2021 exercise classes for Seniors & others
Seated arthritis exercises and Spin poi classes starting back this week in Eastern suburbs, on Zoom, and monthly in Karori. The classes are primarily for seniors, but all ages and physical abilities are welcome.
SEATED EXERCISE CLASS - 50 minutes of gentle exercises set to music. 2 songs standing, the rest of the class is seated in chairs. Aims of the class: Gentle exercise for those who can't exercise standing up / Prevent joint stiffness & maintain joint and muscle mobility / Have fun! Suitable for a variety of conditions, including various forms of arthritis, recovery from strokes or heart attacks, chronic fatigue, MS, seniors easing back into exercise.
Monday mornings, 10.30am - from 11 Jan
o Kilbirnie Community Centre, $5
SPIN POI - Playing with poi is a lot of fun! Spin Poi can be done sitting or standing and is suitable for almost everyone. Inspired by traditional poi, it has been adapted by Dr Kate Riegle van West to be a safe and effective exercise, especially for older populations. On top of the usual benefits of exercise, typically people will see improvements in grip strength, attention, focus, balance and coordination. No need to book. Poi provided. Or there some new sets available for sale if you want your own personal set. The class is suitable for beginners to intermediate. It is 45 minutes long and we cover:
o Welcome, safety reminders & warm up
o Practice poi movements
o Playtime! 20-25 minutes of poi to music
o Cool down
Thursday mornings, 11am
o Thu, 21 & 28 Jan - Seatoun Village Hall - koha
o 1st, 3rd & 5th weeks from 4 Feb - Strathmore Park Community Centre - $2
o 2nd & 4th weeks from 11 Feb - Seatoun Village Hall - $2
Thursday evenings, 5pm - starting 14 Jan
o Kilbirnie Community Centre - koha (suggested $8 waged, $5 unwaged)
Last Friday of every month, 11.15am - starting 29 Jan
o Karori Community Centre, $7
I am a certified SpinPoi instructor who has taught exercise classes for seniors for 15 years.
If these times don't work for you, email me on deb@frot.co.nz or call 04 934 6366 for info on Zoom classes - Mon 6pm (Beginners) or Wed 2pm (Open).
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.5% Yes
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14.8% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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Product recalls - November 2024
Here are some items that have been recalled during October/November. Click on the blue title to learn more details about the recalled product.
Food recalls:
Equal brand European Dark Chocolate
Mrs Rogers spices - Butter Chicken, Curry Powder and Garam Masala
Bin Inn brand Ground Fennel
Classic Taste Fennel Powder
Jongga Kimchi
Pure Delish Grain-ola
Homemade Baker Muffin Batter Banana Choc-Chip
Hellers Shaved Roast Chicken
My Food Bag middle eastern spice blend and All The Flavour dukkah
Gilmours Jalapeno flavour corn chips
Product recalls:
Goldair panel heaters
Boost Lab skin cleanser
Canyon E-bike batteries
Panasonic power supply adapter
Kids blanket hoodies
SCA lithium battery
Noxen Kids hooded towel
Kids rubber duckies
Justyling/YesBobbleheads custom Neon sign
Brompton T Line bike
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