A fitness initiative aimed to nourish physical and emotional health.
Operation Wellness is a month-long fitness and wellness initiative designed to support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of Lorain County veterans. Through a variety of events and activities, veterans can build healthier habits, connect with their community, and improve overall quality of life. This program encourages veterans of all fitness levels to get involved, whether through exercise, education, or simply engaging with others who share similar goals.
Whether it’s physical fitness, mental health, or community connection, Operation Wellness offers something for everyone, empowering veterans to take charge of their well-being. Celebrate spring by getting active again!
To receive more information or to sign up for events, click the button below.
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- 1Indoor Walking – LaGrange9:00 AM - 10:30 PMFit for All – LCCC Lorain Learning Center at City Center10:00 AM - 10:45 AMLed by instructor Kristi Parker-Harrold, this low-impact exercise class will increase strength and range of motion and assist with activities of daily living. A variety of equipment will be utilized to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness levels. Registration is not required. Come to one , ...SMART Goal Setting – University Hospitals11:00 AM - 12:00 PMSMART Goal Setting a framework to set effective goals by ensuring they are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, improving focus and increasing the chances of achieving them. , ...Adaptive Yoga – University Hospitals @ LCVSC Office12:00 PM - 1:00 PMThe physical stretching and the holding of yoga poses is combined with breath work and relaxation techniques. It goes beyond physical fitness, and into the realm of healing both the body and mind. Yoga works by increasing body awareness while also increasing flexibility and strength. , ...Zumba5:30 PM - 6:30 PMThis Zumba class is for all fitness levels. We welcome everyone to come and dance with us, including children ages 10 & up with a participating adult. No childcare is available – sorry for any inconvenience. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow a little slide – worn tennis shoes are per , ...Indoor Walking – North Ridgeville6:00 PM - 8:00 PMEnter the building’s main doors and sign in at the indoor walking table. No cost to participate. All ages are welcome to attend, as well as people using wheelchairs and strollers. If school is canceled due to holiday or weather, indoor walking is also canceled. , ...
- 2Mental Wellness Talk5:00 AM - 5:30 PMIndoor Walking – LaGrange9:00 AM - 10:30 PMTotal Parkinson’s Exercise Program11:00 AM - 12:00 PMIs Parkinson’s impacting your life? Take control with Total Parkinson’s, a FREE Parkinson’s fitness and wellness program every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the LCCC Wellington Center. Join the Elms Retirement Village and their licensed therapists for this FREE weekly exercise class, designed for those with , ...
- 3Zumba5:30 PM - 6:30 PMThis Zumba class is for all fitness levels. We welcome everyone to come and dance with us, including children ages 10 & up with a participating adult. No childcare is available – sorry for any inconvenience. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow a little slide – worn tennis shoes are per , ...Indoor Walking – North Ridgeville6:00 PM - 8:00 PMEnter the building’s main doors and sign in at the indoor walking table. No cost to participate. All ages are welcome to attend, as well as people using wheelchairs and strollers. If school is canceled due to holiday or weather, indoor walking is also canceled. , ...
- 4Iron Yoga – University Hospitals8:00 AM - 8:45 AMInterested in yoga for the opportunity to lengthen the body while incorporating breath and movement? Iron yoga incorporates the breathing and mind/body aspects of yoga with the addition of light dumbbells. Non-members, please bring photo ID and complete guest form upon arrival. Please call (440) 988-6801 to sign up for , ...Boom Mind Yoga – SilverSneakers®11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe best from yoga and Pilates are combined into one fusion class designed to relax your body and mind. The focus is on core muscles, lower body strength, and balance. Classes are located in room PE 105 in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation building (location is Fitness Center in a Google search). Call (440 , ...
- 5Yoga – United Way of Greater Lorain County5:00 PM - 6:00 PMYoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation to improve health and happiness. Class is held at the United Way of Greater Lorain County office in the Ridge Tool Community Engagement Space. Instructor: Tom Gorman , ...
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- 7Stability – SilverSneakers®9:00 AM - 10:00 AMStability helps you get stronger and improve your balance through exercises that strengthen the ankle, knee & hip joints all in a fun & social setting. This class is designed specifically for fall prevention. , ...Chair Yoga – LCCC Wellington11:00 AM - 12:00 PMChair yoga is a practice that is beneficial for all ages. Utilizing the support of a chair, you will learn new yoga poses, practice movement at your own pace, while incorporating breathing exercises. Benefits of chair yoga include increased mobility, strength, flexibility, and relaxation, as well as stress and pain red , ...Hip-Hop Dance – Kristy’s Classes6:00 PM - 7:00 PMThis dynamic and energetic workout experience combines hip-hop music and dance with traditional fitness exercises appropriate for all fitness levels. With Norene Bohannon , ...
- 8Fit for All – LCCC Lorain Learning Center at City Center10:00 AM - 10:45 AMLed by instructor Kristi Parker-Harrold, this low-impact exercise class will increase strength and range of motion and assist with activities of daily living. A variety of equipment will be utilized to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness levels. Registration is not required. Come to one , ...Adaptive Yoga – University Hospitals @ LCVSC Office12:00 PM - 1:00 PMThe physical stretching and the holding of yoga poses is combined with breath work and relaxation techniques. It goes beyond physical fitness, and into the realm of healing both the body and mind. Yoga works by increasing body awareness while also increasing flexibility and strength. , ...Zumba5:30 PM - 6:30 PMThis Zumba class is for all fitness levels. We welcome everyone to come and dance with us, including children ages 10 & up with a participating adult. No childcare is available – sorry for any inconvenience. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow a little slide – worn tennis shoes are per , ...Indoor Walking – North Ridgeville6:00 PM - 8:00 PMEnter the building’s main doors and sign in at the indoor walking table. No cost to participate. All ages are welcome to attend, as well as people using wheelchairs and strollers. If school is canceled due to holiday or weather, indoor walking is also canceled. , ...Line Dancing – Kristy’s Classes6:00 PM - 7:00 PMParticipants learn and perform choreographed dance routines in a line formation, combining cardiovascular exercise with the joy of dancing. With Corliss Robinson , ...
- 9Total Parkinson’s Exercise Program11:00 AM - 12:00 PMIs Parkinson’s impacting your life? Take control with Total Parkinson’s, a FREE Parkinson’s fitness and wellness program every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the LCCC Wellington Center. Join the Elms Retirement Village and their licensed therapists for this FREE weekly exercise class, designed for those with , ...
- 10Joint Mobility Talk – University Hospitals12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- 11Boom Mind Yoga – SilverSneakers®11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe best from yoga and Pilates are combined into one fusion class designed to relax your body and mind. The focus is on core muscles, lower body strength, and balance. Classes are located in room PE 105 in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation building (location is Fitness Center in a Google search). Call (440 , ...
- 12Yoga – United Way of Greater Lorain County5:00 PM - 6:00 PMYoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation to improve health and happiness. Class is held at the United Way of Greater Lorain County office in the Ridge Tool Community Engagement Space. Instructor: Tom Gorman , ...
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- 14Stability – SilverSneakers®9:00 AM - 10:00 AMStability helps you get stronger and improve your balance through exercises that strengthen the ankle, knee & hip joints all in a fun & social setting. This class is designed specifically for fall prevention. , ...Hip-Hop Dance – Kristy’s Classes6:00 PM - 7:00 PMThis dynamic and energetic workout experience combines hip-hop music and dance with traditional fitness exercises appropriate for all fitness levels. With Norene Bohannon , ...
- 15SMART Goal Setting – University Hospitals1:00 PM - 2:00 PMSMART Goal Setting a framework to set effective goals by ensuring they are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, improving focus and increasing the chances of achieving them. , ...Line Dancing – Kristy’s Classes6:00 PM - 7:00 PMParticipants learn and perform choreographed dance routines in a line formation, combining cardiovascular exercise with the joy of dancing. With Corliss Robinson , ...
- 16Total Parkinson’s Exercise Program11:00 AM - 12:00 PMIs Parkinson’s impacting your life? Take control with Total Parkinson’s, a FREE Parkinson’s fitness and wellness program every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the LCCC Wellington Center. Join the Elms Retirement Village and their licensed therapists for this FREE weekly exercise class, designed for those with , ...
- 17Hypertension Talk – University Hospitals12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- 18Boom Mind Yoga – SilverSneakers®11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe best from yoga and Pilates are combined into one fusion class designed to relax your body and mind. The focus is on core muscles, lower body strength, and balance. Classes are located in room PE 105 in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation building (location is Fitness Center in a Google search). Call (440 , ...
- 19Yoga – United Way of Greater Lorain County5:00 PM - 6:00 PMYoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation to improve health and happiness. Class is held at the United Way of Greater Lorain County office in the Ridge Tool Community Engagement Space. Instructor: Tom Gorman , ...
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- 21Stability – SilverSneakers®9:00 AM - 10:00 AMStability helps you get stronger and improve your balance through exercises that strengthen the ankle, knee & hip joints all in a fun & social setting. This class is designed specifically for fall prevention. , ...Hip-Hop Dance – Kristy’s Classes6:00 PM - 7:00 PMThis dynamic and energetic workout experience combines hip-hop music and dance with traditional fitness exercises appropriate for all fitness levels. With Norene Bohannon , ...
- 22Adaptive Yoga – University Hospitals @ LCVSC Office12:00 PM - 1:00 PMThe physical stretching and the holding of yoga poses is combined with breath work and relaxation techniques. It goes beyond physical fitness, and into the realm of healing both the body and mind. Yoga works by increasing body awareness while also increasing flexibility and strength. , ...Line Dancing – Kristy’s Classes6:00 PM - 7:00 PMParticipants learn and perform choreographed dance routines in a line formation, combining cardiovascular exercise with the joy of dancing. With Corliss Robinson , ...
- 23Total Parkinson’s Exercise Program11:00 AM - 12:00 PMIs Parkinson’s impacting your life? Take control with Total Parkinson’s, a FREE Parkinson’s fitness and wellness program every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the LCCC Wellington Center. Join the Elms Retirement Village and their licensed therapists for this FREE weekly exercise class, designed for those with , ...
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- 25Boom Mind Yoga – SilverSneakers®11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe best from yoga and Pilates are combined into one fusion class designed to relax your body and mind. The focus is on core muscles, lower body strength, and balance. Classes are located in room PE 105 in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation building (location is Fitness Center in a Google search). Call (440 , ...
- 26Yoga – United Way of Greater Lorain County5:00 PM - 6:00 PMYoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation to improve health and happiness. Class is held at the United Way of Greater Lorain County office in the Ridge Tool Community Engagement Space. Instructor: Tom Gorman , ...
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- 28Stability – SilverSneakers®9:00 AM - 10:00 AMStability helps you get stronger and improve your balance through exercises that strengthen the ankle, knee & hip joints all in a fun & social setting. This class is designed specifically for fall prevention. , ...Hip-Hop Dance – Kristy’s Classes6:00 PM - 7:00 PMThis dynamic and energetic workout experience combines hip-hop music and dance with traditional fitness exercises appropriate for all fitness levels. With Norene Bohannon , ...
- 29SMART Goal Setting – University Hospitals11:00 AM - 12:00 PMSMART Goal Setting a framework to set effective goals by ensuring they are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, improving focus and increasing the chances of achieving them. , ...Adaptive Yoga – University Hospitals @ LCVSC Office12:00 PM - 1:00 PMThe physical stretching and the holding of yoga poses is combined with breath work and relaxation techniques. It goes beyond physical fitness, and into the realm of healing both the body and mind. Yoga works by increasing body awareness while also increasing flexibility and strength. , ...Line Dancing – Kristy’s Classes6:00 PM - 7:00 PMParticipants learn and perform choreographed dance routines in a line formation, combining cardiovascular exercise with the joy of dancing. With Corliss Robinson , ...
- 30Total Parkinson’s Exercise Program11:00 AM - 12:00 PMIs Parkinson’s impacting your life? Take control with Total Parkinson’s, a FREE Parkinson’s fitness and wellness program every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the LCCC Wellington Center. Join the Elms Retirement Village and their licensed therapists for this FREE weekly exercise class, designed for those with , ...
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Participants can take part in FREE activities like indoor walking to stay active regardless of the weather or join a chair yoga class to enhance flexibility, mobility, and relaxation while reducing stress and pain. The Stability class focuses on strengthening ankle, knee, and hip joints to improve balance and prevent falls.
For those seeking mental well-being, University Hospitals is hosting a Joint Mobility Discussion at the LCVSC office, providing valuable tips for improving joint health and mobility. Additionally, a SMART goal-setting event with University Hospitals helps veterans create achievable fitness and wellness goals.
