Senior Moments at West Wight Sports Centre

Details of free activities at West Wight Sports Centre in from Clare. Ed

West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater is hosting a Senior Moments Day on Wednesday 23rd March.

All it’s activities for ‘older’ people will be free of charge that day and there will be an opportunity to stop and have a complimentary drink and snack afterwards.

On offer free of charge through the day will be :

  • swimming
  • gym inductions and gym sessions
  • ‘easy does it’ exercise class
  • ‘special care’ swimming session
  • use of courts for badminton or short tennis

Supported by Rural Community Council
The day has been supported by the Rural Community Council through their programme to improve access to rural services. Physical activity in later life is an important factor in keeping healthy and mobile.

There are also huge benefits to people’s social and emotional well-being and West Wight Sports Centre prides itself on offering a welcoming and friendly environment that people of all ages and abilities feel comfortable joining.

Regular users of the Centre include a 94 year old Rosalie Colledge who has just taken up swimming this winter. She now attends the weekly ‘special care’ swimming session at 12pm on Wednesdays.

More information about the Senior Moments Day can be found on the Centre’s website or by phoning 01983 752168

Image: Dee ‘Lite under CC BY 2.0