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PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE 60+

DEFY YOUR AGE. LONG LIVE YOU.

AUTUMNPROGRAM

LEITH ROE - 76

ALBANY LOCAL. CYCLIST.

APRIL 1ST - JUNE 3OTH 2020

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A sedentary lifestyle can increase your risk of developing coronary heart disease and other health issues. Sit less and start to Live Lighter today.

Physical activity not only burns energy it also reduces your risk of many serious diseases. Be active every day and start to Live Lighter today.

To achieve or maintain a healthy weight, you need to make sure you’re eating the right amount of food. Watch your portion size and start to Live Lighter today.

You can drink a lot of kilojoules without realising it. Avoid sugary drinks and start to Live Lighter today.

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Long Live You Membership StructureContact your local recreation centre to register your membership.

Please note: The Autumn Program runs for 13 weeks. Fees and charges have been calculated using the existing weekly fee for Albany and Denmark.

Cost Payment

Albany $8 per week (unlimited activities)

Paid upfront at the start of the season on a term by term basis. Some flexible payment options are available. Enquire at your local centre for more information.

Denmark $7 per week (unlimited activities)

Paid upfront at the start of the season. Enquire at your local centre for more information.

How it works

The Long Live You 2020 Autumn Program is a 13 week program from April 1 – June 30, 2020.

Great for beginners Activities run by fully qualified instructors Fun and social atmosphere Opportunity to give feedback and request new activities

Head to your leisure centre and enjoy your activity!

3Fill out the membership form at your local centre, process payment and receive your membership card.

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We offer a variety of times to cater for everyone and it is important to note that participant class sizes are limited, you will need to register to secure your place in your preferred activity. If your preferred activity is fully booked, you are not permitted to attend but you can be added to our wait list.If you are unable to make an activity you have signed up for, please let us know. If you do not attend an activity you have signed up to after three sessions, your place will be given to someone else if the class is full.

Please do not attend any activity without letting reception know. It is essential that we are able to keep correct attendance numbers in order to report accurately and keep the program going. If you are unsure of what classes you are enrolled in, our friendly staff can let you know at any time. Occasionally instructors fall ill or locations are changed. We will publish program changes or updates at each local centre and on our website.

Sign up for the activities you would like to attend each week.

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Cost Payment

Plantagenet $5.50 for Recreation Centre Activities

Paid on the day before each activity. $50 ten class pass available at the Mount Barker Recreation Centre.

About the program

The Long Live You program is a partnership initiative of the City of Albany, Shire of Denmark and Shire of Plantagenet, offering a unique suite of physical, social and educational programs. Designed to assist in creating more active and healthier lifestyles for the Lower Great Southern 60+ community.

The program will run from a range of outdoor locations, local recreation centres and other venues such as retirement villages. There will also be exclusive pop-up programs in various locations.

Qualified instructors, volunteers and activity leaders will deliver a variety of activities each term until 2021.

Members are able to access the benefits all year round with flexible payment options available. Please enquire at your local centre for financial assistance information.

Important information

The Long Live You membership provides a unique opportunity for members in Albany or Denmark to access all activities in either shire under a single membership. There is a minimal weekly fee that allows access to unlimited activities and you are encouraged to attend as many activities as you like per week.

Individual fees are applicable to activities in the Shire of Plantagenet.

This project has been made possible through the Sport Australia’s Move It AUS Better Ageing grant, Brandenburg Foundation, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and is presented by LiveLighter.

*Please note there are no activities

on public holidays.

Summer Program | Autumn Program | Winter Program | Spring Program.

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April 28 to June 2 come and learn the basic principles and movements of Yoga or Pilates with other beginners until you are confident to join the full program classes. Currently available in Albany.

Beginners Yoga Tuesday 1:30 pm and Beginners Pilates Tuesday 2:30pm

www.albanyleisurecentre.com.au/programs/long-live-you

Apr-06 Book Club

Apr-20 Your brain, your body and anxiety

May-04 Gardening

May-11 Safety and security

May-18 Travel smart

May-25 Downsizing advice

Jun-08 Self defence

Jun-15 Easy healthy meals and recipe exchange

Jun-22 Physiotherapy exercises for healthy ageing

Jun-29 TBC - To be voted on by the group

*No sessions on Apr-13, Apr-27 and Jun-01 due to public holidays.

ALBANY

Held every Monday 2:30pm – 4pm at ALAC

PLANTAGENET

Held every Thursday 2pm at the Hub of Mount Barker (Library/ CRC/ TAFE Building, 1 Lowood Road).

Apr-16 Amazing Bodies

Apr-23 Amazing Minds - Building your mental health

Apr-30 Don’t fall for it - Navigating modern swindles

May-07 Memory and Cognition continued

May-14 Travel ideas and opportunities

May-21 Maintaining balance and mobility

May-28 Carers education and support

Jun-04 Cancer Council

Jun-11 Physiotherapy exercises for healthy ageing

Jun-18 TBC - To be voted on by the group

With a variety of health professionals presenting a range of topics, where you will learn everything you need to know about better ageing.*If you are interested in speaking at one of these sessions, please contact jemma.foy@albany.wa.gov.au

A free and fun social group to get together and talk about the big issues around healthy ageing over a cuppa!

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Benefits of the membership

As a Long Live You member you will have access to all the programs on offer and become part of a community of people, working towards building a happy, active lifestyle for our members.

All members attending Supervised Gym are offered a free exercise program each term from a qualified instructor. Albany members please note - bookings are essential and can be made at reception.

Members are able to attend all activities in either Albany or Denmark.

Additionally, we have exclusive pop-up programs and additional outings planned using a community bus. We will also be offering training courses for various sports and holding fun competition days with other Shires.

Members will have the opportunity to assist us in tailoring programs through suggestions and feedback each term.

For more information on these exciting opportunities for members, call your local centre or refer to information available at your local recreation centre and on our website.

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER POP-UP

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Your Life Café Hub of Mount Barker 1 Lowood Road

MON TUES WED THUR FRI

Autumn Program / April 1st - June 30th 2020Denmark Recreation Centre P: 9848 0344

9:00am

10:00am

11:15am

Pilates for Seniors

Zumba Walking Court Sports

Yoga

Table Tennis

Badminton 10am - 12pm

Supervised Gym 11:15am - 1:15pm

Supervised Gym 10am - 12pm

9:00am

10:00am

11:00am

1:30pm

2:00pm

Heart FoundationWalk - Meet at CRC

Social Badminton - Mt Barker Recreation Centre

Heart FoundationWalk - Meet at CRC

Zumba - Plantagenet Village Homes

Supervised Gym 10am - 12pm- Mt Barker Recreation Centre

Yoga Kendenup Agricultural Pavilion

MON TUES WED THURS

Fitball - Mt Barker Recreation Centre

Autumn Program / April 1st - June 30th 2020Plantagenet (See venues below) P: 9851 2122

MON TUES WED THUR FRI

Autumn Program / April 1st - June 30th 2020Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre P: 6820 3400

Supervised Gym 10am - 2pm*Attend anytime between 10am and 2pm. New members are required to complete a once-off induction in the gym before commencing the Supervised Gym program. Inductions can be booked at the time of registration.

Club Sport Croquet

Social Sport Including Carpet Bowls and Morning Tea 10am - 12pm

Your Life Café 2:30 - 4pm

8:00am

9:00am

10:00am

10:30am

11:30am

12:30pm

1:30pm

1:45pm

2:15pm

2:30pm

4:00pm

5:00pm

Beginner Strong Seniors

Beginner Strong Seniors

Beginner Strong Seniors

Beginner Strong Seniors

Heart FoundationWalk (ALAC)

Heart FoundationWalk (Mids)

Heart FoundationWalk (Location)

Zumba ZumbaBoxingYoga Yoga

Chair Yoga

Beginner Latin Dancing

Advanced LatinDancing

Boxing

Beginner Strong Seniors

Pilates

Yoga

Fitball

Ballet

Fitball Fitball

Active Recovery Beginners Yoga*

Yoga at Albany Yoga Room

Beginners Pilates*

Aqua Aerobics

Aqua Aerobics

Aqua Aerobics

LLY Swim Club*

Emu Point Gym

Club Sport Bowls 9:30am

Club Sport Golf 9:30am

Pilates

Pilates

Yoga-lates

Supervised Gym Every Week Day 10am - 2pm

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Aqua Aerobics

* Denmark residents, come and try the Aqua classes in Albany or join the Long Live You Swim Club as part of your membership!

Locations Supervised Gym Group Fitness Room External Courts Pool

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Active Recovery This activity is run by a qualified professional and is designed specifically for anyone who may be going in for an operation in the future or who is recovering from one. It is a gentle way to build up strength and confidence when exercising.

Boxing

Improve your fitness and keep your brain active while learning basic kickboxing techniques and combinations. This is a fun activity incorporating cognitive benefits with exercise. All equipment is provided.

Swim Club

The Long Live You Swim Club is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys swimming to improve your technique and fitness in a safe environment. Please note, this is not a learn-to-swim program and participants need to be able to swim and be comfortable in the water.

Latin Dancing In-LineLatin Dancing In-Line is a fun activity where you will learn steps from the Jive, Cha-Cha, Samba and Pasodoble. Beginners are encouraged to attend the beginner’s class.

Ballet

Set to beautiful music, this activity uses aids to help with balance and build stability while going through the poses. There are no leotards, tutus or pointe shoes required, just casual clothing.

Emu Point Gym 2

Join us at Emu Point Gym for a Strong Seniors style class offered in a unique outdoor location. This activity will help build overall fitness and wellbeing.

Yogalaties

A unique combination class merging techniques of Pilates and yoga to build core strength and improve balance with stretches and exercises in a relaxed environment.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONSSupervised Gym

Never been to the gym before? We’ve got you covered! Our supervised gym times offer access to a fully qualified instructor to help you build your own program.

Beginner Strong Seniors

This is a resistance based group activity utilising a variety of equipment and and/or free weights. This is a beginner’s activity designed to develop strength, stability and overall fitness.

Aqua Aerobics

Jump in and enjoy our aqua activities offering low impact and low to moderate intensity exercise to help improve your cardiovascular fitness, strength, stability and bone density.

Heart Foundation Walk 1

Packed with health benefits, our easy pace walking groups are the perfect place to get moving and meet new people. A separate schedule for walk locations is outlined on page 12 of this booklet.

Zumba

Zumba Gold is an engaging Latin-inspired dance activity guaranteed to get you moving. It is a low intensity activity and a great way to improve general fitness in a fun environment.

Yoga*

Yoga moves slowly and deliberately through a gentle sequence of poses to help you stretch, calm your inner self and improve balance.* Albany and Denmark members are invited to try the new class held at the Albany Yoga Room on Fredrick St every Thursday.

Chair Yoga

This activity is a form of yoga modified to meet the needs of anyone with limited mobility or recovering from injury or illness.

Pilates*Pilates techniques are suitable for all fitness levels improving core strength, postural alignment as well as physical and mental wellness.

Social Sport and Court Sports These sessions are all offered indoors and include Badminton, Table Tennis, and modified sports such as Walking Soccer and Tennis with specialised equipment. Enquire at your local centre for available activities.

Carpet BowlsThis is an indoor session with a relaxed pace, social atmosphere and light physical demands. Improve your aim and enjoy a morning tea.

FitballThis is a specialised activity using large balls to improve core strength, challenge yourself and watch your balance and posture improve.

1. More information on Heart Foundation walks on page 12

Active recovery goes from 1:30pm – 2:15pm Croquet goes from 2pm - 4pm Your Life Café goes from 2:30pm- 4pm

* Beginners Yoga starts at 1:30pm* Beginners Pilates starts at 2:30pm

Mondays: Tuesdays:

2. (Emu Point Gym note) Bookings essential. Participants will be notified of location changes due to weather in winter months.

Additional info

* This is a six week learn-to program running from April 28 – June 2

* This is an eight week program running from May 1 – June 26. Participants must know how to swim.

*These programs run for various dates and times, see page 13 for details.

Beginners Pilates / Yoga* LLY Swim Club* Club Sport Croquet / Bowls*

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LONG LIVE YOU - HEART FOUNDATION WALKS - ALBANY Three days of scheduled walks to choose from. Select your preferred days from the below chart for dates and locations.

9AM MONDAYS (STARTING APRIL 6) - PROGRESSION WALK

9AM WEDNESDAY (STARTING APRIL 1) - MIDDLETON MEETUP WALK

9AM FRIDAY (STARTING APRIL 3) - LOCATION WALKS

1. April 3 / 9am Emu Point Walk – towards Griffiths Street

2. April 10 / 9am Bay View Drive – towards town

3. April 17 / 9am Boat Shed Markets – Pier - Anzac Peace Park loop

4. April 24 / 9am Middleton Beach – Surfers Beach towards Emu Point

5. May 1 / 9am Wind Farm – Flat Loop

6. May 8 / 9am Dog Beach (Griffiths Street) – towards Middleton Beach

7. May 15 / 9am Barameda Road, Lower King (fish traps)

8. May 22 / 9am Emu Point Walk – towards Griffiths Street (longer than 1st walk 3-4kms)

9. May 29 / 9am Lake Seppings loop

10. Jun 5 / 9am Boardwalk Middleton Beach (Moderately difficult)

11. Jun 12 / 9am Luke Penn Walk (Moderately difficult)

12. Jun 19 / 9am Two Peoples Bay Heritage Trail (Moderately difficult)

13. Jun 26 / 9am Porongurups (Moderately difficult)

Meet at ALAC for a walk around the scenic grounds of the centennial precinct. We will gradually increase the length of the walk each week until 4km has been reached.

Meet outside the Surf Club at Middleton Beach for a variety of walks around the Middleton area. Limited transport is available from ALAC and needs to be booked in advance.

Refer to the maps provided in the centre showing meeting points.

Transport is also provided leaving from and returning to ALAC. Places are limited and need to be booked in advance.

LAWN BOWLS

Denmark Bowling Club

3 Morgan Rd, Denmark

9:30am – 10:30am

Tuesday 12th May– 16th June

FREE MORNING TEA WILL BE AVAILABLE.

CLUB SPORT - FREE AND FUN

Meet new people and participate in a new challenge. Local sporting clubs have developed modified versions of their sport. Learn the basics and play a regular social game in a supportive environment. Choose your preferred day and sport for a LLY Come and Try program. See below dates and times in each local government.

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LAWN BOWLS

Emu Point Bowling Club 2 Birss St, Emu Point

9.30 – 11.00am

Tuesday 12th May – 16th June

GOLF

Albany Golf Club 2 Barry Court, Collingwood Park

9.30 – 11.00am

Thursday 14th May – 18th June

CROQUET

Gomm Park 646 Lower King Road

2pm – 4pm

Monday 27th April – 29th June

LONG LIVE YOU SWIM CLUB

Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre 52-70 Barker Road, Albany

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Friday 3rd April – 26th June

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Mount Barker Bowling Club

27-29 Mann St, Mount Barker

9.30 – 11.00am

Tuesday 12 May – 16 June

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Mt Barker Golf Club

32175 Albany Highway, Mount Barker

9.30 – 11.00am

Monday 11th May – 15th June

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www.albanyleisurecentre.com.au/programs/long-live-you

14. WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? For more information on the program, additional pop-up activities, open days or events, please contact your local centre or check our website.

www.albanyleisurecentre.com.au/programs/long-live-you.

You can also call your local recreation centre on the following numbers:

Albany – 6820 3400

Denmark – 9848 0344

Mount Barker – 9851 2122

Or email:

longliveyou@albany.wa.gov.au

PROGRAM INFORMATION

1. DO I HAVE TO PAY?

Yes, there is a minimal membership fee. Please see the fees and charges section on page 5 of this booklet for more detail. This fee allows us to create a sustainable schedule and offer a wide variety of programs. Please provide feedback to any of our friendly staff regarding the membership fee and financial assistance information.

2. ARE ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES FREE ANYMORE?

Yes, please refer to the ‘FREE’ labels on the timetable (page 8 & 9) showing the activities that are free of charge. You will need to fill out a short registration form at your local centre before joining any of the free activities.

3. WHAT IF I’M UNDER 60?

Unfortunately you will have to wait to join this exciting membership!

4. DO I NEED A HEALTHCARE OR PENSION CARD?

No, anyone 60 and over can join.

8. WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THE ACTIVITIES?

We take all feedback into consideration and if you are unhappy for any reason please see staff at reception so we can understand your concerns and build your advice into future programs.

9. CAN I JUST REGISTER FOR ONE ACTIVITY?

The membership covers all the activities so we encourage you to try as many activities as you feel able to. However, you can sign up and only attend the activity that interests you.

10. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING/ WEAR?

It is a requirement of entry to the gym or court areas that you have enclosed sport shoes and a towel. Always wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move around in and we recommend a water bottle as cups are not permitted.

Aqua activities will require bathers and a towel, all other equipment is provided.

For the walks, we would recommend a hat, jacket, water bottle and sun cream.

11. CAN I BRING A FRIEND?

Anyone over 60 can attend but they will have to sign up to the membership to access the program. Casual entry passes per activity may be available, please check with your local centre for costs.

12. WHAT FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

All the recreational centres have great facilities including showers and change rooms. ALAC also has a café, spa and steam room to relax after your session.

13. WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT OPTIONS/ CAN I PUT MY MEMBERSHIP ON HOLD?

Upfront payments can be made on a term by term basis and flexible payment options are available. Compensation is usually available if you are away for two or more weeks at a time. This is at the discretion

5. WHAT IF I DON’T EXERCISE AT THE MOMENT?

Then this is the program for you! All activities are suitable for beginners with some activities structured for people who have limited mobility or are recovering from illness or injury. If you feel you can’t exercise, then join our social programs such as Carpet Bowls or Your Life Café.

6. WHAT IF I HAVE AN INJURY?

We have activities suitable for all levels of mobility and fitness. For example, Active Recovery and Chair Yoga are activities suitable for people who are building up to being more active. Our friendly staff and instructors are always around to discuss your needs and help you choose the most suitable activities.

7. HOW LONG DO THE SESSIONS GO FOR?

The sessions usually run for 45mins – 1 hour. Spend some time after your session enjoying our facilities and have a coffee with friends at the café (Albany only).

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PHONE: 6820 3400

EMAIL: LONGLIVEYOU@ALBANY.WA.GOV.AU

WEB: ALBANY.WA.GOV.AU/LONGLIVEYOU

DEFY YOUR AGE. LONG LIVE YOU.