Age Concern Canterbury
Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury
Age Concern Canterbury works to achieve wellbeing, rights, respect and dignity for older people.
Upcoming Events
Thu 30 Apr
09:30 amGentle Balance and Strength Class at St Albans | Steady As You Go
***Class is full and will not accept new participants.***Gentle Balance and Strength Class for the Older CommunityThe Steady As You Go class at St Albans Community Centre in Christchurch offers gentle exercises to build your strength and balance. It's designed for folks in the older community with limited to reasonable mobility, including those who use walking aids or feel unsure about physical activities. You'll do a mix of seated, standing, and walking exercises in a supportive group setting.Regular participants often feel stronger, more stable, and more confident in their daily movements. These classes help prevent falls by strengthening muscles and improving stability, while also boosting posture and joint flexibility. Plus, it's a great way to connect with others in your community during the session.
Saint Albans, Christchurch, Canterbury
Thu 30 Apr
09:30 amGentle Strength and Balance Class | Papanui Church
**Class is full and will not accept new participants***Gentle Strength and Balance Class at Papanui ChurchLooking for a gentle way to build strength and balance? This class offers supportive exercises to help improve stability and confidence. It mixes seated, standing, and walking activities that are easy to follow. Designed for seniors with limited to reasonable mobility, it suits those who use a walking aid or walk on their own.You'll find the class at The Village Church at Papanui in Christchurch. Members often notice better stability and overall strength after joining. The group setting provides a reassuring space to progress at your own pace.
Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury
Thu 30 Apr
10:00 amGentle Strength and Balance Class at Jaycee Hall Oxford
Gentle Strength and Balance Class at Jaycee Hall OxfordSteady As You Go is a gentle exercise class that helps older New Zealanders build strength and balance. It includes seated, standing, and walking exercises to improve stability and confidence in daily life. Regular participants often feel stronger and more stable after joining consistently.This class suits those with limited to reasonable mobility, including people who use walking aids or feel unsure about physical activities. You'll find it at Jaycee Hall in Oxford, Canterbury. The exercises focus on key benefits like better stability, enhanced confidence, improved mobility, increased strength, and social connections in a supportive setting.
Oxford, Canterbury
Thu 30 Apr
10:30 amGentle Strength and Balance Class at Holy Trinity Church
Gentle Strength and Balance Class for Over 65s A typical session in this Steady As You Go class mixes seated, standing, and walking exercises to build strength and improve balance. It's a gentle way for older adults to enhance stability and feel more confident in daily movements. This class suits people with limited to reasonable mobility, including those using walking aids or who can walk unassisted. You'll find a supportive environment at Holy Trinity Church in Linwood, Christchurch, where everyone can join in at their own pace. Regular sessions help with fall prevention, boost confidence in activities like shopping or gardening, and keep joints flexible. Many participants notice they feel stronger and more steady over time, plus they enjoy the social connections that come with it.
Linwood, Christchurch, Canterbury
Thu 30 Apr
10:30 amGentle Strength and Balance Class - Rotherham Hotel
Gentle Strength and Balance Class for Over 65s Are you looking for a gentle exercise class to build your strength and balance? This Steady As You Go session at the Rotherham Hotel in Rotherham, Canterbury, helps you feel more stable and confident in daily activities. You'll enjoy a mix of seated, standing, and walking exercises in a supportive group setting that encourages social connections. The class suits people with limited mobility, like those using walking aids, as well as those with reasonable mobility who walk unassisted. Regular practice strengthens muscles, improves stability when walking and standing, and boosts coordination for everyday tasks. It's a relaxed way to stay active and meet others in your community.
Rotherham, Canterbury