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 – Fisher-Taft Apartments
2110 Fisher St., #1, Madison
Thursdays, March 9 – April 27 (skip April 6) from 10:30am – 12:30pm
To register, contact LeeAnne Banks at Fisher-Taft Apartments at 608-843-2846
Cost: $0
IN-PERSON – Stoughton Senior Center
248 W. Main St., Stoughton
Tuesdays, March 7 – April 18 from 12:30pm – 2:30pm
To register, contact the Stoughton Senior Center at 608-873-8585
Cost: $0
IN-PERSON – Messiah Lutheran Church
5202 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison
Tuesdays, March 14 – April 25 from 9:00am – 11:00am
To register, contact Messiah Lutheran Church at 608-222-3833
Cost: Donations Accepted
IN-PERSON – Verona Senior Center
108 Paoli St., Verona
Fridays, April 7 – May 19 from 9:00am – 11:00am
To register, contact the Verona Senior Center at 608-845-7471
Cost: $0
IN-PERSON – Waunakee Senior Center
333 S. Madison St., Waunakee
Fridays, May 19 – June 30 from 9:00am – 11:00am
To register, contact the Waunakee Senior Center at 608-849-8385
Cost: $0
IN-PERSON – DeForest Area Community & Senior Center
505 N. Main St., DeForest
Mondays, June 5 – July 24 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (no class July 3)
To register, contact the DeForest Area Community & Senior Center at 608-846-2560
Cost: $0
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
