OLDER people in Oldham and Rochdale are invited to try a new class to help keep them active.
The Gentle Exercise to Music classes have been launched for the first time at Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre, Shaw Centre in High Street, Shaw, each week for five weeks starting on Thursday, June 28.
The sessions take place from 2pm to 3.30pm and are part of First Time for Everything, a programme designed by Royal Voluntary Service and Prudential to give older people in Oldham and Rochdale (and across the UK) an opportunity to try something new for free in their local community. Staying active and social have been proven to be important to keeping fit and well in older age.
Stella Hardaker-Probert, from Oldham Lifelong Learning will be leading the group to learn how to warm up and cool down safely whilst exercising, improve posture, balance and co-ordination and improve suppleness and well-being.
Light refreshments will be served afterwards and there will also be an opportunity to hear about other local Royal Voluntary Service activities for older people that may be of interest.
To book a place contact Joan Hamilton on 0161 871 2011 or email joan.hamilton@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.
