JUNEAU COMMISSION ON AGING
ACTIVITIES
Activities Provided Through CBJ
From winter activities to summer hikes and berry-picking, Eaglecrest is a great place to get outside and recreation year-round!
There is ALWAYS something happening at Parks & Recreation! Click on the button above to see ALL that Parks & Recreation has to offer: Pools, Fitness, Arena, Field House, Arboretum, Adult Sports, DIY Activities & Walk Southeast
Spotlight On P&R Pools:
Ai Chi
Ai Chi focuses on breath with progressive resistance training to relax and strengthen the body. Movements are slow, controlled and continuous to improve balance, gait and facilitate physical rehabilitation. Lights are often turned down. Soft music is incorporated to create a relaxing environment. This class is especially helpful for those who are recovering from injury and looking to improve strength and flexibility.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 6 – 7 a.m.
- Dimond Park Aquatic Center
Shallow Water Aqua Aerobics
Shallow Water Aqua Aerobics is a low impact total body workout that will help tone and strengthen. Using various equipment (noodles, kickboards, aqua dumbbells, belts, medicine balls, etc.), at Dimond Park Aquatic Center, this class may be taught in a combination of the back corner of the Recreation Pool, Current Channel and the shallow end of the Lap Pool. Join our enthusiastic Aquatic Instructors for a great work out with lots of fun and friendships.
- Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
- 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Dimond Park Aquatic Center
Healthy Bones, Balance, and Arthritis – Beginning March 4th!
This aquatic fitness class is designed to promote healthy bones, improve balance, and support arthritis management. Through low-impact exercises in the water, participants will engage in movements that strengthen muscles, enhance flexibility, and reduce joint stress. The buoyancy of the water provides a safe environment for individuals with arthritis or those looking to prevent bone density loss. The class emphasizes improving posture, coordination, and overall mobility, helping to boost confidence and prevent falls. It’s an ideal workout for those seeking a gentle yet effective approach to fitness and joint care.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Augustus Brown Swimming Pool
Activities/Support Groups Provided Through Other Juneau Businesses/Non-Profits
REACH OUT TO FIND THE FUN HAPPENING IN JUNEAU!
Check out the Juneau Arts & Humanities Community Calendar for lots of fun events happening in Juneau.
University of AK Southeast (UAS)
PICKLEBALL at UAS Recreational Center – Sundays 2-5 pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-7 pm $10/fee for non-members
Catholic Community Service (CCS) Senior Services Offering Online Tai Chi For People 60+
To sign up call 907-463-6147 ask for Eileen or Chris or go to the CCS website: ccsak.org or CCS Facebook page
The Rock Dump
Indoor Climbing Gym with day/month passes – fun for the grandkids!
Pavitt Health & Fitness
Check website for senior health/wellness offerings & rates
The Gym & Mountainside Wellness
Check website for senior health/wellness offerings & rates
The Alaska Club
Check website for senior health/wellness offerings & rates, locations in the Valley & Downtown
Contra Dances
Click on: http://www.juneaucontras.org/links.html to see the various groups (and their corresponding websites) related to dancing.
Juneau Trail & Road Runners
Races held throughout the year – runners & walkers welcome!
Juneau World Affairs Council (JWAC)
Encouraging dialogue/understanding of international, economic, political and social issues with expert presentations, discussion, and educational activities. (Most are Free of Charge)
Widows & Widowers Garden Support Group
Meets the 1st Monday of the month from 2 – 4pm at the Riverview Senior Living Center 3041 Clinton Drive. Getting through the grieving process can be soother with support from others who are experiencing it. Call 907-789-3133 for more information or to join.
Tlingit & Haida Elderly Caregiver Support Program
Provides advocacy, information on available services, assistance in completing applications and forms, and making referrals for tribal elders and family members who serve as caregivers for a tribal elder/parent or relative who is seeking home care and senior services. Call 907-463-7131 for more information.
St. Vincent de Paul Juneau – HOME TEAM VISITS
The Home Visit Team (HVT) is a group of volunteers affiliated with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Juneau Alaska Conference who learn about people in need through referrals, arrange to visit, and offer assistance to the best of our ability. Assistance often includes financial assistance, as well as help with household chores and transportation. email: [email protected] or call 907-789-5535 ext. 4
CCS Southeast Senior Services – Meals On Wheels
Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver meals to seniors. Call Catholic Community Services at 907-463-6177 for more information or to volunteer.
AARP – Guides to Healthy Living & SO Much More!
Check out aarp.org for all the various offering for seniors from healthy living to money management, caregiving, games and so much more.
REACH OUT TO A NEIGHBOR – PAY IT FORWARD!
You can still to come together as a community informally if you feel you cannot commit to a volunteer activity. 30% of Juneau residents are over 55 and many are healthy and active but many also need occasional help. We want to encourage everyone to reach out to a neighbor – take in their trash can, invite them to go to Costco or Fred Meyers for a shopping trip, ask if they have any lil jobs you can help with – clearing out a closet, organizing shelves that are hard to reach. For those of us who are retired, we have more time in our day and you are encouraged to take some time every week to help someone who might need a lil bit of help or company. Recent research is showing that loneliness is as detrimental to your health as smoking half a pack of cigarettes a day. We encourage you to just reach out to an elder nearby and offer to go to lunch, have a cuppa tea, visit in the front year when the weather gets good.
Recreation & Socialization
is KEY to Healthy Aging!
Debbie McBride finishes the Juneau Half-Marathon, her first race at 61!
AGING! SO COOL, EVERYONE IS DOING IT!