Keeping Warm this Winter
Sunday, November 1st, 2009
They have a number of programmes to help keep people active and well this winter.
Nordic Walking Club
Nordic Walking is a great total body exercise suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Mondays at 12.30 p.m. - 1.30 p.m (suitable for beginners) and 2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.
Tai Chi Class
Tai Chi class is held every Thursday at Widdershins between 2.30 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. at a cost of £2.00 per session.
Keeping your mind active is just as beneficial as physical exercise, try joining a class or a group, such as these offered at Widdershins.
You could try ICT Class (Information Communication Technology)
Learn new computer based skills or ‘brush up' on existing skills with the help of a professional tutor. The class is held every Tuesday between
10.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. and costs £2.00 per session.
Sewing Club - A new weekly sewing club that runs from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at a cost of £3.00 per session.
Lunch Clubs are a great way of getting out and socialising. Every month, Age Concern Torfaen operate Lunch Clubs in 16 different locations.
Two new ones in Torfaen are
• Blaenavon - Every Tuesday at 12.30 p.m.
• Garndiffaith - Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1p.m.
If you are interested in going along to any of the new clubs mentioned above, or would like to find out whether there are clubs in your location, please contact Widdershins for more details. Telephone: 01495 769264
Website: www.ageconcerntorfaen.org
Alternatively, contact your local authority and ask what programmes are available.
Monmouthshire www.monmouthshire.gov.uk 01633 644644
Torfaen www.torfaen.gov.uk 01495 762200
