Fitness and Leisure

· General Description: All Chateau fitness and wellness programs are designed to help residents maintain their independence by stimulating their mental, physical and physiological abilities. New programs are routinely researched, developed and introduced to keep the curriculum fresh and innovative, and residents motivated and challenged.
· Exercise Programs: Classes include, but are not limited to:
Yoga, Walking Groups, Offsite activities

Balance Classes

Strength Conditioning

· Fitness and Wellness Workshops: Special topics such as “Simple Exercises and Stretches for Home Application”, “Enhancing Your Memory”, and “How to Use a Walker Correctly”, are periodically taught by the Fitness Director or other qualified lecturers. Notice of these workshops may be found on Channel 3 and in the monthly Schedule of Events.

· Personalized Training: Residents have unlimited access to free personalized training in our state-of-the-art Fitness Center, located on the 2nd floor of the Community Center. Intermittently scheduled orientation classes acquaint residents with equipment and procedures. Upon receiving approval from you primary care physician, the Chateau’s certified Fitness Director will create a customized exercise plan with various elements intended to:
· Increase physical strength, stamina, range-of-motion and balance
· Improve posture, physical appearance and self-confidence
· Improve the quality of sleep and general feeling of well-being
· Possibly decrease blood pressure and reduce medications

Leisure:

· Activities: Leisure Services comprise a broad spectrum of activities, excursions and events available to residents and their guests including:

Off-site series events – such as Lawrence Welk Resort Theatre, Avo Playhouse, Lyric Opera San Diego, Palomar College Performing Arts and San Diego Symphony.

Off-site special events – limited engagement performances such as Riverdance, Traditions of Christmas, Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus and The Palm Springs Follies

Off-site special interest excursions – usually half-day or day trips, (possibly with a meal included), to places of specific interest such as the Gemological Institute of America, Art Alive at the San Diego Museum of Art, the Scripps Aquarium, the Miramar Air Show or a lobster lunch and shopping in Baja, Mexico.

On-site special presentations – lectures, workshops, recitals, shows, etc. such as San Diego Wild Animal Park’s Animal Express, Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions discussion group series, fashion bazaars, travel shows, and more.

On-site special celebrations - in conjunction with Food Services, a host of special parties and celebrations are planned over the course of the year which may feature cocktails or wine and hors d’oeuvres, special menu and décor, entertainment and more, presented in the Chateau’s beautiful dining facilities. Some of these special parties include: Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Fourth of July, the Chateau’s Anniversary Dinner, Holiday Décor Party, and New Year’s Eve.

Other on-site activities – residents meet regularly for a wide variety of recreational activities such as party and duplicate bridge, handcrafts, bingo, board games and Bible study. A current list of these activities is posted on every ground floor bulletin board adjacent to the elevators.

· Sign Up Sheets and Tickets: Located in the Special Events Book at the Activities desk behind Reception. Tickets are ordered and pre-paid on a first come, first served basis. Residents are financially liable for all charges incurred by the Chateau on their behalf. Pre-purchased tickets are the responsibility of the person for whom they were purchased, although the Administrative Office will help with re-sale where possible, if requested in advance.