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Sign Up For Class, Support Group, or Event

Our services are available to members who sign up as spaces are limited. Call 610.880.8988 or email events@amakapassion.org to sign up. 

UPDATE: Classes & Support Groups 

For your safety during these uncertain times, some face-to-face classes and support groups may be canceled or adapted to follow social distancing guidelines. In some cases, we may offer virtual alternatives. If you register for a class, we will notify you of any changes or cancellations using the email address or phone number you provide at registration. 

Every Wednesday

Cardio with Fanta
9:00 am

Some people crave cardio, while others cringe at the sound of it. While most people think of running or walking as a cardio workout, a group cardio fitness class can be a refreshing change of pace. Classes include various movements and exercises. Classes are held on a rotational basis in Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Chester.

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Amaka Passion, Inc.

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Every Friday

Bariatric Support Group

9:30 am

We know that losing and keeping weight off can be challenging—physically, mentally, and emotionally. That’s why we offer a support group for people to share stories about their weight loss journey, while also providing educational information to maintain overall improved health.

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Rebecca Norris

Thursday

Men's Cancer Support Group - 10:00 am

A diagnosis of cancer can come when you least expect it. Suddenly your world has changed. You may feel overwhelmed and anxious and have questions about what lies ahead. The opportunity to connect with others living with cancer can help you feel less alone.

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Administrator

Amara Kamara

Sports

It's especially important for older people to stay physically active. Most adults aged 65 and older spend an average of 10 hours or more sitting or laying down every day. This puts over-65s at higher risk of obesity and heart disease than the rest of the population. 

  • Walking Football.

  • Swimming.

  • Squash.

  • Golf.

Playing Soccer

Grooving Activities

Sports might not be your cup of tea, but that's all right. There are plenty of other ways to exercise, meet new people and look after your health. Here are some fantastic fitness hobby ideas for people of all fitness levels:

  • Walking.

  • Nordic walking.

  • Cycling.

  • Going to the gym.

  • Chair yoga.

  • Fitness classes & groups.

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Gardening

Gardening has plenty of benefits for older people. Once you get the hang of it, gardening can become rather addictive! It's hard to beat the satisfaction of planting a seed and watching it grow.

Some benefits:

  • Reducing stress levels.

  • Sense of achievement.

  • Getting out into the fresh air.

  • Helping to keep fit and active.

  • provide nutritious, healthy food

Community Garden

Gaming

Gaming provides great entertainment and, like most of our hobby ideas, gives you a chance to socialize. Most games give you the option to play against your friends, either online or side-by-side.

  • Bejeweled.

  • Wii Sports.

  • Brain Training.

  • Age of Empires.

  • Super Mario.

Fun with Video Game

Social Media

Popular social platforms are great for older people - especially those who live alone or far away from family. Plenty of younger people now chooses to move away from their childhood hometown, whether it's to go to university or for work purposes. Some benefits:

  • Facebook.

  • Zoom

  • Whatsapp

  • Twitter

  • Instagram

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Cooking

Cooking a meal from scratch can give you a great sense of achievement.

Cooked meals can bring friends and family together. After all, everybody likes to boast about their grandma's Sunday dinner. But it's not just the social benefits of cooking that are important. Cooking homemade food is also great for our health

  • Culinary.

  • Meal Preparation.

Home Cook

 Jigsaw Puzzles

There are plenty of hobby ideas for older people to choose from, but one of the most enjoyable and stimulating is a good old-fashioned jigsaw puzzle. There are so many different types of puzzles to choose from, including actual photographs, cartoons, paintings, and other backgrounds. 3D puzzles provide a whole new challenge to this classic hobby. Rather than piecing together a flat photograph, you'll build three-dimensional structures.​

Friends

Reading

There are so many different genres to choose from, which means that there will be something for everyone. Fiction fans only need to take a look at the current bestseller list for inspiration. This year's bestselling novels (so far) include:

  • Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

  • The Maid by Nita Prose

  • Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

  • Olga Dies Dreaming by Xóchitl González

  • The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom​

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Learn to Play a Musical Instrument

Of all our hobby ideas, this is one that most of us consider at some point in our lives. Teaching yourself a new skill provides a stimulating mental challenge, which is important in the battle against dementia and cognitive decline. You'll also develop your time management and organizational skills.

Your hand-eye coordination will also improve, as your brain will be working to convert the musical notes that you're reading on the page into specific hand movements, breathing techniques, and rhythms.

Pianist

 Community Groups

Loneliness is one of the biggest problems facing older people. Friends and family may move away and older people could face living alone. It's important to stay in touch with friends and family:

  • Arts & Crafts for beginners.

  • Board Game cafes and groups.

  • Exercise classes such as yoga.

  • Coffee mornings.

  • Choirs.

  • Dancing.

  • Book groups.

  • Sports clubs.

Playing Foosball

Adult Learning

Like the community groups we mentioned above, joining an adult learning course can also have great social benefits:

  • Meeting new people who have the same interests.

  • Sharing stories with new people.

  • Sharing advice and tips throughout the educational course.

Learning new skills keeps the brain healthy. In fact, research by the Alzheimer's Society showed that education could delay the onset of dementia.

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Birdwatching

There are plenty of benefits to taking part in birdwatching. Not only do you get to travel around the country, and potentially the world, but you also get to see some of the most remarkable species on our planet. Birdwatching combines the benefits of several of the hobby ideas we've shared: physical activity, learning something new, and spending time outdoors. Being outside is great for your mental health, as it improves your mood and provides you with a space to think. Birdwatching is a great opportunity to reflect or to just zone out and think calming thoughts

Enjoying the Ourdoors
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