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Want to register for our programs? Please visit the program registration page. Want to view the next three months of events? Please check The Helm Life Journal below or The Helm Life Calendar at the bottom of the page.

Or call us at 313.882.9600

Exercise at The Helm

At The Helm, we prioritize health and well-being, which is reflected in our fitness classes. Here is a list of the various health activities we offer as well as our prices.

Members | $7

Future Members | $10

Rosa's Fitness Combo Class

Thursdays 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Instructor – Rosa Hunter

This innovative class consists of a little tai chi, yoga, ball exercises, cardio, and balance, as well as brain exercises, sign and foreign languages, healthy tidbits, and monthly quotes and affirmations.

Tai Chi

Beginner Classes – Thursdays 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Instructor – Susan Smith

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese discipline designed to enhance body, mind, and spirit, and leave you feeling refreshed through slow, methodical movements. You’ll gain better muscle tone, improve joint flexibility and balance, and increase circulation. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.

Intermediate Classes – Tuesdays 9 – 10 am | Instructor – Susan Smith

For those with previous tai chi experience.

Chair Yoga

Mondays 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Instructor – Carol Guither

Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Instructor – Judy Sarvis

Fridays 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Instructor – Jessica Kodanko

This yoga practice uses a chair to assist with positions and poses. You can warm up your body and safely perform yoga poses with more support and stability and still receive the benefits of traditional yoga. Chair yoga is suitable for all fitness levels.

Strength & Balance

Tuesdays 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Instructor – Erika Page

Thursdays 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 pm | Instructor – Carolyn Bradt

Improve hand-eye coordination, balance, and movement while building and maintaining core, arm, and leg strength

Active Fit

Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Instructor – Stacey Panduren

This upbeat, fun class incorporates cardio, strength, flexibility and balance exercises for the more active adult.

Yoga

Mondays 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Instructor – Carol Guither

Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Instructor – Judy Sarvis

Fridays 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Instructor – Jessica Kodanko

This hour-long journey is a great start to your day. Yoga moves, combined with breathing techniques, promote strength, endurance, stability, mobility and flexibility, improve posture and relieve stress. Bring a yoga mat.

Ballroom Dancing

Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | Instructor – Andreas Browne

This program is designed to teach participants basic steps for ballroom dancing. Participants will also learn hand and foot coordination, posture, basic turns and spins.

Body Alignment

Mondays 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Instructor – Gwendolyn J. Scales

This class focuses on how the head, shoulders, spine, hips, knees, and ankles relate and line up with each other. Proper alignment puts less stress on the spine and helps you have good posture. Good posture promotes balance, flexibility, and optimal range of motion. Wear loose-fitting clothes and bring a water bottle, mat, and small hand towel to class

Awesome Abs

 Mondays 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Instructor – Gwendolyn J. Scales

Exercise in this class will help tighten abdominal muscles, strengthen your core and help with balance. Wear loose-fitting clothes and bring a water bottle.

Enhance Fitness

Mondays and Wednesdays 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Instructor – Paul Clark

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Instructor – Rosa Hunter

This evidence-based group exercise and fall prevention program helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered. Exercises focus on strength training, balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning to keep your body and brain active!

Guided Meditation

Thursdays 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Instructor – Jonathan Itchon

This weekly guided meditation class offers you the tools to still the mind, quiet the emotions, and live with less stress and more joy. Open to all levels, this seated meditation practice is simple, effective, and improves health in body, mind, and spirit. Experience the benefits of a consistent meditation practice.

Fitness Center

Discover the fitness room at The Helm! Equipped with a variety of machines and workout gear, our Fitness Center offers everything you need to stay active. Admission is free for members, and available on a first-come, first-served basis with time limits on machines as needed. Just fill out a quick usage form and begin your workout journey today!

Movie Matinees Thursdays & Fridays

Movie Pricing :
Members | $3
Future Members | $5

Movies & Showtimes

Friday September 6 | The Beautiful Game (2024)
Advocates to end homelessness organize an annual tournament for homeless men to complete in a series of football matches known as The Homeless World Cup. This movie tells the story of the English team and their coach as they prepare for the global tournament.

Thursday September 12 | Made In Italy (2020)

Friday September 20 | Shirley (2024)
In 1972, the first Black congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm, launched a trailblazing campaign to become president of the United States.

Thursday October 24 | The Fall Guy (2024)

UPCOMING AT THE HELM

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