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April 30 at 6 PM at the CSULB Studio Theater, 1250
N. Bellflower, Long Beach, CA |”Life Beyond
Measuring Your Fitness Progress Upper-body Strength. Count the Prison”
number of arm curls you can do safely in 2 Experiences of formerly incarcerated persons. The
If you’ve been exercising regularly, minutes. Rising Scholars Justice Lab comprised of
you’ll soon be able to tell when it’s time Lower-body Strength. Count the individuals who are now pursuing academic
degrees.
to move ahead in your activities. number of chair stands you can do safely
in 2 minutes. All conversations are free, ticketed events, and will be live-streamed on Facebook.
How Can I Tell if I’m Getting More Balance. Time yourself as you stand on For information, or to make reservations (recommended) for Community
Fit? Conversations, and to purchase tickets for In the Penal Colony and The Central Park
one foot, without support, for as long as Five, please visit www.longbeachopera.org. Please Note: performers and panelists
possible. Stand near something sturdy to
If you’ve been exercising regularly, subject to change
you’ll soon be able to tell when it’s time hold on to, in case you lose your balance.
to move ahead in your activities. Signs Repeat on the other foot. FUTURE CONVERSATIONS:
that you’re making fitness progress are: Flexibility. For this test, sit toward the May 25 at 3 PM at Long Beach City June 6 at 6 PM at the Long Beach City
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front of a sturdy chair, and stretch one leg College, Dyer Hall, 1305 E. Pacific Council Chamber, 333 W. Ocean Blvd,
You have more energy. straight out in front of you with your heel Coast Hwy. Long Beach, CA; Long Beach, CA |”Black Lives, The
on the floor and your toes pointing up. “Guilty Until Proven Innocent” Mr. Arts, and Mattering”
Your overall mood and outlook Bend the other leg and place your foot flat Tyler was the youngest person every Acclaimed composer Anthony Davis
on life have improved. on the floor. Slowly bend from your hips convicted of the dealth penalty and shares hig inspiration for writing The
It’s easier to do your usual daily and reach as far as you can toward the toes incarcerated in Angola prison for 41 Central Park Five, which received ist
activities. of your outstretched foot. How far can you years before having his sentence world premiere on June 15, 2019. The
Climbing a couple of flights of reach before you feel a stretch? overturned and being released in panel explores how music & art is used
in activism.
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stairs or lifting the same amount of “I’ve been exercising for some time
weight is getting easier. now. Why am I not seeing any more real
It’s easier to get in and out of improvement?” Senior Resources Class 101
your car.
You can get down on the floor If you’ve been active for a while, you Do you find yourself or a loved one over 65? Are
and play a game with your may need to make your activities more you in need of services, products, and/or resources to
grandchildren, and get back up again challenging to see additional results. enhance your lifestyle? Looking for a roadmap to
more easily when the game is over. understand how to navigate the system?
You’re sleeping better at night. It’s time to build up the benefits. Add
new physical activities. Be creative! Try
You have less pain when you Senior Resources Class 101 aka SENIOR CARE 101
move around. some new activities to keep your interest St. Jude Community Services Building
alive. Sign up for dance lessons. Go
You notice improvement in the bowling with your friends once a week. 130 W. Bastanchury Road
symptoms of an ongoing health Join a water aerobics class. Take a walk Fullerton, CA 92841
condition.
with co-workers during your lunch break. 714-446-7035 - Contact: Karyl Dupee’
Quick Tip: As you increase your Review your goals. If you are able, do
activity, you’ll probably notice other your activities longer, farther, or with OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
signs that you’re becoming more fit, such more effort. If you walk 30 minutes every Held 4th WEDNESDAY* OF THE MONTH
as increased energy, greater ability to day, pick up the pace so you’re walking th
perform daily tasks, or even an improved faster and farther in the same amount of (*4 Tuesday in November)
outlook on life.
time. If you usually swim half a mile, APRIL 24 from 7 ~ 8 p.m.
build up to three-quarters of a mile. Use a
How Often Should I Check My MAY 22 from 7 ~ 8 p.m.
Progress? heavier weight when you do strength JUNE 26 from 7 ~ 8 p.m.
exercises.
Do these simple monthly tests to see if Do your activities more often. Spend JULY 24 from 7 ~ 8 p.m.
you are continuing to progress and need time in your garden more often. Head AUGUST 28 from 7 ~ 8 p.m.
to update your goals. Each month, you over to the gym three times a week SEPTEMBER 25 from 7 ~ 8 p.m.
will likely see an improvement. instead of two. Walk every day. OCTOBER 23 from 7 ~ 8 p.m.
Endurance. Pick a fixed course and see Build up safely! Get tips and
how long it takes to walk that distance. information on how to stay safe while you NOVEMBER 26* from 7 ~ 8 p.m.
As your endurance improves, it should exercise. DECEMBER 18 from 7 ~ 8 p.m.
take less time.
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