The Strong Bones Program includes progressive weight training, flexibility and balance activities. These exercises are safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health.
The national web site can be found at: STRONG WOMEN STRONG BONES
People with health concerns such as arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity and back pain often benefit the most from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Currently your certified instructors are Linda Olson, Kara Skarlupka, Charlotte Schwartz, Winnie Preston, Sue True, Carol Stern, Jeanne Kaczorowski, Chris Verbeten, Sharon Buss, Sandy Schinke, Debra Bahr-Kimball, Cindy VanLannen and Debra Brandt.
Strong Bones classes meet for 1 hour twice a week all year round.
Class fees are $35.00 per quarter
RESEARCH SHOWS THAT A PROGRAM OF STRENGTH TRAINING
- Improves Bone Density
- Reduces Falls
- Improves Flexibility
- Increases Strength
Registration Form
Physician Waiver Form
Re-enrollment Form
Links to Evaluations:
First Timers: https://uwex.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cYZ58uUCnZoF9RP
Repeaters of the class: https://uwex.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eM5M5OTm0M6xewR
STRONG BONES SESSIONS:
TIGERTON:
Monday’s and Friday’s at 4:30 pm Regular Session
St. Anthony’s Church
430 Swanke Street
Tigerton, WI
Debra Brandt – Instructor
WITTENBERG:
Monday’s and Friday’s at 4:30 pm Regular Session
Holy Family Church
202 N Ellms Street
Wittenberg, WI
Sally Korbisch – Instructors
PULASKI:
None at this time – Please call the office if you would like to see a class in this area.
SHAWANO LOCATIONS:
4:30 – 5:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday – Regular Session
Hillcrest Primary School
1410 S Waukechon St.
Shawano, WI 54166
Sharon Buss – Instructor
8:30—9:30 am Monday and Wednesday – Regular and Advanced Sessions
Zion Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall – Lower Level
1254 S Union St, Shawano, WI 54166
Nancy Schultz, Sue True and Linda Olson – Instructors
For the Advanced Strong Bones Class you need to have completed the first session and be able to use 8 pounds weights
7:30—8:30 am Tuesday and Thursday – Regular and Advanced Sessions
Zion Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall – Lower Level
1254 S Union St, Shawano, WI 54166
Pat Gwidt – Instructor
For the Advanced Strong Bones Class you need to have completed the first session and be able to use 8 pounds weights.
BONDUEL LOCATION:
7:30—8:30 am Monday and Friday
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
240 E Green Bay St, Bonduel, WI 54107
Dorothy Styczynski – Instructor
BIRNAMWOOD LOCATION:
4:00 – 5:00 pm Monday and Thursday
Matsche Center
362 Railroad Street, Birnamwood
Barb Resch – Instructor
GRESHAM LOCATION:
4:05 pm – 5:05 Monday and Thursday
St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church
724 Mader Street, Gresham, WI 54128
Sandy Schinke – Instructor
TILLEDA LOCATION:
5:15 pm – 6:15 Monday and Thursday
Peace Lutheran Church
N6315 Cty. Road D, Tilleda WI
Charlotte Schwartz – Instructor
Peace United Church of Christ:
12:00 – 1:00 pm Monday and Wednesday
Peace Church
208 E Maurer St, Shawano, WI 54166
Sue True – Instructor
SACRED HEART PARISH:
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Tuesday and Thursday
Sacred Heart Cafeteria
321 S Sawyer Street, Shawano, WI 54166
Jeanne Kaczorowski – Instructor
MOHICAN FAMILY CENTER:
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday and Wednesday
N8605 Oak Street, Bowler
Peggy Lempke – Instructor
At the present time you can attend the Family Center class free of charge.
ST. FLORIAN’S PARISH:
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Monday and Thursday
500 Church Lane, Hatley
Josie Pingel – Instructor
Please contact Josie at 715-446-3085 for availability. Class fee is $1.00 per session.
CLINTONVILLE:
Clintonville Community Center
30 S Main Street, Clintonville
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Monday and Thursday
