The nonprofit, Aloha to Aging, empowers family caregivers, aging care receivers and volunteers in a positive, nurturing manner through quality programming. Aloha to Aging was founded in 2009 by Dawn Reed, a Certified Senior Advisor who has been in the healthy aging industry for 20+ years. The following lists some wellness programs offered at their facility:
Tailor-Made Yoga for PD – Mat or Chair: Mondays, offered weekly, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Two free trial classes, then $50 for a 10-class package. Bring a mat if floor exercise is preferred; no equipment necessary for Chair Yoga. Class led by Cathy Hightower of PD Gladiators. Program at Aloha to Aging, Inc. 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, 30068.
Tai Chi – Standing: Tuesdays, offered weekly & Tai Chi – Seated: Thursdays, offered weekly, both 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $35 monthly fee per program or $10 per class. Program held at Aloha to Aging, Inc., 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA, 30068.
Healthy Brain Game Day: Thursday, March 17 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Engage and stimulate your brain while having fun! Light lunch. Suggested donation of $5. for Aloha to Aging, Inc. McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA. 1055 East Piedmont Road, Marietta, 30062. (Program is open to both YMCA and non-YMCA members.) Please RSVP to 770.722.7641 or email info@alohatoaging.org.
“Keep Calm and Zentangle On”: Mar. 1, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Want to learn a fun new way to relax, clear your mind, and reduce stress? Come try our monthly Zentangle® class with Alyss Amster, Certified Zentangle Teacher and owner of ComForCare Home Care. Zentangle is an easy to learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Creating Zentangle art can be a helpful tool in reducing caregiver stress, anxiety, depression and improve sleep patterns. No artistic skill is required, just a desire to create and have fun. Fee of $5. Program at Aloha to Aging, Inc., 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA, 30068. RSVP today to 770-722-7641 or info@alohatoaging.org.
Ageless Grace: Thursdays, Feb. 18 – Mar. 24 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. A cutting-edge brain fitness program that activates all 5 functions of the brain and simultaneously addresses all 21 physical skills needed for lifelong optimal function. $45 for six weeks. RSVP today to 770-722-7641 or info@alohatoaging.org. Program at Aloha to Aging, Inc., 4608 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA, 30068.
