Peconic Landing to open doors for free programs during Active Aging Week
Who says slowing down has to come with age?
Peconic Landing in Greenport is offering free health, wellness and educational programs for Active Aging Week from Oct. 5 to 9, aiming to promote healthy, active living at all ages.
Chair yoga, Zumba classes, walking tours, bocce and dance lessons are on the free docket open to the public.
“We’re excited to welcome the greater community to Peconic Landing for Active Aging Week,” CEO Robert Syron said. “The week reflects the energy and enthusiasm that define our community, with opportunities to move, learn, connect and try something new. We invite all of our neighbors to join us and discover the many ways to support an active and engaged life.”
Registration for events is required. To learn more about events or to register, visit peconiclanding.org/events. The week is organized by the International Council on Active Aging.
See the full schedule below:
Monday, Oct. 5
- Qigong for Movement, 9:30 a.m.
- Stroll Around Campus, a Guided Walking Tour, 11 a.m.
- Live Music by AKM: Aiming for the Key of Music, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
- Super Slow Stretch, for Gentle Stretching & Mobility, 10:30 a.m.
- Live Birds of Prey with Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
- Zumba on Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.
- Chair Yoga on Wednesday, 11 a.m.
- Ballroom Dance Lessons with Alexandra Binder of Blue Collar Ballroom, 2 p.m.
- Dancing with Parkinsons, 2 p.m.
- Latin Dance Lessons with Alexandra Binder of Blue Collar Ballroom, 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
- Bocce: Open Play, 1 to 3 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9
- “Have You Heard a Good Book Lately?” Lecture by Gerard Doyle, Award-Winning Audiobook Narrator, 7 p.m.
