Portage Zhang Senior Center — Local services in Portage

I have Parkinson's and am taking my 4th round of 8 week classes designed especially for Parkinson's patients. Monday is a vigorous exercise class with emphasis on balance and building muscle. Tough but really good! Wednesday is Tai Chi- peaceful, graceful movement that teaches us slow, steady positions that help release dopamine. It is relaxing and very helpful. Friday is voice and cognitive. Before these classes, my voice was so monotone many people couldn't hear or understand me. Frustrating for both sides! My family certainly notices a...

The main entrance seems to be on the West side -- initially, I went to what I thought was the main entrance in the front of the building and found only a gated patio. So then I walked to the East side (adjacent to the ice-cream shop) and found that the "front" greeting desk was at the far end of that hallway! 200 steps just to check-in! The receptionist was very nice and helpful. May I suggest that you either turn the entire building or perhaps just put up some 'welcoming' signage for new and...

Wonderful Senior Center for all! We moved here from Florida and found that any senior places were basically made for those 85 and older (no offense, but when they are rated as activities for 55+ we expected more things and people attending that were in their 50s and 60s where most were late 70s and 80s only). This Senior Center is truly for active seniors, they have activities, trips and an exercise room with...