Aging Well Neighborhood Online Classes
​October 2021

Hello Neighbors! Below is our October program schedule. Join us all month long for informative seminars, brain health programs, fitness, history, entertainment, and more!


We encourage you to share our class schedule with friends, family, and neighbors, near & far, of any age – everyone is welcome to join us! All of our classes are free & no advance registration is required. We hope to see you soon on Zoom!

Thank you all for being a part of the Aging Well Neighborhood!

For questions about the programs listed below, please email AWN@agingcareconnections.org.

​October Program Summary

FITNESS

• Senior Strong Fitness | Fridays @ 11:15am | October 1, 15, 22, 29
• Boot Camp for Bone Density | Tuesday October 5 @ 1:00pm
• Total Mind and Body Workout | Wednesdays @ 10:15am | October 6 & 20 
• Qi Gong Fitness followed by short Q & A with Tom | Wednesday October 13 @ 11:00am
• Chair Yoga | Wednesday October 27 @ 10:00am 
• Every Body Moves** | Monday October 4 @ 1:00pm
• Zumba Fitness** | Tuesday October 5 @ 10:00am
• Asian Fitness Movements & Exercise** | Thursday October 7 @ 10:00am
• Cardiomelon** | Friday October 8 @ 10:00am
• ** Programs offered by the Virtual Brain Health Center. Pre-registration required. See October AWN class schedule below for details

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BRAIN HEALTH

• Brain Games - Brands, Logos, & Slogans Trivia | Thursday October 21 @ 2:00pm 
• Meditation for the Body and Soul** | Monday October 4 @ 6:00pm
• Take Your Brain for a Spin! Understanding Vestibular Training**  | Wednesday October 6 @ 6:00pm
• Your Brain Health Matters** | Friday October 8 @ 1:00pm
• B.R.A.I.N. C.A.R.E. is Self-Care** | Friday October 8 @ 6:00pm
• * Programs offered by the Virtual Brain Health Center. Pre-registration required. See October AWN class schedule below for details
• B.R.A.I.N. C.A.R.E. is Self-Care** | Friday October 8 @ 6:00pm
• ** Programs offered by the Virtual Brain Health Center. Pre-registration required. See October AWN class schedule below for details
  Your Brain Health Matters** | Friday October 8 @ 1:00pm
• B.R.A.I.N. C.A.R.E. is Self-Care** | Friday October 8 @ 6:00pm
• ** Programs offered by the Virtual Brain Health Center. Pre-registration required. See October AWN class schedule below for details
  Finding The Value of Your Life Purpose| Thursday September 9 @ 10:00am

HEALTH & WELLNESS AND BRAIN HEALTH    

• Act II & AMITA Health Present: What You Need to Know About Your Vascular Health with Dr. Laux | Friday October 8 @ 9:00am
• Wellness in Aging and the Unknown** | Tuesday October 5 @ 6:00pm
• Taking Inventory of Your Well-Being** | Wednesday October 6 @ 1:00pm
• Purpose Equation** | Thursday October 7 @ 1:00pm
• Health with an Attitude** | Thursday October 7 @ 6:00pm

** Programs offered by the Virtual Brain Health Center. Pre-registration required. See October AWN class schedule below for details

LIFELONG LEARNING/FUN/ENTERTAINMENT

• Act II Flicks on Friday – The Courier (2021) | Friday October 1 @ 3:00pm
• Lifelong Learning: Superstitions | Monday October 4 @ 10:00am 
• Act II Creative Writers’ Discussion | Mondays @ 11:30am | October 4 & 18
• Cooking and Storytelling with Trish – Charles Addams/The Addams Family Edition  | Thursday October 7 @ 2:00pm
• Life Long Learning: Armchair Traveler & Storytime - Halloween Edition!  | Tuesday October 12 @ 2:00pm
• Life Long Learning: Joe Vitacco presents Drag the River – A Virtual Tour and History of famous and infamous homes in River Forest | Monday October 18 @ 2:00pm 
• Cooking and Storytelling with Trish – Murder She Wrote Edition  | Monday October 25  @ 10:00am

Friday October 1 | 11:15am-12:15pm | Senior Strong Fitness
**JOIN US FOR OUR LAST LIVE SESSION OF SENIOR STRONG!**

Friday October 1 | 11:15am - 12:15pm | Senior Strong Fitness 
Let us help you stay fit while you sit. Bringing sensible and functional fitness to seniors everywhere. Enjoy workouts from the comfort of your home with your friends and family.
Supplies needed: A couple of hand weights or alternative weights such as two full water bottles. A sturdy chair with no arm rests and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises..

Instructor: Just Life Fitness LLC
Please read the waiver at the bottom of this email before joining this exercise class

Click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcuiprTkvHdy3UCpiB75OatklRMUdYNxw
Password: awn123
Meeting ID:  856 5113 2578
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Friday October 1 | 3:00 - 5:00pm | Act II Flicks on Friday - The Courier (2021)
“Thriller sticks to Cold War formula in portraying a reluctant British businessman with a knack for passing along secret Soviet intelligence.” -  Richard Roeper, 3 out of 4 stars “Directed with economic efficiency by Dominic Cooke, with a screenplay by Tom O’Connor that echoes the works of John le Carre, Graham Greene and Tom Clancy,"

“The Courier” features fine work from Benedict Cumberbatch as an exceedingly average businessman turned reluctant spy for MI6; Angus Wright as the British agent and Rachel Brosnahan as the American operative who team up to recruit Cumberbatch; and Merab Ninidze in the film’s most electric performance as one Col. Oleg Penkovsky, a much admired and decorated Soviet military intelligence officer who became so alarmed by Soviet Union premier Nikita Khrushchev’s warmongering strategies he risked his life and the life of his family by funneling top-secret information to the Brits in the hopes it would prevent nuclear war.” – Richard Roeper

Rated PG-13 | 1h 52min | Drama, History, Thriller, War| US Release Date: March 19, 2021
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Rachel Brosnahan

Click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApdu-vqzIvH9089FwUbT_sCQb2rJLeaouQ
Password: awn123
Meeting ID: 844 1675 9559

Monday October 4 | 10:00 - 11:00am | Lifelong Learning: Superstitions 
Do you cross the street when you see a black cat?  Would you walk under a ladder? Do you ever “knock on wood”? How did these superstitions originate? Join us to learn the history of superstitions from around the world. Delve into the history and reasons behind superstitions including central themes, and a bonus discussion of American mythical monsters and Mexican superstitions

Instructor: Trish Smithing, Community Health Worker & Educator, Aging Care Connections

Click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvc-yurDsvH9HzBseZ6AhtLDVei5IFPs6m
Password: awn123
Meeting ID:  862 4562 0555
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Monday October 4 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Act II Creative Writers’ Discussion
Calling all aspiring writers and seasoned wordsmiths! Join fellow writers for a lively discussion to share writings and ideas. Writing themes are your choice - fact, fiction or fractured fairy tales. Some write memoirs. There is reminiscing, laughter and nostalgia – Just fun! New participants are always welcome. Meets on the first and third Monday of each month.

Facilitator: Gina Millette, Act II Seniors Club

Click this link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72319751795?pwd=THJXSTYwTWNWckl4KzVNV1N5ZEN5dz09
Passcode: fLA7kC
Meeting ID: 723 1975 1795

Monday October 4 | Virtual Brain Health Center’s Active Aging Programs | 1:00pm and 6:00pm
The programs below are offered by the Virtual Brain Health Center (VBHC) as part of their first anniversary celebration. We thank them for inviting members of the Aging Well Neighborhood to participate in these wellness programs led by industry experts and designed to optimize physical health, cognitive engagement, and personal well-being. virtualbrainhealthcenter.com   

Note – Programs are free, but advance registration is required for each class to receive the zoom links and passwords. For more info on each class and instructor(s) and to register, visit: eventbrite.com/o/virtual-brain-health-center-34238464227

• 1:00pm: Every Body Moves
• 6:00pm: Meditation for the Body and Soul

Tuesday October 5 | Virtual Brain Health Center’s Active Aging Programs | 10:00am and 6:00pm
The programs below are offered by the Virtual Brain Health Center (VBHC) as part of their first anniversary celebration. We thank them for inviting members of the Aging Well Neighborhood to participate in these wellness programs led by industry experts and designed to optimize physical health, cognitive engagement, and personal well-being. virtualbrainhealthcenter.com

Note – Programs are free, but advance registration is required for each class to receive the zoom links and passwords. For more info on each class and instructor(s) and to register, visit: eventbrite.com/o/virtual-brain-health-center-34238464227

• 10:00am: Zumba Fitness
• 6:00pm: Wellness in Aging and the Unknown

Tuesday October 5 | 1:00-2:00pm | Boot Camp for Bone Density
Bones are constantly remodeling and making new bone.  Various factors such as age, gender (women), diet lacking Calcium, physical inactivity and long- term use of certain medications can slow the process of bone growth, which can lead to low bone density, osteoporosis or higher risk for fractures.  Exercise is a key ingredient in promoting the formation of new bone.  One of the best types of activity for bone health is weight-bearing or high-impact exercise. Our Boot Camp exercise class includes low and high impact exercises to strengthen and “load your bones” to help improve your bone density.
Supplies needed: Light hand weights or water bottles/cans. A sturdy chair with no arm rests and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises.

Instructor:  Beth Gorman, Co-Owner and MSPT from Impulse Rehab and Wellness
Please read the waiver at the bottom of this email before joining this exercise class
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Click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlfuuspjovH9ARX8N2wS_I5OmkAd1H1xm3
Password: awn123
Meeting ID: 848 9248 1554 

Wednesday October 6 | 10:15–11:15am | Total Mind and Body Workout
Exercise has been shown to prevent disease, lower the risk of falls, improve mental health and cognitive function. Join us for this special series that is designed to take you through movements of different variations of walking and balance to improve your coordination (mind) and stability (body) as well as strengthen your upper and lower body and core. All movements and exercises help stimulate the brain to keep the mind and the body active.
Supplies needed: A sturdy chair with no arm rests and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises.

Instructor: Brad LaRocque, B.S | Fitness Manager | Loyola Center for Fitness

Click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcuiprTkvHdy3UCpiB75OatklRMUdYNxw
Password: awn123
Meeting ID:  856 5113 2578

Wednesday October 6 | Virtual Brain Health Center’s Active Aging Programs | 1:00pm and 6:00pm
The programs below are offered by the Virtual Brain Health Center (VBHC) as part of their first anniversary celebration. We thank them for inviting members of the Aging Well Neighborhood to participate in these wellness programs led by industry experts and designed to optimize physical health, cognitive engagement, and personal well-being. virtualbrainhealthcenter.com   

Note – Programs are free, but advance registration is required for each class to receive the zoom links and passwords. For more info on each class and instructor(s) and to register, visit: eventbrite.com/o/virtual-brain-health-center-34238464227

• 1:00pm: Taking Inventory of Your Well-Being
• 6:00pm: Take Your Brain for a Spin! Understanding Vestibular Training

Thursday October 7 | Virtual Brain Health Center’s Active Aging Programs | 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 6:00pm
The programs below are offered by the Virtual Brain Health Center (VBHC) as part of their first anniversary celebration. We thank them for inviting members of the Aging Well Neighborhood to participate in these wellness programs led by industry experts and designed to optimize physical health, cognitive engagement, and personal well-being. virtualbrainhealthcenter.com   

Note – Programs are free, but advance registration is required for each class to receive the zoom links and passwords. For more info on each class and instructor(s) and to register, visit: eventbrite.com/o/virtual-brain-health-center-34238464227

• 10:00am: Asian Fitness Movements & Exercise - Developed over 4700 years ago and culled from many different practices of Asia, these movements are considered preventative medicine more than exercise. Enjoy increased energy, balance, flexibility, and smooth muscle tone without wear and tear on the joints
• 1:00pm: Purpose Equation
• 6:00pm: Health with an Attitude

Thursday October 7 l 2:00-3:30pm l Cooking and Storytelling with Trish – Charles Addams/The Addams Family Edition
Join Trish for another culinary journey as she artfully weaves the stories of Charles Addams of ­The Addams Family fame, his life and art, with a cooking demonstration.  Enjoy a discussion and laugh along to the cartoons and learn about the life of Charles Addams and more. Interspersed with the storytelling, Trish will demonstrate how to cook some of his recipes.  Sure to be a fun & lively program!

This program will be a perfect afternoon treat for any artists, history buffs, foodies, and/or cooks.
If you would like to cook along with Trish, request the recipes ahead of time by emailing Trish: tsmithing@agingcareconnections.org

Presenter: Trish Smithing, Community Health Worker, professionally trained Chef, & Educator - Aging Care Connections

Click this link to join : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkf-2pqDkuH9Xg00UtyorVo9m2i0Z2roKK
Password: awn123
Meeting ID: 829 8416 2451

Friday October 8 | 9:00-10:00am | Act II & AMITA Present: What You Need to Know About Your Vascular Health with Dr. Laux
Learn the latest in vascular/heart health and advancements in treatment from Dr. Anne Laux from AMITA Health Heart & Vascular in Hinsdale.

Presenter: Dr. Anne Laux, AMITA Health Heart & Vascular in Hinsdale

Click this link to join:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclde6sqDgjG9IPPYXOOgmHDqUNdT7KA8hB
Password: awn123
Meeting ID: 838 2746 3916

Friday October 8 | Virtual Brain Health Center’s Active Aging Programs | 10:00am, 1:00pm, and 6:00pm
The programs below are offered by the Virtual Brain Health Center (VBHC) as part of their first anniversary celebration. We thank them for inviting members of the Aging Well Neighborhood to participate in these wellness programs led by industry experts and designed to optimize physical health, cognitive engagement, and personal well-being. virtualbrainhealthcenter.com      

Note – Programs are free, but advance registration is required for each class to receive the zoom links and passwords. For more info on each class and instructor(s) and to register, visit: eventbrite.com/o/virtual-brain-health-center-34238464227

• 10:00am: Cardiomelon
• 1:00pm: Your Brain Health Matters
• 6:00pm: B.R.A.I.N. C.A.R.E. is Self-Care

Tuesday October 12 l 2:00-3:30pm l Armchair Traveler & Storytime - Halloween Edition!
A visual experience for lovers of spooky tales and haunted history! Join Trish as she takes us on a tour around the world of haunted locales and hear the spooky stories.

Presenter: Trish Smithing, Community Health Worker and Educator, Aging Care Connections

Click this link to join:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcuGorD4qHNYkIggwh6Dm7AhA08URa7r-
Password: awn123
Meeting ID:  817 5802 5062

Wednesday October 13 | 11:00am-12:00pm | Qi Gong Fitness - Followed by short Q&A with Tom
Qi Gong is a combination of chair and standing exercises that promote mobility and flexibility through all the joints in the body. It has been referred to as “oiling the joints”. These movements create suppleness and youthful vitality throughout the body.
Supplies needed: A sturdy chair with no arm rests and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises.

Instructor: Tom Wilkens, Owner – Dancing Cranes

Click this link to join:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdeqorzgsH9R5bv3m19ae8hHarani074w
Password: awn123
Meeting ID:  831 2301 3650

Friday October 15 | 11:15am-12:15pm | Senior Strong Fitness
Let us help you stay fit while you sit. Bringing sensible and functional fitness to seniors everywhere. Enjoy workouts from the comfort of your home with your friends and family. Note: This program was previously recorded.
Supplies needed: A couple of hand weights or alternative weights such as two full water bottles. A sturdy chair with no arm rests and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises.

Instructor: Just Lift Fitness LLC
Please read the waiver at the bottom of this email before joining this exercise class

Click this link to join:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqceGppjgoHdfpri2WrppZMa8k8UqAS6GV
Password: awn123
Meeting ID: 817 6818 3273
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Monday October 18 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Act II Creative Writers’ Discussion
Calling all aspiring writers and seasoned wordsmiths! Join fellow writers for a lively discussion to share writings and ideas. Writing themes are your choice - fact, fiction or fractured fairy tales. Some write memoirs. There is reminiscing, laughter and nostalgia – Just fun! New participants are always welcome. Meets on the first and third Monday of each month.

Facilitator: Gina Millette, Act II Seniors Club

Click this link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72319751795?pwd=THJXSTYwTWNWckl4KzVNV1N5ZEN5dz09
Passcode: fLA7kC
Meeting ID: 723 1975 1795

Monday October 18 l 2:00-3:30pm l Lifelong Learning - Joe Vitacco presents: Drag the River - A Virtual Tour and History of famous and infamous homes in River Forest

A pictorial tour of River Forest Homes with world class guide Joe Vitacco. From musicians to mafia to Olympians to candy and all that is in between.

"A tour to beat all tours. What you always wanted to know about your neighbors.  Who are they, what do they do, friendly, not friendly -- all about the tell-all tour." -Joe

Presenter: Joe Vitacco – friend and Professional Freelance Embalmer
Click this link to join:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpf-GtqjwuE9KdNEnMO86PThpVtSY46vgQ
Password: awn123
Meeting ID: 854 8854 7496

Wednesday October 20 | 10:15–11:15am | Total Mind and Body Workout
Exercise has been shown to prevent disease, lower the risk of falls, improve mental health and cognitive function. Join us for this special series that is designed to take you through movements of different variations of walking and balance to improve your coordination (mind) and stability (body) as well as strengthen your upper and lower body and core. All movements and exercises help stimulate the brain to keep the mind and the body active.
Supplies needed: A sturdy chair with no arm rests and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises.

Instructor: Brad LaRocque, B.S | Fitness Manager | Loyola Center for Fitness

Click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcuiprTkvHdy3UCpiB75OatklRMUdYNxw
Password: awn123
Meeting ID:  856 5113 2578

Thursday October 21 | 2:00-3:00pm | Trivia! Featuring Brands, Logos, & Slogans
Join us for a low-key game of trivia featuring brands, logos, and advertising slogans! Can you still sing the Slinky song? From “You’re soaking in it” to  “You sank my battleship!”, “Where’s the beef?”, and “He likes it! Hey Mikey!”, enjoy this trip down memory lane with advertisements and catch phrases over time.

Facilitator: Alyson Scanlon, Aging Care Connections

Click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldeGoqjwqHd2flJJe2YgjicM5axky8ZEV
Password: awn123
Meeting ID: 878 2804 7079
 
Friday October 22 | 11:15am-12:15pm | Senior Strong Fitness
Let us help you stay fit while you sit. Bringing sensible and functional fitness to seniors everywhere. Enjoy workouts from the comfort of your home with your friends and family. Note: This program was previously recorded.
Supplies needed: A couple of hand weights or alternative weights such as two full water bottles. A sturdy chair with no arm rests and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises.

Instructor: Just Lift Fitness LLC
Please read the waiver at the bottom of this email before joining this exercise class

Click this link to join:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqceGppjgoHdfpri2WrppZMa8k8UqAS6GV
Password: awn123
Meeting ID: 817 6818 3273

Monday October 25 l 10:00-11:30am l Cooking and Storytelling with Trish – Murder She Wrote Edition
Calling all mystery, cooking, and Angela Lansbury fans! Join Trish as she shares the history of the TV show MURDER SHE WROTE while cooking recipes from the Murder She Wrote Cookbook. Sure to be a fun & lively program!
This program will be a perfect morning treat for any mystery buffs, Angela Lansbury fans, foodies, and/or cooks.
If you would like to cook along with Trish, request the recipes ahead of time by emailing Trish: tsmithing@agingcareconnections.org

Presenter: Trish Smithing, Community Health Worker, professionally trained Chef, & Educator - Aging Care Connections

Click this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvduyqpjgvG9O-rWmyC2W0gJZ_enPAMR6-
Password: awn123
Meeting ID: 862 1528 3517

Wednesday October 27 | 10:00-11:00am | Chair Yoga
Find strength, flexibility, and alignment as you move through gentle yoga postures done sitting in a chair. Chair yoga will reduce joint strain and improve your balance!
Supplies needed: A sturdy chair with no arm rests and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises.

Presenters: Dana Franceschini, Aging Care Connections

Click this link to join:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsduGtpzMtE9Gd_5Q3tJiFS-nJ2StrHgQ5
Password: awn123
Meeting ID: 871 1859 8795

Friday October 29 | 11:15am-12:15pm | Senior Strong Fitness
Let us help you stay fit while you sit. Bringing sensible and functional fitness to seniors everywhere. Enjoy workouts from the comfort of your home with your friends and family. Note: This program was previously recorded.
Supplies needed: A couple of hand weights or alternative weights such as two full water bottles. A sturdy chair with no arm rests and no wheels. Please make sure your chair is on a flat and stable surface, and there is space around you for the exercises.

Instructor: Just Lift Fitness LLC
Please read the waiver at the bottom of this email before joining this exercise class

Click this link to join:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqceGppjgoHdfpri2WrppZMa8k8UqAS6GV
Password: awn123
Meeting ID: 817 6818 3273

November Programs
·        Monday November 1 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Act II Creative Writers' Discussion
·        Monday November 1 | Lifelong Learning: Greek Mythology
·        Tuesday November 2 | 1:00-2:00pm | Chair Aerobics with IMPULSE Rehab & Wellness
·        Wednesday November 3 | 10:15-11:15am |Total Mind & Body Workout with Loyola Center for Fitness
·        Friday November  5 | 11:15am-12:15pm  | Senior Strong Fitness
·        Friday November 5 | 3:00-5:00pm | Act II Flicks on Friday
·        Monday November 8 | Lifelong Learning: Mad Magazine
·        Tuesday November 9 | Balance Smarts
·        Wednesday November 10 | Crafts & Cocktails with Trish: DIY Wreaths and Cocktails
·        Friday November 12 | 9:00-10:00am | Act II monthly program
·        Friday November  12 | 11:15am-12:15pm  | Senior Strong Fitness
·        Monday November 15 | 11:30am-12:30pm | Act II Creative Writers' Discussion
·        Monday November 15 | Crafts & Cocktails with Trish: Thanksgiving Crafts & Cocktails
·        Tuesday November 16 | Balance Smarts
·        Wednesday November 17 | 10:15-11:15am |Total Mind & Body Workout with Loyola Center for Fitness
·        Thursday November 18 | 2:00-3:00pm | Brain Games – Trivia
·        Friday November 19 | 11:15am-12:15pm  | Senior Strong Fitness
·        Monday November 22 | Cooking & Storytelling with Trish: Julia Child – Her Life & Recipes
·        Wednesday November 24 | 10:00-11:00am | Chair Yoga
·        Tuesday November 30 | Balance Smarts

How to Join AWN Classes via Zoom
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Join by computer

1. A few minutes before your class is scheduled to start, click the Zoom link that is listed earlier in this email for the class you want to join.
2. Next, click the “Zoom…exe” link that will appear on your computer screen. Zoom should direct you to this link with an arrow in a large orange box on your screen. After you click the link, Zoom should automatically and quickly download the Zoom software to your computer. (Note – you only need to do this step the first time you use Zoom on your computer)
3. Click on the “Open Zoom Meetings” box
4. Once Zoom has launched, a screen should pop us asking for your name. This will identify you during the class.
5. You should now be part of the class. Click the button that says “Join with Computer Audio”
6. Please make sure that your device’s speaker is on and the volume turned up so you can hear the instructors.

Join by tablet or smartphone

1. If you choose to use your tablet or smartphone, be sure to download the Zoom app ahead of time.
2. Once you have downloaded the Zoom app, follow the “Join by computer” instructions above

 
NOTES for all of our new online classes

• Please click on the link to join the sessions BEFORE the scheduled start time to allow time for your computer or device to connect.
• We will open up our Zoom meeting rooms 5 minutes before each class is scheduled to start.
• When the class actually starts, we will mute everyone so we don’t all hear each other’s background noise or the sound of new people coming into the class. You will hear and see the instructor however. 
• Offering AWN classes using Zoom is new to us and to most of our instructors. We welcome you to join us on this adventure of using new ways to connect and to learn! Please be patient as we work through any technical glitches that may arise. 

Waiver for joining Tuesday and Friday Exercise Classes
This Agreement is entered into between Aging Care Connections and all Aging Care Connection members/attendees with Jackie Errico Fitness (Studio) and Impulse Rehab and Wellness (Studio).  ASSUMPTION OF RISK: You agree that if you engage in any physical exercise or activity, including personal training, group training, and virtual workouts, or enter our premises or use any facility or equipment on our premises for any purpose, you do so at your own risk and assume the risk of any and all injury and/or damage you may suffer, whether while engaging in physical exercise or not. This includes injury or damage sustained while and/or resulting from using any premises or facility, or using any equipment, whether provided to you by Studio or otherwise, including injuries or damages arising out of the negligence of Studio , whether active or passive, or any of Studio’s affiliates, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns. Your assumption of risk includes, but is not limited to, your use of any exercise equipment (mechanical or otherwise),, sidewalks, parking lots, stairs, or any equipment. You assume the risk of your participation in any activity, class, program, instruction, or event, including but not limited to weightlifting, walking, jogging, running, aerobic activities, or any other sporting or recreational endeavor. You agree that you are voluntarily participating in the aforementioned activities and assume all risk of injury, illness, damage, or loss to you or your property that might result, including, without limitation, any loss or theft of any personal property, whether arising out of the negligence of Studio or otherwise. If you are engaged in online training, you acknowledge that you are not being monitored by any trainer and that there is no liability to the trainer, facility or studio if there is an injury sustained.
 
RELEASE: You agree on behalf of yourself (and all your personal representatives, heirs, executors, administrators, agents, and assigns) to release and discharge Studio (and Studio ’s affiliates, related entities, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns) from any and all claims or causes of action (known or unknown) arising out of the negligence of Studio, whether active or passive, or any of Studio ’s affiliates, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns. This waiver and release of liability includes, without limitation, injuries which may occur as a result of (a) your use of any exercise equipment or facilities which may malfunction or break, (b) improper maintenance of any exercise equipment, premises or facilities, (c) negligent instruction or supervision, including personal training, (d) negligent hiring or retention of employees, and/or (e) slipping or tripping and falling while on any portion of a premises or while traveling to or from personal training, including injuries resulting from Studio’s or anyone else’s negligent inspection or maintenance of the facility or premises, (e) training you undertake that is online only without the supervision of a trainer. The trainer will provide step by step instruction on completing the exercise in a safe manner but cannot monitor you while you are completing these exercises. If you are unable to complete the exercise due to physical limitation or lack of understanding DO NOT attempt. If you do attempt, you will be liable for any injury sustained.
 
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: You expressly agree that the foregoing release, waiver, assumption of risk agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law in the State of Illinois and beyond, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. You acknowledge that you have carefully read this waiver and release and fully understand that it is a release of liability, express assumption of risk. You are aware and agree that by executing this waiver and release, you are giving up your right to bring a legal action or assert a claim against Jackie Errico Fitness's negligence, or for any defective product used while receiving personal training, group training, or virtual training from Jackie Errico Fitness . You have read and verbally agree to the waiver and release, and will allow the AWN Online Fitness Classes to be recorded and published for future use, and further agree that no oral representations, statements, or inducement apart from the foregoing verbal agreement have been made.