Fitness Offerings
Please call The Groton Center for additional information at 978-448-1170
Stretching
First and Third Wednesday of the Month May 3 and 17 and June 7 and 21
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Cost: $5 per class
Join Rebecca Reber for a beneficial chair stretch class for all abilities. Class will incorporate standing and seated positions to open and lengthen muscles, increase blood and oxygen flow and improve mental clarity.
Strength Training Chair Aerobics
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $4 per class
Join Elaine Corsetti, instructor, for a workout of just the right mix of aerobic & strength set to vibrant music.
Zumba Gold
Mondays, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 per class
Join Deb Olivia for a NEW Zumba Gold Class!
Zumba Gold is a modified Zumba class for active older adults that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity.
Bone Builders
(This class is currently has a waitlist. For more information, please contact Lauren Marcello, Community Engagement Specialist, at 978-448-1170)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: None
A special thank you to Nancy Rivet for her years of volunteering and dedication to the COA! We are excited to introduce our new instructor, Niki Holtzman! Niki is a former occupational therapist who continues to dedicate her time and expertise in a variety of volunteer roles.
Using light weights, our routines are centered around slow, methodical movements. A recent study in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness found that low-weight, high-repetition resistance training is especially effective for increasing bone mineral density in adults. Participants in the study experienced up to 8 percent bone density increases in their arms, pelvis, spine, and legs.
Chair Yoga
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $5 per class
Instructor Louise Dorian leads a gentle yoga class with a focus on mental peace. Work on your flexibility as you experience tranquility. Supported by the Friends of The Groton Elders.
Indoor Walking Group at the Twomey Center
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Join COA volunteer Ellen Patry and others for an indoor walking group at the Twomey Center. This program ends on June 15 (for the summer).
Pickleball
Senior Play (you must be a registered player, and be 60 years or older). People interested in signing up for pickleball should reach out to The Center to fill out paperwork and receive the sign-up link.
Outdoor Pickleball: Pickleball is back outside! We have space at the Lost Lake Fire Station Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8am to 12 noon through October.
Pickleball League: Play is at the Twomey Center Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during the school year, and at the Lost Lake Fire Station during the summer.
Pickleball Occasional Player: Occasional players play with our League players on a space-available basis at Twomey during the school year, as well as at The Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays any season, and at the Lost Lake Fire Station during the summer.
Pickleball Open Play: The Groton Center has an indoor court that is available at no charge from 3:00-4:00 PM with advance reservations on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. Players are responsible for set up and dismantle of the net. To reserve your court or to be added to the waitlist call 978-448-1170.
