Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)

Exercise your brain, legs and more at these healthy events

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BRAIN FITNESS IN MEDIA

When: Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Media-Upper Providence Library, 1 E. Front St.

More Details: The library will host an informatio­nal fair with resources to help keep the brain healthy as you age. The event will include brain healthy food and training games and more. The program is free but pre-registrati­on is required to get lunch. For more informatio­n and to register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/brainfitne­ss-for-healthy-aging-fairby-surrey-services-tickets282­44846095?aff=ebapi.

OPEN SPACE RUNS IN COATESVILL­E

When: Saturday at 11 a.m. Where: ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road

More Details: Participan­ts can run for nature with the 3rd Annual ChesLen Chase for Open Space. The event includes a 10K, 5K and 2-mile fun run or walk. The course includes open fields, hills, woodlands and more. For more informatio­n and registrati­on prices, visit natlands.org/ event/cheslencha­se2016.

ZUMBA CLASSES IN NORTH COVENTRY

When: Various days and times Where: Coventry Mall, 351 W. Schuylkill Road More Details: The Beyond Fun Fitness studio offers several varieties of the fitness dance craze Zumba including classes for kids and seniors. Zumba Gold classes for those with limited mobility are $2 at 9 a.m. Mondays and at 11:30 a.m. Fridays. For more informatio­n about the studio and upcoming classes, visit the website www.beyondfunf­itness.com.

PUMPKIN RUN IN OAKS

When: Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, 101 New Mill Road More Details: The 5K and 1-mile fun run is organized by the Pennsylvan­ia Tourette Syndrome Alliance. All 5K participan­ts will receive an attraction­s pass for the Shocktober­fest. The cost for the 5K is $20 and the 1-mile run is $10. For more informatio­n, visit www.patsainc.org/Newsand-Events/ Pumpkinrun.aspx.

DINING WITH DIABETES IN LEESPORT

When: Class begins Nov. 2 Where: Berks County Agricultur­al Center, 1238 County Welfare Road More Details: This six-week program is for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes as well as their families. The classes will include meal planning, recipes, physical activity and more. The session will begin Nov. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. but the registrati­on deadline is Oct. 28. The cost is $15 per individual. To find out more, call 610-3781327 or visit extension.psu.edu/ health/diabetes.

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