Active Aging Week

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Wellness includes much more than physical fitness, and this fall we are celebrating all the different aspects of living well and aging well during Active Aging Week. Observed October 5-9, Active Aging Week is a worldwide campaign launched by the International Council of Active Aging to promote the benefits of healthy aging and lifestyles.

We are offering daily activities and educational sessions on the dimensions of wellness including physical, emotional, cognitive, vocational, and social. These events will be free and open to the community at large. Registration is required for some events. Registration will open and the full schedule for the week will be shared in September.

The Stonehill Wellness Center will be open to non-members on a free trial basis.

Contact the Wellness Center at 563.690.9640 with questions. Live well!

Active Aging Week Activities Schedule

All activities are open to adult community members without registration unless noted as Registration Required. Location details are available at the bottom of the page.

Monday, October 5

  • Circuits - 6:45-7:15am @ Stonehill Wellness Center
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class will have you work your way through different stations and pieces of equipment to capture a well-rounded workout.
  • Mindful Movement - 7:20-7:50am @ Stonehill Wellness Center
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class is a pilates class will focus on slowly burning your core muscles while strengthening and lengthening your body through controlled movements.
  • Understanding Medicare - 10-11am @ Stonehill Board Room
    • Learn about the various options in Medicare plans and what the different parts cover.
  • Self-Defense Class with Empowermental - 2:30-3:30pm @ Stonehill Wellness Studio
    • This class will include demonstration and practice of self-defense techniques and can be adapted for individuals with limited mobility.

Tuesday, October 6

  • Power Walking - 6:45-7:15am @ Stonehill Wellness Center
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class will help you get some extra steps in your day. This low-impact activity will take place on the indoor walking track.
  • Balance & Core - 7:20-7:50am @ Stonehill Wellness Center
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class focuses on stability and resisting movements to build strength and help with daily living activities.
  • Chair Cardio - 9:30-10:00am @ Stonehill Wellness Studio
  • Community Mass - 10:30-11:15am @ Stonehill Health Center San Damiano Chapel
    • Join us for a Catholic Mass with Fr. Gabriel Mensah
  • Yin Yoga - 10:30-11:30 @ Stonehill Wellness Studio Registration Required
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class will go through standing and floor lying exercises to work on your deep tissues, ligaments, joints, bones and deep fascia networks of the body. Limit 14 participants.
  • Choosing the Right Shoes - 11:00am-Noon @ Assisi Village Private Dining Room 
    • Hear from an expert from Brown's Shoe Source about the different aspects of shoes and various brand offerings that can impact your comfort, safety, and health.
  • Hangry Hobo Food Truck - 11:00am-1:00pm @ Stonehill Parking Lot 3 (behind Stonehill Health Center)
    • Burgers, gyros, sandwiches, waffle fries, and more available for purchase.
  • Maintaining Muscle Mass Presentation - 12:30-1:30pm @ Stonehill Wellness Studio Registration Requested
    • Hear from Certified Health Coach Tom Weitz of Natural Grocers about diet choices and fitness options that can help preserve muscle mass as you age.
  • Brain Health Presentation - 1:00-2:00pm @ Stonehill Board Room Registration Requested
    • This Healthy Aging series presentation by Iowa State Extension Office will share information on how aging affects the brain, the MIND diet, and various methods of exercising the brain.
  • Dementia Simulation Experience - 2-4:00pm @ Stonehill Board Room Registration Required
    • Learn about symptoms of dementia, types of dementia, and the physical effects of dementia on our senses. Participants will complete guided activities using the dementia simulation kits to come to a fuller appreciation of the challenges faced by individuals living with dementia. Limit 12 people.
  • Guided Painting Class - 7:00-9:00pm @ Assisi Village Private Dining Room Registration Required
    • Join instructors Lisa Tott and Sandy Koch in a guided painting class featuring a fall pumpkin scene. All materials will be provided. Beginners welcome. Limit 15 people.

Wednesday, October 7

  • Step Conditioning - 6:45-7:15am @ Stonehill Wellness Center
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class will pair step aerobics with strength exercises. This class includes floor-based exercises.
  • Tai Chi- 8:00-9:00am @ Stonehill Wellness Studio
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class uses slow, continuous, gentle movements paired with deep breathing and mental focus to improve balance, strength, and overall health.
  • Zumba - 8:30-9:30am @ Stonehill Wellness Center
    • In this Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class, fun Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves will tone, sculpt and melt away stress while leaving you feeling energized.
  • Chair Muscle & Memory - 9:30-10am @ Stonehill Wellness Center
    • Switch up your daily workout routine with purposeful, stimulating brain and memory exercises in this chair-based Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class.
  • Community Mass - 9:30-10:15am @ Assisi Village Chapel
    • Catholic Mass with Fr. Gabriel Mensah
  • NuStep Cardio - 10:30-11:30am @ Stonehill Wellness Center Registration Requested
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class will feature low-impact, high-intensity intervals on the NuStep recumbent cross trainer machines. Off-machine balance and stretching exercises will also be incorporated.
  • Funeral Pre-Planning with Leonard Funeral Home - 11:00am-12:00pm @ Assisi Village Private Dining Room
    • Learn about the various options for end-of-life ceremonies and ways to prepare for costs and decision-making.
  • The Many Lives of Julia Child - Noon-1:00pm @ Convivium Urban Farmstead Registration Requested
    • Order lunch (at your own expense) and celebrate the life and legacy of Julia Child, the culinary icon who demystified French cuisine for the American home cook. In this presentation by Chef Cena, you will discover how her wit, passion, and persistence changed the way America cooks and inspired generations of home chefs.
  • Guided Painting Class - 1:30-3:30pm @ Assisi Village Private Dining Room Registration Required 
    • Participate in a step-by-step guided painting on canvas. All materials will be provided. Beginners welcome. Limit 15 participants.
  • Bingo - 2-3pm @ Windsor Park
    • Join in this classic game to win cash prizes. $2 entry per person.
  • Puzzle Competition - 6:30-8:30pm @ The Magnolia Registration Required
    • Bring your team of 1-4 people to compete against other teams in completing a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Prizes for the fastest finishers. Food and drink available for purchase.

Thursday, October 8

  • Cardio Sweat - 6:45-7:15am @ Stonehill Wellness Center
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class featuring HIIT(high intensity interval training) cardio exercises.
  • Power Strength and Building Abs - 7:20-7:50am @ Stonehill Wellness Center
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class is a high intensity total body strength workout with ab exercises. The class will utilize resistance bands, medicine balls, kettlebells, and body weight exercises.
  • Chair Living Strong - 9:30-10am @ Stonehill Wellness Studio
    • In this Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class, participants will utilize a chair as they work on strength, cardio, core, range of motion, balance and flexibility. Class design allows for seated or standing exercises as needed.
  • Chair Yoga - 10:30-11:30 @ Assisi Village Community Room
    • Enjoy seated stretching exercises paired with guided breathing to build muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance circulation and well-being.
  • Dinger's D'Lites Food Truck - 11:00am-1:00pm @ Stonehill Parking Lot 3 (behind Stonehill Health Center)
    • Sandwiches, wraps, zoodle bowls, and more available for purchase.
  • Fraud Prevention with Dupaco - 12:00pm-1:00pm @ Stonehill Board Room
    • Learn ways to protect yourself from financial fraud and spot financial scams.
  • Dance Class with Adam's Dance Connection - 2:00-3:00pm @ Adam's Dance Connection
    • Learn about various styles of dance and social dancing basics. Learn new steps or practice dances from your youth.
  • In Our Own Voice Presentation by NAMI - 1:30-2:30pm @ Stonehill Board Room
    • This presentation by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Dubuque will promote awareness of mental health conditions and recovery.
  • Self Defense with Empowermental - 3:00-4:00pm @ Stonehill Wellness Studio
    • This class will include demonstration and practice of self-defense techniques and can be adapted for individuals with limited mobility.

Friday, October 9

  • Total Conditioning - 6:45-7:45am @ Stonehill Wellness Center
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class will include strength training, balance training, stretching and foam rolling.
  • Tai Chi - 8:00-9:00am @ Stonehill Wellness Center
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class uses slow, continuous, gentle movements paired with deep breathing and mental focus to improve balance, strength, and overall health.
  • Chair Beat Ball- 9:30-10:00am @ Stonehill Wellness Studio
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class uses stability balls and drum sticks along with music to improve grip strength and upper body range of motion.
  • Yin Yoga - 10:30-11:30am @ Stonehill Wellness Center Registration Required
    • This Stonehill Wellness Center group fitness class will go through standing and floor lying exercises to work on your deep tissues, ligaments, joints, bones and deep fascia networks of the body. Limit 14 participants.
  • Euchre Tournament - 1:30-3:30pm @ Windsor Park Community Room
    • Come as a team or individual and play Euchre with others. A volunteer will be available to teach Euchre and offer assistance to beginners.

Saturday, October 10

If you enjoyed events this week, we encourage you to keep the fun going at:

  • Dubuque Walk to End Alzheimers - 9-11am at River's Edge Pavillion/Riverwalk
    • Join Team Stonehill in walking to show support for Alzheimer's awareness and families affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. Registration & network with vendors at 9:00 am. Opening Ceremony at 10:00 am. Walk immediately follows.

Thank You to our Sponsors and Event Partners!

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Adam's Dance Connection
Brown's Shoes
Convivium
Empowermental
Leonard Funeral Home
Natural Grocers

Activity Locations

Adam's Dance Connection - 900 Jackson St Suite 108A, Dubuque, IA 52001

Assisi Village - 1001 Assisi Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
(on the Stonehill campus)

Convivium Urban Farmstead - 2811 Jackson St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Stonehill Board Room - 3485 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
(on the Stonehill campus, enter at the Caregiver Resource Center)

Stonehill Health Center - 3485 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
(on the Stonehill campus, enter via Padre Pio Drive)

Stonehill Wellness Center - 3485 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
(on the Stonehill campus)

Stonehill Wellness Studio - 3485 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
(on the Stonehill campus, enter at the Caregiver Resource Center)

Windsor Park - 801 Davis St, Dubuque, IA 52001
(on the Stonehill campus)

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