Our Journey To “The Moon”

We studied what the Center for Disease Control had to say on these issues. We listened to some knowledgeable medical professionals. We took some Senior Fitness courses and practical training; we thought we were ready. Soon we had 50 “students” meeting for Balance classes in Mayfair’s Church Fellowship Hall and Garden Room.

It became crystal clear that WE, 50 and 60 year olds, also needed to be doing preventive weight bearing exercises, dances, stretches and balance techniques to keep US from becoming fall compromised and having some of the issues that typically accompany aging. Thus, different levels of these actives were born, and we named our program STEADY FOR LIFE. Soon the word spread of the work we were doing and the positive results for many. We began getting calls asking if we would provide classes in other parts of the city and county.  Many churches were open to donating space for such classes as a community outreach if we would come. (See our many locations below).

Before long it was necessary to have a “home base” in a rented space, and we continued to make that home in South Huntsville. Fast forward a few years when the Sandra Moon Community Complex was in the planning and developing stages. We eagerly attended Council Member Jennie Robinson’s town hall meetings, and we celebrated when the beautiful new library opened and the Arts Council got their lovely wing. We played with our grandchildren on the fabulous new playground and even had some Steady for Life Pickle Ball lessons with Judy Hayes – all while dreaming of someday having our South Huntsville Steady for Life classes there.  

DREAMS DO COME TRUE! We are excited to announce that we will welcome everyone to classes at “THE MOON” on June 1st! We will be renting space from our friends at the Arts Council on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Look for our Steady for Life sign at the entrance and visit us on our website http://www.steadyforlife.org for more information. If you’d like to talk to someone at Steady for Life in person, you may call us at 256-213-1976.

Steady for Life – Main
Sandra Moon Community Complex
Arts Council Wing
7901 Bailey Cove Rd, Huntsville

First Baptist Church
600 Governor’s Drive, Huntsville

First Baptist Church of Meridianville
175 Monroe Rd., Meridianville

Locust Grove Baptist Church
171 County Lake Rd., New Market

Monrovia Church of Christ
595 Nance Rd., Huntsville

Monte Sano United Methodist Church
601 Monte Sano Blvd., Huntsville

Mount Zion Baptist Church
228 Mt. Zion Rd, Huntsville

Nativity Episcopal Church
208 Eustis Ave, Huntsville

Owens Cross Rds. Church of Christ
124 Eastwood Dr., Owens Cross Rds.

Valley United Methodist Church
1410 Drake Ave., Huntsville

The Lodge
451 Johns Rd NW, Huntsville