Wellness

Wellness

Upcoming Wellness Programs

         

        

    Fitness Center

Patrons will sign in at the front desk kiosk and with the monitor before entering the room. Four people will be allowed in the room at one time on a first come first serve basis for each 45-minute time slot. The times available will be 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.  Also extended into the afternoon on Mondays.  If the room is at capacity, patrons will need to come back for another available hour. 

Our Fitness Center is open Mondays 9am to 5:45pm (center open until 6:30pm,) and Tuesdays to  Fridays from 9:00am to 2:45pm.   A current doctor's form is needed to use the room and must be renewed annually.    For questions or for more information contact David at 978-671-0916, ext. 2005.

Our Fitness Center has the following equipment available for use:

  • Landice Treadmill
  • Octane Pro-350 Elliptical
  • Scifit Latitude Stability Trainer
  • Vision Recumbent Bike
  • Scifit StepOne Recumbent Stepper

Exercise Programs

We offer a wide range of Exercise programs, many of which are free to attend.  Our current class schedule includes the programs listed below.  Sessions for Exercise, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Dance are available either FREE or for a small fee of $3.00 or $5.00 on the day of the class.  We offer the flexibility of 'PAY-AS-YOU-GO' for these sessions.

  • On the day and time of the class - arrive early to checkin at the front desk with your key fob.
  • Pay for the class/session, in the community room at the 'pay-podium,' with a staff member or volunteer.
  • Enjoy the class.
  • Classes are limited to 30 people, unless otherwise noted below -- we'll make extra room, up to 30 people.

Free Exercise Programs Offered

  • Cardio-Boost (twice weekly - Tuesdays and Fridays)
  • Chair Aerobics (twice weekly - Mondays and Thursdays)
  • Beatrice Ames Yoga Hour on Mondays at 1pm (first 15 patrons, based on space available)
  • Everything Exercise with JoAnne - a total fitness program for all, FREE, thanks to a gift from the Alger Family

Fee Based Programs Offered

  • Beginners Line Dancing $5 per class
  • Line Dancing $5 per class
  • Tap Dancing $5 per class
  • Yoga $5 per class
  • Zumba $5 per class
  • Tai Chi, $5 per class

Thank you to a grant from the Friends of the Billerica Council on Aging, these exercise classes are specially priced at $3 per class.

  • Full Body Workout $3 per class, until 12/31
  • Bar Fusion $3 per class, until 12/31
  • Zumba Toning $3 per class, until 12/31

Fee Based Services Provided by Community Partners

Several times each month, we offer on-site appointments with service providers. 

  • Reiki Clinic Sessions are 1/2 hour, offered on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in the mornings.  The sessions are subsidized for Billerica residents by the Friends of the BCOA ($20 per half hour.)  Sessions are also available for non-residents age 60+ at the regular rate ($30 per half hour.)  Please contact David Lamore at 978-671-0916, Ext. 2005 to inquire about an appointment or more information.
  • Foot Care Sessions are 1/2 hour, offered at least twice monthly - morning and afternoon appointments are usually available.  Please contact Carolyn Savio at 978-671-0916, Ext. 2010 to inquire about an appointment or more information.  The charge is $30 per half hour session.