2026 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.
Adaptive Fitness Series
In-Person Classes for Peoria area members located at Pearce Community Center – Aerobic Studio, 610 West Cedar St., Chillicothe, IL 61523.
All classes meet from 2:00-3:00pm CT with hot coffee and refreshments to follow from 3:00-4:00pm CT.
| Program | Date(s) | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| SilverSneakers® Yoga | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Register Here for SilverSneakers® Yoga on September 15! |
| SilverSneakers® Yoga | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | Register for SilverSneakers® Yoga on December 1! |
| Zumba® | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | Register Here for Zumba® on September 29! |
| Zumba® | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | Register Here for Zumba® on December 15! |
| Relax Your Mind – Sound Bath | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Register Here for Relax Your Mind – Sound Bath on November 3! |
| SilverSneakers® | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Register Here for SilverSneakers® on September 1! |
| SilverSneakers® | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | Register Here for SilverSneakers® on November 17! |
Fit and Strong – DuPage 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: July 13, 2026 through October 5th, 2026 – Mondays & Wednesdays (No class Sept 7 due to Labor Day)
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm CT
Location: Wood Dale Park District - Recreation Complex, 111 E. Foster Avenue Wood Dale, IL 60191
To register, click here. For more information please contact Brenda Pedroza Baray, bpedroza@whitecranewellness.org , 773-271-9001
A Matter of Balance – Peoria 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: July 15, 2026 through September 2, 2026 – Wednesday
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm CT
Location: Age Central Office (conference Room), 700 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL 61603
To register, click here. For more information please Renee Razo, rrazo@ciaoa.net (309) 674-2071, #22
A Matter of Balance – Champaign 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: July 16, 2026 through September 3, 2026 – Thursdays
Time: 9:00am-11:00am CT
Location: Family Service, 405 S. State St., Champaign, IL
To register, click here. For more information please contact Rosanna McLain, Rmmclain@familyservicecc.org , 217-352-5100
Bingocize – Randolph County
Join us for Bingocize! This program offers a unique solution that combines exercise, health education, and the familiar game of bingo in a fun way to get you moving and socializing.
Class size is limited.
Dates: July 21, 2026 through September 24, 2026 – Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm CT
Location: Sparta Senior Center, 500 W 2nd St, Sparta, IL 62286
To register, click here. For more information please contact Kole Harre wellnessdesk@seniorservicesplus.org, (618) 465-3298 Ext. 109
A Matter of Balance – 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: August 4, 2026 through September 22, 2026 – Tuesdays
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm CT
Location: Senior Services of Central Illinois, Senior Center, 701 W. Mason Street, Springfield, IL 62702
To register, click here. For more information please contact Justin Yuroff or Barb Hipsher, development@ssoci.org or b.hipsher@ssoci.org , (217)528-4035
A Matter of Balance – St Clair 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: August 4, 2026 through September 22, 2026 – Tuesdays
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm CT
Location: AgeSmart Community Center, 7 Bronze Pointe S Ste B, Swansea, IL 62226
To register, click here. For more information please contact Kole Harre, wellnessdesk@seniorservicesplus.org , (618) 465-3298 Ext. 109
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – Cook County
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a gentle, research-based program designed to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and confidence in everyday movement. Through slow, easy-to-learn movements and guided practice, participants learn techniques that can help reduce the risk of falls while promoting relaxation and overall well-being.
Class size is limited.
Dates: August 18, 2026 through October 6, 2026 – Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am CT
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
To register, click here. For more information please contact Taisha Selby: info@ilpathwaystohealth.org; (708) 853-5433
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – Logan County
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a gentle, research-based program designed to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and confidence in everyday movement. Through slow, easy-to-learn movements and guided practice, participants learn techniques that can help reduce the risk of falls while promoting relaxation and overall well-being.
Class size is limited.
Dates: August 12, 2026 through December 2, 2026 (no classes week of 10/21/26) – Wednesdays
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am CT
Location: The Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln IL 62656
To register, click here. For more information please contact Georgia Allison: hgleason@oasisseniorcenter.com; (217) 732-6132
Bingocize – Cook County
Join us for Bingocize! This program offers a unique solution that combines exercise, health education, and the familiar game of bingo in a fun way to get you moving and socializing.
Class size is limited.
Dates: September 1, 2026 through, November 5, 2026 – Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 10:00am-11:00am CT
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 E Algonquin Rd. Des Plaines, IL 60016
To register, click here. For more information please contact Illinois Pathways Team, info@ilpathwaystohealth.org , (708) 853-5433
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention –Logan County
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a gentle, research-based program designed to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and confidence in everyday movement. Through slow, easy-to-learn movements and guided practice, participants learn techniques that can help reduce the risk of falls while promoting relaxation and overall well-being.
Class size is limited to 10.
Dates: September 2, 2026 through October 28, 2026 – Wednesday
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am CT
Location: The Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln IL 62656
To register, click here. For more information please contact Georgia Allison: hgleason@oasisseniorcenter.com (217) 732-6132
A Matter of Balance – DuPage 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: September 2, 2026 through November 4, 2026 – Wednesdays
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am CT
Location: AgeGuide Office- 1st Floor Conference Room; 1910 S. Highland Ave. Lombard, IL 60148
To register, click here. For more information please contact Alaine Kvedaras, akvedaras@ageguide.org 630-785-2375
Fit and Strong – 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: September 15, 2026 through December 12th, 2026 – Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm CT
Location: GEN Center, 52 E. Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL 60016
To register, click here. For more information please contact Illinois Pathways Team, info@ilpathwaystohealth.org , (708) 853-5433
Fit and Strong – DuPage 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: September 22, 2026 through December 17, 2026 – Tuesdays and Thursdays (No classes week of Thanksgiving)
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm CT
Location: Wood Dale Park District - Recreation Complex, 111 E. Foster Avenue Wood Dale, IL 60191
To register, click here. For more information please contact Brenda Pedroza Baray, bpedroza@whitecranewellness.org , 773-271-9001
A Matter of Balance – Cook 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: September 22, 2026 through November 10, 2026 – Tuesdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm CT
Location: Centennial Activity Center, Park Ridge Park District, 100 S Western Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
To register, click here. For more information please contact Dominisha Quinn, info@ilpathwaystohealth.org , (708) 853-5433
A Matter of Balance – Kane 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: September 24, 2026 through November 12, 2026 – Thursdays
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am CT
Location: Rakow Center; 655 Barrington Rd, Carpentersville, IL 60110
To register, click here. For more information please contact Alaine Kvedaras, akvedaras@ageguide.org 630-785-2375
Bingocize – Kane County
Join us for Bingocize! This program offers a unique solution that combines exercise, health education, and the familiar game of bingo in a fun way to get you moving and socializing.
Class size is limited.
Dates: September 24, 2026 through, November 11, 2026 – Thursdays
Time: 9:00am-11:00am CT
Location: Rakow Center, 655 Barrington Road, Carpentersville, Il 60110
To register, click here. For more information please Alaine Kvedaras, akvedaras@ageguide.org, 630-785-2375
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – Murphysboro - Jackson County
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is a gentle, research-based program designed to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and confidence in everyday movement. Through slow, easy-to-learn movements and guided practice, participants learn techniques that can help reduce the risk of falls while promoting relaxation and overall well-being. This class meets for 1 hour twice weekly.
Class size is limited to 20.
Dates: September 28, 2026 through November 19, 2026 – Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm CT
Location: University of Illinois Extension Office, Jackson County Extension Office Conference Room, 402 Ava Rd., Murphysboro, IL 62966
To register, click here. For more information please contact Robin Ridgley: rridgley@illinois.edu; (618) 439- 3178
A Matter of Balance – Cook 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: October 6, 2026 through October 29, 2026 – Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 9:30am-11:30am CT
Location: SGA Youth & Family Services; 1000 E 111th St., Chicago, Il 60628 (5th Floor)
To register, click here. For more information please contact Mary Granados: mary_c_granados@rush.edu; 312-942-8395
A Matter of Balance – 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.
Class size is limited to 15
Dates: October 6, 2026 through November 24, 2026 – Tuesdays
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm CT
Location: Senior Services of Central Illinois, Senior Center, 701 W. Mason Street, Springfield, IL 62702
To register, click here. For more information please contact Justin Yuroff or Barb Hipsher: development@ssoci.org or b.hipsher@ssoci.org ; (217)528-4035
A Matter of Balance – Will 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: November 2, 2026, through November 25, 2026 – Mondays and Thursdays
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm CT
Location: American Legion Post 18; 15052 Archer Ave., Lockport, Il 60441
To register, click here. For more information please contact Alaine Kvedaras, akvedaras@ageguide.org, 630-785-2375
A Matter of Balance – Cook 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.
Class size is limited.
Dates: November 3, 2026 through December 22, 2026 – Tuesdays
Time: 9:30am-11:30am CT
Location: SGA Youth & Family Services-Brighton Park; 3501 W. 48th Place, Chicago, Il 60632
To register, click here. For more information please contact Mary Granados: mary_c_granados@rush.edu; 312-942-8395