WELLBEING
Classes and activities at The War Memorial.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Be prepared when seconds count! Learn from the American Red Cross. The proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Adult CPR, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid Certification cards will be issued upon successful completion of course requirements.
Self Defense For Women (Ages 12+)
Learn simple, life-saving skills from programs designed to increase your safety after only one class! Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Be prepared when seconds count! Learn from the American Red Cross. The proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Adult CPR, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid Certification cards will be issued upon successful completion of course requirements.
Lunchtime Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Tai Chi, sometimes referred to as meditation in motion, is a slow-moving martial art. It is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of defined postures, flowing gracefully from one to the next without stopping. The practice of Tai Chi has been known to reduce anxiety, improve balance, flexibility, focus, build the immune system, and overall health. Drop in option available!
Tai Chi and Qi Gong (Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30PM)
Tai Chi, sometimes referred to as meditation in motion, is a slow-moving martial art. It is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of defined postures, flowing gracefully from one to the next without stopping. The practice of Tai Chi has been known to reduce anxiety, improve balance, flexibility, focus, build the immune system, and overall health. Drop in option available!
Self Defense For Women (Ages 12+)
Learn simple, life-saving skills from programs designed to increase your safety after only one class! Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Lunchtime Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Tai Chi, sometimes referred to as meditation in motion, is a slow-moving martial art. It is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of defined postures, flowing gracefully from one to the next without stopping. The practice of Tai Chi has been known to reduce anxiety, improve balance, flexibility, focus, build the immune system, and overall health. Drop in option available!
Tai Chi and Qi Gong (Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30PM)
Tai Chi, sometimes referred to as meditation in motion, is a slow-moving martial art. It is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of defined postures, flowing gracefully from one to the next without stopping. The practice of Tai Chi has been known to reduce anxiety, improve balance, flexibility, focus, build the immune system, and overall health. Drop in option available!
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Be prepared when seconds count! Learn from the American Red Cross. The proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Adult CPR, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid Certification cards will be issued upon successful completion of course requirements.
Self Defense For Women (Ages 12+)
Learn simple, life-saving skills from programs designed to increase your safety after only one class! Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Self Defense For Women (Ages 12+)
Learn simple, life-saving skills from programs designed to increase your safety after only one class! Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Be prepared when seconds count! Learn from the American Red Cross. The proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Adult CPR, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid Certification cards will be issued upon successful completion of course requirements.
Lunchtime Tai Chi and Qi Gong (Wednesdays, 12-1pm)
Tai Chi, sometimes referred to as meditation in motion, is a slow-moving martial art. It is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of defined postures, flowing gracefully from one to the next without stopping. The practice of Tai Chi has been known to reduce anxiety, improve balance, flexibility, focus, build the immune system, and overall health. Drop in option available!
Self Defense For Women (Ages 12+)
Learn simple, life-saving skills from programs designed to increase your safety after only one class! Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Be prepared when seconds count! Learn from the American Red Cross. The proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Adult CPR, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid Certification cards will be issued upon successful completion of course requirements.
Tai Chi and Qi Gong (Thursdays, 6-7pm)
Tai Chi, sometimes referred to as meditation in motion, is a slow-moving martial art. It is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of defined postures, flowing gracefully from one to the next without stopping. The practice of Tai Chi has been known to reduce anxiety, improve balance, flexibility, focus, build the immune system, and overall health. Drop in option available!
Tai Chi for Stress Reduction Workshop
In this 1.5 hour workshop, we will explore some of the best practices to reduce our stress that comes from living in this modern and fast-paced world. Tai Chi is an ancient practice scientifically proven to lower the stress response and activate the relaxation response. The changes can be felt both immediately and cumulatively.
Plant-Based Nutrition for Better Health - NEW CLASS
If you have been curious about plant-based nutrition, it's health benefits, and how you can transition from the standard American diet to a plant-based diet, then this is the class for you! Learn the differences between vegan, vegetarian, and whole-food plant-based nutrition, what foods to add and foods to avoid, the best protein and calcium sources, and how to create a daily meal plan. Instructor will share resources about cookbooks, local restaurants, and other meal planning information. Brochures and recipes will be discussed and sent home with students.
POUND Fitness Introductory Class
Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Designed for all fitness levels, and with moves that can be easily modified, this is a great workout for both men and women of all ages and abilities.
POUND Fitness Introductory Class
Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Designed for all fitness levels, and with moves that can be easily modified, this is a great workout for both men and women of all ages and abilities.
Plant-Based Nutrition for Better Health - NEW CLASS
If you have been curious about plant-based nutrition, it's health benefits, and how you can transition from the standard American diet to a plant-based diet, then this is the class for you! Learn the differences between vegan, vegetarian, and whole-food plant-based nutrition, what foods to add and foods to avoid, the best protein and calcium sources, and how to create a daily meal plan. Instructor will share resources about cookbooks, local restaurants, and other meal planning information. Brochures and recipes will be discussed and sent home with students.
Cyr Wheel Workshop (Ages 17+) - NEW CLASS
The Cyr wheel is an acrobatic apparatus that consists of a single large ring made of aluminum or steel The performer stands inside the Cyr wheel and grasps its rim, causing it to roll and spin while performing acrobatic moves in and around the rotating wheel. We are pleased to welcome Spinnovation Detroit to The War Memorial to offer Cyr Wheel workshops and classes specifically designed for beginning youth and adult students! This is a fantastic way to have fun, get fit, and discover your inner circus performer!