Stepping On™
Stepping On is an evidence-based workshop meeting once per week for seven weeks, two hours per week, with a reunion class three months later. The class is led by trained leaders who work with you and your classmates to help improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling by reviewing medications, exploring the role of vision and falls, teaching strength and balance exercises, and offering help to improve your safety at home. Members of the class support each other’s efforts to take action to prevent falls. Older adults who may have balance problems or fear of falling are the best fit for this class. According to studies, people who complete Stepping On classes see a 31% reduction in falls. A Stepping On workshop costs $35 for the seven week session and includes the reunion class.
An additional 15-30 minutes will be added to the first class of the workshop series to complete paperwork (surveys and data collection).
For research on Stepping on from the CDC, click here.
Available Workshops:
IN-PERSON – Monona Senior Center
1011 Nichols Rd., Monona
Thursdays, April 7 – May 26 (skipping April 21) from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
To register, contact the Monona Senior Center at 608-222-3415.
Cost: $35 for workshop series
IN-PERSON – Vista West Senior Living
150 Bella Vista Dr., Madison
Fridays, April 8 – May 27 (skipping April 15) from 1-3pm
To register, contact Vista West at 608-820-1800.
Cost: $35 for workshop series
IN-PERSON – Fitchburg Senior Center
5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg
Mondays, April 18 – May 30 from 9:00am – 11:00am
To register, contact the Fitchburg Senior Center at 608-270-4290.
Cost: $35 for workshop series
IN-PERSON – Capitol Lakes
5510 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg
Tuesdays, April 19 – May 31 from 8:00am – 10:00am
To register, contact Capitol Lakes at 608-283-2000.
Cost: $35 for workshop series
VIRTUAL Stepping On Workshop
Mondays, April 25 – June 13 from 12:30pm – 2:30pm
To register, contact Ashley Hillman at 608-235-1957
Cost: $35 for workshop series
IN-PERSON – Harbor Athletic Club
2529 Allen Blvd., Middleton
Wednesdays, June 8 – July 17 from 12:30pm – 2:30pm
To register, contact the Harbor Athletic Club at 608-831-6500.
Cost: $35 for workshop series; For questions, email Marcy at marcy@harborathletic.com
IN-PERSON – Waunakee Senior Center
333 S. Madison St., Waunakee
Fridays, June 17 – July 29 from 9:00am – 11:00am
To register, contact the Waunakee Senior Center at 608-849-8385.
Cost: $35 for workshop series
Tai Chi Fundamentals™
Available Classes:
Madison Senior Center –
Participants encouraged to take Goodman Community Center’s Virtual Tai Chi Class (call 608-241-1574 for information)
Goodman Community Center: Tai Chi Fundamental Form –
Please call Goodman Community Center for information about virtual Tai Chi (608) 241-1574
Madison School and Community Recreation (MSCR): Tai Chi-Multiple Styles
Contact MSCR for program guide and information about Goodman Rotary 50+ Classes: 608-204-3023
