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Mt. Desert Island Adult & Community Education



Exercise & Outdoor Fun

in Lifelong Learning

Strength and Balance for Senior Fitness

$35

with Michelle Spencer

Calendar Mar 10, 2025 at 8:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

This is a live, online class via Zoom.

Reaching balanced wellness by working on strengthening and stretching the muscles, preventing falls, and improving cardiovascular and bone density health. 

NEW!  Standing and Floor Work! This dynamic, full-bodied exercise program supports muscle growth and increases stamina! Prepare to be getting on and off the floor during the mat portion.  If you have been working on your fitness and want to challenge yourself, "Senior Fitness" will guide you  safely and effectively. 

This class is progressive and increases your overall well-being throughout the 6 week session.  March 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 14.

 

Gentle Fitness for Health

$35

with Michelle Spencer

Calendar Mar 10, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

This is a live, online class via Zoom.

This class offers seated strength and flexibility exercises to improve mobility and fall prevention. All exercises will support people with arthritis, osteoporosis, and other health concerns if they are cleared by their primary care provider.

March 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 14.

 

Chair Yoga

$59

with Michelle Spencer

Calendar Mar 13, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 6 weeks

This is a live, online class via Zoom.

This morning class practiced in a chair offers mind and body benefits without having to get up and off the floor or even changing into Yoga clothes.  Enjoy a “pick me up” at home or at your office by using structural techniques to improve your range of motion, relax tight or overused muscles and release tension from the mind.

March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17

Tai Yoga

$59

with Michelle Spencer

Calendar Mar 18, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 6 weeks

This is a live, online class via Zoom.

A practice that will involve a series of slow, rhythmic movements and physical postures, meditation, controlled, breathing, stretching, and strength for the mind and body. This class is a combination of tai chi, traditional yoga, and qi gong.

March 18, 25, April 1, 3, 15, 29

Stress Reduction & Relaxation with Therapeutic Yoga

$59

with Michelle Spencer

Calendar Mar 18, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This is a live, online class via Zoom.

This 60 minute yoga practice will provide sequences that calm the nervous system, along with stretching and warming the muscles while preparing the mind to rest. Breathing techniques, short meditation and positive affirmations will end the practice.

Breathing techniques, a short meditation and positive affirmations will end the practice.

March 18, 25, April 1, 3, 15, 29

Strength and Balance for Senior Fitness

$35

with Michelle Spencer

Calendar Apr 28, 2025 at 8:30 am, runs for 6 weeks

This is a live, online class via Zoom.

Reaching balanced wellness by working on strengthening and stretching the muscles, preventing falls, and improving cardiovascular and bone density health. 

NEW!  Standing AND Floor Work! This dynamic, full-body exercise program encourages muscle growth and increases stamina! Reach balanced wellness by strengthening and stretching muscles, preventing falls and improving cardiovascular and bone density health.

Prepare to be getting up and down from the floor during the mat portion.  If you have been working on your fitness and want to challenge yourself, "Senior Fitness" can guide you safely and effectively. 

This class is progressive and increases your overall well-being throughout the 6 week session.

 April 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9

Gentle Fitness for Health

$35

with Michelle Spencer

Calendar Apr 28, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

This is a live, online class via Zoom.

This class offers seated strength and flexibility exercises to improve mobility and fall prevention. All exercises will support people with arthritis, osteoporosis, and other health concerns if they are cleared by their primary care provider.

April 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9

Chair Yoga

$59

with Michelle Spencer

Calendar May 1, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 6 weeks

This is a live, online class via Zoom.

This morning class practiced in a chair offers mind and body benefits without having to get up and off the floor or even changing into Yoga clothes.  Enjoy a “pick me up” at home or at your office by using structural techniques to improve your range of motion, relax tight or overused muscles and release tension from the mind.

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5





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