In partnership with YMCA, DPR brings you a senior water aerobics exercise program geared to help improve overall health and quality of life by improving strength, endurance, range of motion, balance and coordination in a low impact and shallow water aquatic setting. Can be low impact and include bicep curls with water weights, wall pushes, leg lifts and marching in place.

To maintain social distance class capacities have been reduced. Masks are required outside of the water. Appropriate swim attire is required.

Items suggested to bring:
Water Shoes

UDC Senior Bodywise Water Aerobic

This class is a full body cardiovascular strengthening work out for Seniors. It is designed to challenge participants and improve fitness all while having fun in the water. The program can be modified for different levels, body types or specific needs and accommodations.

PLEASE NOTE: This course, offered in partnership with University of D.C., Requires a current Body Wise membership with the UDC Office of Gerontology.

Please contact Mireille Mbakop, [email protected] for more information about this process.

Appropriate swim attire is required.

*Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program.*

DPR brings you a senior water aerobics exercise program geared to help improve overall health and quality of life by improving strength, endurance, range of motion, balance and coordination in a low impact and shallow water aquatic setting. Can be low impact to include speed walking in shallow water.

Items suggested to bring:
Water Shoes

DPR is excited to extend to you our Pickleball program. This has been all the rage in the District. Pickleball is a game resembling tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net.
Come one come all for seniors 55+. All levels welcome. We will divide players according to levels and do tennis specific drills to improve your game. You must bring your own PB paddle and wear tennis shoes. NO RUNNING/JOGGING SHOES, SANDALS, ETC....

By enrolling in one of the below leagues, you will be charged a team fee that will cover your full team of participants. If you are not looking to enroll as a full team, but rather as an individual OR if you have any additional questions, please contact K'Yanna Blackwell at [email protected] or Gerard Hall at [email protected].

Come one come all for seniors 55+. All levels welcome. We will divide players according to levels and do tennis specific drills to improve your game. You must bring your own tennis racquet and wear tennis shoes. NO RUNNING/JOGGING SHOES, SANDALS, ETC....

Tai Chi is known for increasing movement with ease and agility. Come join us as we learn this ancient Chinese form of exercise originally created as a fighting art.

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based fall prevention program centered around a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 55 and older.