Active Aging Week 2017 Calendar
Thank you to our 2017 Active Aging Week sponsor!
Sunday, September 24
Performance: Rajasthani Caravan at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ Leslie Cheek Theater. 2pm. $8 admission ($5 VMFA Members). Live performance of folk musicians and dancers performing traditional arts from the desert of Rajasthan, India. https://vmfa.museum/calendar/events/
YMCA of Greater Richmond, Shady Grove: Pickleball @ 8am. John Rolfe: Walking Group, 2pm. Free.
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Gentle Yoga for Everyone, 5-6:15pm at Project Yoga. For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Rd, Richmond.
Monday, September 25
Active Aging Week Kick-off Event: Bon Secours Successful Aging Forum, 10am-3pm at West End Assembly of God, 401 N Parham Rd. $10 admission. Keynote Speaker is Dr. Ronald Crutcher, President & Professor of Music at University of Richmond. To register, call 804-287-7700, or visit https://www.bsvaf.org/successfulagingforum
YMCA of Greater Richmond, free events at Atlee Station, Chester, Chickahominy, Downtown, Goochland, John Rolfe, Manchester, Midlothian, Northside, Patrick Henry, Petersburg, Powhatan, Shady Grove, Tuckahoe. Click here for more information.
30-minute Living Room Workout with Shannon Hernandez, Noon-12:30pm. Free, at Sheltering Arms, 206 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 804-764-5275 to register.
Restore, Revive, Renew at Project Yoga. 5:30-6:45pm For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Gong Meditation + Yoga Nidra at Project Yoga. 7-8pm For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Check Out the OU, 9:45 am – 1:30 pm. Lifelong learning offered by The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond (TSCOR) at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. Attend a day of classes as our guest to see if the OU is for you. Bring a sandwich and hear our lunch speaker, Evie Terrono, talk about Mansions, Monuments and Southern Identity in RVA. Go to www.TSCOR.org and click on the Open University tab for our full course schedule or call 804-355- 7282 for more information.
Tuesday, September 26
Play It Forward..Aging Together 10am-12noon at Deep Run Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico. Free. Sponsored by Family Lifeline. For more information, call 804-282-4255
YMCA of Greater Richmond, free events at Atlee Station, Chester, Chickahominy, Downtown, Goochland, John Rolfe, Manchester, Midlothian, Northside, Patrick Henry, Petersburg, Powhatan, Shady Grove, Tuckahoe. Click here for more information
“Try Us Out” Open House at Senior Center of Greater Richmond. 10am-3pm. Free, at Battery Park Christian Church Fellowship Hall (corner of Brook & Bellevue). Programs: “Eating Well on a Budget”, Ageless Grace Chair Exercise, “How Much Do Mystery Writers Know About Murder” program by the Cabernet Authors. RSVP by calling 804-353-3171.
Chair Yoga at Peter Paul Development Center, 1708 N 22nd St, Richmond, 10:30-11:15am. Sponsored by Senior Center EAST. Free to East End residents. RSVP at http://seniorcenterofgreaterrichmond.org/
Tai Chi with Katey Sweat, 1-2pm. Free, at Sheltering Arms, 206 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 804-764-5275 to register.
Grit with a Side of Grace (mixed level Hatha practice) at Project Yoga. 5:30-6:45pm. For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Wednesday, September 27
Lifelong Learning Day RVA Tour sponsored by Lifelong Learning Institute. 10am-5pm. Free, registration is limited. The tour will include stops at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Westminster Canterbury Richmond, the OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Richmond and the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield. Transportation sponsored by CareMore. Click here to register
YMCA of Greater Richmond, Free events at Atlee Station, Chester, Chickahominy, Downtown, Goochland, John Rolfe, Manchester, Midlothian, Northside, Patrick Henry, Petersburg, Powhatan, Shady Grove, Tuckahoe. Click here for more information
Stability Ball Class with Shannon Hernandez, Noon-1pm. Free, at Sheltering Arms, 2016 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 764-5275 to register.
Sweet Surrender (Gentle Flow & Yin Yoga) at Project Yoga. 6:45-8pm For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Lunch and Life, 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm, a lecture presented by The Shepherd’s Center and St. Mary Catholic Church. Eric Philips, Channel 12 news anchor and former CNN reporter, presents A Snapshot in the Life of a News Anchor. Free and open to the public. Bring a sandwich - chips and drinks provided, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road, lower level. Go to www.TSCOR.org and click on the Open University tab for our full schedule of courses or call 804-355- 7282 for more information.
Thursday, September 28
Fun at the Fairgrounds 8:30am-12noon. Free, at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield. For more information, call 804-768-7878
YMCA of Greater Richmond, Free events at Atlee Station, Chester, Chickahominy, Downtown, Goochland, John Rolfe, Manchester, Midlothian, Northside, Patrick Henry, Petersburg, Powhatan, Shady Grove, Tuckahoe. Click here for more information
Bingo with a Twist with Megan Chapple, Noon-1pm. Free, at Sheltering Arms, 2016 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 804-764-5275 to register.
True North (blended yoga styles) at Project Yoga. 5:30-6:35pm For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Dominion Energy Jazz Café at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 6-9pm in Best Café. JACKWINN-TET family ensemble playing 1930’s standards and current Jazz, light fare and beverages available for sale. https://vmfa.museum/calendar/events/
Check Out the OU, 9:45 am – 2:30 pm. Lifelong learning offered by The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond (TSCOR) at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary Street Road. Attend a day of classes as our guest to see if the OU is for you. Bring a sandwich and hear our lunch speaker, Mary Lynn Bayliss,
talk about The Dooleys of Richmond: an Irish Immigrant Family in the Old and New South. Go to www.TSCOR.org and click on the Open University tab for our full course schedule or call 804-355-7282 for more information.
Friday, September 29
2017 Senior Health Expo, 10am-1pm Charles City Social Center at 8320 Ruthville Rd, Providence Forge. Free admission. Fun activities, blood pressure checks, exercise demonstrations, door prizes. RSVP by calling 804-652-1601. Click here for more information
YMCA of Greater Richmond, free events, Atlee Station, Chester, Chickahominy, Downtown, Goochland, John Rolfe, Manchester, Midlothian, Northside, Patrick Henry, Petersburg, Powhatan, Shady Grove, Tuckahoe. Click here for more information
Peaceflow Flow at Project Yoga. 9:30-10:45am For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Pound Fitness ® with Heather Murdock, Noon-1pm. Free, at Sheltering Arms, 2016 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 804-764-5275 to register.
Saturday, September 30
Senior Health Fair at Sheltering Arms, 9am-12noon. Free. 2016 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 804-764-5275 to RSVP.
YMCA of Greater Richmond, Midlothian: Pickleball @ 10:30am, Arthritis Aquatic @ 11:15am, Gentle Fusion @ 1pm, Chair Yoga @ 2pm. Free. Click here for more information
Aqua Zumba with Elke Brown, 10-11am Free, at Sheltering Arms, 2016 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 804-764-5275 to register.
EnJOYoga (beginners) at Project Yoga. 10:30-11:45am For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Performance: Rajasthani Caravan at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ Leslie Cheek Theater. 2pm. $8 admission ($5 VMFA Members). Live performance of folk musicians and dancers performing traditional arts from the desert of Rajasthan, India. https://vmfa.museum/calendar/events/
YMCA of Greater Richmond, Shady Grove: Pickleball @ 8am. John Rolfe: Walking Group, 2pm. Free.
Click here for more information
Gentle Yoga for Everyone, 5-6:15pm at Project Yoga. For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Rd, Richmond.
Monday, September 25
Active Aging Week Kick-off Event: Bon Secours Successful Aging Forum, 10am-3pm at West End Assembly of God, 401 N Parham Rd. $10 admission. Keynote Speaker is Dr. Ronald Crutcher, President & Professor of Music at University of Richmond. To register, call 804-287-7700, or visit https://www.bsvaf.org/successfulagingforum
YMCA of Greater Richmond, free events at Atlee Station, Chester, Chickahominy, Downtown, Goochland, John Rolfe, Manchester, Midlothian, Northside, Patrick Henry, Petersburg, Powhatan, Shady Grove, Tuckahoe. Click here for more information.
30-minute Living Room Workout with Shannon Hernandez, Noon-12:30pm. Free, at Sheltering Arms, 206 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 804-764-5275 to register.
Restore, Revive, Renew at Project Yoga. 5:30-6:45pm For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Gong Meditation + Yoga Nidra at Project Yoga. 7-8pm For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Check Out the OU, 9:45 am – 1:30 pm. Lifelong learning offered by The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond (TSCOR) at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. Attend a day of classes as our guest to see if the OU is for you. Bring a sandwich and hear our lunch speaker, Evie Terrono, talk about Mansions, Monuments and Southern Identity in RVA. Go to www.TSCOR.org and click on the Open University tab for our full course schedule or call 804-355- 7282 for more information.
Tuesday, September 26
Play It Forward..Aging Together 10am-12noon at Deep Run Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico. Free. Sponsored by Family Lifeline. For more information, call 804-282-4255
YMCA of Greater Richmond, free events at Atlee Station, Chester, Chickahominy, Downtown, Goochland, John Rolfe, Manchester, Midlothian, Northside, Patrick Henry, Petersburg, Powhatan, Shady Grove, Tuckahoe. Click here for more information
“Try Us Out” Open House at Senior Center of Greater Richmond. 10am-3pm. Free, at Battery Park Christian Church Fellowship Hall (corner of Brook & Bellevue). Programs: “Eating Well on a Budget”, Ageless Grace Chair Exercise, “How Much Do Mystery Writers Know About Murder” program by the Cabernet Authors. RSVP by calling 804-353-3171.
Chair Yoga at Peter Paul Development Center, 1708 N 22nd St, Richmond, 10:30-11:15am. Sponsored by Senior Center EAST. Free to East End residents. RSVP at http://seniorcenterofgreaterrichmond.org/
Tai Chi with Katey Sweat, 1-2pm. Free, at Sheltering Arms, 206 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 804-764-5275 to register.
Grit with a Side of Grace (mixed level Hatha practice) at Project Yoga. 5:30-6:45pm. For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Wednesday, September 27
Lifelong Learning Day RVA Tour sponsored by Lifelong Learning Institute. 10am-5pm. Free, registration is limited. The tour will include stops at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Westminster Canterbury Richmond, the OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Richmond and the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield. Transportation sponsored by CareMore. Click here to register
YMCA of Greater Richmond, Free events at Atlee Station, Chester, Chickahominy, Downtown, Goochland, John Rolfe, Manchester, Midlothian, Northside, Patrick Henry, Petersburg, Powhatan, Shady Grove, Tuckahoe. Click here for more information
Stability Ball Class with Shannon Hernandez, Noon-1pm. Free, at Sheltering Arms, 2016 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 764-5275 to register.
Sweet Surrender (Gentle Flow & Yin Yoga) at Project Yoga. 6:45-8pm For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Lunch and Life, 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm, a lecture presented by The Shepherd’s Center and St. Mary Catholic Church. Eric Philips, Channel 12 news anchor and former CNN reporter, presents A Snapshot in the Life of a News Anchor. Free and open to the public. Bring a sandwich - chips and drinks provided, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road, lower level. Go to www.TSCOR.org and click on the Open University tab for our full schedule of courses or call 804-355- 7282 for more information.
Thursday, September 28
Fun at the Fairgrounds 8:30am-12noon. Free, at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield. For more information, call 804-768-7878
YMCA of Greater Richmond, Free events at Atlee Station, Chester, Chickahominy, Downtown, Goochland, John Rolfe, Manchester, Midlothian, Northside, Patrick Henry, Petersburg, Powhatan, Shady Grove, Tuckahoe. Click here for more information
Bingo with a Twist with Megan Chapple, Noon-1pm. Free, at Sheltering Arms, 2016 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 804-764-5275 to register.
True North (blended yoga styles) at Project Yoga. 5:30-6:35pm For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Dominion Energy Jazz Café at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 6-9pm in Best Café. JACKWINN-TET family ensemble playing 1930’s standards and current Jazz, light fare and beverages available for sale. https://vmfa.museum/calendar/events/
Check Out the OU, 9:45 am – 2:30 pm. Lifelong learning offered by The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond (TSCOR) at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary Street Road. Attend a day of classes as our guest to see if the OU is for you. Bring a sandwich and hear our lunch speaker, Mary Lynn Bayliss,
talk about The Dooleys of Richmond: an Irish Immigrant Family in the Old and New South. Go to www.TSCOR.org and click on the Open University tab for our full course schedule or call 804-355-7282 for more information.
Friday, September 29
2017 Senior Health Expo, 10am-1pm Charles City Social Center at 8320 Ruthville Rd, Providence Forge. Free admission. Fun activities, blood pressure checks, exercise demonstrations, door prizes. RSVP by calling 804-652-1601. Click here for more information
YMCA of Greater Richmond, free events, Atlee Station, Chester, Chickahominy, Downtown, Goochland, John Rolfe, Manchester, Midlothian, Northside, Patrick Henry, Petersburg, Powhatan, Shady Grove, Tuckahoe. Click here for more information
Peaceflow Flow at Project Yoga. 9:30-10:45am For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
Pound Fitness ® with Heather Murdock, Noon-1pm. Free, at Sheltering Arms, 2016 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 804-764-5275 to register.
Saturday, September 30
Senior Health Fair at Sheltering Arms, 9am-12noon. Free. 2016 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 804-764-5275 to RSVP.
YMCA of Greater Richmond, Midlothian: Pickleball @ 10:30am, Arthritis Aquatic @ 11:15am, Gentle Fusion @ 1pm, Chair Yoga @ 2pm. Free. Click here for more information
Aqua Zumba with Elke Brown, 10-11am Free, at Sheltering Arms, 2016 Twinridge Lane, Richmond. Call 804-764-5275 to register.
EnJOYoga (beginners) at Project Yoga. 10:30-11:45am For pricing and registration, visit https://projectyogarichmond.org/. 6517 Dickens Place, Richmond.
