BALANCED: A Community Balance and Exercise Program

The journey to the front of the church for communion was difficult…walking slowly, and a bit unsteadily, with hands folded in prayer. Taking communion required a concentrated effort, not necessarily dedicated to meaningful engagement in spiritual ritual, but rather a deliberate focus to avoid stumbling or falling while navigating through pews and up the center aisle. Participating safely in communion, a ritual that began for many of the congregation members in childhood and