NEW ORLEANS — Start your summer with wellness, community, and fun! Fit NOLA at NORD invites residents to the Healthy Aging Summer Kickoff and Health Expo on Monday, June 2, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Desire/Florida Multiservice Center.
This free event is designed for adults ages 55 and older, featuring interactive group fitness sessions, health education, and valuable health screenings. Attendees can enjoy a morning of movement, gardening, and healthy living tips—followed by a nutritious lunch provided by GoodEats Catering.
Fit NOLA is a program of the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission, developed in partnership with the City of New Orleans and local organizations. The initiative promotes physical activity and improved nutrition to help build a healthier New Orleans. As a Let’s Move! City, Fit NOLA works to improve the quality of life for all who live, learn, work, and play in New Orleans. The Healthy Aging program specifically supports residents 55 and older through wellness activities, educational sessions, and opportunities for social connection. Whether recovering from surgery or staying fit and active, participants can find support through expert-led classes tailored to their needs.
Group Exercise Partners & Their Classes:
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ANEW Fitness – Healthy Aging Mobility and Core / Healthy Aging Resistance Training
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By Our Hands Wellness – Beginner Gardening
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KWL Steppers – Beginner Line Dancing
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Footprints to Fitness – Healthy Aging Cardio Sculpt
Health Education Partner:
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Second Harvest – Nutrition Education
Health Expo Partners:
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CenterWell
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Humana
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WellAhead
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LSU Health Sciences Center
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New Orleans Council on Aging
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University Medical Center
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Alzheimer’s Association of Louisiana
Don’t miss this opportunity to kick off summer feeling strong, supported, and inspired!
For more information, contact 504-658-3052.