Fitness Services

All Chateau fitness and wellness programs are designed to help residents maintain their independence and better perform activities of daily living 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.

Current Fitness Menu
Classes include:

• Strength and Conditioning  
• Moving with Ease 
• Balance 
• Water Aerobics (Seasonal)  
• Line Dancing 
• Mat Stretching  
• Circuit Training  
• Walking Groups 
• Leisure Services 

Fitness and Wellness Workshops:

Special topics are periodically taught by the Fitness Director or other qualified lecturers.

Personalized Training:
Residents have unlimited access to complimentary personalized training in our Fitness Center, located on the second floor of the Community Center. Upon receiving approval from your 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

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

• Off-site Theatre Events
  Group tickets available for theater shows/concerts such as Moonlight Amphitheatre, STAR Repertory, Welk Resort, Coastal Community, Palomar Performing Arts, Center for the Arts, and Old Globe.
  
  
• Off-site Special Events
  Group outings to local beaches, San Deigo Padres game, local museums, Balboa Park museums, casinos (Valley View, Pala, Harrahs, Sycuan), Liberty Station, with annual trips to Del Mar Fair, Flower Fields, Safari Park, Anza Borrego Dessert, and Julian. Self-guided & docent led tours offered monthly.
  
  
• Off-site Special Interest Excursions
  Usually half-day or day trips, (usually with a meal trip included), to places of specific interest such as the Seaport Village, Birch Aquarium, Whale Watching, Hotel del Coronado, Cirque du Soleil shows, Del Mar Racetrack, or a special feature film at the local Cinepolis. .
  
  
• On-site Special Presentations
  Lectures, such as Stone Age Doc., Braille Institute, Armchair Astronomy, Medical/Health services, and Insurance. Workshops, like Medical Supply (where they come to you and fix your walker/wheelchair), recitals (ballet, music etc.), sing-a longs, children’s presentations, and art shows.
  
  
• On-site Special Celebrations
  In conjunction with Food Services, special parties and celebrations are planned monthly. Special parties are included with cocktails, wine, and beer, and may feature hors d’oeuvres. Some of these special parties include: Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s, Day, 4th of July, Casino Night, Western Night, Halloween, Anniversary Dinner, Holiday Décor, and New Year’s Eve. .
  
  
• Other On-site Activities
  Resident meet regularly for a wide variety of recreational activities like dominoes, arts & craft classes, phase 10, board games, bingo, mahjong, bridge, book club, mindfulness group, poker, golf (putting green), and rummikub.

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