Bookings open for Seniors Festival activities
A number of free activities will be offered to people on the Peninsula over the age of 50 during Central Coast Council's Seniors Festival.
Senior Strength Training will be held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre from 7:30 to 8:30am Mondays to Fridays. between Monday, April 12, and Friday, April 23.
The free introductory classes are based on a gym-based strength training program for the over 50s.
Those interested are advised to "arrive early as numbers are limited".
Tai Chi will also be held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on Fridays, April 16 and 23, from 11:15am to 12:15pm.
The sessions are described as "promoting serenity and inner peace while improving balance, posture, concentration, and overall wellbeing".
"A gentle martial art that is well known for its health benefits."
A free low-intensity aqua fitness class suitable for beginners will be held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on Thursdays, April 15 and 22, from 7:30 to 8:30am.
With inquiries about these activities, phone 4325 8123.
Ettalong Senior Citizens' Centre will hold an "open week" from Monday, April 19, to Friday, April 23.
Activities available will include indoor bowls, darts, table tennis, and arts and crafts, and each includes morning and afternoon tea.
With inquiries about these activities, phone 4304 7222.
Free four-week IT courses are also being offered at the centre on Tuesdays between April 13 and May 4.
Three streams will be held, covering Apple iPads and iPhones between 10am and 11am, Windows laptops and tablets between 11.30am and 12:30pm, and Android phones from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
All will include topics such as using apps, managing email, searching the internet and getting started with communications software, such as Whatsapp, Zoom and Messenger.
Places are limited and bookings essential for each program.
These can be made by calling 4304 7065.
SOURCE:
Website, 3 Apr 2021
Central Coast Council