Dexter, Missouri - You can start on the road to better health with the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program, an eight-week course of one-hour, twice-weekly classes. The evidence-based program is built on simple, strength-building exercises that will improve balance, health and state of mind. No, it is not strenuous weight lifting. You will start at a level that is right for you. No one is too inactive to participate. Building strength promotes quality of life and independence, especially for adults over age 60.

No special clothes or equipment needed— weights provided!  These exercises are easy to learn, safe and effective.  Each hour-long class includes: warm-up exercises, easy strengthening exercises, with or without weights, and cool-down stretches. 

During the program, you will learn exercises to improve strength, balance and flexibility.  After the program ends, you can continue in the comfort of your home or with a group.

Class location will be at The Lunch Box formerly known as the Stoddard County Nutrition Center located at 23 West Stoddard. Dexter, MO 63841. Phone: 573-624-7234.  The classes will meet Monday and Thursday for eight weeks starting Monday, May 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

For registration, please contact:  Maude Harris (573) 545-3516

“Stay Strong, Stay Healthy” is a program to help women and men learn the basic balance and strength training exercises used in research studies at Tufts University Center for the Study of Aging.  

Classes will start May 20th and end on June 28th.  Participants meet twice per week for 8 weeks.  Class time is 1 p.m.

Classes will be held at The Lunch Box located at 23 W. Stoddard Street in Dexter.   

For Additional Information or to Register Contact:

Maude Harris

University of Missouri Extension

Scott County

(573) 545-3516

University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs.