Iowa City Senior Center January-February 2026 Program Guide

FITNESS & MOVEMENT

Fitness Foundations Mondays, 8:30-9 am Location: Room G13 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Kam Atwater

jan feb 2026

Let's Walk (and Talk) Together Tuesdays, Fridays, Jan 2 - Feb 27, 8:30-9:30 am Location: Various Trails in Johnson County Register online or call 319-356-5220 Group leaders: Marcia Ward and Robert Wagner This walking group meets at a different location each week for a 60-minute walk on various trails around Johnson County. This is a great way to explore the trail system, meet some new people, and get some exercise. This group walks year round on Tuesday and Friday mornings. After you register you will be added to the email list to receive a schedule with the locations for the walks. There is no need to register if you are already on the email list. Membership required. Qigong Movement for Wellbeing New day & time - Wednesdays at 11 am! Wednesdays, Jan 7 - Apr 29, 11 am - 12 pm Qigong, sometimes called the grandmother of tai chi, is the basic exercise system within Chinese medicine. It focuses on opening the places in your body where your circulating energy is blocked, allowing your life force, known as qi, to flow freely. As a slow-moving, peaceful, meditative form of exercise, qigong can be practiced by people of all ages and abilities. We use a mix of videos from the Great Courses and YouTube to lead our routines. Connecting with Balance Mondays, Jan 26 - Mar 30, 12-1 pm Location: Room G13 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Bea Beaman, Certified Connecting with Balance Instructor Through creative movement and play, this class supports one of the most important aspects of long-term wellbeing—your balance. Connecting with Balance prioritizes accessibility; each session will be modified to fit the participants of that day. Fee: $10/class, or $70 for 10 sessions ($7.50/class or $52.50 for 10 sessions for those with ICSC's low-income membership); pay instructor. Membership required. Location: Hybrid (Room 302 & Zoom) Register online or call 319-356-5220 Facilitator: Emily Edrington

Work on total body strength and mobility, with a focus on proper lifting form. The class consists of both seated and standing movements, with modifications provided as needed. Join us for fun workouts and great company! Kam is a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist. Fee: $8/class or $105 for 15-class punch card ($6/class or $78.75 for 15-class punch card for those with ICSC’s low income membership); pay instructor. No class Dec 29 or Jan 19. Membership required.

Slow Flow Yoga Mondays, Fridays, 9:15-10:15 am Location: Room G13 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Christoph Weismayer

This class starts with a slow flow warm-up and then slows down to study a few poses in greater detail with optional prop use. Then a few poses to re-energize and we conclude with passive stretches, relaxation techniques, and Savasana. Perfect for those looking for a beginning to intermediate level yoga class. Fee: $8/class or $70 for 10 classes ($6/class or $52.50 for 10 classes for those with ICSC’s low-income membership); pay instructor. No class Jan 19. Membership required.

Yoga with Esther

Mondays, 11 am - 12 pm

Location: Zoom

WELLNESS

Wednesdays, 10-11 am Location: Hybrid (Room G13 & Zoom) Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 am Location: Zoom Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Esther Retish

This class emphasizes breathing, balance, and focus while increasing strength and flexibility. Having some prior yoga experience is helpful. New students, please attend an in person class on a Wednesday to start. Fee: $7/class up to monthly max of $35 ($5.25/class for those with ICSC's low-income membership); pay instructor. Membership required. February is American Heart Month! Stop by the front desk and check out our easy-to-use blood pressure monitor.

Online at icgov.org/senior/registration By phone, call 319-356-5220 In-person at the Senior Center, 7 days/week during open hours

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