Classes & Workshops for Adults Age 50+

Boomer U

Boomer U at Ambler SAAC provides a welcoming place where baby boomers and the boomer-minded can discover a variety of resources to volunteer, pursue civic engagement, re-career and find employment, as well as engage in lifelong learning, embark on healthy lifestyles and enjoy social connections in a community for all ages.

Boomer U’s mission is to create and cultivate opportunities that empower boomers to think differently and more creatively than previous generations about mid-life options and provide a catalyst for action. Boomer U will provide the resources and connections for people in midlife to rediscover who they are and what they want to do in their “bonus years” —the 30 years beyond what is considered traditional “retirement.”

Boomer U is designed to respond to the unique aging trends of boomers and assist them with the transition to another life stage—that of meaningful retirement and individual renewal.

Click here to visit the Boomer U activities calendar


Health, Fitness and Dance

Full Body Fitness
Achieve inner strength by trying this specialized exercise to strengthen core muscles, improve balance, increase flexibility and provide full body toning.

Gentle Exercise
Breathing and exercise techniques that increase flexibility, strength, and mobility. Especially helpful for arthritis.

Tai Chi/Qi
GongQui Gong and Tai Chi are moving meditation that is both calming and relaxing while increasing flexibility, balance and overall strength.

Yoga for Health
Feel the aches and pains of aging? Explore ancient yoga poses and discover how they can help improve strength, flexibility and balance.

Telehealth Program
The Center is proud to partner with area agencies to provide health services to adults 50 years or better.
With the Visiting Nurse Association Community Services, we offer the Telehealth Program. Using current technology and an ordinary telephone line, Telehealth connects people with a VNA nurse to monitor vital signs. The VNA nurses will speak to the member on a video telephone. Any health care concerns can be discussed with the VNA nurse at the time of the video telephone conferencing.

Dance
Check the newsletters of each Center to see where dance classes are being offered.Ballroom Dancing: Put on your dancing shoes and re-learn or learn to Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha and Swing! Folk Dancing: Get exercise while having fun and relaxing! Learn line, circle, sets and couple dances from around the world with authentic world music. No dancing experience required.Line Dancing: Line dancing burns calories, increases metabolism, stimulates endorphins, relieves depression and anxiety, and in addition, is a general all-around stress reducer. When we get our bodies moving to some stimulating music and learn new steps to a few line dances, it increases confidence and stimulates our brain.


Computers

Each Center has a Computer Learning Center designed with small class sizes in mind. There are six learning stations equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and software so you'll be able to take advantage of the best the industry has to offer. Whether you're a novice who wants to practice how to use a mouse, or a more advanced user who wants to learn how to use a spreadsheet, we've got what you need.

In Norristown. the computers are in an Internet Café setting which is FREE for members! The computer lab is available for members to practice their skills, email friends, and use the Internet. Basic computer skills are necessary. Instruction is not provided.


Classes

Each center offers a variety of ongoing and special classes. Included are creative arts such as painting, sculpture and jewelry making. Craft classes include quilt making and the sewing arts.

There are educational classes on real estate, financial planning, legal assistance, tax assistance and the 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course.

For fun, we have classes on card games such as bridge, pinochle and poker.

Classes are developed on the interests of members and trends in the communities we serve.


Facility Rental

The Centers in Norristown and Ambler are ideal for weddings, anniversary receptions, meetings, family gatherings and other special events. Rooms can accommodate groups as small as 10 or as large as 200.