Seniors Festival 2024
Published on 17 September 2024
In collaboration with the Victorian State Government, the Rural City of Wangaratta are pleased to launch the Wangaratta Seniors Festival. This year the program runs over the entire month of October and includes over 100 diverse, free, and affordable events and activities. The program is designed to enhance the lives of community members aged 60 and above.
Devised in partnership with local businesses and community organisations, the program is designed to foster community spirit, promote social connections, and enhance the well-being of seniors. Many of this year’s events focus on maintaining an active lifestyle to support good health. You can also learn a new skill at hands-on woodwork and craft sessions. Inclusive opportunities for participation and enjoyment like online chair cardio classes, are also on offer.
This year's theme, Explore. Engage. Evolve, encourages seniors to embrace curiosity and connections by discovering new interests, meeting fellow community members, and rethinking what it means to age gracefully.
WSAC is offering a number of FREE classes during October to celebrate Seniors Festival Month!
Zumba Tuesdays 10:30 am
Zumba Gold is a Latin inspired, low impact, dance workout with easy fun moves. Ideal for people of any age and perfect for the young at heart, beginners and people getting back into exercise after a break or injury. Bring a drink bottle and towel.
Strong Bones and Healthy Hearts Wednesdays 10:30 am
The class that has it all! This low-impact class includes heart strengthening exercises, weight training for bone strength, Pilates and Yoga moves for balance and relaxation. With fun, uplifting music, the time will fly, and you’ll have a great workout. Modifications are available as needed. Bring a drink bottle and towel.
Yoga Thursdays 9:30 am
This class focuses on the alignment of the whole body while holding poses that support the spine and brings about the awareness of breath with movement, creating a feeling of calm within the body. Bring a drink bottle and towel.
Introduction to Reformer Pilates Fridays 10:30 am
Our introduction to Reformer Pilates class is 45 minutes and a fantastic way to improve strength and flexibility whilst having fun! You’ll learn the basics and safety tips using the Reformer Pilates machine, working on balance, alignment, core strength and muscle tone. 12 Spots available per class. Bring a drink bottle and towel.
Morning tea and WSAC information session Friday 25 October 11:30am
Come and enjoy a morning tea with us! Learn about the benefits of staying fit and active and how WSAC can support your health & fitness journey over a coffee and cake.
Call us on 5722 1723 for more info about what we're offering!
Bookings are required for all additional classes.
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