Axis Health System will sponsor a special wellness event to kick off healthy habits in January. Dance & Learn: Thrive Over 65 Wellness Event will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Smiley Building second-floor dance center, Room 24, 1309 East Third Ave.
This event is free and open to anyone older than 65.
Axis representative Karla Sluis will offer information about the preventive-care benefits of the free Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, which is available at Axis health clinics in Southwest Colorado. To schedule an AWV visit at La Plata Integrated Healthcare, call 335-2288.
Sluis, who is also a 10-year Zumba Fitness instructor, will then lead participants in a 45-minute, low-impact Zumba Gold class designed for beginners older than 65. This dance-fitness format incorporates easy-to-follow moves set to world rhythms and popular songs from the ’60s and ’70s. No dance experience is necessary. Participants should bring water and wear comfortable gym clothes and supportive shoes.
Space is limited for this event. To reserve a spot, call 403-4182.
