Age Friendly activities are open to any person 50+ and no membership is required.
These programs have body movement in mind!
Wear comfortable clothes,sturdy foot ware,and bring a water bottle.
#keepbodyandmindactive
DROP IN PROGRAMS
Registration not required!
Chair Yoga
Debbie Hallowell has been a Yoga practitioner for over 15 years, trained in many levels of yoga. All levels of skills welcome.
Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
FEE:
$3 Age Friendly Members.
$4 Non Members
Open Gym at the Armory
Walking: Get your steps in! One time around the court is about 200 steps. Its warm and the floor is a safe and smooth surface. We are open to those 50+ only on:
Times: Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00
Monday 1:00 to 2:00
Gym Floor: You have access to the floor to play basket ball, corn hole.....
FEE:
Free for Age Friendly Members
$1 for Non Members
Below activities registration is required!
Spring 2025
Bates College Walking Club: The Lewiston Recreation Age Friendly program is excited to announce another collaboration year with Bates College. In an effort to promote healthy lifestyles the goal of this program is to encourage the area 50+ population to take advantage of the outdoors, get some exercise and eat healthy.
The Bates Walking Group will start walking again Friday Sept 6th at 10:00 to 11:00. Those who choose to can end the sessions at Bates Dining Commons to take advantage of their lunch menu for $12.
We will meet at Bates College Campus on the right side of the Dining Services building and walk throughout the campus. Stephanie will lead a slower paced walk with available seating if needed.
Fee: Free
Gentle Yoga
This Gentle Yoga class is specifically geared towards the adult population with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or rehabbing an injury.
Debbie Hallowell will guide participants through Chair Yoga movements to help with healthy core strength and stretching exercises. Care takers/BHP are encouraged to attend with the client.
Lewiston Armory access:
There is ADA handicapped access to the Lewiston Armory on the left side of the building facing the Middle School as well as the Senior Entrance in front of the Armory on the right. There is handicap parking available in front of the armory and on Vale Street.
Time: Tuesday 10:15 to 11:00
Registration is required. Limited spaces available. Register online or call for assistance . Group homes are encouraged to create an account with the client’s name and contact information for the group home.
Please call Stephanie Cote, with questions regarding this program. (207)513-3059
Fee:
Age Friendly Members: $3
Non-Members: $4
Questions about these programs can be directed to Stephanie Cote,
Lewiston Recreation Age-Friendly Coordinator, at scote@lewistonmaine.gov or at 207-513-3059.