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Activities June to August 2006

 
CPR2000
 
CPR2000
Peer Trainers trained by Queensland Ambulance volunteer their time to teach members Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
For more information on 60 & Better CPR classes Phone 49278256 or Email
 
 
CPR2000

90 Minutes of your time is all it takes to learn Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR2000 Book now through 60 & Better Phone 49278256
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Strength Training
Gentle Exercise/ Strong Bones Class
Monday 8.45am-9.30am
Uniting Church hall Campbell Street Rockhampton
Cost $3.00 per person
Loraine Whitefield accredited instructor (pictured) holds Gentle Exercise and Strong Bones Class every Monday morning commencing at 8.45am. The two different techniques explained below are combined into one class.
The Strong Bones class is delivered with hand held weights with the necessary exercises to achieve strength gains. These exercises will improve bone density and prevent bone fractures. You can replace muscle tissue you’ve already lost regardless of age. The effects of weight bearing exercise is seen as one of the major strategies in the prevention and management of osteoporosis.
Gentle Exercise is delivered with exercise for the whole of the body in movement to music. With this type of exercise people usually start to feel an increased sense of wellbeing and increased energy. Exercising is not the only benefit, it also strengthens friendships as well

For more information on Strength Training Phone 49278256 or Email
 
Tai Chi
For more information on Tai Chi Phone 49278256 or Email

Monday 10.30am-11.30 am
Uniting Church Hall Campbell Street Rockhampton
Cost $3.00 per person
 
Newsletter
This photo shows volunteers of our Newsletter Folding Group.
We print 2000 copies every quarter and distribute to over 80 outlets in Rockhampton and surrounding areas including Gracemere, Mount Morgan Yeppoon and Emu Park. .
Newsletters can be picked up from Doctor’s surgeries, X-ray Departments, Pathology Departments, North and South Libraries, Community Health, Mater, Hillcrest and Rockhampton Hospitals Chemists Hairdresser and Barbers.
Newsletter will be mailed if you live in outlying areas. For further information on where to pick up the latest Newsletter please contact the Office on 49278 256.
 
 
Golf / Croquet

Golf Croquet is played on Tuesday Mornings offering sportsmanship, companionship, plenty of laughter and morning tea. Tuition is readily available.
Please wear a hat and comfortable shoes.

Golf Croquet
Tuesday morning Botanical Garden
8am-10.30 am
Tuition provided / includes morning tea.
Cost $ 4.00 per person.

 
     
Ten Pin Bowling

Ten Pin Bowling is held on Tuesday afternoons. It’s good exercise and great fun. This activity commenced 9 years ago with the program and continues to remain popular with members attending regularly. The afternoon includes the game shoe hire and afternoon tea.
Cost $5 per person North Rockhampton Squash Bowl Musgrave Street
1:30pm to 3:30pm Inclued shoe hire and afternoon tea. BYO Socks

 

 
Computer Group
Computer Group
Tuesday morning
COIN Centre cnr Fitzroy/East Sts Rockhampton
9am-11am
No charge
COIN Office 49232562 For more information on 60 & Better Computer Groups Phone 49278256 or Email
 
Resistance Training Resistance Training
Thursday 8.30-9.30am
CQ University Gym
Individual assessment and training given.
Cost $4.00 per person.
 
Aqua Aerobics

Aqua Aerobics
Aqua Aerobics Shut the Gate Learn to Swim pool Robinson St is also held Friday morning from 11am - 12 noon cost $6.oo per person

 
Indoor Bowls
Indoor Bowls is played on Wednesday afternoon and has been a popular activity for over 6 years, offering plenty of fun and laughter. Tuition is available for newcomers. Enjoy a great game followed by afternoon tea.
Indoor Bowls
Wednesday 1.30pm 3.30 pm
Kent St Indoor Bowls Assoc. Kent Street.
Tuition/ afternoon tea provided.
Please wear flat shoes.
Cost $2.00 per person
 
Coffee & Conversation
Coffee & Conversation now at the Frenchville Sports Club

Usually anywhere between 80 to 100 members attend. Increase your knowledge base with information from our gues speakers. Meet new friends, enjoy morning tea and lunch.
Coffee and Conversation costs $7.00 commencing 10.15 am Guest speaker commences 10.30 am
Tea or Coffee and Biscuits on arrival
following guest speaker Lunch commences at 11.45
Please ring to book and pay on the day.
First Wednesday of every month

Bookings must beplaced in advance

 
Learn to swim
Learn to Swim Indoor Aqua Leisure 9under Stocklands Shopping Centre)
Thursday 7:30-8:30am
Cost $5.00 per person

 
Walking Program
The Walking group meets every second Friday at various locations around Rockhampton.
Members bring their own morning tea to have together following the walk although at times they choose to pay for their morning tea at near by eating establishments. The walking group has been a popular activity with the program since its inception members gain not only from the exercise but the social contact as well.

Walking Program
Contact the office on 49278256 for details
27th Jan -
Frenchville Road - meet past the school
10th Feb -
Kershaw Gardens meet At Knight Street
24th Feb -
Riverbank meet at Col Brown Park
10th Mar -
Botanical Gardens meet behind Kiosk
24th Mar -
Ski Gardens

 

 
Sitting Dance
Sitting Dance is held on Friday mornings. 9:30-10:30am This activity is gentle exercise performed to music whilst sitting in a chair. The benefits include exercise, coordination increased agility, laughter and morning tea - what more could you want!
Sitting Dance
Community Health Building 82-86 Bolsover St
Friday cost $2.00 per person morning tea included.
 

 

 
Luncheons
Luncheons and Day trips

Please refer to current events page
Lunch venues destination of trips and costs vary .
Book and Pay one week in advance
 
Management Meeting
2nd Thursday every month commencing 9 am
 
 
Cards
Cards & Board games
Monday 9am-12 noon
Tuesday afternoon 1.30pm 3.30pm
Friday afternoon 1.30pm-3.30pm
All cards sessions include morning/afternoon tea cost $2.00 per person

 
   
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