Move It

Move It is about physical activity for people over 50.

The aim of the project at The Hut is to link inactive mature people with existing, organised physical activities that suit the individual's health, personality and pocket.

There is a tremendous choice of activities in the Adelaide Hills. Many can be done at the level you choose

Exercise, Tai Chi, Walking, Yoga

Strength and balance or Belly dancing

Aqua, Walking, Pilates or Line or Ballroom dancing

Aerobic, Circuit or Resistance training, Tap or Latino dancing

Bowls or Petanque, Tennis

These activities can be found in many locations in the Hills: Aldgate, Bridgewater, Crafers, Stirling, Gumeracha, Hahndorf, Lobethal, Mt Barker, Oakbank, Balhannah, Verdun, Woodside, Strathalbyn.

The project officer is Gael, who is no spring chicken herself. She is convinced that she managed to recover in both body and spirit from a major car accident by taking part in swimming and belly dancing. It was as much the social support of the other participants as the activity itself that helped her.

Gael's approach is to ask people what activity they have dreamed of doing, as she sees this time in life as a time to be focussed on the enjoyment, as much as the benefit, of the activity.

Her motto is: It is never too late to begin to be physically active

Move It programs

Belly Dancing with Myra from Belly Dance Amethyst.
Learn belly dance techniques in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Classes can include folk, tribal and regional styles.  A simple choreography is taught each term to put the movements into practice.
Mon 9.30am and Fri 7.00pm.   $80 per 10 week term or $12 casual.
Bridgewater Hall, Bridgewater (opposite Coles)
Contact Gael at The Hut 8339 4400 or Myra 0408 115 044

Latin Dancing Karen Russell from Quicksteps is willing to teach Latin dancing that does not need a partner. Register your interest by phoning 8339 4400 or emailing moveit@thehut.org.au
Please state your preference for day or evening classes

The Hills Amblers (aka Wobbly Walkers
For people whose walking ability is restricted, who may need to walk with a stick or walker - and who need to walk on a flat surface.
The aim is not to break speed records but just to get out and about.
Participants are collected by bus.
Tues 8.30-11.30am.  Gold coin donation   Bookings essential
Contact Gael at The Hut 8339 4400

Chair Yoga with Caroline
For people with limited mobility or restricted movement.
The Yoga class can be done standing ot seated, or a bit of both. It will involve gentle stretches and strenthening movements and relaxation exercises.
You can be collected and taken home by bus
Saturday mornings  $3.
Contact Gael at The Hut 8339 4400

Passport to Go
The Hut is promoting physical activity as part of the be active campaign by giving people the opportunity to try 6 different activities to see what they enjoy and would perhaps wish to continue.
A P2G pack is available from The Hut which includes the list of places offering a free "try out" class as well as an enrolment form.
When you have completed a minimum of 4 classes, send in your Passport and you automatically go into a draw on 23rd April for a term's classes of your choice, paid for by The Hut.
More more details, contact Gael at The Hut 8339 4400

IT at Norton Summit    Register your interest now for the next class.

Strength and Balance This is an appeal for anyone interested in doing the training to become a coordinator for Strength and Balance classes. Rosemary Badenoch is willing to do the training if a sufficient number of people are interested.

We are hoping to start a class in the Norton Summit area, so if you live in that region, or are willing to travel there, and are able to give the time to becoming a coordinator, please let me know. The training takes less than a full day.

The Move It program has been made available through a grant from SA Government, Office of Recreation and Sport, be active

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