What we do
This group might appeal to anyone who enjoys the freedom and relaxation that moving to music brings. Our aim is to keep all our bits in good working order, and have fun at the same time!
We do simple stretching, aerobic and weight bearing exercise and dance designed to maintain, and hopefully improve stamina, suppleness, and strength and at the same time stimulate concentration and memory. We work through a series of routines focusing on different parts of the body and usually include a more creative section that changes frequently.
The music is an eclectic mix that might come from anywhere in the world - Cuba, Italy, Africa, Asia, UK, USA; and any time – the nostalgic 40’s, the rocking 50’s; and any style from folk to jazz, classic (very occasionally), Bhangra, Latin American, and of course, ‘pop’. The only criteria that count are that the music is rhythmic, and uplifting, and so guaranteed to get us moving!
HOUSE RULES: Only two:
1. Safety first - non-slip soles or bare feet are a must;
2. You are responsible for your own level of participation - work within your own limitations.
No pain, no strain, just start the week with a swing!
Reports
July 2010
This autumn will see the Monday group reach our 10th birthday on October 2nd, and the Wednesday group will be 2! Whew – how time flies! All being well the dates for the next term will be as in the Newsletter BUT there might be changes so please check for any updates before we start either:
- On the website or
- At the coffee morning on September 1st.
(Failing that please give me a ring in September before we are due to start.)
As usual PLEASE do let me know if you no longer wish attend as I will be preparing new registers for the start of term. (If I don’t hear from you I shall assume you want to continue.) Thanks!
Margot Harvey
March 2010:
Both groups have continued to move with vigour, enthusiasm, and hilarity as we have tried to extend our range of movement and movement memory. Thanks again to Joan Rothwell for putting us through our line dancing paces (and Cynthia for her support on Wednesday). We are looking forward to belly dancing with Kate East at the start of the summer term.
It has been a pleasure to welcome some new members to the Wednesday group, and there is still room for more but the Monday group remains full. (So PLEASE do let me know if you no longer wish attend.)
We will finish for the summer in the middle of May (final date yet to be decided) and hopefully meet again in September.
Margot Harvey
November 2009:
Much to my relief, the new bionic bit is doing well, and it has been business as usual this term as we have strutted our stuff to the usual eclectic mix of music including a retrospective Michael Jackson season (pretty good for raising the pulse rate!). However we have missed several regular members hit by ill health, accident, or family commitments and we send our good wishes to Kate, Anthea, Sheila, Margery and Cath. The loss of Babs Donaldson, an original, and regular, enthusiastic member for 7 years was a dreadful shock but we shall remember her with huge admiration and great affection.
It has been good to welcome some new members this year, and to welcome back some old friends, but if, as an existing member, you no longer wish attend PLEASE do let me know as we still have a waiting list for the Monday group. Thank you!
Margot Harvey
