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Physical activity need not be vigorous
to improve health, according to the latest Surgeon General's Report.
Physical activity at a moderate level improves your mood and sense
of well-being. It gives you more energy and helps control weight.
It improves balance and bone and muscle strength, preventing falls
and fractures. It helps you live longer independently.
There are lots of ways to be physically active in Skagit County.
The list below is packed with information to help you find out
what is available in your area. To update or add a listing call
Liz McNett Crowl at 360-428-2331 or e-mail lcrowl@skagitvalleyhospital.org.
| Senior Centers |
| Organization:
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Anacortes Senior Center |
| Contact: |
Sally Hill |
| Address: |
1701 22nd Street, Anacortes 98221 |
| Phone: |
360 293-7473 |
| Fax: |
360-293-7834 |
| Activities: |
Silver Foxes Exercise Class, Yoga, indoor walking, Tai Chi, table tennis, line dancing, ballroom dance lessons |
| Website: |
http://www.skagitseniors.org |
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| Organization:
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Burlington Senior Center |
| Contact: |
Kim Kelley |
| Address: |
1011 Green Leaf Avenue, Burlington 98233 |
| Phone: |
360-755-0102 |
| Activities: |
Yoga, Tai Chi |
| Email: |
kimkelleybsc@verizon.net |
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| Organization:
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Concrete Senior Center |
| Contact: |
Sara Pritchard, Director |
| Address: |
45821 Railroad Street or P.O. Box 787, Concrete 98237 |
| Phone: |
360-853-8400 |
| Activities: |
Exercise classes, foot care, nutrition lunch (Mon.-Thurs.) |
| Email: |
sarap@co.skagit.wa.us |
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| Organization:
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LaConner Senior Center |
| Contact: |
Janet Gage, Volunteer |
| Address: |
Maple Center, 104 East Commercial, LaConner 98257 |
| Phone: |
360-466-3941 |
| Activities: |
Walking group, wellness and physical activity classes |
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| Organization:
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Mount Vernon Senior Center |
| Contact: |
Kristil Torset, Director |
| Address: |
1401 Cleveland, Mount Vernon 98273 |
| Phone: |
360-336-5757 |
| Activities: |
Exercise class, line dancing, T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), free blood pressure checks |
| Website: |
http://www.skagitseniors.org |
| Email: |
kristlt@co.skagit.wa.us |
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| Organization:
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Sedro-Woolley Senior Center |
| Contact: |
Ellen Palmer, Director |
| Address: |
715 Pacific Street, Sedro-Woolley 98284 |
| Phone: |
360-855-1531 |
| Fax: |
360-855-1056 |
| Activities: |
YMCA Fit For Life, Tai Exercise Group, dancing |
| Email: |
ellenb@cnw.com |
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