Fitness & Health Promotion Classes

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Note that programs are subject to change. Please contact site for additional information regarding daily schedule.


A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance is an evidencebased program that combines gentle exercises with group discussion to help older adults reduce their fear of falling and build confidence, strength, mobility, and balance. Each week builds on the last, introducing new strategies that support longterm success.

  • Classes meet in person once a week for two hours over 8 weeks
  • Participants are expected to attend all sessions
  • Workbooks and materials are provided
  • Class size limited to 16; minimum of 8 required
  • Space is limited—early registration encouraged
  • Register through the hosting Senior Center or event site
  • If you’d like to host a class for your community, workplace, or group, we can help bring A Matter of Balance to your location. For details or to sign up, please contact us. 

 

CONCORD

Monday’s March 9th-April 27th, 2026 10AM-12PM

Concord Senior Center, 2727 Parkside Circle, Concord, 94519

Tel: 925.671.3318

 

EL CERRITO

Monday’s April 6th-June 1st, 2026 11AM-1PM

El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, 94530

Tel: 510.559.7000

 

LAFAYETTE

Tuesday’s April 7th-May 26th, 2026 10AM-12PM

Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary’s Rd, Lafayette, 94549

Tel: 925.284.5050

 

SAN PABLO

Wednesday’s April 8th-May 27th, 2026 Time tbd

San Pablo Senior Center-San Pablo Library,13751 San Pablo Av, San Pablo, 94806

Tel: 510.215.3090

 

MARTINEZ

Friday’s April 10th-May 29th, 2026, Time tbd

Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green St. Martinez, 94553

Tel: 925.372.3557

 


On the Move

This 12‑week, evidence-based exercise program improves walking and balance through fun, brain‑engaging movement sequences. Each session builds on the last, helping participants develop smoother, more efficient walking and new strategies for better mobility.

  • Meets twice a week for one hour over 12 consecutive weeks
  • Participants are expected to attend all sessions
  • Class size: maximum 16; minimum 8 required
  • Space is limited—early registration encouraged
  • Register through the hosting Senior Center or event site
  • All materials provided

 


Bingocize®

Bingocize® is a fun way to exercise and enjoy bingo at the same time! This 10-week program increases physical activity and reduces sedentary behavior, and promotes social engagement.

MOW Diablo Region offers Bingocize® classes to seniors 60 years and older at the following locations and times:

  • Mondays, Ongoing, 1:00pm
    • Stoneman Village
      375 Presidio Lane, Pittsburg, CA 94565
      (Nonresidents are required to contact site prior to participation)
  • Tuesdays, Ongoing, 12:00noon
    • Corinne Sain Senior & Family Community Center (North Richmond Senior Center)
      515 Silver Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801
  • Wednesdays, Ongoing, 10:00am
    • Presidio Village
      200 Presidio Lane, Pittsburg, CA 94565
      (Nonresidents are required to contact site prior to participation)
  • Wednesdays, Ongoing, 11:00am
    • Eagle City Mobile Home Park
      2333 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561
      (Nonresidents are required to contact site prior to participation)
  • Wednesdays, Ongoing, 12:30pm
    • Berrellesa Palms
      310 Berrellesa Street, Martinez, CA 94553
      (Nonresidents are required to contact site prior to participation)
  • Thursdays, Ongoing, 12:30 pm
    • Concord Senior Center
      2727 Parkside Circle, Concord, CA 94519
  • Fridays, Ongoing, 10:00 am
    • El Cerrito Community Center
      7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530

ENHANCE® FITNESS

Enhance® Fitness is an arthritis-friendly evidence-based group exercise and falls prevention program that is proven to support older adults at all levels of fitness and mobility. Each class session focuses on four key areas important to the well-being and function of participants: low impact cardiovascular exercise; dynamic/static balance work, strength training with weights; and stretching.

MOW Diablo Region offers  Enhance® Fitness classes to seniors 60 years and older at the following locations and times:

  • Tuesdays, Ongoing, 10:30 am
    • Stoneman Village
      375 Presidio Lane, Pittsburg, CA 94565
      (Nonresidents are required to contact site prior to participation)
  • Wednesdays, Ongoing, 10:30 am
    • Ambrose Senior Center
      3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, CA 94565
        
  • Fridays, Ongoing, 10:30 am
    • Ambrose Senior Center
      3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, CA 94565

LINE DANCING

Line Dancing is a popular form of exercise for older adults and is a low-impact dance and movement physical activity program. Line dancing is offered seating or standing and is recommended for all fitness and mobility levels.

  • Wednesdays, Ongoing, 9:15 am
    • Ambrose Senior Center
      3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, CA 94565
  • Fridays, Ongoing, 9:15 am
    • Pittsburg Senior Center
      300 Presidio Lane, Pittsburg, CA, 94565

Tai Chi For Arthritis

MOW Diablo Region offers Tai Chi for older adults. This low impact, gentle form of exercise helps older adults improve flexibility, strength, balance, and range of motion. Tai Chi is adaptable and safe for people of all ages and stages of health.

  • Mondays, Ongoing, 2:00 pm 
    Presidio Village 
    200 Presidio Lane, Pittsburg, CA 94565 
    (Nonresidents are required to contact site prior to participation) 

Young at Heart

Young at Heart Strength Training; a Fall Prevention Program is an evidence-based fall prevention program. This class can be done seated or standing. Participants can expect improved balance, strength, reduced number of falls, reduced stress, improved mental health, social engagement, and increased energy level.

MOW Diablo Region offers Young at Heart classes to seniors 60 years and older at the following locations and times:

 

  • Mondays, Ongoing, 9:00am
    • Concord Senior Center
      2727 Parkside Circle, Concord, CA 94519
  • Mondays, Ongoing, 10:00am
    • Martinez Senior Center
      818 Green Street, Martinez, CA 94553
  • Mondays, Ongoing, 11:00am
    • Sycamore Place Apartments
      35 Laurel Drive, Danville, CCA 94526
      (Nonresidents are required to contact site prior to participation)
  • Tuesdays, Ongoing, 9:30am
    • Queen of All Saints Catholic Church
      2390 Grant Street, Concord, CA 94520
  • Wednesdays, Ongoing, 11:00am
    • Sycamore Place Apartments
      35 Laurel Drive, Danville, CCA 94526
      (Nonresidents are required to contact site prior to participation)
  • Thursdays, Ongoing, 9:30am
    • Queen of All Saints Catholic Church
      2390 Grant Street, Concord, CA 94520
  • Thursdays, Ongoing, 10:00am
    • Pittsburg Senior Center
      300 Presidio Lane, Pittsburg, CA, 94565
  • Thursdays, Ongoing, 10:00am
    • Martinez Senior Center
      818 Green Street, Martinez, CA 94553
  • Thursdays, Ongoing, 10:00am
    • Hercules Senior Center
      111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547
  • Thursdays, Ongoing, 11:00am
    • Concord Senior Center
      2727 Parkside Circle, Concord, CA 94519
  • Fridays, Ongoing, 10:30 am
    • Pittsburg Senior Center
      300 Presidio Lane, Pittsburg, CA, 94565
  • Fridays, Ongoing, 12:30 pm
    • Hercules Senior Center
      111 Civic Drive, Hercules, CA 94547