Wollongong seniors offered free program to get active and stay connected

Wollongong City Council is calling for participants to take part in a new, seniors eight-week gentle exercise and social program called ACTIVATE to Connect.

Starting in April, the free seniors’ program, funded by NSW Department of Community and Justice, will be run weekly and offers people a chance to improve their health and fitness, meet other people, and get out and about.

Wollongong City Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery notes “we’ve noticed that even though we’re now out of lockdown, a lot of our older community members are understandably cautious and also still struggling to re-establish their social and support networks.

“By running a smaller, targeted program we hope to be able to build relationships between seniors who live in and around Wollongong. Although exercise is a core part of the program, participants will also be treated to morning teas, workshops such as how to look after chickens, and social outings.

“I highly encourage any seniors to consider registering for this free program. Places are limited so if this sounds like something you’d enjoy, register your interest as soon as possible.”

Program details – Get Active
WHERE: Wiseman Park Outdoor Gym & Wollongong Senior Citizens Centre, 192 Gipps Road Gwynneville

Men’s program – Tuesday (from 10.30am-12.30pm)
April – 12, 19, 26
May – 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Women’s program – Thursday (10.30am – 12.30pm)
April – 14, 21, 28
May – 5, 12, 19, 26
June - 2

Limited places available. To register or ask questions contact council@wollongong.nsw.gov.au or call Customer Service on (02) 4227 7111.

Image courtesy Wollongong City Council