National Senior Health & Fitness Week May 23-26

Join BCHD's Center for Health & Fitness for National Center Health & Fitness Week, the nation’s largest health event encouraging all older adults to take action toward maintaining and improving their health. Enjoy FREE classes, educational lectures and assessments.

MONDAY, MAY 23

Nutrition for Osteoporosis (Women’s Fitness) - Virtual Lecture

Speaker: Charlotte Hargrave, RD

8 - 8:55am

TUESDAY, MAY 24

Shoulder Injuries - In Person 

Speaker: Carina Escudero, DPT AIM Sports Medicine

10 - 10:55 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

Reformer for Men - In Person 

Instructor: Pam Johnson, Certified Pilates Instructor and Fabienne Naples, CHF Pilates Intern

10 - 10:55 a.m.

Stronger, Better, Faster - In Person

Instructor: Chris Bentajado, CHF Medical Exercise Specialist

12 - 12:30 p.m.

Mindfulness - In Person/Virtual

Instructor: Carrie Kerster, Certified GX Instructor

12 - 12:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 26

Core Class - In Person

Instructor: Martha Light, Personal Trainer

9 - 9:30 a.m.

Osteoporosis - Virtual Lecture

Speaker: Dr. Connie Teng, Rheumatology, Providence Little Company of Mary

9 - 9:55 a.m.

Hypertension - Virtual Lecture

Speaker: Dr. Brenda Shen, Family Practice, Providence Little Company of Mary

10 - 10:30 a.m.

Fitness Goal Setting - Virtual Lecture

Speaker: Brian Fuentes, Medical Exercise Specialist

12 - 12:45 p.m.

Virtual Families Connected Parent Chat

A free parent support group led by a licensed professional from the Thelma McMillen Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment at Torrance Memorial Medical Center held in partnership with South Bay Families Connected. Open to all parents.

Tuesdays

10 – 10:50 a.m.

Upcoming Topics

May 24: Understanding Depression

May 31: When and How to Reach Out for Help

Virtual Event: Maximize Gratitude: Express appreciation and savor kindness

Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. This workshop focuses on the building blocks to help create a healthier and happier you. 

Facilitated by Tiana Rideout-Rosales, Well-Being Programs Coordinator, participants will learn techniques to build a practice supporting stress resilience, foster positive social connections and have a bit of fun, too. This workshop is part of the National Senior Health and Fitness Week with the Center for Health & Fitness.

Wednesday, May 25

9 – 9:55 a.m.

Virtual BCHD Board Meeting

BCHD holds public board meetings at 6:30 p.m. every month (except Aug. and Dec.). Details about the meeting and agenda can be found online.

Wednesday, May 25

6:30 p.m.

Virtual Event: Boost Your Well-Being: Strategies for Older Adults

Learn how to boost your well-being through evidence-based practices to build resilience, feel more connected and be happier. This workshop focuses on the building blocks to help create a healthier and happier you. 

Facilitated by Tiana Rideout-Rosales, Well-Being Programs Coordinator, and Emily Brosius, LCSW, Community Services Manager, participants will learn techniques to build a practice supporting stress resilience, foster positive social connections and have a bit of fun, too.

Thursday, May 26

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Virtual Mindfulness Drop-In

Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques. The guided session will be led by a trained Beach Cities Health District instructor.



First Wednesday of the Month

(June 1)

4 – 4:30 p.m.

Virtual Talk with a BCHD Care Manager

BCHD is offering a Care Management hour via Zoom with Jennefer Hernandez, BCHD Care Manager. Jennefer will be offering seniors a variety of resources relating to health, wellness, housing, programs and much more. Event is free of charge and reservation not required. 



First Monday of the Month

(June 6)

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Virtual Social Hour with BCHD Care Manager Charlotte Barnett

We want to provide a space for people to talk, ask questions and share their experience during COVID-19. Join us if you want to learn more about community resources or BCHD, or if you just want to connect! Open to all.



First & Third Tuesday of the Month

(June 7 and 21)

10 – 11 a.m.

Virtual Happiness Chats

This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness!

Second Tuesday of the Month

(June 14)

12:30 – 1 p.m.