Health and wellbeing sessions for older people in Hertsmere

Hertsmere Borough Council sent this bulletin at 21-05-2015 01:17 PM BST
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Live Well in Hertsmere

Health walks

The Live Well project focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of people aged 50 and over with activities including; healthy cooking, weight loss support, relaxation techniques, stress management, healthy walks and stop smoking sessions.

The project is taking place across the borough in Borehamwood, Bushey and Potters Bar.

Please come along to our 'Coffee, cake and time to talk' sessions, which take place every week at:

  • Borehamwood: Mondays between 1pm and 3pm at Farriers Hall, 27 Farriers Way, WD6 2TB
  • Bushey: Wednesdays between 12.30pm and 2.30pm at Hartspring Lane Community Centre, 336 Park Avenue, WD23 2BJ
  • Potters Bar: Wednesdays between 9.30am and 11.30am at the Church of King Charles the Martyr, 368 Mutton Lane, EN6 3AS, Starting 1 July.

For more information contact Joy Nichol, Community Action Hertsmere 07535 781401.

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Age UK Healthwise

AGE UK will be running a 10 week cycle of Healthwise sessions in Hartspring Lane Community Centre in Bushey. The sessions are designed around four main themes of:

  • Healthy eating
  • Gentle exercise
  • Digital inclusion
  • Social interaction.

Healthwise helps by introducing people to healthy foods they may not have tried before, exercising gently to create that 'feel good' feeling, digital inclusion to help people stay in touch with friends and family, as well as making new friends through all of the above!

Healthwise will be running during the Bushey Live Well sessions between 1.30pm and 2.30pm.

For more information contact Joy Nichol, Community Action Hertsmere 07535 781401.

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Older man exercising

Fellas Fitness

Fellas Fitness provides older men with the opportunity to come together, get a bit fitter and meet new people in an informal, friendly environment.

Each week, experienced and qualified exercise instructors lead participants through a programme of classes specifically designed for the older gentleman. They provide a challenging workout that targets different elements of fitness such as cardiovascular health (heart and lung function), core stability (abdominals) and muscular endurance.

Based around a circuit training format, sessions last 60 minutes consisting of a warm up, main circuit, competitive game or sport (such as rounders or quick cricket) followed by a cool down. You will be get fitter in an environment that is fun, but paced at a level that is right for you!

The sessions are on Thursdays between 1.30pm and 2.30pm at Hartspring Lane Community Centre, 336 Park Avenue, Bushey, WD23 2BJ

Sessions cost £4 (first session free!)

To book: Call 01707 284 229 or email activetogether@herts.ac.uk

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Women dancing

Love To Dance

Love to Dance is a countywide programme of dance classes offering a unique experience aimed at people aged 50 and over.

The classes are bespoke and have been specifically designed for the older adult in mind with exciting choreography and steps put together by experienced and qualified teachers. Classes focus on different styles such as Latin, Ballroom, Jive, Charleston and everything in between, giving participants the opportunity to sample a new genre every fortnight.

Classes are delivered in local community centres and villages halls, are low cost, fun and very sociable! There is no commitment to sign up to a programme, just pay as you go.

Come and try Love to Dance to experience the benefits for yourself!

They take place on Wednesdays between 1.15pm and 2.45pm at King Charles The Martyr Church, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3AS

Sessions cost £4 (first session free!)

To book: Call 01707 284 229 or email info@lovetodance.org.uk

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All projects above have been funded by the Public Health Fund