LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Sutter Lakeside Hospital Wellness Center is offering a free arthritis exercise program beginning Tuesday, Feb. 1.

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program classes will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Developed especially for people with arthritis, this class helps maintain fitness while reducing arthritis pain.

Classes are taught by Arthritis Foundation-certified instructors and consist of low-impact exercise, seated, standing and optional floor exercises, with light bands and weights used in some classes.

The Sutter Lakeside Hospital Wellness Center is located at 5176 Hill Road East, Lakeport.

For more information call 707-262-5171 or 707-262-5090.