Mallinckrodt Programs

Learn a basic form of Tai Chi and other techniques designed to energize the body, reduce and manage stress, improve balance, coordination and flexibility. The regular practice of this system of movements can facilitate harmonious energy flow throughout the body, enhancing one's physical and emotional well-being. This class will be held outdoors at the Mallinckrodt Gazebo, please dress for the weather and bring a filled water bottle. In case of inclement weather, class will be brought indoors. Monday and Thursday mornings. Instructor: Evelyn Thompson.

Warm up to lively music followed by an all over, full-body workout to improve strength, balance and posture using light weights and resistance bands. Monday Instructor: Ali Margolis. Tuesday and Thursday Instructor: KC Bleuher. Virtual Option Available.

Learn to prepare your body for real-life movements. In this dynamic movement class, we will simulate common movements performed at home and while out and about. You will be ready to tackle your daily function of living exercises with confidence and success! Functional fitness movements such as squatting, reaching, gripping, pulling, pressing, lifting, bending, and balancing will become easier to perform as you progress through this fun and energized exercise class set to great music! Instructor: Shannon Wells-Berg

Life can be fast-paced and slowing down can be hard. Enjoy a gentle yoga practice that will focus on slow movements to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body while keeping your mind alert and sharp. Thoughtful movements performed while seated, on hands and knees, standing, and lying down, will help build a mind/body connection in a supportive environment. These gentle, guided movements and stretches will improve flexibility, strength, and balance, and will increase blood circulation, decrease stress, improve cognitive brain function and memory, and prevent pain. This peaceful practice will be set to calming, restorative music. *All movements can be performed seated in a chair. Instructor will guide these students in a comparable chair yoga practice. Instructor: Shannon Wells-Berg

Join us as we travel to a new lunch spot every other month! We do the driving, you do the dining. Fee includes transportation, cost of lunch is on your own.

Navigate techniques, materials, color, drawing and inspiration to paint in the medium of watercolor. Students at all levels will have fun creating satisfying projects in watercolor and building their skills. Our instructor, Nancy Rose, studied at the American Academy of Art and the Evanston Art Center. She has been painting in watercolor for decades, and has been teaching private clients for many years. Join us in this relaxed, supportive setting, and grow together. Please ask for a supply list at time of registration. Monday afternoons

Everybody draws! Learn--or relearn--drawing fundamentals in this low pressure class for adults. We will explore a variety of materials and approaches to drawing. Whatever your level of experience, learn and practice perspective, proportions, shading and line in a supportive and fun group setting. Supply kits can be provided for a nominal extra fee. Professional artist Nancy Rose Instructs. Thursday mornings.

Have fun with watermedia! Explore transparent watercolor and opaque gouache, watercolor pencils, colored pencils and pen and ink. We’ll unlock our creativity with easy exercises and projects. Bring a multimedia paper pad, pencil, eraser and a sense of adventure to class!

Enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, laughter, and great prizes. Whether you're a seasoned bingo player or a beginner, everyone is welcome to join the fun! Light refreshments and snacks will be provided to keep the energy going. Bring your friends or come make new ones- it's sure to be a memorable event.

This class covers a variety of standing and chair yoga poses, as well as some mat options. Class will be modified for those unable, or who would not like to, go to the floor for mat work. We work on balance, strengthening your core and increasing your flexibility. We offer a variety of stretching in the chair as well as standing, then mat stretching at the end. Virtual option available. Instructor: KC Bleuher. Friday mornings

Stretch and strengthen the muscles of your core, known as the powerhouse. This class is done on the floor, so make sure you have a yoga mat. Virtual option available. Instructor: KC Bleuher. Wednesday and Friday mornings

Learn to play the new Canasta! We will guide you through the basics and provide written rules. Invite your friends to learn with you, and join our weekly Wednesday morning games! Instructor: Sylvia Taflove

Learn the basics or sharpen your skills in American Mah Jongg, a game played by four people with unique tiles. A game of skill, strategy and calculation with a degree of chance, the object of the game is to make a hand with tiles, called a Mah Jongg. Join the Center's friendly active group on Friday mornings. Trained beginners are integrated right into the game! Instructor: Sylvia Taflove

Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance, performed primarily to Latin American dance music. Come dance your way to fitness with instructor Ruben Zapata! Friday mornings

Build strength, stability, and flexibility in this full-body workout! Start with a dynamic warm-up, then focus on balance, core activation, and strength exercises—all done standing or seated, with no floor work. Perfect for all fitness levels!

BeMoved is a fun and easy-to-follow dance fitness class. Get a full body workout that's gentle and beginner-friendly! Instructor: Joanie Bayhack

Zumba Gold is a modified Zumba class with simple steps and a slower pace, but with the same fun music. Zumba Gold focuses on cardiovascular and muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance. Be prepared to leave smiling! Instructor: Ali Margolis.

In this chair-based class we use hand weights, bands and a Pilates ball to help build core, upper and lower body strength. There is a chair-based cardio warm up and we finish with a 10-minute stretch. Instructor: KC Bleuher. Virtual option available. Monday or Wednesday afternoons, or Friday mornings

There will be some dynamic stretching standing to warm up the muscles. We will do some standing stretching , wall work, chair work and mat work. We use foam rollers for myofasial release and balls will be available for those not comfortable with the foam roller.

Warm up to lively music followed by an all over, full-body workout to improve strength, balance and posture using light weights and resistance bands. Monday Instructor: Ali Margolis. Tuesday and Thursday Instructor: KC Bleuher. Virtual Option Available.