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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
Stretch & Relax
Thursdays 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Instructor – Rosa Hunter
This gentle stretching class uses low-impact movements to increase flexibilty, core strength and balance. There is a focus on breathing through stretches to promote relaxation, mindfulness and improved mental health. Both seated and standing postures will be used.
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.
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
Noon, Friday, May 9
A Man on the Inside (2024)
Episodes 1 – 4
A retired professor gets a new lease on life when a private investigator hires him to go undercover inside a San Francisco retirement home. Starring Ted Danson.
Noon, Friday, May 23
A Man on the Inside (2024)
Episodes 5-8
A retired professor gets a new lease on life when a private investigator hires him to go undercover inside a San Francisco retirement home. Starring Ted Danson.
Thursday, May 15
Bank of Dave (2023)

UPCOMING AT THE HELM
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