“Bone Builders,” the national strength training and balance exercise program aimed at those 55 and older will be offered in Andover starting in September at the Andover Hub (Andover’s old town hall) at 157 Main Street.

The ongoing twice weekly class will be offered in the mornings, probably on Tuesdays and Thursdays, although the exact start date, time and schedule are not yet confirmed. Interested residents should watch for a confirmation of the details in the September issue of The Andover Beacon.

“Bone Builders” is a low-impact class that uses small hand weights and exercises that can be done sitting or standing. Its focus is to increase muscle strength and balance, increase bone density, prevent or slow the development of osteoporosis and protect against fractures and falls. The class will be led by trained local volunteers and will be offered free of charge, although donations are gratefully accepted.

Residents who would like to join the group of volunteers to be trained to lead the class on a rotating basis are asked to contact Pat Cutter at 603-735-5628 or wcutter@nulltds.net. Donations of one to five-pound hand weights are also sought and would be greatly appreciated.

Andover Community Space, the group of residents that recently purchased the old town hall, is offering the class in conjunction with RSVP, the Concord non-profit organization that mobilizes volunteers to make a difference in their community and which is the area sponsor of “Bone Builders.”