MARQUETTE – A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.

Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.

Michigan State University Extension, in partnership is UPCAP/U.P. Area Agency on Aging will be offering an eight-week Matter of Balance class from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 3. The class will be held at the Lost Creek Community Center in Marquette. There is no cost to attend, pre-registration is required.

Call UPCAP at 1-800-338-7227 or dial 2-1-1 to register or for more information. For more information, visit www.upcap.org.