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| Frequency | Weekly (September to May) |
| Time | 11.00 am on Monday |
| Duration | 80 minutes |
| Location | Abbot Hall Social Centre |
| Coordinator | Margot Harvey |
| Frequency | Weekly (September to May) |
| Time | 12.20 pm on Wednesday |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Location | Castle Street Centre |
| Coordinator | Margot Harvey |
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!
July 2011
After what seems an exceedingly long break (if only I’d known May was going to be the wettest ever!) I’m looking forward to seeing you all and getting into the swing again with some new music and moves.
We have room for new members on Wednesday but 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!
March 2011
Another year has flown by and we will finish at Easter for the summer when we hope to get our exercise fix outdoors. Thanks to everyone for their continued energy, humour and support, and commiserations to those members who have been hit by medical problems this year – we’ve missed you! In September we shall probably start on Monday 12th and Wednesday 21st but dates will be confirmed in the next newsletter.
*As usual PLEASE do let me know if you no longer wish attend as I will be preparing new registers for September. (If I don’t hear from you I shall assume you want to continue.) Thanks!