a movement class for older adults focused on safety, strength, & confidence.
DON’T LET A Fear of falling hold you back!
In this fun, supportive series of classes, you’ll learn practical techniques to help you fall safely and get up with ease. Designed for seniors of all mobility levels, Bounce Back combines gentle movement, balance exercises, and practical skills to help you move with greater confidence and peace of mind.
In-Person CLASSES - New Milford, CT
Spring 2026 Dates:
Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8-week class series: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Held at New Milford Fitness and Aquatics Club (NMFAC), 130 Grove St., New Milford, CT (Membership to the club is not required for participation.
Two ways to sign up:
Non-NMFAC Members: Contact Deborah at New Milford Senior Center at 860-355-6075 to register and inquire about transportation to the club.
NMFAC Members: Sign up by calling NMFAC at 860-799-6880. Visiting the gym? Put your name on the list at the front desk.
bounce back benefits
Discover Skills to Keep You Safe
Learn techniques to help prevent falls before they happen and reduce the likelihood of injuries by gaining knowledge about your movements.
Gain Strength and Balance
Through gentle exercises, you will improve stability by increasing strength and coordination.
Find Joy in Community
By participating with your peers in a supportive environment, you will grow confidence and connection through group and solo exercises. We are in this together!
Build Confidence
Gain greater peace of mind and freedom by learning how to navigate your surroundings and do the things you love safely.
The Pilobolus Advantage
Pilobolus Teaching Artists are experts in movement. Their performance training has led them to understand how to execute difficult and repetitive choreography without injury. Additionally, the trust gained through weight sharing and collaboration ensures they understand how to help others navigate their own bodies mindfully and successfully—just like you.
About Our Collaborative Partner
Pilobolus’s Bounce Back class series was created by Pilobolus’s Education Director Emily Kent and Anyone Can Move®’s Judith Sachs.
With a background in both performance and healthcare, Judith Sachs uses her expertise and passion for both fields to help people gain mobility and comfort in their bodies through her adaptive movement program, Anyone Can Move, based in Philadelphia, PA.
Her certifications include Dance for PD® teacher, Philadelphia; Parkinson's Foundation COE Grantee for her innovative therapy program, 2020, 2021; CLOSE CONTACT for COUPLES® with PD, in collaboration with Penn Medicine and the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, the Cleveland Clinic, Las Vegas, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bounce Back is an 8-week progressive series of classes. Students can drop in anytime, but we suggest that they attend as many of the classes as possible to learn and practice all the techniques.
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All levels of mobility are welcome. The class will have four modifiable sections:
seated warm-up
standing strength and agility
floor work on the mats
falling practice onto varying levels of the crash mat
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All tools are provided! Feel free to bring a water. Comfortable clothing is recommended.
Perfect for All Bodies
Come join us and discover the tools you need to move safely and live more freely. No experience required! Our classes include adaptive exercises that work for any body and mobility level.