Do you remember your first day of school? Did you get a new outfit or maybe new sneakers? For hundreds of Walpole children, school now starts before Labor Day. It means a new teacher, new classroom, maybe even a new school. It’s a new start. For seniors over the age of 50, it could also mean a new start or a new resolution to begin exercising.

Aging in Motion is a twice weekly local program that provides low-impact exercise that increases your balance, flexibility and stamina. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “both men and women can benefit from regular, moderate physical activity. Some of the key benefits of exercise for older adults include preventing bone loss and chronic disease. And while it may seem counter intuitive, it relieves osteo arthritis pain. Moving more can actually help lessen the pain and stiffness of arthritis. It can also improve mood. Simply put – exercise makes us feel good. It can help ease anxiety and depression as well as increase relaxation and create a sense of well-being.”

AIM exercises are held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Town Hall from 9 am to 10 am. Janet Chamberlin is our energetic and fun leader. You may know Janet from when she worked in the Walpole Clinic as their physical therapist. Each class is $3.