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
Mon 16 Mar
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 17 Mar
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 17 Mar
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
Tue 17 Mar
11:00 amSteady as You Go - Balance Class at Square Edge
Steady as You Go Balance Class This class helps improve balance, strengthen legs, enhance flexibility, and boost general fitness for the older community. It uses gentle seated, standing, and walking exercises with slow, steady movements. The class suits those with limited mobility or who use walking aids. You can join at Square Edge Community Arts in Palmerston North Central. These exercises build stability and confidence in daily activities. They also support better posture and help maintain independence. The peer-led sessions create a friendly space to exercise at your own pace. It's a supportive way to stay active and connected.
Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
Tue 17 Mar
01:30 pmSenior Dance Cardio: Shake Rattle 'n' Roll Class
Senior Dance Cardio: Shake Rattle 'n' Roll Class Want to move to some classic tunes in a fun way? This low-impact dance cardio class, called Shake Rattle 'n' Roll, is designed just for the older community. It takes place at the Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre in Terrace End, Palmerston North. The class uses simple moves and familiar songs to build strength and balance. It suits those with reasonable mobility who can walk without help and feel at ease with physical activities. In this supportive setting, you can enjoy the workout without any prior dance experience. The nostalgic music helps make it feel like a friendly gathering while you stay active.
Terrace End, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui