BETHEL — The Bethel Congregational Church, 32 Church St., will present “Movie It Or Lose It,” from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7.

This audience participation program includes different ways to exercise and will be presented by Betsey Foster, Karen Swanson and Patti Truman. Program is sponsored by To Your Health of Western Mountains Senior College.

Dr. Catherine Chamberlin, a physician at the Bethel Family Health Center and an avid fitness supporter, will introduce the participants. She will also add her thoughts on the importance of fitness.

Audience members will learn from local experts about the benefits of several different ways to exercise. The audience will be invited to join the fun of trying these methods.

Foster, who has a master’s degree in public health from Boston University, studied Tai Chi and Qigong from leaders in the field for the past 28 years. She will explain and demonstrate the art form.

Seniors will get into the Zumba beat of the oldies as Patti Truman promises to tone down Zumba for seniors.

“Zumba is not a dance class as much as a movement class for all ages; it’s exercise in disguise,” Truman said.

She believes physical fitness is paramount for creating and maintaining health, stamina and a balanced sense of well-being, and it goes hand-in-hand with good nutrition habits. Her training consists of different forms of Zumba. She is certified to teach Bokwa, an aerobic workout, and is a personal trainer. Her other talents include hypnotherapy, counselor and life coach.

Swanson will introduce the audience to the benefits of chair yoga. “Many people think of yoga as something for the young and flexible. However, those with more limitations in their body are apt to notice the benefits of deep breathing and slow movements even more dramatically,” she said.

Swanson has been teaching yoga for nearly 20 years. She is certified in Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Thai-Shiatsu, Hellinger Family Constellation Therapy and Enwaken Energy Coaching. 

Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

FMI: 207-824-2053.