Steady As You Go – falls prevention classes
Falls are preventable.
Steady as you go (SAYGO) falls prevention exercise classes can improve balance, leg strength, flexibility, general fitness and wellbeing.
SAYGO is an exercise class designed to help older people reduce their likelihood of having a fall.
- Simple activities, seated in a chair, standing and walking.
- Proven to improve balance, flexibility and strength.
- Participants feel physically better and more able.
- Class members enjoy being with a social and friendly group of like minded people.
Upcoming Classes
Try steady as you go now
Classes available as at August 2024
Temuka – Friday 1.30pm – 2.30pm, St Josephs Hall, Wilkin St, Temuka
Waimate – Tuesday 10.30am – 11.30am, Waimate Town and Country Club, 14 John St, Waimate
Waimate – Wednesday 2.00pm – 3.00pm, Waimate Town and Country Club, 14 John St, Waimate
Timaru – Friday 10.30am – 11.00am, (part of the Friday Club), Wilson St Baptist Church Hall, 17 Wilson St, Timaru
Contact Details
Phone (Age Concern South Canterbury): 03 687 7581
A koha of $2.00 is appreciated.
Community House, 27 Strathallan St, Timaru
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