Health and Wellness
Orange County SeniorStriders
A mall-walking program designed for all levels of walkers, from the novice to the seasoned walker. Walking can be done on an individual basis or in groups.
Eligibility: Orange County residents age 55 and older
Where: University Mall in Chapel Hill, a climate-controlled environment with public restrooms
When: Meets at 8:00 AM on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at University Mall Center Court for group warm-up then proceeds to walk
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required
Information: (919) 245-4270
What to expect: Walking participants can join in the 8:00 AM exercise warm-up and a health talk by local experts on a variety of topics and a breakfast provided by UNC Healthcare
Other Walking Programs
University Mall is open Monday-Friday at 7:30 AM for those wanting to walk on a regular schedule.
Central Orange Senior Center has designated walking times for its walking program (919) 245-2015.
Classes
- Balance
- Diabetes education
- Feldenkrais
- Fitness classes-aerobics, strength training, yoga
- Pilates
- Tai Chi
- Yoga
Fitness Memberships
Memberships are available at special rates for people at least 55 years of age at:
Services
- Fit Feet Clinic
- Free blood pressure screenings
- Free flu shots in October
- Fitness Studio with cardio- and strength-building equipment
- Health-related literature and videos on a variety of topics for loan
- Individualized counseling on exercises, medication management, nutrition
- Physical function assessments
- Therapeutic massage
Special Events
- Orange County Senior Games
- National Senior Health and Fitness Day Celebration, last Wednesday in May
- Special presentations by UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and students
Locations
Department on Aging centers and selected locations throughout Orange County
Schedule
Senior Times newspaper
Registration
(919) 245-4270, Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator