Our Events
FREE Maiden Community Class
To celebrate the amazing Maiden Community here in the San Fernando Valley, we are offering a special FREE circuit class in their name. This class is primarily for Maiden Community Members, Vendors, and Facebook group members, but it is open to the public. For info on the Maiden Community, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maidencommunity/about.
LECTURE: Preserving Vision Through The Ages - A Journey Into Eye Health For Seniors
This presentation will explore essential strategies and practices for maintaining eye health as we age.
Roundtable: Pivotal Moments in Life That Shaped Who You Are Today
Roundtables provide an environment to listen and learn from one another, and share experiences and insights, where all viewpoints are valued by the group. This month's topic theme is "Pivotal moments in life that shaped who you are today.”
OPEN HOUSE & Community Mixer
Kick off the year by joining us for an OPEN HOUSE and Community Mixer! Meet Q4 Active members, potential members, former members, and guests. Mingle with the community, and then test your fitness knowledge with fun trivia activities. It’s a great way to start the year, and make lasting connections. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. See you there!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Future Senior Trends
This will be an overview of Artificial Intelligence and its effects on society and seniors, and how to be more aware and careful in this new age. Join an SSG Specialist of Foundation for Senior Services, as we take you on a brief tour of AI's impact on aging and seniors. Learn a little more about how artificial intelligence may play a role in four key areas of our lives: communication, physical and mental health, mobility, and companionship.
Senior Scams, Fraud, and Identity Theft
In this presentation, you will discover key strategies to prevent financial fraud and identity theft, along with ways to defend against common scams targeting older adults. AN SSG Specialist with the Foundation for Senior Services will share practical tips to help you stay safe and protected.
Workshop: Dating in the Modern World - How to Succeed & Enjoy the Journey
With the popularity of shows like The Golden Bachelor, it’s clear that dating at any age is both intriguing and challenging, sparking conversations about finding love later in life.
Balanced Nutrition for Happiness and Life Fulfillment
By learning how to enjoy both wholesome foods and treats without guilt, you support hormone balance and brain function, which leads to a happier, healthier life. You can truly enjoy life by finding a balance between healthy eating and occasional indulgences. This balance helps regulate mood, stress, and anxiety, contributing to overall happiness.
"Go Take A Hike" with Q4 Active
Please join us on National "Take A Hike" Day at Serrania Park in Woodland Hills.
Get Fit—Financially! The Importance of Creating Physical AND Financial Wellness As You Age
As you approach or enjoy your retirement, and you exercise to improve your health and increase longevity, do you ever wonder if your physical wellbeing might outlast your financial resources?
Nutrition for Better Functional Movement and Mental Agility
Learn how to fuel yourself to maintain optimal functional movement (i.e. the 7 basic human movement patters: push, pull, hinge, twist, squat, lunge, walk/run,.) to also support the brain’s agility, neuroplasticity, and cognitive function.
Tai Chi Prime: Six-Week Fall Prevention Program
Tai Chi Prime is a six-week, evidence-based class series that meets twice per week for 90 minutes, and which has been proven to reduce the risk of falling. Published research has shown that participants had significant improvement in cognitive skills, balance, strength, and mobility.
‘SNAKE PLANT’ Acrylic Painting Workshop
Unlock your creativity in this fun, hands-on workshop! As we explore creative freedom and play, you’ll build confidence, relieve stress, and improve fine motor skills. This workshop promotes focus, hand-eye coordination, and self-expression. and is perfect for anyone looking to express themselves mindfully through art.
Medicinal Benefits of Cannabis and CBD
This engaging program covers the basics of the Endocannabinoid System, the benefits of cannabis and CBD, and senior-specific dosing and products. We will also discuss how to navigate California laws and facility policies.
CELEBRATE FALL! Member Mixer/Open House
Come Celebrate Fall with Q4 Active, and mingle with your fellow members!
Refreshments, games, shopping, prizes, music, fun, and more!
We look forward to seeing you.
Nutrition for the Health of Your Joints and Brain
Learn how to improve joint health through nutrition and lifestyle so you can also improve mood and mental clarity.
2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's - San Fernando Valley, CA
Q4 Active is pleased to be part of the Walk to End Alzheimer's® for the fourth year in a row. While we are not an exhibitor this year, we are still fielding a team, fundraising and walking. We invite you to be part of the Q4 Active team there.
Nutrition & Lifestyle for Better Sleep & Increased Brain Clarity
On the heels of a recent, more general presentation on the importance of sleep and creating healthy sleep hygiene practices that was delivered here at Q4 Active, this workshop dives specifically into one of the specific topics from that workshop--Nutrition. Nutrition plays a key role in sleep hygiene, so come learn key strategies in how to gear what you eat and drink to manifest better quality sleep to improve your cognitive clarity, focus and creativity.
Senior Life Enrichment Through Music and Art
Building “mental muscles” is as important to our health and longevity as a healthy body. Learn from SSG Specialist, PK Maxx, Body/Mind Imaging, how creative fitness is essential to stimulating cognitive brain function and how through the fun of art and music we can build our mental and emotional abilities to increase cognition, flexibility, and personal fulfillment as seniors.
Get Fit—Financially! The Importance of Creating Physical AND Financial Wellness As You Age
As you approach or enjoy your retirement, and you exercise to improve your health and increase longevity, do you ever wonder if your physical wellbeing might outlast your financial resources?
Preparing you physically and cognitively your fourth quarter is what we do at Q4 Active. Preparing you for financial wellness is what New York Life does, and if your lucky enough to have a financial professional who understands both physical health and financial wellness, your chances of outliving your retirement fund might go down considerably.
Join us for a 45-min financial circuit class (plus 15 min of Q&A), and a discussion on building financial health and wellness that parallels your quest for physical fitness and brain health. We'll incorporate some physical activity throughout the session. This session is FREE and will be jam-packed with valuable information.
Presenter: Rosemary Riegert Laughin is a Financial Professional with New York Life Insurance Company (CA Insurance License #4350013) who provides insurance and retirement strategies that help people of all stages of life achieve financial security. She is also a fitness professional who teaches yoga and other fitness classes.
Registration: This event is FREE to all, but you must register in order to reserve your space in the session. Space is limited.
Let’s Talk SLEEP! Healthy Sleep Habits As We Age
Learn about the importance and benefits of sleeping well, identify the symptoms and obstacles that cause sleep issues in older adults, and learn various ways to improve your sleep and develop a “sleep” action plan.
Pole Dancing for Seniors
Designed specifically for a mature audience, this class combines the innovative mobility, flexibility and stability techniques of the orange Mobility Stick (i.e., "Pole") with the fun and empowering dance sequences of East Coast Swing, Lambada/Merengue, Country Step/shuffle and more.
Basic Self-Defense for Older Adults: Weekly Workshop Series
Join us for an empowering and practical series of self-defense workshops designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself in various situations.
SPECIALTY CLASS: Brain Games Day
Improve your memory, movement, and morale in this FREE, fun-filled hour of laughing and learning while playing brain games with full-time Cognitive Enrichment Specialist (and some-time stand-up comedienne) Barbara Bloom—A.K.A., ‘The Brain Game Dame.’ Barbara will entertain us with interactive word games, physical coordination activities, and critical thinking/memory exercises.
Learn to Bodyblade® for Brain and Body Benefits
Bodyblade® combines strength training with stability training and it automatically adjusts to your specific needs. It can improve your strength, balance, coordination, cardiovascular fitness, and reaction time—perfect for fall prevention. Join us to learn about this innovative tool, from the inventor himself, and then participate in a full 45 minute circuit class using Bodyblade in each of the six circuit stations.
SPECIALTY CLASS: Brain Game Day!
Improve your memory, movement, and morale in this FREE, fun-filled hour of laughing and learning while playing brain games with full-time Cognitive Enrichment Specialist (and some-time stand-up comedienne) Barbara Bloom—A.K.A., ‘The Brain Game Dame.’ Barbara will entertain us with interactive word games, physical coordination activities, and critical thinking/memory exercises.
Peaceful Mind Meditation
Come and leave your worries and troubles behind. Let go of your past and present anxiety, fear, doubt, stress, anger, and constant mind chatter.
SELF-DEFENSE: Tips and Tactics for Basic Awareness and Safety
Learn how to make yourself a difficult target, and some safety tips to protect yourself, your family, and your home.
Q4 Active's One-Year Anniversary Celebration
Come celebrate Q4 Active’s One-Year Anniversary! Our community is one-year stronger, and our Members are feeling years younger!
SPECIAL EVENT: Conversation With Ms. Risa Igelfeld
Have you ever met someone 106 years young? How many centenarians have you met? Those who live to be 100 years or more are called Centenarians, and as of 2021, there were over 90,000 centenarians in the US. It is estimated that more than half a million centenarians will be alive in the US by 2060. Ms. RISA IGELFELD is one of those fabulous centenarians, and she will be joining us live in our studio to chat, and to answer your burning questions.
LECTURE: Allergies in Seniors - Stop Suffering, Start Breathing.
We will be discussing how allergies can affect us at all stages of life, including as seniors. We'll also address how different allergy medicines may affect us as we age, what the newest data on penicillin allergy suggests, and why it is important to discuss all of this with your doctor.
SPECIALTY CLASS: Golden Beats (Drums Alive®)
"Golden Beats," by Drums Alive® is the original evidence-based cardio drumming workout specially designed for the senior population, which provides a fun drumming wellness program.