It's a new year and the perfect time to participate in the first monthly Advanced Professional Senior Fitness Instructor and Trainers’ "It's All About the ..." Workshop. On Jan. 27 at 9:15 a.m. at Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main Street in Damariscotta, join Robin Maginn for a conversation about the core.

Core exercises are a crucial part of any exercise regimen. By working the core muscles, you flatten and strengthen your abdominal area, stabilize the lower back, improve balance and coordination and promote better breathing, among other benefits, without doing any crunches. 

To register, call 563-1363.  Participation fee: $10. Participation will assist you in achieving your Dashing to Denmark Winter Activity Challenge. The public is invited to call the agency's consumer helpline at 1-800-639-1553 for more details; or to join the Spectrum Generations Volunteer Corps.  Visit the agency's website at www.spectrumgenerations.org.