Partner Sites
As a partnering organization, you are able to host the Arthritis Foundation’s array of Life Improvement Series education and exercise classes. While every individual is unique, many people who take Arthritis Foundation classes enjoy the following benefits:
- Decreased pain
- Improved function
- Increased flexibility and range of motion
- Increased strength
- Improved outlook
- Improved overall health status
- Less frequent doctor and emergency room visits
Program Leader's Corner
Improve lives today by teaching an Arthritis Foundation program. As a program instructor or leader, you will make a tremendous difference in your community. We'll give you the training you need to deliver these programs, and you will join the ranks of thousands of offically certified Arthritis Foundation instructors making a difference across the country. Learn more about other benefits of teaching.
Criteria for Program Leader or Instructor
To teach classes, you need to successfully complete an Arthritis Foundation instructor workshop. Criteria for program leaders and Instructors varies by program.
- Release Form
- Quarterly Report Program Information
- Benefits to Your Organization
- Criteria for Facilities
- Arthritis Foundation Program Co-sponsorship Agreement
Program Instructor/Leader Workshop Calendar
Region Program Leader/Instructor Workshop Calendar-
Click here to see all trainings in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
| Program | Date | Information | Location | Trainer | Time | Contact |
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**CANCELLED** Arthritis Foundation |
**CANCELLED** 3/1/13 Deadline:
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New Leader: FREE TO WV RESIDENTS
|
Oglebay Resort & Conference Center 465 Lodge Drive Wheeling, WV 26003 |
Trish Cooper |
8:30am-5:00pm |
mstjohn@arthritis.org |
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4/12/13 Deadline:
|
New Leader: FREE TO WV RESIDENTS
|
Oglebay Resort & Conference Center 465 Lodge Drive Wheeling, WV 26003 |
Trish Cooper |
8:30am-5:00pm |
mstjohn@arthritis.org | |
| Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program** |
4/26/13 Deadline:
|
New Leader: FREE TO WV RESIDENTS
|
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites |
Trish Cooper |
8:30am-5:00pm |
mstjohn@arthritis.org |
| Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program** |
5/2/13- Deadline:
|
New Leader 2 day Workshop: FREE TO WV RESIDENTS |
Embassy Suites 300 Court Street Charleston, WV 25301 |
Shelia Rae |
9:00am-5:00pm |
mstjohn@arthritis.org |
|
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program |
5/16/12 Deadline:
|
New Leader:
|
Ashland YMCA 3232 Old 13th Street Ashland, KY 41102 |
Trish Cooper |
8:30am-5:00pm |
mstjohn@arthritis.org |

