Active weekend for older adults
26 February 2009
Helping older adults to enjoy an active life is the focus of an upcoming program at Lake
Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre. The Active Life Weekend will be held from
Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March (enrolments close 13 March).
“Older adults have so much to gain from an active lifestyle – improved physical health,
mental health and social connections,” said Joanne Barrett from NSW Sport and
Recreation.
“The Active Life Weekend at Lake Burrendong provides a safe and fun environment for
light physical activity and social recreation.
“It promises to be a fantastic experience with activities including:
Lifeball (a ball game designed to challenge the brain and getting you moving)
Pole walking (walking with the assistance of poles)
Archery
Aqua aerobics
Circus skills
Initiatives
Environmental awareness
Bush dancing
Fishing
Early morning walks
Traditional Indigenous Games
A concert on the Saturday night and BBQ in the great outdoors.
“I strongly encourage older adults to make the most of this opportunity to kick start an
active lifestyle - it’s never too late to get active.”
Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre is a one hour drive from Orange or Dubbo.
Bookings for the Active Life Weekend close Friday 13 March. The program costs $135
including all activities, accommodation and meals. Call NSW Sport and Recreation on (02)
Media enquiries
Joanne Barrett
Ph. 6362 6623
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