Falls prevention course offered for older adults

RINGTOWN – Older adults in the area are invited to participate in a falls prevention exercise program later this fall.

Diakon Community Services is hosting Health Steps in Motion at the Ringtown Valley Senior Citizens Building, 104 West Main Street, for folks ages 60+.

It is designed for people of all fitness levels.

The program starts with a warm-up, followed by strength & balance exercises and ends with a cool down-stretch.

It consists of 1-hour exercise sessions held once a week for eight weeks.

The course is offered at no charge.

It meets Wednesdays from Sept. 11 through Oct. 30 from 10am to 11am.

Call Diakon Community Services at 570-624-3017 to register by Sept. 6.

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