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Health & wellness

Current Health & Wellness Programming (all are free!):

  • BLW Senior & Intergenerational Programming
    ​View our calendar of events here!


  • Therapeutic Massage for Adults 50+
    If you are age 50+ and experience chronic pain, sign up to receive regular 30-minute massages from a licensed massage therapist at BLW Center! We have an extensive cleaning procedure due to current circumstances surrounding COVID-19.

    They are currently being offered on the following Mondays:
    - 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7
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    Call or email BLW Center for more information and to schedule your massage at 608-441-6991


  • Ballroom Basics for Balance
    If you want to improve balance + prevent falls through the basics of dance, this class if for you! No experience or partner needed!

    ONLINE CLASS SERIES:
    When: Tuesdays, October 20th - December 1st at 3:00pm (skipping November 3rd)
    Where: Online (from your home!)
    Cost: $35 but scholarships are available, just let BLW Center know
    Instructors: Susan Frikken & Georgia Corners
    To register: Contact Amy at BLW Center at 608-441-6991 or amy@blwcenter.org

    For more details click here.

  • Review Your Medications with a Pharmacist
    Do you take three or more medications including prescriptions, over-the-counter medications and vitamins? Have you fallen in the past year? Do you experience unexplained dizziness?

    If you answered YES to any of these questions, you may benefit from a FREE medication review with a pharmacist!

    The pharmacist is there to answer your questions and identify potential medication changes to discuss with your doctor.

    Upcoming Medication Review Dates & Times:

    ​10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm

    - Tuesday 10/20
    - Tuesday 11/10
    - Tuesday 11/17
    - Wednesday 12/9
    - Tuesday 12/15

    Call BLW Center at 608-441-6991 to see which time slots are still available + to sign up for your free one-hour appointment!

    All appointments at this time are via video conference (preferred) or phone.

  • BLW Community Walks — Tuesday Mornings!
    Every Tuesday at 9:00am meet at Waunona Park Shelter for fresh air, movement, and to get to know your neighbors and our friends at Be Well Madison!

    All are welcome, including all paces and assistive devices. Please wear a mask if you are able to safely do so.

  • Virtual Healthy Living with Diabetes
    Tuesdays, October 13 - November 17
    1:00-2:30pm

    The cost is $20 to cover the book “Living with Chronic Conditions”. The workshop is free for participants who already have the book.

    To register please go to stoughtonhealth.com and click on “Classes & Events.” Participants will receive a class link (Zoom meeting) and call in phone number.

    Questions? Please contact Jen at (608) 877-3485.
BELOW IS A LIST OF HEALTH RESOURCES:
  • Foundation for Black Women Wellness
  • Be Well Madison - Holistic Practitioners
  • MSCR free online classes
  • Tai Chi for all
  • BB4B (Ballroom Basics for Balance) practice
  • New Bridge online activities
  • Monona Senior Center online activities 
  • Safe Communities Falls Prevention Exercises
  • ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center)

Would you like to see other health & wellness offerings at BLW Center? We would love to hear your feedback! Please fill out the survey below.
blw health and wellness survey

BLW Center

1917 Lake Point Drive
Madison, WI 53713

(608) 441-6991
general@blwcenter.org

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