Local committee brings 'age-friendly' fun to Champaign-Urbana

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – A local committee is partnering with community organizations to promote healthy aging in Champaign County. 

The Age-Friendly Champaign-Urbana initiative is organizing a series of events tailored for those over 50 to celebrate Active Aging Week, taking place from Oct. 6-12. Janet Soesbe, who is the Community Program Manager at the Urbana Park District and a member of the steering committee, emphasized the significance of these activities.

“Our aim was to emphasize and demonstrate all the enriching, fun, and exciting activities that [Age-Friendly Champaign-Urbana] offer for individuals 50 and over,” Soesbe mentioned. “This is truly a wonderful community for retirement with plenty of activities happening.”

The event will include a variety of health and wellness activities for participants, such as yoga sessions, walking groups, and pickleball games. Additionally, health workshops covering topics like Tinnitus and Alzheimer’s disease will be presented. 

For more details, participants can go to Urbana Park District’s website.

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