The Quay County Extension Service and Mesalands Community College will be offering the Strong Seniors Stay Young program, an exercise program for middle-aged and older men and women in Tucumcari starting in February.  The Tucumcari classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. starting Feb. 1.  The Tucumcari series will be led by Tom Morris, Mesalands Community College fitness center director, with assistance from Brenda Bishop, extension home economist.
The Strong Seniors Program will use the Strong Women Program curriculum which was developed by Miriam Nelson, a proffesor atTufts University.  The program is based upon years of research on how strength training and proper nutrition improve the health of women of all ages.  Strength is a critical factor in living healthier, more active lives.  Research shows that a program of strength training not only improves bone density but reduces falls, improves arthritis symptoms, and increases flexibility and strength.  All needed equipment will be provided by the extension service.
To enroll, an information packet must be picked up from the extension office.  The forms must be filled out and a doctor’s release obtained before the start of class.  The cost for the series of classes will be $20 per person and must be paid on the first day of class.  Persons who have taken the class previously do not need a doctor’s release but must call the Extension Office and reserve a spot.
For more information, contact the Quay County Extension Office at 461-0562.
The Quay County Extension Office is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator.