Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center
600 N. Hamilton Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 883-3584
seniorcenter@highpointnc.gov
The Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center is an 11,500 square foot facility that began operation in May of 1991. Approved as part of the 1986 Bond Referendum, the Center is intended to serve the needs of High Point's large and growing population adults age 50 and older. The Center is named for former High Point Mayor, Roy B. Culler, Jr., who was instrumental in it's development.
The Center is certified by the State of North Carolina as a Center of Excellence.
The Center offers a variety of programs and activities. Types of programs and classes to watch for include exercise, arts and crafts, movies, guest speakers, health screenings, club meetings, parties, holiday celebrations, cultural events, entertainment and much more. The Center offers a variety of trips that include tours, theatre, sight seeing and more. Simply click on the link below to view all our trips, two-month calendar of events or newsletter.
CLICK HERE TO SEE Senior Center Trips
CLICK HERE TO SEE Two-month calendar of events
CLICK HERE TO SEE "The Golden Edition" Newsletter
The Senior Center houses a game room, space for crafts, activities, a craft shop, and multi-purpose meeting rooms. The offices of the Senior Resources of Guilford are also located at the center. A local farmer's market operates in the center's parking lot May through October on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Volunteers are key to the success of the Center. Some of the areas where volunteers are needed most include program or class leaders, assistants leaders, craft shop attendants, health screening personnel, receptionists and information and referral desk attendants.
The Center is open Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm, evenings and weekends when programs are scheduled and other times by appointment.
Some areas of the Senior Center may be rented for private functions by contacting the Center Director.
To obtain more information on the programs below, please click on the link to visit their website.
Senior Games Survey Senior Games Calendar of Events
| AARP 10a.m. Business and social meeting for adults 50 and older. Meeting held 4th Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact AARP President - Henrietta Gill at 882-8892.
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| AARP Driver Safety Program Friday April 16, 2010 12-4p.m. Fee:$12.00 per person (AARP Members); $14.00 per person (Non-Members) Instructor: Betty Jackson Informational Poster Cars have changed. So have the traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads you travel every day. Some drivers age 50+ have never looked back since they got their first driver's licenses, but even the most experienced drivers benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. This is a safety class sponsored by AARP. Check with your insurance company; some companies reduce premiums after taking this course.
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| AHOY Adult Exercise Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10a.m. Instructor: Nona Sink, Lois Harris Exercises appropriate for Seniors to include gentle stretching, range of motion and light cardio movement/low impact aerobics.
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| Art Class Friday 9a.m. A gathering of artist to work on individual paintings and art work. No instructor. Students support each other during class time.
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| ARTS Thursday 10a.m.
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| Ballroom Dance - Couples Tuesday March 2, 2010 March 9, 2010 March 16, 2010 March 23, 2010 March 30, 2010 6:30-7:30p.m. Fee:$15.00 per person or $30.00 per couple Instructor: Ben Braswell Informational Poster This 5-week class will teach different types of dances. Come join and have fun while exercising at the same time.
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| Be Counted Monday-Friday March 19, 2010 - April 19, 2010 9a.m.-12p.m. (Monday, Thursday & Friday); 1-4p.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday) Instructor: US Census Bureau Informational Poster The Senior Center is a "Be Counted" center for the US Census Bureau. You can get questionnaire assistance if you don't understand how to complete the form you receive in the mail, need language assistance, have Census questions or if you did not receive a Census form you can pick one up.
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| Billiards Monday-Friday 9a.m.-5p.m. Open Billiards for anyone.
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| Bingo Wednesday 1p.m. Fee:$1.00 per person Come out and play Bingo every Wednesday. You play 2 cards for 2 hours. There are a variety of Bingo games. Prizes include small household items and foods. The Bingo group is looking for prizes; if you want to donate call the Center at 883-3584.
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| Blood Pressure Screenings Monday 9:30-11a.m. Free blood pressure checks on each Monday of the month, except 5th Monday. Blood Pressure is checked on a drop in basis. Forms are provided to track weekly readings. Screenings will not be done on holidays when the Senior Center is closed.
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| Boomer Health Concerns Wednesday February 10, 2010 February 17, 2010 February 24, 2010 3:30p.m. Instructor: Beverly Marrow Informational Poster This program is targeting boomers and their health concerns. 1. Heart Attack - silent, symptoms and the difference between genders, treatment and medications. 2. Stroke - difference between hypertension and high blood pressure, along with symptoms, gender variance, treatment, medication and altering lifestyle. 3. Diabetes - symptoms, affect on body organs, difference between hypo and hyperglycemia, and diabetic foot and other skin problems. Please pre-register.
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| Bowling Monday 1p.m. Fee:$1.00 per game Instructor: Effie Gay Bowlers meet every Monday afternoon at Brunswick Tarheel Lanes for fun and fellowship. This is an opportunity to meet new friends. Whether you are a beginner or advanced bowler, join in on the fun. Fee includes shoes.
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| Breakfast for Those Interested in Team Sports Wednesday February 10, 2010 9a.m. Deadline for enrollment: 02/08/10 Informational Poster Team sports are a lot of fun. They provide opportunity for fellowship and fitness. If you are interested in participating on a team sport for softball or basketball, you are invited to attend this breakfast. We will discuss playing for fun or playing for competition. You will learn the rules that have been adjusted for seniors to play more easily. If you played in the past and want to play again or just now finding the time to play on a team, you will want to attend. You must be age 55 or better to participate. Participants will be divided into age groups so that those in their 50's, 60's, 70's or 80's are appropriately matched. Please RSVP by February 8. Team sports are for both men and women.
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| Bridge - Social Thursday 9:15am Play bridge with people that are knowledgeable of the game and have experience. Group meets every Thursday.
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| Bridge Class for Beginners Informational Poster We are planning a Bridge Class for Beginners. If you are interested in taking a class please call us to get on the list. The date will be announced when 8 or more people have signed up.
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| Canasta - Regular and Hand & Foot Card Club Play or learn to play these exciting card games. Bring a snack to share and join us. Hand and Foot Canasta is every Monday at 12:45p.m.; Regular Canasta is every Thursday at 1:30p.m.
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| Caregivers, Are You Stressed? Monday March 22, 2010 2p.m. Instructor: Debbie Dalton Informational Poster This is an educational program, "My Brother's Keeper", geared towards the baby boomer generation that deals with caregiver stress and options. Anyone is invited to attend.
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| Ceramics Tuesday 9:30a.m.-12p.m. Fee:Cost of Greenware Basic instruction in Greenware Ceramics. Painting techniques are taught.
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| Chair Volleyball Friday March 5, 2010 March 12, 2010 March 19, 2010 March 26, 2010 1-3p.m. Informational Poster Fun, fellowship and fitness. If you have not played, you want to join this game. You can bring a team of 6 or come and join a team. The game is played much like regular volleyball but you remain seated. Join the laughter, time with friends and get some physical activity.
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| China Painting Monday 1-4p.m. You can join this group at anytime. Cost and equipment needs will be discussed with you when you join.
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| Computer Class - Basics Monday or Wednesday March 8, 2010 - March 29, 2010 March 10, 2010 - March 31, 2010 April 5, 2010 - April 26, 2010 April 7, 2010 - April 28, 2010 Monday - 10a.m. or 11a.m., Wednesdays - 10a.m. Fee:$10.00 per person (ages 65 and older); $12.00 per person (ages 64 and under) Instructor: Iris Knerr Informational Poster Each 4-week session will give instruction on E-mail accounts, receiving and sending E-mails, attaching photos and documents, using the mouse, and cut and paste.
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| Computer Class - Facebook Thursday February 11, 2010 February 18, 2010 February 25, 2010 11a.m. Fee:$10.00 per person (65 and older); $12.00 per person (64 and under) Instructor: Diana Swift Informational Poster Baby Boomers, we have a class for you! Introducing Facebook computer class. Want to get in touch with family or friends? Step-up your game and get with the times and new technology programs. Learn how to Facebook, which is a social networking website. Learn how to set up your Facebook page and invite people into your world, send messages and pictures, play games and join networks organized by workplace, city or schools. Learn safety precautions when using Facebook.
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| Computer Class - Intermediate Level Wednesday 11a.m. Fee:$10.00 per person (65 and older); $12.00 per person (64 and under) Instructor: Iris Knerr Informational Poster To participate in this class you must know how to use the mouse and have knowledge of basic computer skills. Learn how to use a flash drive (student is responsible to bring your own flash drive), attach files to E-mail, clean up your computer, and send pictures from your cell phone to E-mail. Registration is required. Session 1 - March 10, 17, 24, 31; Session 2 - April 7, 14, 21, 28.
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| Cooking Class Friday 11a.m. Fee:$24.00 per person/per session Instructor: Elaine Geiser Informational Poster Learn how to cook wonderful, light meals using simple recipes. Registration is required and space is limited. Each session is 4-weeks. Session 1 - March 5, 12, 19, 26; Session 2 - April 9, 16, 23, 30.
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| Creative Craft Shop Monday-Friday 9a.m.-5p.m. Craft shopping at our retail store. Seniors make various items that are good for birthday gifts, housewarmings and other special occasions. New vendors are welcome to bring in new items on Mondays only.
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| Duplicate Bridge Tuesdays March 2, 2010 - April 27, 2010 1p.m. Fee:$5.00 per person/per week Instructor: Jim Corey Informational Poster Partners are needed. You can come as a single player and we will try to find you a partner.
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| E-mail Addresses Needed You have heard about the challenging economic times and how the City of High Point is working hard to be good stewards of your tax dollars. One way we can help is to utilize technology by sending E-mails instead of mailing hard copies of our newsletter/calendar. Other benefits include, saving the environment and being first to see new programs. New programs are put on our website 1 to 2 months before they come out in print. Please E-mail calvin.vaughn@highpointnc.gov if you want to begin receiving E-mails in place of hard copies of our newsletter/calendar. Also, visit www.high-point.net/pr/srctr.cfm for the most up to date programs.
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| Finance Class for Baby Boomers Friday April 23, 2010 April 30, 2010 1-2:30p.m. Fee:To be determined Instructor: Kenny Hyatt Informational Poster This class will take you back to the basics of budgeting, learning supply and demand and enconomics as it applies to the economy, inflation and unemployment. This class is offered through GTCC. Registration is required. Please contact the Center for fee information.
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| Foxy Red & Pink Linx Red Hat Club 7p.m. Red Hat club that meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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| Free Lunch, Fun, Friends & Fitness Wednesday February 10, 2010 February 17, 2010 February 24, 2010 11a.m.-1p.m. Informational Poster Join us at Deep River Recreation Center for a healthy lunch with fun, friends and fitness. There will be a variety of leisure activities that promote fitness for those age 55 and better. After lunch you can walk, shoot basketball, play chair volleyball or shuffle board. You will learn about Senior Games, a year-round health and fitness program. You must pre-register for lunch by call 883-3584 by 12p.m. the day before each fitness day. If you do not plan to eat lunch with us, you do not have to pre-register. Walk-ins are welcome for the fitness program.
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| Happytones Senior Chorus Tuesday 11:30a.m. A chorus of seniors directed by Anne Eaton. Sing a variety of musical arrangements. There are no tryouts. If you like to have fun, enjoy social interaction and can put on a "happy face", then come to a rehearsal.
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| Heritage Arts/Knitting & Crochet Thursday February 11, 2010 February 18, 2010 February 25, 2010 9:30a.m. Instructor: Dorothy Diener Informational Poster This class is to prepare individuals who would like to participate in the Senior Games/SilverArts April - May 2010. The class will concentrate on instruction for knitting and crochet. You will learn the specific requirements for work pieces. Beginners to advanced students are welcome. Bring your own supplies.
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| Ladies Brunch Group 10:30a.m. Group meets the 2nd Friday of each month.
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| Lancaster Show Trip & The Dutch Country Monday-Thursday July 12, 2010 - July 15, 2010 Fee:$419.00 per person (based on double occupancy) Informational Poster Motor coach transportation to Lancaster, in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Enjoy a guided tour of Lancaster including the Amish Country and the Kitchen Kettle Village (a charming marketplace of shops and restaurants). We will see "Joseph" at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre, one of the world's largest live performance stages. Joseph's story of forgiveness and integrity has made this Bible story a timeless truth, inspiring generations of men and women to walk uprightly in the midst of great temptation. We will also visit "The Amish Experience", where you will see an Amish Country Homestead and see the movie "Jacob's Choice", then see the "Psalms of David" at the Living Waters Theatre. $75.00 deposit is due upon registering. Balance is due by May 8. Please make checks payable to Diamond Tours.
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| Legal Aid Friday 1-4p.m. Diane Brady with Legal Aid of North Carolina meets with seniors by appointment only. Diane assists in providing simple wills, power of attorney and health care power of attorney. This is a free service provided to seniors and their family. Appointments can be made by calling 885-9181 and press *302.
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| Line Dancing Tuesday 2-3p.m. Instructor: Lois Harris Various line dances are taught that includes a lot of movement and exercise. The class is open to anyone with some line dancing experience. The class also has performances periodically at various nursing and retirement homes.
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| Operation "In As Much" Saturday May 1, 2010 Instructor: Jerry Pool Informational Poster Green Street Baptist Church is sponsoring the program "In As Much". This is a community project done by volunteers. Projects are small home repairs, fix it projects, house chores, yard work or other tasks that are needed. Person should be elderly, handicapped and not able to pay for or have the work done. You can call the Senior Center at 883-3584 to request service. All requests must be made by April 1 with work being done on May 1.
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| Opinionators Mondays February 22, 2010 - March 29, 2010 11a.m.-12p.m. Instructor: Robert Wentnick Do you like to talk and no one seems to listen? Does it seem people just stare at you when you have something to say? Do you have trouble making your opinion heard, whether its politics, religion or whatever? Have you learned to be silent? Then guess what….you are opinionated says Robert Wentnick. You are invited to join Robert on Mondays to discuss anything. The round table discussion group is facilitated by Robert who has more than 30 years of experience in discussion groups from bankers to bikers. Come and enjoy this lively group -- you opinion counts.
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| Ping Pong Monday & Friday 11a.m. Singles and doubles play for anyone. Come and join the fun. There are three tables for play.
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| Putt Putt Golf Friday 1p.m. Fee:$1.00 per person Unlimited play. Program is not held in case of inclement weather. We appreciate the Putt-Putt Fun Center at 2418 N. Main Street for providing this low cost to our seniors.
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| Radio with JJ (WFMR) Thursday 8a.m. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
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| Red Hot Mamas 10:30a.m. Red Hat club that meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We are accepting new members. Attend a meeting and get more information.
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| Sassy Cats with Red Hats 1p.m. Red Hat club that meets the 1st Friday of each month.
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| Senior Class Concert Friday June 11, 2010 7p.m. Informational Poster You are invited to a lively and entertaining performance of the Senior Class. The singing group is directed by Dennis Eaton. Don't miss this great show!
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| Senior Games and SilverArts Registration Monday-Friday February 11, 2010 - April 19, 2010 9a.m.-4p.m. Fee:$10.00 per person Deadline for enrollment: 04/19/10 Informational Poster There are more than 50 athletic events and more than 25 visual art categories. In addition, there are performing and literary categories. There is something for everyone. Drop by the Center and get an information packet. Registration fee includes participation, T-shirt, breakfast, give-a-ways and lunch.
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| Senior Games/SilverArts Luncheon Wednesday March 3, 2010 March 10, 2010 March 17, 2010 March 31, 2010 April 7, 2010 April 14, 2010 11a.m.-12p.m. Fee:Free - Senior Games Participants; $5.00 - per person for non-registered participants Informational Poster This luncheon will be a time of fun, fellowship and fitness. You will be taught exercises, stretches and Senior Game rules and Arts requirements. Come and join the fun.
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| Senior Resources of Guilford Services for older adults. Available daily.
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| Single's Group Meeting 1p.m. Instructor: Gloria Artis Are you single, a widow or widower, or divorced? This group supports one another and has fun socializing and talking on various topics, going to the movies, or going out to lunch or dinner. Come join the company of other single seniors. Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month.
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| Tai Chi Monday March 1, 2010 March 8, 2010 March 15, 2010 March 22, 2010 March 29, 2010 April 5, 2010 April 12, 2010 April 19, 2010 3:30-4:30p.m. Fee:$35.00 per person Instructor: Marti Lillich Informational Poster Practicing Tai Chi can lead to a longer, more active life. The slow speed of Tai Chi creates balance, flexibility and calmness; with an emphasis on deep breathing and using mental imagery. Tai Chi integrates your mind with your body and is very effective at relieving stress.
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| Tax Assistance Tuesdays & Fridays 12-8p.m. (Tuesdays); 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. (Fridays) Instructor: AARP Informational Poster Through a partnership with AARP, the Senior Center is a host site for tax assistance. The tax assistance is free and provided by trained AARP volunteers. The program is designed to assist persons with simple tax returns. Make an appointment by calling the Center at 883-3584.
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| Typing Class Thursday March 11, 2010 March 18, 2010 March 25, 2010 April 1, 2010 April 8, 2010 April 15, 2010 April 22, 2010 April 29, 2010 10a.m. Fee:$15.00 per person Instructor: Iris Knerr Informational Poster A 8-week class designed to help you learn how to type on the computer key board or help you brush up on your typing skills.
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| Valentine's Dance Friday February 12, 2010 1-3p.m. Fee:$3.00 per person Informational Poster Enjoy dancing at our annual Valentine's Party! Refreshments, music and fun. Singles and couples are welcome.
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| Visual Arts Class Monday March 8, 2010 - April 12, 2010 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Fee:$33.00 per person Instructor: Helen Mendenhall Informational Poster This class is geared to prepare individuals who would like to participate in the Senior Games SilverArts April - May 2010. The class will concentrate on instruction for visual art oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, pen ink and drawing. You will learn the specific requirements for work pieces from secure wiring, matting and framing. Beginners to advanced students are welcome. Bring your own supplies.
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| Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast Friday April 9, 2010 9a.m. Deadline for enrollment: 04/05/2010 Informational Poster Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center volunteers, please join us at J&S Cafeteria for a volunteer appreciation breakfast. This breakfast is to acknowledge our hard working volunteers throughout the year. This event is free for volunteers, however; pre-registration is required.
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| Washington DC - Our Nation's Capital Tour Friday-Monday May 21, 2010 - May 24, 2010 Fee:$399.00 per person (based on double occupancy) Informational Poster Motor coach transportation provided to our Nation's Capital. Enjoy guided tours of Washington, DC including the US Capitol, the White House, War Memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, the Smithsonian Institute and more. $75.00 deposit is due upon registration. Final payment is due by March 18. Make checks payable to Diamond Tours.
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| Water Exercise Monday & Wednesday March 1, 2010 - April 28, 2010 12:45-1:30p.m. Fee:$15.00 per person/per month Instructor: Cathy Vernon Informational Poster The Senior Center has partnered with the YWCA on Gatewood Avenue to provide Water Exercise. You do not have to be a member of the YWCA if you are a participant from the Senior Center. Join the fun and fellowship with a great way to exercise without getting your hair wet. Water exercise can increase strength and endurance, improve range of motion and help balance and flexibility. The monthly fee should be made payable to the YWCA.
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