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Prioritize Your Health and Wellness at URC.

Comprehensive Wellness

Sometimes, thinking about holistic wellness can feel a bit overwhelming. Because of this, we’ve intentionally built our community around supporting all six dimensions of wellness—physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social, and vocational—and provide realistic ways for you to nurture each dimension every day. Some opportunities include:

  • Exciting community events to promote social wellness
  • Engaging fitness offerings, including our Fitness and Aquatic Center, numerous exercise classes (including aqua aerobics and tai chi!), and other spa-style amenities
  • Diverse and eclectic hobby and discussion groups, which promote vocational and intellectual wellness
  • Personalized ways to facilitate spiritual and emotional wellness, such as meditation classes and abundant outdoor spaces for walking and reflection

First-Class Fitness.

Our on-site Fitness Center caters to everyone, no matter your fitness level or ability. Move your body in a fun, supportive atmosphere with one of our fitness classes, get in some joint-friendly workouts in our indoor pool, or try out our variety of exercise equipment.

We offer:

  • Strength-training equipment designed for seniors
  • Ellipticals, treadmills and stationary bikes with built-in TVs
  • Free weights and resistance bands
  • Stability balls and other balance enhancers
  • Massage therapy sessions
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Aquatic Program

Our pools and spa are a fan favorite with our residents—and for good reason! You can feel the warm California sun on your skin while taking a dip in the heated outdoor pool, enjoy swimming laps in the serenity of the indoor pool, or simply relax in the warmth of the bubbling spa. Swimming is not only fun and refreshing, but helps promote physical health. This gentle exercise is especially beneficial for those who have arthritis or are recovering from an injury or surgery. We’ve customized our indoor pool with you in mind—both the pool and spa have graduated stairs for easy entry and exit and a specially-designed transport system to gently lower residents in and out of the pool. This feature is especially helpful for residents who participate in water-based therapy while recovering from surgery.

Activities & Classes

Aqua Aerobics: This dynamic yet gentle program is beloved by many as both a way to keep active and a great way to recover from certain injuries and surgeries.

Tai Chi: This traditional form of exercise helps the mind and body work in synergy, and is excellent for improving balance.

Yoga: You’ll use gentle breathing patterns and stretching postures to reduce stress and unite the mind and body.

Stretch and Flex: Enjoy a gentle, fun workout meant to increase flexibility, mobility, and strength.

Sit 2B Fit: These easy, gentle exercises done while seated increase mobility, flexibility, and strength. This program is great for those recovering from a hospital stay or a visit to the rehabilitation center.

Circuit Training: Enjoy a full-body workout with this guided course through our specially designed weights circuit.

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Lifelong Learning

At URC, opportunities to promote intellectual wellness are all around you—your biggest challenge will be deciding which one to do first! Engage with your interests through lifelong learning classes at UC Davis, check out a book from our expansive on-campus library, or stay connected online in our computer center.