Steady As You Go - Exercise course
SAYGo improves:
• Balance and leg strength
• Flexibility
• General fitness and wellbeing
• And is a great way to meet new people
Three simple tests carried out in the first week and at 10 weeks check improved strength and balance
SAYGo has been shown to provide continuous improvements in strength and balance over time in 56 much-loved community based, ongoing peer-led classes
Classes are one hour each week, $3 per class
Please Join Us!
ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS
Victoria Ph. (07) 828 7559 or friendship.huntly@gmail.com
• Falls are the most common cause of injury in older people
• Falls can lead to a significant loss of mobility and quality of life
• One third of people over the age of 65 fall each year
• Half of people over 80 fall each year
• Falls in older people are almost always associated with weakened leg muscles and poor balance
• Falls are not a natural part of ageing
• Falls ARE preventable!
• Joining a SAYGo class and improving your strength and balance can reduce falls & injuries
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!
Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS
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Poll: Do you think this was the right decision?
Hamilton City Council is defending a $60,000 spend on a flood of water management PR featuring a TV personality as residents face huge rates rises.
At a time of council cash constraints, Te Radar - real name Andrew Lumsden - catches the eye on the council’s Facebook page, where he currently features in three “explainer” video clips about Hamilton’s water services.
Do you think this was the right decision? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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9.1% Yes
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84.8% No
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6.1% Not sure