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EXERCISE CLASSES

The Senior Center offers a wide variety of exercise classes to meet all of your needs.   Current information can be viewed in the Senior Newsletter (go to Senior Center Home Page).  Sign up on-line or at the Windsor Senior Center.  Call 285-1992 with questions.  Here are just a few of our on-going classes:

Adults In Motion meets Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Senior Center.  This exercise class incorporates balance, stretching, walking and energetic exercise.  Participants can choose to exercise sitting in chairs, if preferred.  New participants always welcome.

Gentle Yoga Class can help you lower your blood pressure and increase circulation as well as increase your flexibility, energy and stamina.  You will also learn how to relax and meditate.  Class meets Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Senior Center.

Tai Chi is a gentle yet powerful form of exercise that combines fluid movements with energy circulation, breathing and stretching techniques. Improve muscle tone, balance and reduce stress. Classes are offered in a two-month session, once a week on Fridays from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM.

Walking Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9:00 AM at the Senior Center to walk indoors, or during good weather at the Dog Pound on Mechanic Street for a walk around Windsor Center River Trail.  Walkers total their miles, chart it on a map and reach far away destinations. Free.

Water Fitness meets twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays.  There are two sessions from which to choose 11:45 AM to 12:45,  or 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.   Exercises are done in shallow water and do not require swimming or putting the head under water.  This is a great exercise program for those with arthritis.  Classes are held at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel indoor pool on Day Hill Road throughout the year.  During the summer months, an additional Water Fitness class is held at the Windsor High Indoor pool.

Young at Heart exercise happens every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Senior Center. Improve the health of your heart and lungs and keep your bones strong with this on-going exercise program.  Weights are available for your use.  Newcomers are welcome anytime.

DANCING

Tap Dancing  – Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join a group of men and women who have been enjoying tap dancing on Thursday afternoons. Work on routines and learn the steps as you go.  Free.

Line Dancing  – You won’t need a partner to join the line dancers from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM every Wednesday at the Senior Center.  New dancers welcome at any time. Free.

Square Dancing  – Thursdays from 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM from October  to May. Enjoy fast paced old fashioned square dancing.  No partner needed.  Join anytime.

CARD GROUPS & CARD PARTIES

Setback – the players gather at the Senior Center every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM.  Why not join them?  New participants always welcome. Free

Bridge – happens every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to noon at the Senior Center. New experienced participants always welcome. Free.

Pinochle – is played Mondays from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Senior Center. If you don’t know the game, someone will be glad to help you learn. New participants always welcome. Free.

Card Party – Watch our Windsor Seniors’ Newsletter for the dates of our card parties, scheduled every other month on a Sunday afternoon from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Senior Center.  The game will be Progressive Whist; refreshments are available and prizes awarded.

BINGO

Bingo games are every Monday and Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM. This is a popular activity but  there’s always room for one more at the Senior Center. 

We also offer special evening sessions of Bingo every other month from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.  Come to the Senior Center as early as 5:00 PM to purchase your and enjoy some refreshments.  Dates are listed in the Windsor Seniors Newsletter and the Town Brochure.

SOCIAL CLUBS

Widow/Widower/Singles Social Group – meets every Thursday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Senior Center.  All widows, widowers or anyone age 60+ who is on their own and interested in getting out to socialize and have fun are welcome. You’ll never feel alone because there are others like you. A comfortable place to make new friends.  Free.

ROLEO Club (Retired Old Ladies Eating Out) – offers women, age 55 or older, an opportunity to meet, converse on many topics, and enjoy each other’s company.  Meets the third Friday each month at Friendly’s on Route 75 in Windsor Locks from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. This is an on-going club and newcomers are welcome to join at any time.

ROMEO Club (Retired Old Men Eating Out) – gives men age 55 or older an opportunity to meet and enjoy each other’s company.  Meets at the Centre Coffee Bar, 20 Union Street, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM the second Friday of each month. This is an on-going breakfast club and new members are welcome to join at any time.

French Club – for seniors who want to brush up on their conversational French.  Meets the first and third Fridays of each month from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

More Clubs and Organizations – In addition to the above, many senior-oriented groups meet at the Senior Center monthly such as AARP, the Golden Fellowship, the Red Hat Society and TOPS.  See the Windsor Seniors’ Newsletter for details or contact these groups directly.

 Quilters Club

Quilters Club – meets the second and fourth Wednesdays, from12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, during the months of September through June. All levels of experience or inexperience are welcome.  The group, the First Towne Quilters, shares new techniques, exchanges quilting tips, and welcomes ideas and suggestions to make this a fun club.  Free.