August 2018 SAGE Eldercare Calendar of Events

SAGE Eldercare offers the following events for August 2018. SAGE Eldercare is located at 290 Broad Street, Summit. To register or for more information, please call 908.598.5548 or email education@sageeldercare.org.

Fun-to-be-Fit Exercise Class
Tuesdays August 7, 14, 21, 28 (10:15 – 11:15 a.m.) and Fridays August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
General exercise class for older adults designed to improve overall fitness for all levels. Cost is $10 per class. Meets weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. Tuesday, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. & Friday, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.

Gentle Chair Yoga
Mondays August 6, 13, 20, 27  and Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
(11:30 – 12:30 p.m.)
Class for older adults that deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness. Cost is $10 per class. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.

Tai Chi
Tuesdays August 7, 14, 21, 28 (11:30 – 12:45 p.m.)
Tai Chi is a series of precise flowing movements that develop balance, strength, flexibility, focus, endurance, and calmness. Cost is $10 per class. Meets Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Mondays, August 13, 27 (meets every other week); 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group for Spouses
A support group for caregivers will be led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and InfoCare Manager Kathy Larkin. The groups will cover topics such as coping with caregiver emotions and managing stress, navigating care options, and defining our roles as caregivers.
Pre-registration is required for this free group.
Every other Monday, 2:00 -3:30 p.m.
Monday, August 13, 27 (meets every other week); 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group for Adult Children
A free support group for adult children who act as their parents’ caregivers will be led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and InfoCare Manager Kathy Larkin. The groups will cover topics such as balancing work and the needs of their families, long-distance caregiving, family conflicts, finding resources, and navigating the healthcare system.
Pre-registration is required for this free group.
Every other Monday, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.