NBPH - Marlborough Falls Prevention
Picton, Marlborough
Providing FREE talks on Falls Prevention to local community groups and coordinating activities for older adults to participate in as a means to staying strong and preventing falls.
Upcoming Events
Thu 08 Oct
01:30 pmSAYGO - Steady as you go senior's class
Community based, peer-led class for men and women over 65. The gentle Steady As You Go© exercises are designed to improve balance, leg strength, flexibility, spatial awareness, general fitness and well-being. The classes include a seated warm up, followed by standing, strengthening, walking and vision exercises and closes with a seated warm down.
Havelock, Marlborough
Mon 12 Oct
11:00 amSteady As You Go Exercise Class
What to Expect at NEW SAYGO - Steady as You Go Class Connecting with others while staying active brings real benefits for wellbeing. This community based, peer-led class welcomes men and women over 65 who want to keep moving safely. The gentle Steady As You Go exercises focus on balance, leg strength, flexibility, spatial awareness and overall fitness in a relaxed group setting. Each session starts with a seated warm up, then moves through standing, strengthening, walking and vision exercises before finishing with a seated cool down. Weekly classes on Mondays provide a regular rhythm that helps build confidence and friendships over time. Participants often notice better stability and a stronger sense of community through shared effort and encouragement. Improve balance and reduce fall risk Build leg strength and flexibility Enhance spatial awareness and vision exercises Enjoy a full body routine from warm up to cool down Connect with local peers in a supportive atmosphere Support general fitness and daily wellbeing All are welcome to join this welcoming group that values steady progress and social connection. Meeting Place Details The classes take place at the Rai Valley Community Centre in Rai Valley, Marlborough. The venue offers easy access for participants and sits within a quiet rural neighbourhood where locals gather regularly. Ample parking and nearby facilities make arrival straightforward, allowing everyone to focus on the session and the friendly conversations that follow.
Rai Valley, Marlborough
Thu 15 Oct
01:30 pmSAYGO - Steady as you go senior's class
Community based, peer-led class for men and women over 65. The gentle Steady As You Go© exercises are designed to improve balance, leg strength, flexibility, spatial awareness, general fitness and well-being. The classes include a seated warm up, followed by standing, strengthening, walking and vision exercises and closes with a seated warm down.
Havelock, Marlborough
Mon 19 Oct
11:00 amSteady As You Go Exercise Class
What to Expect at NEW SAYGO - Steady as You Go Class Connecting with others while staying active brings real benefits for wellbeing. This community based, peer-led class welcomes men and women over 65 who want to keep moving safely. The gentle Steady As You Go exercises focus on balance, leg strength, flexibility, spatial awareness and overall fitness in a relaxed group setting. Each session starts with a seated warm up, then moves through standing, strengthening, walking and vision exercises before finishing with a seated cool down. Weekly classes on Mondays provide a regular rhythm that helps build confidence and friendships over time. Participants often notice better stability and a stronger sense of community through shared effort and encouragement. Improve balance and reduce fall risk Build leg strength and flexibility Enhance spatial awareness and vision exercises Enjoy a full body routine from warm up to cool down Connect with local peers in a supportive atmosphere Support general fitness and daily wellbeing All are welcome to join this welcoming group that values steady progress and social connection. Meeting Place Details The classes take place at the Rai Valley Community Centre in Rai Valley, Marlborough. The venue offers easy access for participants and sits within a quiet rural neighbourhood where locals gather regularly. Ample parking and nearby facilities make arrival straightforward, allowing everyone to focus on the session and the friendly conversations that follow.
Rai Valley, Marlborough
Thu 22 Oct
01:30 pmSAYGO - Steady as you go senior's class
Community based, peer-led class for men and women over 65. The gentle Steady As You Go© exercises are designed to improve balance, leg strength, flexibility, spatial awareness, general fitness and well-being. The classes include a seated warm up, followed by standing, strengthening, walking and vision exercises and closes with a seated warm down.
Havelock, Marlborough
Contact Info
NBPH - Marlborough Falls Prevention is dedicated to supporting older adults in Picton, Marlborough, by delivering free talks on falls prevention to local community groups. We also coordinate engaging activities designed to help participants stay strong and reduce the risk of falls, promoting safer and more active lifestyles in the community.
amanda.inkster@nbph.org.nz
+64272082780