Wellness Wednesday
Discover weekly tips on everything from food to fitness, to mental health and keeping your garden happy. Each week we will cover a different topic on positive steps that you can put into place to help you through these difficult times.
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Ageing Stronger, Active Longer
During Senior Week 2017 Devonport City Council trialed a fitness program for seniors called: Active Stronger, Active Longer. It proved popular and soon became a regular staple class, growing over time to three classes a week with up to 40 people attending at a time!
The low impact sessions are designed to help improve strength, balance and coordination of Senior Citizens.
Sessions include 30-40 minutes of exercise, afternoon tea and occasionally industry guest speakers.
When: Program will return 14 July 2020 at the Devonport Recreation Centre
- Tuesdays, 1-2pm at Devonport Recreation Centre
- Wednesday, 11.30am-12.30pm at Devonport Recreation Centre
- Wednesdays, 2-3pm at East Devonport Recreation and Function Centre (program on hold)
- Thursdays, 12-1pm at Devonport Recreation Centre
Where:
Devonport Recreation Centre (Table Tennis Building), 34 Forbes Street, Devonport.
East Devonport Recreation and Function Centre, 67 Caroline Street, East Devonport.
Phone: 03 6424 4109
Email: council@devonport.tas.gov.au
Cost: Gold coin donation per person
ENDS
Devonport City Council Contact
East Devonport Boot Camp
2016 saw Devonport City Council join with East Devonport Child and Family Centre and Youth, Family and Community Connections to provide a family orientated Boot Camp in East Devonport.
Suitable for families with children aged 5-12years of all abilities, the program includes, games, sport, afternoon tea and the occasional special guests.
Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian, and adults are encouraged to participate.
When: Program currently on hold due to COVID – 19. Usually held – Wednesdays, 3.30-4.30pm East Devonport Recreation and Function Centre – during school terms
Where: East Devonport Recreation and Function Centre, 67 Caroline Street, East Devonport.
Phone: 03 6424 4109
Email: council@devonport.tas.gov.au
Cost: Free
ENDS
Devonport City Council Contact
Tai Chi for Health and Tai Chi for Health – Beginners
Devonport City Council’s Sport and Recreation Team have run Tai Chi for Health and Tai Chi for Health – Beginners classes since 2018.
The programs:
- Are suitable for all levels of fitness
- Improve health and wellness to assist in preventing falls
- Create strength, balance and improve cardiovascular function
- Modernised Tai Chi is easy to learn so quick health benefits are gained.
When: Programs will resume 15 July 2020, adhering to Social distancing requirements
- Wednesdays, 1-2pm at Devonport Recreation Centre (Beginners Class)
- Wednesdays, 2-3pm at Devonport Recreation Centre
- Thursdays, 1-2pm at Devonport Recreation Centre
Where:
Devonport Recreation Centre (Table Tennis Building), 34 Forbes Street Devonport.
Phone: 03 6424 4109
Email: council@devonport.tas.gov.au
Cost: $2 per person
ENDS
Devonport City Council Contact
Seniors Week 2019 – Seniors Fitness Taster
For Seniors of all abilities a strength and fitness Taster.
Seniors Week 2019 – Seniors Fitness Taster
For Seniors of all abilities a strength and fitness Taster.
Seniors Week 2019 – Seniors Fitness Taster
For Seniors of all abilities a strength and fitness Taster.