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Thursday October 30, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Special Guests & Topics - UH Cooking Class for Seniors
Medicare HelpMichael Gold (aka Medicare Mike) is an independent insurance agent specializing in Medicare Solutions. He designs plans with a focus on low costs, and proper benefit structure, which he combines with personalized insurance advice aimed at helping his clients make better-informed decisions. Mike works with the major insurance companies; such as: Aetna, Anthem, Humana, Devoted, Cigna, Caresource, United Health, Zing, Summa, Aultcare and Medical Mutual. Mike will be having walk-in and appointments slots to answer your Medicare questions and concerns at Ellenwood Center in Room 1 or Room 2 on Wednesdays, September 3 and October 15 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Contact Medicare Mike directly at 440-804-5995. TheMedicareShopper.ComUH Cooking Class for SeniorsJoin the UH Community Wellness Center & Chef April Thompson, for an engaging and supportive class designed to help seniors explore fresh, practical, and enjoyable approaches to healthy eating. Together, we’ll promote good nutrition while introducing new and creative ways to provide nourishment that supports both body and mind. Seniors will discover strategies to maintain independence at mealtime, reduce cooking and prep time, and make the most of “non-traditional” pantry items and community food resources. We’ll also explore the role of herbal supplements and vitamins in supporting overall wellness. This class offers not just recipes and techniques, but confidence, empowerment, and a refreshing perspective on mealtime. Featuring menu: Brussel Sprout Winter Salad with Clementine dressing.Location: Ellenwood Center Room 4Date: Thursday, October 30Time: 10:00 am—11:00 am Fee: Free; pre-registration required. Limit 25. Chronic Kidney Health with National Kidney FoundationDetails coming soon...
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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Monday November 3, 2025
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Cybersecurity Basics - Cybersecurity Basics - Daytime Session
Learn how to stay safe and protect your information online in this practical 4-session series. We’ll cover the essentials of everyday cybersecurity and give you tools you can put into action right away. Topics include protecting your devices and smart settings, recognizing scams and online fraud, securing your passwords and password managers and safe browsing the web with confidence. No prior technical knowledge is required—just bring your curiosity and your questions! Instructor: Heather Rhoades, Digital Content Extraordinaire Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1 or 4 Daytime Session Dates: Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, 24 Daytime Session Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Evening Session Dates: Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19, December 3 (No class 11/26) Evening Session Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Fee: Free, pre-registration preferred
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Chair Yoga Flow - Chair Yoga Fall Session
Embark on a journey of gentle movement and relaxation. Seated comfortably in a chair or using it as a prop, participants will experience the rejuvenating effects of yoga postures, stretches, and breathwork in a supportive and inclusive environment. The nature of this class ensures that individuals with varying physical abilities can comfortably participate. Bring a yoga mat. Yoga blocks and bands can be borrowed from the instructor. Instructor: Yvonne Williams, certified Yoga instructor Location: Ellenwood Center Room 4 Fee per class: $9 Bedford Resident/$10 Non-Resident Register for the entire session and save! Bedford Senior Club Members are free and must register in advance *Please note that member discounts will be applied during checkout*
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
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Inspired by Josie: Monthly Art Fun - November Art - Contact Paper Turkeys
Participants will explore an art medium that is inspired by the season/holiday. Students will be guided through creating a piece of art and expand their creativity Grades K-5 Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm Fee per class: $5 Resident/$7 Non-Resident
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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Friday November 7, 2025
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Strength & Core - Strength & Core Fall Session
Begin your journey to better movement! Combining both standing and sitting movements, work to improve overall strength and basic balance training using light weights, bands, and various exercise balls. All exercises can be modified to each individual’s needs and capabilities. Bring your own free weights or borrow from Ellenwood office. All other equipment will be provided. Space limited to 20 participants per class. Instructor: Tony Binkowski, Functional Aging Specialist Location: Ellenwood Center Gymnasium Time: 10:45 am – 11:45 am Fee per class: $6 Bedford Resident/$7 Non-ResidentBedford Senior Club Members are free and must register in advance *Please note that member discounts will be applied during checkout*
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Cardio Drumming - Cardio Drumming Fall Session
Cardio Drumming is an engaging and low impact full body workout that focuses on movement and drumming to the rhythm of music that promotes cardiovascular health. The instructor will lead you through choreographed movements and drumming hits focusing on core stability, upper and lower body strengthening, endurance, and improved range of motion and balance. Instructor: Kate Natalie, Rec2ConnectLocation: Ellenwood Center Room 4 or GymDates: Select Fridays - September 5, 19, October 3, 17, November 7, 21, December 12Time: 12:00 pm—1:00 pmBedford Senior Club Members are free and must register in advance
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi Fall Session
Learn basic movements and techniques to increase energy level, improve balance and coordination, and build leg and core strength. Through training in these exercises, you will be stronger, healthier, and safer. Instructor: Robert Fleming, Two Tigers Kung Fu Academy Location: Ellenwood Center Gym Time: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Bedford Senior Club Members are free and must register in advance Please note that member discounts will be applied during checkout
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Foil Fencing - Foil Fencing Fall Session
Learn the fundamentals of foil fencing. Fencing improves hand-eye coordination, agility, dexterity, and stamina, as well as develops social skills and manners. Class includes stretching, footwork, lunges, attack, parry-riposte, strategy, tactics, techniques and bouting. All equipment is provided during class. Ages 8 and older Instructor: Tom Nagy, Head Coach ON TARGET Fencing Team, Member of USFA Location: Ellenwood Center Room 4
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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Monday November 10, 2025
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Cybersecurity Basics - Cybersecurity Basics - Daytime Session
Learn how to stay safe and protect your information online in this practical 4-session series. We’ll cover the essentials of everyday cybersecurity and give you tools you can put into action right away. Topics include protecting your devices and smart settings, recognizing scams and online fraud, securing your passwords and password managers and safe browsing the web with confidence. No prior technical knowledge is required—just bring your curiosity and your questions! Instructor: Heather Rhoades, Digital Content Extraordinaire Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1 or 4 Daytime Session Dates: Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, 24 Daytime Session Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Evening Session Dates: Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19, December 3 (No class 11/26) Evening Session Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Fee: Free, pre-registration preferred
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Chair Yoga Flow - Chair Yoga Fall Session
Embark on a journey of gentle movement and relaxation. Seated comfortably in a chair or using it as a prop, participants will experience the rejuvenating effects of yoga postures, stretches, and breathwork in a supportive and inclusive environment. The nature of this class ensures that individuals with varying physical abilities can comfortably participate. Bring a yoga mat. Yoga blocks and bands can be borrowed from the instructor. Instructor: Yvonne Williams, certified Yoga instructor Location: Ellenwood Center Room 4 Fee per class: $9 Bedford Resident/$10 Non-Resident Register for the entire session and save! Bedford Senior Club Members are free and must register in advance *Please note that member discounts will be applied during checkout*
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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Friday November 14, 2025
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Tai Chi - Tai Chi Fall Session
Learn basic movements and techniques to increase energy level, improve balance and coordination, and build leg and core strength. Through training in these exercises, you will be stronger, healthier, and safer. Instructor: Robert Fleming, Two Tigers Kung Fu Academy Location: Ellenwood Center Gym Time: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Bedford Senior Club Members are free and must register in advance Please note that member discounts will be applied during checkout
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Foil Fencing - Foil Fencing Fall Session
Learn the fundamentals of foil fencing. Fencing improves hand-eye coordination, agility, dexterity, and stamina, as well as develops social skills and manners. Class includes stretching, footwork, lunges, attack, parry-riposte, strategy, tactics, techniques and bouting. All equipment is provided during class. Ages 8 and older Instructor: Tom Nagy, Head Coach ON TARGET Fencing Team, Member of USFA Location: Ellenwood Center Room 4
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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Tuesday November 25, 2025
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Friendsgiving Potluck Lunch - Friendsgiving Potluck
Bring a dish to share and join other members for a casual meal and great conversation. Beverages provided. Eat, socialize and be thankful! Preregistration preferred; walk-ins available if space allows.
Fee: Free to Bedford Senior Club Members
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Stay & Play Activities - Stay & Play: Bingo
Keep an eye on the calendar for special Stay & Play activities that will be held after our bi-monthly lunches. Activities will start at 1:00pm. Pre-registration preferred; drop-ins welcome if space permits.
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Sunset Serenity Yoga - Sunset Serenity Yoga Fall Session
This program offers a calming and restorative practice designed to help you unwind and reflect as the day transitions into evening. It includes gentle, slow-paced poses and stretches that focus on releasing tension and promoting relaxation. The session concludes with deep relaxation and meditation to help you find inner peace, making it an ideal way to end your day. The class is adaptable to various fitness levels, ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all participants. Bring a yoga mat.Instructor: Julionne Brown-Little, certified instructor Location: Ellenwood Center Room 4 Fee per class: $9 Bedford Resident/$11 Non-Resident Register for the entire session and save!Bedford Senior Club Members are free and must register in advance *Please note that member discounts will be applied during checkout*
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Ellenwood Center - Room 4
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