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Active Generations

2012 Walking Club Schedule

1st & 3rd Tuesday’s 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 3-Terrace Park Tuesday, April 17-Falls Park & Sculpture Walk Tuesday, May 1-Riverdale Park Tuesday, May 15-McKennan Park and District Tuesday, June 5-Aarowhead Park and Perry Nature Area Tuesday, June 19-University Of Sioux Falls and Augustana College Area Tuesday, July 3-Pettigrew Historical & Cathedral District Tuesday, July 17-Paisley [...]

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2012 Hiking Club Schedule

2nd & 4th Wednesday’s Start Time Varies For Each Hike (Pick Up A Full Schedule At Front Desk) Schedule: Wednesday, April 25th Warm Up Hike: Outdoor Campus (Meet At Campus) Wednesday, May 9th Great Bear Recreation Area, SF Wednesday, May 23rd Lake Pahoja Recreation Area, IA Wednesday, June 13th Big Sioux Recreation Area, Brandon, SD [...]

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I Forgot That I Remembered ~ Reflections about Parkinson’s

Wednesday, March 14th – 12:00 Noon – Sertoma B If you have been touched in any way be Parkinson’s you won’t want to miss this poignant presentation by Kevin Boekhoff. Experiences, thoughts and his experiences with this disease will be shared. Whether you find the stories to be humorous, helpful,, or odd; Kevin’s aim was [...]

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Pharmacy Brown Bag Event/Education

Saturday, March 17th 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Room 128 The pharmacists of the South Dakota Pharmacists Association (SDPhA) – Sioux Falls District are excited to hold a Brown Bag Event at Active Generations on Saturday, March 17th from 9am to 1pm in the Conference Room. Please feel free to bring in either a [...]

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Sanford Hi-Noon Seminar

Tuesday, April 24th 12:00 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Sertoma B Health Care Directives: Have you told your family what you would like? Sanford Health is celebrating 2012 as the Year of the Nurse. As part of the celebration, the Sanford Nurses are “Giving Back” to our community through health education. Join Karla Lubben RN, MS [...]

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What is Osteoporosis ~ By Sara Hicks, Pharmacist

What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a common problem (especially as we age) that can cause your bones to become weak and thin. FACT: Weak bones break more easily! Can it be treated? There are medications that can help treat and even help prevent osteoporosis. One type of medication to treat osteoporosis is called a bisphosphonate. [...]

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The Blood Pressure Cycle ~ by Sara Hicks, Pharmacist

Pharmacists often are asked, “When is the best time to take my medication?” The answer of course depends on the type of medication being taken. Recently, there has been increased interest regarding blood pressure medications and nighttime dosing. The Blood Pressure Cycle: Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. In most people, a predictable pattern may [...]

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2012 USD Health Fair Coming in March

Mark Your Calendars 2012 USD Health Fair Thursday, March 29th 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free Health Screens Free Health Information Great Healthy Refreshments Door Prizes & Much More! Don’t miss this FREE event!

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Arthritis Foundation Support and Education Group

Monday, January 23, 2012 at 12:30pm Active Generations, Sertoma Room Celebrate 2012! New Year’s Party Join us for fellowship, fun, and good food. We will enjoy Wii Bowling, supporting efforts to be active and keep moving.

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Fitness Room Hours/Rates

Mondays – Thursdays: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fridays: 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Closed on Sundays Rates: $10.00 per month $25.50 for 3 months $90.00 annually Payments must be made at the Active Generations Front Desk! Hours are 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday- Thursday, til 7 p.m. [...]

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Exercise Class Schedule

January Exercise Class Schedule

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Exercise Classes That We Offer

Exercise Class Descriptions

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Planning to Move? Contact Social Security

By Kathy Petersen Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Rapid City Moving can be hectic. Some studies show that relocating is one of the greatest stresses we face in our lives. Whether you are moving nearby or across the country, don’t forget Social Security if you are a beneficiary. Keep us in the loop with [...]

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News from our Fitness & Wellness Dept.

You’re never too old to get fit! Been warming the couch cushions for years? You can still get in shape quickly. That’s what researchers at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil discovered when they assigned two groups – sedentary women in the 20s and 60s- to do the same cardio and strength-training program. After [...]

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