Gentle exercise classes - Updated times & locations
Exercise classes primarily for Seniors, but all ages and abilities welcome.
SEATED MOBILISATION EXERCISES
o Monday (incl 26th April), 10.30am - Kilbirnie Community Centre - $5
SPIN POI
o Tuesday (from 27 April on), 5pm - Kilbirnie Community Centre - $5
o Wednesday, 2pm - your house via Zoom - $5
o Thursday, 11am - Seatoun or Strathmore Park - $2
o 15 April - Strathmore Park Community Centre
o 22 April - Seatoun Village Hall
o 29 April - Seatoun Village Hall
o 6 May - Strathmore Park Community Centre
o 13 May - Seatoun Village Hall
o 20 May - Strathmore Park Community Centre
o 27 May - Seatoun Village Hall
SEATED MOBILISATION EXERCISES
50 minutes of gentle exercises set to music. 2 songs standing, the rest seated in chairs. Aims of the class: Gentle exercise for those who can't exercise standing up / Prevent joint stiffness & maintain joint and muscle mobility / Have fun! Suitable for various forms of arthritis, recovery from strokes or heart attacks, chronic fatigue, MS, seniors easing back into exercise and more.
SPIN POI
Playing with poi is a lot of fun! Spin Poi can be done sitting or standing and is suitable for almost everyone. Inspired by traditional poi, it has been adapted to be a safe and effective exercise, especially for older populations. On top of the usual benefits of exercise, typically people will see improvements in grip strength, attention, focus, balance and coordination.
No need to book. Poi provided. Or there some new sets available for sale if you want your own personal set. The class is suitable for beginners to intermediate. It is 45 minutes long and we cover:
o Welcome, safety reminders & warm up
o Practice poi movements
o Playtime! 20-25 minutes of poi to music
o Cool down
Ask me more about any of the classes!
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.5% Yes
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33.7% Maybe?
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24.8% No
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Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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