The free one-hour Golden Afternoons program, open to men and women ages 65 and older, will be at 1 p.m. this coming Tuesday, Nov. 17 in the Deane Center lobby at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

Featured will be Brandy Hirsh teaching chair yoga exercises for seniors. She is a certified yoga instructor. 

Hirsh has a gentle approach to yoga. “I will chat with those attending first and then tailor the exercises to meet their specific needs. I like to lead people mindfully into the poses giving lots of chances for modifications along the way so participants feel comfortable doing them,” she said. “There will be lots of room for discussion and questions throughout the program.” 

Chair yoga is a modification of standard yoga poses so they can be performed while sitting in a chair or using a chair to provide support while a participant stands to do some of the exercises. Goals include building strength, reducing back pain and improving balance.  A typical class focuses on breathing, mobility, gentle strength, and relaxation and improving flexibility and lower-leg circulation.

Free light refreshments will be provided. 

Golden Afternoons is sponsored in part by the Wellsboro Electric Company, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/Hodrick Realty and La Pulga Tequila.

Those planning to attend the Golden Afternoons program are asked to RSVP (preregister) by visiting the Deane Center’s website at deanecenter.com. For more information about Golden Afternoons, call the Deane Center at 570-724-6220.