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A Matter of Balance

 Sep 15 - Nov 03, 2025

All Day

Monday, September 15, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, September 22, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, September 29, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, October 6, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, October 13, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, October 20, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, October 27, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, November 3, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Event Location

Punta Gorda Charlotte Library
401 Shreve St.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Price: Free

Join the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte) and Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida in A Matter of Balance, an award-winning program designed to help seniors learn practical strategies to manage falls and increase physical activity levels.

Let's Learn

View falls as controllable · Set goals for increasing activity · Make changes to reduce fall risks · Exercise to increase strength and balance

Participant Attendance

Anyone concerned about falls · Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength · Anyone who has fallen in the past · Anyone who has limited activities because of falling concerns

Information

There are two-hour classes once a week for eight weeks, with physical activities starting on the third. To receive a certificate of attendance, participants must attend at least five classes. All classes are free.

Registration

Please register to attend A Matter of Balance.

  • Schedule

Event Starts: 1:30 PM

Event Ends: 3:30 PM