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Exercise Programs - Northwoods Partners

328 West Conan Street, Ely, MN 55731

Eligibility
Serves seniors who are residents of Babbitt, Ely, Soudan, Tower, and Winton
Hours
Call for current offerings list and times
Application process
Call
Fees
Donations accepted
Service area
Babbitt, MN Ely, MN Soudan, MN Tower, MN Winton, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
Offers an assortment of exercise programs, allowing community members to take a preventive approach to aging well. Programs including:
  • Community exercise group: Full-body exercise routine that includes both seated and standing exercises. This program is designed to give participants a safe and effective workout that will allow them to increase and maintain their flexibility, stability, and movement
  • Exercise buddy: Trained volunteer meets with the participant weekly in their home to help increase their strength, flexibility, and balance
Memories and movement evidence-based programs, including:
  • A matter of balance: An eight-week program that helps reduce the fear of falling and increases the activity levels of older adults. This workshop is offered through Juniper, a statewide network of evidence-based programs.
  • S.A.I.L.(Stay Active and Independent for Life!): This exercise class is a strength, balance, and fitness program for community-dwelling older adults to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. Meets two to three times per week for one hour.
  • Stepping on
  • Tai Ji Quan: Moving for better balance: a 12-week progressive learning course where participants learn an adapted 8 form Tai Chi routine that is intended to address common and potentially debilitating movement and balance issues. This workshop is offered through Juniper; a statewide network of evidence-based programs.
  • Walk with ease
Contact for current offerings list.
Last Assured
09/16/2025
Providing organization
Northwoods Partners

Provides resources that promote independence and healthy aging