ARTHUR, Ill. — Wits Fitness classes will resume in August following a summer break in July. Join University of Illinois educator Cheri Burcham each month for engaging, hands-on activities that help boost cognitive function and memory. This fun, informative class is perfect for keeping everyone's mind sharp.
Classes are free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
The August schedule is as follows:
- LifeSpan Center — Aug. 3, 10 a.m.
- Shelby County Senior Center — Aug. 3, 1 p.m.
- Eberhardt Village, Arthur — Aug. 17, 3 p.m.
- Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Sullivan — Aug. 24, 1 p.m.
- Life Center, Toledo — Aug. 28, 10 a.m.
Wits Fitness classes are normally held at the following times and locations:
- First Monday of the month:
• LifeSpan Center, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Shelby County Senior Center, 1-2:30 p.m. - Third Monday of the month:
• Eberhardt Village, Arthur, 3-4:30 p.m. - Fourth Monday of the month:
• Mid-Illinois Senior Services (Sullivan Senior Center), 1-2:30 p.m. - Fourth Friday of the month:
• Life Center, Toledo, 10-11:30 a.m.
There will be no classes held in July or December.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact 217-543-3755. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.