Exercise program for those with arthritis

The Arthritis Foundation, Central Coast Branch is offering two exercise and support programs in the Simi Valley area that are designed for people living with arthritis.

The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Program is offered at 8 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and also at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the Simi Valley Family YMCA, 3200 Cochran St. To register, call (805) 583-5338.

The aquatic program allows participants to do gentle activities in warm water, with guidance from a trained instructor. Although it is nonclinical, the program may result in physical benefits such as decreased pain and stiffness.

The Arthritis Foundation Support Group for Fibromyalgia is available at 3 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. For more information, call (805) 583-6363.

Arthritis Foundation support groups are formed by people with arthritis and their family members. New members are always invited.

For a free listing of Arthritis Foundation, services, call (805) 563-4685 or visit www.arthritis.org.