Health and Wellness
Activities
Orange County SeniorStriders
A mall-walking program designed for all levels of walkers, from the novice to the seasoned walker. Walking can be done on an individual basis or in groups.
Eligibility: Orange County residents age 55 and older
Where: University Mall in Chapel Hill, a climate-controlled environment with public restrooms
When: Meets at 8:00 AM on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at University Mall Center Court for group warm-up then proceeds to walk
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required
Information: (919) 968-2073
What to expect: Walking participants can join in the 8:00 AM exercise warm-up and a health talk by local experts on a variety of topics and a breakfast provided by UNC Healthcare
Other Walking Programs
University Mall is open Monday-Friday at 7:30 AM for those wanting to walk on a regular schedule.
Central Orange Senior Center has designated walking times for its walking program (919) 245-2015.
Classes
- Balance
- Diabetes education
- Feldenkrais
- Fitness classes-aerobics, strength training, yoga
- Pilates
- Tai Chi
- Yoga
Fitness Memberships
Memberships to the SportsPlex through the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough and the Seymour Center's Fitness Studio are available at special rates for people at least 55 years of age.
Services
- Fit Feet Clinic
- Free blood pressure screenings
- Free flu shots in October
- Fitness Studio with cardio- and strength-building equipment
- Health-related literature and videos on a variety of topics for loan
- Individualized counseling on exercises, medication managemen, nutrition
- Physical function assessments
- Therapeutic massage
Special Events
- Orange County Senior Games
- National Senior Health and Fitness Day Celebration, last Wednesday in May
- Special presentations by UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and students
Locations
Department on Aging centers and selected locations throughout Orange County
Schedule
Senior Times newspaper
Registration
(919) 968-2073, Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator