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Senior strength

Join this fun, motivating and friendly group training session for the over 50’s. Improve your

posture, balance and strength with this gentle outdoor group exercise session. Focus on

steadying your steps to prevent falls.

When Where Contact Details

Tuesdays 9.00am Benowa Rosser Park,

Ashmore Road (Map 38 M10)

Hands On Personal Training 0432 692 131

$2.00

2.00pm Paradise Point

Paradise Point Community Hall, Grice Street

StarLevar Anna 0413 110 870

$2.00

Wednesdays 8.00am Labrador

Broadwater Meeting Rooms, Dux Oval, Broad Street

$2.00

Thursdays 10.00am Eagleby

Eagleby Community Hall, Cowper Street

Busy Bodies 0415 361 569

$2.00

(Meet on grass area between beach) 10.00am Tugun

Tugun Community Centre, Coolangatta Street Mark

Mark Cameron Personal Training 0408 055 232

$2.00

Fridays 10.00am Miami Pizzey Park, Pizzey Drive Mark Cameron Personal Training 0408 055 232 $2.00 (Meet in the park area just past the swimming pool car park)

Gentle tai chi for seniors

Benefit from the slow synchronized movements that will take the joints gently through their

range of motion. This will increase your muscular strength, flexibility and fitness.

8 week

program runs from 2 August – 20 September 2007.

Thursdays 10.45am Labrador

Blue Care Labrador Gardens, 18 Ahern Street

Australian Academy of Tai Chi Brad 0418757539

Free

Line dancing

Come boot and scoot in this fun and energising dance class. Meet new people, have a laugh and

improve your strength and fitness at the same time.

Wednesdays 10.30am Coomera

Coomera Oxenford Youth Centre, Tambourine Oxenford Rd

Marie Larson 0412 722 540

$2.00

Thursdays 2.00pm Mudgeeraba

Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Railway Street Marie Larson 0412 722 540 $2.00 C S S S C C C C

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Pilates for back care

The back is the foundation for functional fitness. This gentle class will help you strengthen

the deep support muscles around the spine while engaging both mind and body as you work

towards a strong and healthy back.

Thursdays 11.30am Palm Beach Laguna Park,

Laguna Avenue (Map 17 N3)

Essence of Living Michelle 0413 137 155

$2.00

Fridays 11.30am Bundall Evandale Parklands, Bundall Road Essence of Living Michelle 0413 137 155 $2.00

(Meet at lake behind Council chambers)

New vogue basics dancing plus social

Come groove and move with Ron in this fun and social dance experience. A great way to meet

people and get active at the same time.

Wednesdays 9.00am Southport

Southport Meals on Wheels, cnr Queen St and Whitby St

Ron 0401 976 416

$3.00

Rock ‘n’ roll dancing

Get away from your worries and enjoy life through music and dance with the guys from Gold

Coast Rock n Roll. A fun way for people who remember that era, or those with an interest in it,

to exercise without noticing it because it is so much fun, meet people and enjoy the music.

Thursdays 6.45pm Runaway Bay Runaway Bay Leagues Club, Morala Ave

Gold Coast Rock ‘n’ Roll Peter and Lyn 5529 6244

Free

Mature and getting motivated

This fun, combination class will help you to build core strength, increase muscle tone and boost

cardio-vascular capacity, making it an ideal starting point for those of 50 and better! Take this

step towards increasing your active and healthy lifestyle, while meeting new friends.

Tuesdays Fridays

10.00am Oxenford Oxenford Coomera Youth Centre,

Tambourine Oxenford Road

Action Health and Fitness Chantelle 07 5529 8087 $5.00 N N S C C C

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Mature aged excercise class

These classes will leave you feeling great. Improve your mobility, flexibility and

strength in these fun and motivating exercise sessions. A great way to meet others.

Mondays 9.00am Palm Beach

Anglican Church Building, 69 Palm Beach Avenue

$5.00

10.30am Runaway Bay Runaway Bay Community Centre, Lae Drive

$5.00

Tuesdays 8.00am & 9.30am

Robina Uniting Church Hall, 4 Greenwich Court StarLevar Anna 0413 110 870 $5.00 9.30am Ashmore Amity Gardens, 5 Lockinvar Court StarLevar Anna 0413 110 870 $5.00 11.30am Southport Fitness Connection, Jackman Street StarLevar Anna 0413 110 870 $5.00

Wednesdays 8.30am Palm Beach Anglican Church Building, 69 Palm Beach Avenue

$5.00

Beginners dance class

9.45am Mermaid Beach Mermaid Community Centre, 2439 Gold Coast Highway

$5.00

11.30am Mudgeeraba

Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall, Railway Street

$5.00

Thursdays 8.30am Palm Beach

Anglican Church Building, 69 Palm Beach Avenue

$5.00

9.30am Clear Island Waters Italo Australian Club, Fairways Drive StarLevar Anna 0413 110 870 $5.00 10.00am Helensvale Helensvale Community Centre, 31–35 Discovery Drive

$5.00

Fridays 9.30am Burleigh Heads Burleigh Uniting Church, 2 Burleigh Street

$5.00

10.00am Runaway Bay Runaway Bay Community Centre, Lae Drive

StarLevar Anna 0413 110 870 $5.00 C S C C C S S C C S C S C

Young at heart yoga

Yoga is a relaxing and energising exercise that benefits the body, mind and soul. Young at Heart

Yoga is specially designed for people over 50.

Mondays 11.00am Oxenford Oxenford Coomera Youth Centre, Oxenford Tambourine Rd. (Map 6 P18) Essence of Living Michelle 5526 6600 $3.00 Wednesdays 12.00pm Broadbeach

Cascade Gardens, Gold Coast Highway (Map 39 M15)

Essence of Living Michelle 5526 6600

$2.00

Dr Cornish walking program

Promotes healthy exercise habits through a medically supervised walking program. Run by an

experienced exercise physiologist.

Further sessions may be added after September.

When When Contact Details

Tuesdays 5.30am Broadbeach Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Road (Map 49 Q2) Dr Cornish Walking Program 0414 632 801 Free (Meet opposite primary school) Tuesdays 7.30am Palm Beach

Mallawa Drive Sporting Complex, 19th Avenue (Map 60 G16) Dr Cornish Walking Program 0414 632 801 Free

Thursdays 7.30am Runaway Bay Runaway Bay Sporting Oval, Lae Drive (Map 19 B7)

Dr Cornish Walking Program 0414 632 801

Free

Aqua aerobics

Fun low impact activity in the water that is suitable for people of all fitness levels or as a

rehabilitation exercise. Aqua aerobics will improve your mobility and strength.

Prices include pool entry.

Weekdays Saturdays

8.30am 8.45am

Southport Southport Olympic Pool, Marine Parade Southport Olympic Pool 5531 1446 $8.00 $6.00 concessions Mondays Wednesdays Fridays 9.15am Miami Miami Olympic Pool, Pacific Avenue

Miami Olympic Pool 5572 8870 $8.00 Mondays Wednesdays Fridays 9.15am Nerang Nerang Pool, Martin Street Nerang Pool 5578 1976 $7.00 N C C C C C

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Mondays Wednesdays

6.00pm Miami Miami Olympic Pool, Pacific Avenue

Miami Olympic Pool 5572 8870

$8.00

Tuesdays Thursdays

12.30pm Broadbeach Waters Swim for Life Cnr Rudd St & Rosemont Avenue

Fun Fit Jenny 0403 280291

$7.00

Saturdays 8.30am Nerang Nerang Pool, Martin Street

Nerang Pool 5578 1976

$7.00

Saturdays 10.15am Miami Miami Olympic Pool, Pacific Avenue

$8.00

Deep water running

Enjoy an activity that will increase your strength and decrease the stress of running on hard

surfaces. Deep water running is an excellent way of keeping fit and preventing injury.

Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays

9.30am Southport Southport Olympic Pool, Marine Parade Southport Olympic Pool 5531 1446 $8.00 $6.00 concessions Mondays Wednesdays Fridays 10.30am Nerang Nerang Pool, Martin Street Nerang Pool 5578 1976 $7.00 Tuesdays Thursdays 9.15am Miami Miami Olympic Pool, Pacific Avenue

$8.00

Saturdays 6.30am & 7.30am

Southport Southport Olympic Pool, Marine Parade Southport Olympic Pool 5531 1446 $8.00 $6.00 concessions

Saturdays 7.30am Nerang Nerang Pool, Martin Street Nerang Pool 5578 1976 $7.00 Saturdays Sundays 9.15am Miami Miami Olympic Pool, Pacific Avenue

$8.00

Hydrotherapy pool

Exercise floating in a warm pool. Do your own program or have your doctor or physiotherapist

design one for you. Best for people over 50 or needing to recuperate.

When Where Contacts Details

Everyday 9.15am Palm Beach Palm Beach Pool, Thrower Drive

Palm Beach Olympic Pool 5534 4188

$3.70

Miami masters swimming club ‘saturday afternoon swim’

Love to swim or want to learn how? Join the Miami Masters crew for an afternoon of fitness,

friendship and fun. Coaches are on hand to improve your stroke or just to get you swimming a

lap. Ages 25 years and over. $6 includes pool entry.

Saturdays 4.00pm (Summer) 3.00pm (Winter)

Miami

Miami Swimming Pool, Pacific Avenue

Miami Masters Denise 5575 2468

$6.00

Fun and Friendship Morning

Join this friendly group of seniors for activities such as indoor bowls, table tennis and cards. All

welcome and includes a morning tea.

Mondays 9.00am– 12.30pm

Tugun

Tugun Community Centre, Coolangatta St Mandy 0421 175 553 $3.00

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Learn to surf

Enjoy the thrill and joy on their faces as they catch a wave for the first time!! All ages welcome

at this fun learn to surf session for people with disabilities.. Participants need to have a carer with

them and bring their swimmers, towel ,hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.

Beginning September.

2nd_saturday of every month 8 September 13 October 10 November 8 December 9.30am Broadbeach Broadbeach SLSC, Old Burleigh Rd Brad Holmes Surf Coaching 0418 757 539 $5.00 Bookings required, limited numbers

Boxing

A fun class that uses boxing moves to strengthen and tone all the major muscles.

A great way to try out the sport of boxing in a fun and welcoming environment.

4th_sunday of every month 29 July 26 August 23 September 28 October 25 November 9.30am Miami Pizzey Park Pizzey Drive. Meet at athletic track car park.

FIT

Levi 0412 798 316 Free

Bookings required

Circus skills

Become a circus star and have a laugh while learning activities such as juggling, spinning plates,

hoops and much more. Specially designed for people with disabilities. Carers are required to be

in attendance. Bookings are required.

Saturday 28 July 22 September 24 November

10.00am Labrador Norm Rix Park, Government Rd

Busy Bodies 0415 361 569

Free

Bookings required

The Active and Healthy GC Program aims to develop and support a diverse

range of sport and recreation opportunities that are inclusive of and

accessible to people with disabilities. Living an active and healthy lifestyle

is a great way to get involved in your local community.

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60 and better program

Come join in the fun and invigorating range of activities offered by the friendly 60 & Better

group. A great way to meet new people and get moving.at the same time. Tea, coffee and

biscuits and a chat are on offer.

Tai chi

Mondays 9.00am Elanora

The Pines Meeting Room

60 and Better 5525 6466

$5.00

Move to music

Mondays 10.30am Elanora

60 and Better 5525 6466

$5.00 Tuesdays 8.30am Burleigh

Burleigh Masonic Hall

60 and Better 5525 6466

$5.00 Thursdays 8.45am Elanora

60 and Better 5525 6466

$5.00 Thursdays 10.30am Burleigh

Burleigh Masonic Hall

60 and Better 5525 6466

$5.00

Line dancing

Mondays 1.45pm Elanora

60 and Better 5525 6466

$5.50 Tuesdays 8.45am Tugun

Tugun Progress Hall

60 and Better 5525 6466

$5.50

Stretch and tone

Wednesdays 7.30am Elanora

60 and Better 5525 6466 $5.00 Table tennis Wednesdays 9.00am– 1.00pm Elanora

60 and Better 5525 6466 $3.00 Fridays 12.00pm– 3.00pm Elanora

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Join us at your local branch library for Active and Healthy @ your Library. Find out all your need to know

about healthy eating, fitness and relaxation.

All session are free, to register your place just contact your branch library.

WHEN WHERE DETAILS

Tuesday 21 August

10.00am Burleigh Waters Cnr Christine Ave & Galeen Dr

Seniors Week Tai chi for healthy ageing 07 5576 4600

Wednesday 22 August

10.30am Runaway Bay Lae Dr

Seniors Week Eat, move and be healthy 07 5581 7220

10.30am Southport Cnr Lawson & Garden St

Seniors Week Delicious and nutritious meals for one and two 07 5581 7201 Thursday

23 August

10.30am Burleigh Heads Park Ave

Seniors Week Breathe, relax and rejuvenate 07 5581 7230 Thursday

23 August

11.00am Coolangatta

L3, Showcase on the Beach, Griffith St

Seniors Week Healthy eating for arthritis 07 5581 7240

10.00am Beenleigh Crete St

Healthy meals and snacks for the family 07 3807 5511

Thursday 30 August

10.00am Burleigh Waters

Christine Avenue & Galeen Drive

Stress management for life 07 5576 4600

Saturday 1 September

10.30am Robina

Robina Town Centre Drv

Adult Learners Week Tai Chi for healthy bones and joints 07 5578 9582 Saturday

1 September

10.30am Burleigh Waters

Christine Avenue & Galeen Drive

Adult Learners Week Bollywood dancing 07 5576 4600

Thursday 6 September

10.00am Southport Cnr Lawson & Garden St

Adult Learners Week Shopping and cooking on a budget 07 5581 7201 Saturday

8 September

10.30am Runaway Bay Lae Dr

Adult Learners Week Belly dancing 07 5581 7220

Thursday 13 September

10.30am Elanora

The Pines Shopping Centre, KP McGrath

Functional fitness 07 5598 2688 Saturday

15 September

11.00am Robina

Robina Town Centre Drv

Breathe, relax and rejuvenate 07 5578 9582

Saturday 22 September

10.30am Elanora

The Pines Shopping Centre, KP McGrath

Breathe, relax and rejuvenate 07 5598 2688

active&healthy

@ your library

talks and workshops

people with disabilities

Fit kids

Come join in the fun and have a laugh while being active. Great games and activities for kids

provided by friendly and qualified instructors.

4th_saturday of every month 28 July 25 August 22 September 27 October 24 November 1.00pm Palm Beach Laguna Park Fit Kids Levi 0412 798 316 Free Bookings required

Gentle tai chi

Benefit from the slow synchronized movements that will take the joints gently through their range

of motion. This will increase your muscular strength, flexibility and fitness.

8 week program runs

from 2 August – 20 September 2007.

Thursdays 10.45am Labrador

Blue Care Labrador Gardens, 18 Ahern Street

Australian Academy of Tai Chi Brad

0418757539

Free

Arundel park horse riding centre

Come and discover the joy and excitement that horse riding brings people of all ages. Meet the

horses and learn about the great programs on offer at the centre. All ages are welcome.

Various days, call for times

Arundel

Arundel Park Riding Centre

Arundel Park RDA 5594 0305 Cost varies S S S S S S S C C C C C C C C N

Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc.

Gold Coast Recreation and Sport is a community-based organisation, and a registered charity, which provides sport and recreation to people with physical, psychiatric and/or intellectual disabilities. Weekly activities include: athletics, basketball, blind bowls, boccia, dance, drama, gymnastics, indoor cricket, line dancing, kayaking, lawn bowls, sailability, soccer, social skills, swimming, surfing, tennis, tenpin bowling, walking and fitness and water polo "Ashton House", Owen Park

201 Queen Street, Southport, QLD. 4215 Ph: (07) 5531 3312 Fax: (07) 5591 2035 Email: [email protected]

Web: gcrs.com.au

Sporting Wheelies & Disabled Sport & Recreation Association of Queensland

Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association offers a wide range of exciting recreation programs run by friendly and qualified staff. Their aim is to facilitate and provide sport, recreation and fitness opportunities for people with a physical disability or vision impairment throughout Queensland. Ph: (07) 3253 3333

Email: [email protected] Web: sportingwheelies.org.au