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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.
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SilverSneakers® Yoga |
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 |
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SilverSneakers® Yoga |
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
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SilverSneakers® Yoga |
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
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Zumba® |
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
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Zumba® |
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 |
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Zumba® |
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 |
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Relax Your Mind – Sound Bath |
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 |
Register Here for Relax Your Mind – Sound Bath on August 18! |
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 |
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SilverSneakers® |
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 |
A Matter of Balance – Kankakee 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 1, 2026 through August 19, 2026 –Wednesdays
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm CT
Location: Community Cup Church Community Center, 900 W. Jeffrey St Kankakee, IL 60901
To register, click here. For more information please Alaine Kvedaras, akvedaras@ageguide.org , (630) 785-2375
Fit and Strong – McHenry 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 6, 2026 through August 28th, 2026 – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Time: 9:00am-10:30am CT
Location: Senior Services Associates, 4704 Three Oaks Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
To register, click here. For more information please contact Alaine Kvedaras, akvedaras@ageguide.org, (630) 785-2375
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 – Morgan 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 13, 2026 through August 31, 2026 – Mondays
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am CT
Location: Prairie Council on Aging, Care Coordination Unit, 800 W State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650
To register, click here. For more information please Breanna Pickens, breannav@pcaging.com (217)479-4619
A Matter of Balance – Rock Island 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 14, 2026 through August 6, 2026 – Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM CT
Location: AAA Building, 729 34th Ave Rock Island, IL 61201
To register, click here. For more information please Debbie Elliott, delliott@wiaaa.org (309) 793-6800
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 – Macon 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 August 20, 2026 – Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm CT
Location: Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 1645 South 16th Street, Decatur IL 62521
To register, click here. For more information please contact Marina Neufeld, neufeld_dec@cc.dio.org , 217-428-3458 ext. 230
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
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention –DeKalb 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 15.
Dates: August 4, 2026 through August 27, 2026 – Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm CT
Location: Barsema Hall, Northern Illinois University, 740 Garden Rd. DeKalb, Illinois, 60115
To register, click here. For more information please contact Sarah Tobias: peacefulheart.laugh@gmail.com ; 815-739-4501
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
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
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 – 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
