Enrollment to start next week for SilverSneakers program

McMinnville Civic Center will begin offering the SilverSneakers program. Enrollment for the program starts Jan. 8 and continues until Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

SilverSneakers, offered by Axia Health Management, Inc., will be open to senior citizens who have Humana and HealthSpring insurance.

SilverSneakers offers an innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programming that allows older adults to take greater control of their health.

Benefits of the program include:

? Access to participating fitness centers throughout the U.S. while traveling.

? Customized SilverSneakers classes designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance.

? Health education seminars and other events that promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

? A specially trained senior advisor at the fitness center to introduce members to SilverSneakers.

Those wishing to enroll will need to take their health plan membership ID card with them. The process will take approximately 30 minutes.

Individuals who are members of Medicare health plans that do not offer SilverSneakers may still take the class. However, they will need to purchase a basic membership at the participating fitness center. At the Civic Center, that is $3.

Specialized classes for members will be held at the facility Monday through Thursday at 10 a.m. For more information, contact McMinnville Civic Center at 473-1212.