2025 In-Person Events: Fall Prevention

Be Well Illinois and Aetna® are excited to offer new fall prevention programs exclusive to TRAIL members. These no cost classes, are designed to increase your activity, build strength and improve balance to reduce your risk of falls.

Our partner, Illinois Pathways to Health, offers evidence-based programs designed to promote self-management of chronic health conditions (such as diabetes and chronic pain), prevent falls, and foster individual well-being.

Fit and Strong – Chicago, Cook County

Join us for Fit & Strong! Discover a fun and engaging way to manage arthritis while building strength, improving flexibility, and enjoying aerobic walking. This supportive group program combines effective health education with enjoyable activities, empowering you to take charge of your osteoarthritis and boost your wellness.

This class meets for 90 minutes three times weekly for 7 weeks.

Class size is limited to 20 participants.

Dates: July 7, 2025 through August 29, 2025 - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only

Time: 9:00am-10:30am CT

Location: Rush Social Work @ Community Health, 710 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60612

To register, click here. For more information please contact Mary Granados, 312-508-2064 or mary_c_granados@rush.edu

Bingocize – Herrin, Williamson County

Join us for Bingocize®, where bingo meets gentle exercises and helpful health tips! This engaging program is designed to improve fitness, reduce fall risks, and build meaningful social connections. Whether you’re looking for fun or focused health benefits, Bingocize® has something for everyone!

This class meets for 2 hours once weekly for 20 weeks.

Class size is limited to 15 participants.

Dates: July 8, 2025 through November 18, 2025 – Tuesdays only

Time: 9:00am – 11:00pm CT

Location: Williamson County Programs on Aging - Senior Center, 1201 Weaver Rd., Herrin, IL 62948

 To register, click here. For more information please contact Gina Homan, 618-988-1585 or Ghoman@wcpaherrin.net

Bingocize – North Riverside, Cook County

Join us for Bingocize®, where bingo meets gentle exercises and helpful health tips! This engaging program is designed to improve fitness, reduce fall risks, and build meaningful social connections. Whether you’re looking for fun or focused health benefits, Bingocize® has something for everyone!

This class meets for 1 hour twice weekly for 10 weeks.

Class size is limited to 20 participants.

Dates: August 19, 2025 through October 28, 2025 – Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please note, there will be no class on Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Time: 2:00am – 3:00pm CT

Location: North Riverside Public Library, 2400 DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside, IL 60546

To register, click here. For more information please contact Sharri Scott, 708-383-0258 or sharri.scott@ageoptions.org

A Matter of Balance – Herrin, Williamson County

Join us for A Matter of Balance, a program designed to empower older adults in managing fall risks while improving activity levels. This workshop teaches practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and enhance balance, flexibility, and strength—helping participants view falls as controllable challenges

This class meets for 2 hours once weekly for 20 weeks.

Class size is limited to 15 participants.

Dates: September 3, 2025 through October 22, 2025 – Wednesdays only

Time: 9:00am – 11:00am CT

Location: Williamson County Programs On Aging - Senior Center, 1201 Weaver Rd., Herrin, IL 62948

To register, click here. For more information please contact Denise Sullivan, 618-988-1585,  lelliot@wcpaherrin.net

Fit and Strong – Summit Argo, Cook County

Join us for Fit & Strong! Discover a fun and engaging way to manage arthritis while building strength, improving flexibility, and enjoying aerobic walking. This supportive group program combines effective health education with enjoyable activities, empowering you to take charge of your osteoarthritis and boost your wellness.

This class meets for 90 minutes twice weekly for 12 weeks. Class size is limited to 20 participants.

Dates: September 8, 2025 through December 1, 2025 – Mondays and Wednesdays. No class on 10/31/2025 in observance of Indigenous People's Day.

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am CT

Location: Summit Public Library, 6233 S. Archer Rd., Summit Argo, IL 60501

 To register, click here. For more information please contact Samantha Welton, 708-383-0258, samantha.welton@ageoptions.org

Fit and Strong – Hinsdale, DuPage/Cook County

Join us for Fit & Strong! Discover a fun and engaging way to manage arthritis while building strength, improving flexibility, and enjoying aerobic walking. This supportive group program combines effective health education with enjoyable activities, empowering you to take charge of your osteoarthritis and boost your wellness.

This class meets for 90 minutes twice weekly for 12 weeks.

Class size is limited to 20 participants.

Dates: September 8, 2025 through December 3, 2025 – Mondays and Wednesdays. No class on 10/31/2025 in observance of Indigenous People's Day; and no class on 11/26/25 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Time: 1:15pm – 2:45pm CT

Location: The Community House, 415 W. 8th St., Hinsdale, IL 60521

To register, click here. For more information please contact Brenda or Michael, 773-271-9001 bpedroza@whitecranewellness.org or msvete@whitecranewellness.org

Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention – Belleville, St. Clair County

Enhance your balance, relieve pain, and boost overall health with this engaging program. Our sessions include warm-up and cool-down exercises, movement practice, breathing techniques, and principles to improve both physical and mental balance.

This class meets for 1 hour twice weekly for 8 weeks.

Class size is limited to 20.

Dates: September 8, 2025 through October 29, 2025 - Mondays and Wednesdays

Time: 10:00am – 11:00am CT

Location: AgeSmart, 7 Bronze Pointe S Ste B, Belleville, IL 62226

To register, click here. For more information please email Denise Ucinski: ducinski@oasisnet.org or call 314-687-1137

A Matter of Balance – Hillside, Cook County

Join us for A Matter of Balance, a program designed to empower older adults in managing fall risks while improving activity levels. This workshop teaches practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and enhance balance, flexibility, and strength—helping participants view falls as controllable challenges.

This class meets once weekly for 2 hours for 8 weeks.

Class size is limited to 12 participants.

Dates: September 12, 2025 through October 31, 2025 – Fridays only

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm CT

Location: Proviso Township, 4565 W. Harrison St., Hillside, IL 60162

To register, click here. For more information please contact Jaime Pena, 708-383-0258,  jaime.pena@ageoptions.org

A Matter of Balance – Springfield, Sangamon County

An award-winning program designed for older adults to manage falls and increase activity levels. Two trained coaches guide participants through learning and activities that emphasize strategies to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants show improved balance, flexibility and strength while viewing falls as controllable.

This class meets for 2 hours weekly for 8 weeks.

Class size is limited to 15.

Dates: October 7, 2025 through November 24, 2025 - Tuesdays only

Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm CT

Location: Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason St., Springfield, IL 62702

To register, click here. For more information please email Justin Yuroff: development@ssoci.org or call 217-528-4035