Age Concern Palmerston North
Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
Age Concern Palmerston North promotes the wellbeing, rights, dignity, and respect of older people in Palmerston North and Manawatū Districts
Upcoming Events
Fri 12 Jun
10:00 amSteady as You Go - Senior Fitness at Senior Citizens Hall
Steady as You Go Senior Fitness Class Steady as You Go offers gentle fitness exercises for older adults with limited mobility or who use walking aids. The class focuses on improving balance, leg strength, flexibility, and general fitness through seated, standing, and walking activities with slow movements. These sessions suit people who feel unsure about physical activities or have reduced strength and balance. You'll gain benefits like fall prevention, increased independence in daily tasks, social connections in a supportive group, better mental wellbeing, and more confidence in your movements. The peer-led atmosphere creates a friendly community where everyone can join in at their own pace. Held at Senior Citizens Hall in Manawatū-Whanganui, it's a straightforward way to build foundational strength without stressing your joints.
Manawatū-Whanganui
Fri 12 Jun
10:30 amBalance and Strength: Steady as You Go Class in Palmerston
Steady as You Go Balance and Strength Class Looking for a gentle way to stay active? Steady as You Go offers community-based exercise classes that focus on balance, leg strength, flexibility, and general fitness. These peer-led sessions are designed for the older community, especially those with limited mobility who use walking aids or feel unsure about physical activity. You'll find a supportive spot at Hancock Community House in Palmerston North Central. The program mixes seated exercises for stability, standing activities to build strength safely, and slow walking movements. Everything happens at a comfortable pace in a welcoming environment. It's a great fit if you want to improve your daily movements without pushing too hard.
Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
Mon 15 Jun
11:00 amSteady As You Go Balance Class - Halcombe Hall
Steady As You Go Balance Class at Halcombe Hall The Steady As You Go balance class offers gentle exercises to help improve your stability and strength. These community-based sessions are geared towards older adults and those with limited mobility who want to build confidence in their movements. You can expect seated, standing, and walking exercises with slow, steady paces that fit your needs. This class suits people using walking aids or feeling unsure about physical activities. At Halcombe Hall in Halcombe, Manawatū-Whanganui, you'll join a supportive group for peer-led sessions. Regular practice helps strengthen muscles for better balance and reduces the fear of falling. Gentle stretches keep your joints flexible and prevent stiffness. Plus, exercising with others brings a sense of connection and motivation to keep going.
Halcombe, Manawatū-Whanganui
Tue 16 Jun
10:00 amSteady as You Go Balance Class | Rongotea
Steady as You Go Balance Class in Rongotea If you're new to exercise classes, the Steady as You Go balance class is a good place to start. It's designed for the older community, especially those with limited mobility or who use walking aids. This peer-led fitness program helps improve balance, leg strength, flexibility, and general fitness through gentle seated, standing, and walking exercises. The class takes place at Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre in Rongotea, Manawatū-Whanganui, in a friendly community atmosphere that encourages social connection. Participants build confidence in their movements while progressing at their own pace. No special equipment or previous experience is needed—just comfortable clothing, supportive shoes, and a water bottle.
Rongotea, Manawatū-Whanganui
Tue 16 Jun
10:30 amSteady as You Go Balance Class: St John, Feilding
Steady as You Go Balance Class in Feilding This class offers a friendly spot to work on your balance and strength. It's a community-based, peer-led fitness session that focuses on improving balance, leg strength, flexibility, and general fitness. Aimed at golden oldies with limited mobility, it includes seated, standing, and walking exercises with slow, steady movements to build your confidence and stability. You'll find it at St John in Feilding, where the supportive environment helps you gain skills to stay independent and prevent falls. Regular sessions can reduce fall risk through better stability and coordination, increase confidence in daily activities, strengthen leg muscles for mobility, and enhance flexibility for easier tasks. The peer-led approach means trained community members demonstrate the exercises, so you can progress at your own pace in a safe, gentle setting.
Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui