Align & Balance offer Nordic Walking classes which utilise poles, recruiting the upper and lower body turning walking into an overall body workout.

The classes can help with the following conditions:

• Knee, hip and back issues
• Neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease
• Type 2 diabetes

Please visit the website or contact Align & Balance on 0415 524 953 and nicky [at] alignbalance.com.au for more information.

Align & Balance offer ‘Strengthening 50+’ classes are accredited by St George Hospital and Fitness Australia and devised by a physiotherapist to benefit older people.

The classes can assist with:

• Increasing lean muscle mass
• Alleviating back, knee, hip and shoulder issues by mobilising the joints
• Combating risk factors for falls and injuries/Improving posture and balance
• Reducing the risk of osteoporosis by maintaining bone density
• Managing arthritis and other chronic conditions
• Warding off depression and low self-esteem
• Improving motor skills and hand eye co-ordination
• Assisting with a healthier, robust and enjoyable life

Please visit the website or contact Align & Balance on 0415 524 953 and nicky [at] alignbalance.com.au for more information.

Vikings 24/7 Fitness Centre offer low impact and gentle seniors fitness classes which are designed to improve overall health and fitness, including strength, balance and co-ordination, mobility, cardio-vascular fitness and flexibility.

Please visit the website or contact Vikings 24/7 Fitness Centre on (02) 6231 6597 and gym [at] vikings.com.au for more information.

Dance Development Centre (DDC) offer dance classes for over 50’s, these include:

• Musical Theatre, a jazz dance style class
• Ballet, a non-syllabus class to learn and master classical ballet steps

Please visit the website or contact DDC on (02) 6259 1550 and canberra [at] dancedevelopment.com.au for more information.

Spiral Club hold weekly morning teas each Thursday along with social activities, talks, outings, picnics and transportation for senior citizens in the Woden Valley.

Please contact Brett Yeats on (02) 6281 7684 and yeatsb [at] iinet.net.au for more information.

Probus Clubs Probus offer activities for retired and semi-retired people, these include a chance to hear interesting speakers, attend monthly meetings, walking, theatre and coffee groups and day outings. In the ACT region, there are the following Probus Clubs:

• Canberra Belconnen Probus
• Canberra City Ladies Probus
• Canberra Lakes Ladies Probus
• Canberra North Ladies Probus
• Canberra Probus Men’s Club
• East Canberra Probus
• Jamison Combined Probus
• Macquarie Probus
• Kaleen Probus
• Majura Ladies Probus
• Gungahlin Probus Inc
• Ainslie Probus Club
• Gold Creek Probus
• Ngunnawal Combined Probus
• Weston Probus
• Cooleman Probus
• Weston Creek Ladies Probus
• Narrabundah Probus Club
• Wanniassa Probus
• Lake Tuggeranong Probus
• Tuggeranong Probus Inc
• Greenway Combined Probus
• Jerrabomberra Combined Probus
• Queanbeyan Probus
• Conder - Lanyon Probus
• Yass Combined Probus

Please visit the website or contact Probus on 1300 630 488 for more information.

The ACT Elderly Chinese Welfare Society organises activities for elderly Chinese members of the community and referral to and provision of welfare services. This includes monthly lunch gatherings.

Please visit the website or contact the ACT Elderly Chinese Welfare Society on 0412 481 607 for more information.

Uniting run a Healthy Living for Seniors program for older people to help individuals stay involved with friends and the community. The program includes outings and excursions, exercise and fitness, skills-building, interest groups, arts and crafts, and cultural groups. Transport to Health Living for Seniors activities can also be arranged.

Please visit the website or contact Uniting on 1800 486 484 or ask [at] uniting.org for more information.

The Canberra Southern Cross Health Club (SCHC) offer Active Living (formerly known as 50+ Circuit), a circuit class developed for older people. The circuit includes cardio and coordination stations and is designed for increased range of movement with functional exercises to help with strength and mobility.

Please visit the website or contact SCHC on (02) 6283 7340 for more information.

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) offer a variety of group fitness classes. These include:

• Yoga Plus, a yoga class comprising stretching, strength, balance and relaxation
• Pilates, a class for practical 'posture practice' for those interested in good postural-habit formation
• Stretch for Strength, a class which aims to maintain and improve optimal function and slow the decline of flexibility and strength as we age
• Tai Chi, a class for improved balance and flexibility, enhanced blood and lymph flow, strengthening of the joints, reducing stress, treat depression and slowing down the ageing process

Please visit the website or contact AIS Aquatic and Fitness Centre on (02) 6214 1281 and fitnesscentre [at] ausport.gov.au for more information.