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36 | OHCC LIVING | NOVEMBER 2025 | Calorie Free Happy Hour! If you are interested in improving strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and overall body conditioning, then you may want to consider attending an aerobics class to see if it fits your needs. This is an all-standing, low-impact class… NO JUMPING! The instructor leads each class in a warm- up session followed by an aerobic portion, and then she does a cool down. Occasionally, there are a few exercises for balance and an easy dance for fun. Light weights are used for the last 10 minutes of class. Classes are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Abravanel Hall from 10 to 11 am with instructor Christine Alesiani. You can choose the number of classes each week that you would like to attend. Note: There is no class available on the second Wednesday of each month because of the Garden Club Meeting. The cost is $5 per class paid directly to the instructor. You may pay for and try two classes without joining the club. The annual club dues are $ 6 (please make the check to OH Aerobics). Written by Kathy Palys Aerobics If you are looking for a way to reduce stress and anxiety, and a way to increase flexibility and balance, then Tai Chi exercise may be just what the doctor ordered. Originally, Tai Chi was developed for self-defense, but has evolved into a graceful form of exercise. Some describe it as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Tai Chi is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. It is especially suitable for older adults who otherwise may not exercise. The benefits of Tai Chi may include decreased stress, improved mood, increased energy, improved flexibility, balance, and agility, and improved muscle strength. OHCC offers a free Tai Chi class each Tuesday and Thursday, 9 to 10 am, in the Abravenal Hall. Each class is led by a video presentation that lasts about 45 minutes. For more information, please contact Mary Ross at (760) 295-9979 or mk1ross@cox.net. Tai Chi Senior Fitness Club Chair Yoga Benefits for EVERYONE. Classes are held in the Clubhouse on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:15 am until 12:15 pm for only $5 per class attended and $5 a year to join the Sr. Fitness Club. We offer the very first class you attend for FREE so you can try it out and see if it is a fit for you. Chair Yoga delivers a wide array of benefits that can be enjoyed by anyone: 1. Improved flexibility: Gentle stretches increase the range of motion. 2. Enhanced strength: Modified poses help build core and muscle strength. 3. Stress relief: Mindful breathing and moving with the breath promote relaxation. 4. Better focus: The practice encourages mindfulness and mental clarity. 5. Posture correction: It helps counteract the effects of sedentary habits. 6. Increased circulation: the movements promote better blood flow to all parts of the body. 7. Improve balance and stability: It strengthens key muscles. 8. No need to get on the floor on a mat, only use a chair sitting or stand up behind a chair. Written by Carol Farrell Senior Fitness Club