To celebrate Pilates Day, Absolute Pilates and Wellness Center will host an open studio from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 7, offering free classes at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., along with food, prizes, discounts and opportunities to learn about the benefits of Pilates.

A program of the Pilates Method Alliance, Pilates Day is an internationally organized community celebration held on the first Saturday of May. Its mission is to foster the public’s appreciation for and awareness of the Pilates Method, through a grassroots network of accessible, affordable and high-qualityPilates events.

“Pilates is great for everybody, at every age and fitness level,” says owner Allison Zang. “Practiced faithfully, Pilates yields numerous benefits. It teaches balance and control of the body, and that capacity spills over into other areas of one’s life.”

Location: 143 Walden Way, Mechanicsburg. For more information, call 717-585-2592 or visit MoveWithAbsolutePilates.com.