could be offered to the town. Ideas flowed...

December 19, 2024

Local

Town of Kent Monthly Calls for Police Service

KENT—Resident State Trooper Vicki Donohoe released a monthly report of calls for service in the community between Nov. 18 and Dec. 17, during the...

4 days ago

Sports

Park and Rec announces winter skating programs

KENT— Kent Park and Recreation is collaborating with the Kent School to offer Learn to Skate and Free Skate this winter at the Kent School...

4 days ago

Featured

37 Christmas turkey dinners delivered to families in need

KENT—Food is an integral part of the holidays; with prices still in the stratosphere many families are struggling to feel merry and bright. But...

3 days ago