FALLS PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK
September 22-26, 2025

Do you find yourself feeling unsteady or that you’re starting to fear falling as you age? Did you know there are exercise programs that help improve balance, strength and flexibility? See how you can stay strong and find an exercise that works for you at the Y!

During Falls Prevention Week, we will offer a variety of classes and educational opportunities to help you feel more confident, improve balance, muscle strength and flexibility and teach you how to prevent falls at home and when you are out and about.

Schedule of Events:

All events are FREE to attend. *Registration Required. 

• Apple Creek YMCA*
  Falls Prevention Workshop: Bought to you by Peak Performance
  Monday September 22 | NOON-1:00 PM
  Stay steady and strong! This interactive workshop is designed to help older adults improve balance, build strength, and reduce the risk of falls through practical exercises and safety tips. Join us to gain confidence and stay active safely. FREE! Registration required.
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• Appleton YMCA*
  Falls Prevention Presentation: Presented by the Appleton Fire Department
  Wednesday, September 24 | 12:30 PM-1:15 PM
  Presented by the Appleton Fire Department, Steps To Safety? has been developed by experts from national and local safety organizations to teach you practical safety messages that can be easily applied in your home immediately. FREE! Registration required.
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  Falls Prevention Workshop
  Wednesday, September 24 | 1:30 PM-2:15 PM
  Learn practical skills and exercises to keep you balanced and prepared. Our trainer will show you functional fitness exercises that you can work on at home to improve balance, mobility and reduce the risk of falls and injury. 
  FREE! Registration required.
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• Fox West YMCA*
  Ageless Agility
  Wednesday, September 24 | 11:00 AM-NOON
  This dynamic, three-part series is designed for the actively aging population seeking to maintain their vitality and independence by proactively reducing the risk of common injuries. Combining engaging educational sessions with practical, hands-on exercises, participants will gain valuable knowledge and develop actionable strategies to enhance their safety and well-being.
  Part I: Fall-proofing Your Future - Mastering Balance and Stability
  Part II: Strong Foundations - Lower Body Resilience and Injury Protection
  Part III: Upper Body Empowerment - Protecting Shoulders, Arms, and Spine
  Sign up for one, two, or all three parts!
  FREE! Registration required.
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  Heart of the Valley YMCA
  Falls Prevention Workshop
  Monday, September 22 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
  Join Personal Trainer Carrie Zimmerman as she guides you through this workshop. Learn how to improve your stability, balance and overall strength in this low-impact and informative workshop. Help build your confidence through everyday movements. Take home a helpful worksheet, to guide you in continued practices to improve your balance. 
  FREE! Registration required.
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  Falls Prevention Workshop
  Tuesday, September 23 | 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
  Join Personal Trainer Carrie Zimmerman as she guides you through this workshop. Learn how to improve your stability, balance and overall strength in this low-impact and informative workshop. Help build your confidence through everyday movements. Take home a helpful worksheet, to guide you in continued practices to improve your balance. 
  FREE! Registration required.
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• Neenah-Menasha YMCA
  Ageless Grace Playshop
  Thursday, September 25 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
  Join us for an introductory workshop featuring the Ageless Grace® Brain Health program
  Ageless Grace® is an evidence-based, seated exercise program that uses 21 simple and playful tools to address primary factors that cause aging in the body, as well as stimulating and utilizing the five areas of the brain: Analytical thinking, strategic planning, kinesthetic learning, memory/recall, and creativity and imagination.
  FREE! Registration required.
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• Ogden YMCA
  Better Balance, Fewer Falls
  Wednesday, September 24 | 10:30 AM-11:00 AM
  Celebrate Falls Prevention Week by taking an active step toward better balance, strength, and confidence. Join us for a fun and informative session where you'll learn simple, effective techniques to improve your balance and help prevent falls. Whether you're looking to stay steady on your feet or just want to feel more confident in daily movement, this session is for you!
  FREE! Registration required.
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