ACTIVE AGING AT THE SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER
The Kroc Center Senior Life program is dedicated to improving the lives of Seniors in our community through physical, social and spiritual wellness programming. Browse this page to see what we’re currently offering, not only for our Senior members, but for the public as well!
P.S. Did you know you could be eligible for a free Kroc membership through programs provided by your insurer? Learn more here.



CLASSES FOR SENIORS. LEARNING, FRIENDS AND FUN!
The Kroc Center offers many social, physical, and spiritual opportunities for wellness. Swing by our Coffee and Conversations or sign up for one of the group fitness or water fitness classes at the Kroc! View the classes currently open for online registration by clicking the button below.
*The classes below are offered throughout the year. Our schedule can vary each session and some classes may be added or not offered for a period of time.
GROUP FITNESS
Dance, sweat, and smile-all from your chair! This fun, low-impact class uses Latin-inspired music and seated movements to boost your heart rate, improve coordi- nation, and lift your spirits. Appropriate for all fitness levels.
In this class, we will prepare the body for real-life movements and activities by mastering the basic movement patterns such as squatting, reaching, pulling, and lifting. The goal, movefreely in everyday life without pain and worry of injury. A variety of equipment will be used such as bands, weights, yoga mats, and self-myofascial release tools for a full-body workout.
45 MINUTES | 8 WEEKS | AGES: 18+
Senior Fit focuses increasing mobility, flexibility, balance, and functional strength. Specific techniques are dedicated to strengthening muscles and increasing range of motion for daily life activities. Equipment includes hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles a ball or band. Often a chair is used for seated exercises or standing support.
WATER FITNESS
Guard against impact stress on your lower body joints by avoiding contact with the bottom of the pool using buoyancy belts and deep-water exercise. This class offers a way to work out with little to no impact. Float weights and other resistance aids are used along with choreography of water exercises to create an aerobic workout that largely benefits the core of the body. All levels.
This non-impact class focuses on using water resistance and aids to open joints and strengthen surrounding muscles and tissues. The water allows for the increase in range of motion, gentle stretching, balance and postural awareness. This Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise based class is ideal for people of all ages who suffer from arthritis, muscular and joint discomfort, or recovering from a hip, knee, or shoulder injury. Beginner level.
Low-impact movements and water resistance exercise taught by certified instructors in Silver Sneakers programming. Great for older adults that desire the benefits of water exercise and a healthy social environment. Exercises will include a wide range of movements that are designed to improve blood flow, strength, speed, balance, postural awareness, agility, coordination, endurance and flexibility.
A high energy class designed for the excited water exercise person. Class design includes water exercise moves choreographed with high energy, family friendly music. This class will get your blood pumping! During active recovery periods in each class, participants will use various water resistance aids to improve strength and endurance. The emphasis of this class is to have fun while increasing endurance and strength! All levels.
GYM
We love Pickleball!
Come play in our gym and find a time slot that fits your style. We offer:
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Beginner sessions: perfect for those new to the game.
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Intermediate/Advanced sessions: for players who love a challenge.
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Open play: fun for all skill levels.
Pickleballs and paddles are available on the gym courts, so just bring yourself and get ready for a great time. Have fun—and try not to get “pickled”!
INSURANCE BASED MEMBERSHIP PLANS
WHO: Men and women over the age of 65 with certain retirement or Medicare benefits.
WHY: Maintain a healthy lifestyle as you age.
HOW: Call 920.884.5007 for more information, or stop into the center.
If you’re a group retiree or part of a Medicare health plan you may already have a benefit like SilverSneakers, Renew Active/One Pass, or Silver&Fit available to you. Inquire about signing up for a free membership by calling today!



