Through the Doorway to Healthy Living

Programme of Activities January to March 2007

All activities start week commencing 15 January unless otherwise stated

Mondays

Yoga

Monday afternoons in term-time at Castlefields Community Centre from 1.15 to 2.30pm. A free crèche is available at Honeysuckle Lodge from 12.45 to 2.40pm. No need for expensive fitness equipment, just wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring along something to lie on.

So relaxing I actually fall asleep

Tuesdays

Tai Chi - starts 9 January 2007

• Intermediates - Tuesday mornings at Castlefields Community Centre from 10.30 to 11.30
• Beginners - Tuesday afternoons at Castlefields Community Centre from 12.00 to 1.00

We would welcome a voluntary contribution of £1.50 per session.

The tutor is very patient and I like the calmness - it is gentle, quiet and relaxing. I soon got to know and fit in with the other Tai Chiers.

Wednesdays

Mini-music - starts 10 January 2007

Have fun singing and making music with your child(ren) at our mini music sessions

• Wednesday mornings in term-time at Castlefields Community Centre
  Session 1 - 9.30 to 10.00
  Session 2 - 10.00 to 10.30

It's a lovely experience coming to mini-music - the children really enjoy it.

Belly Dancing

Wednesday mornings in term-time at the Sundorne Centre, Sundorne Senior School from 9.30 to 11.00am. A free crèche is available, but please book.

It's great fun as well as being good exercise

Meditation and Relaxation

Bringing up children takes ups so much time and energy, it's easy to forget the person you really are. Take time to re-discover that person on Wednesday afternoons during term-time at Honeysuckle Lodge, Castlefields from 1.15 to 2.45pm. A free crèche is available, but please book in advance.

Very relaxing - I have been able to face situations that I would have found hard in the past - The sessions make me feel like me again.

Pamper Sessions - Women Feeling Fine with The WEA

This is now an accredited course, so you can work towards a qualification whilst treating yourself on Wednesday afternoons during term-time from 12.45 to 2.30 at Buttercup Lodge, Sundorne. A free crèche is available, but please book.

I am so pleased I pushed myself out of my normal routine - just to take time out I feel so much better. I have a laugh giving everything a go.

Thursdays

Tai Chi - starts 11 January 2007

• Thursday mornings at the Sundorne Centre, Sundorne Senior School from 10.00 - 11.00am. Sorry no crèche available.

We would welcome a voluntary contribution of £1.50 per session.

Fridays

Mini-music - starts 12 January 2007

Have fun singing and making music with your child(ren) at our mini music sessions.

• Friday mornings in term-time at Sundorne Youth Centre
  Session 1 - 9.30 to 10.00 and Session 2 - 10.00 to 10.30

Mini-music at NCH - 12 January to 9 February 2007

Have fun singing and making music with your child(ren) at our mini music sessions.

• Friday mornings in term-time at NCH Family Centre, Rutland, Harlescott
  11.00 - 11.30am

Pilates

Friday mornings in term-time at Grange Youth Centre from 9.30 -10.30am. No need for expensive fitness equipment, just wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring along something to lie on (a fitness mat, camping mat, bath towel or blanket) and a small hand towel to roll up and rest your head on. A free crèche is available, but please book.

It's fun, no two weeks are ever the same - good variety. The tutor is willing to go the extra mile to deal with individual needs. Relaxing, friendly atmosphere.

Bums, Legs and Tums

Friday mornings in term-time at Grange Youth Centre from 10.45 -11.45am. This is a body conditioning class to music, with no tricky aerobic routines to follow.  Sports trainers are essential and you should wear loose, comfortable clothing. Please bring water to drink and a mat or towel to lie on.  For your own comfort and safety, please do not come with a full stomach, although a light snack up to an hour before is okay and it is not advisable to smoke for an hour before and after the class. A free crèche is available, but please book. Please note that this is not for anyone with knee, hip or back problems.

I feel better for it - tones me up and it's exercise. Excellent crèche, friendly, helpful staff. Fun, good pace, not too hard - not too easy.

Art for Relaxation

Friday afternoons during term-time from 12.45 to 2.40pm at Castlefields Community Centre. A free crèche is also available. Places are limited so please book.

You don't need to be an artist to go. I've met so many people from different backgrounds with different stories to tell. The tutor makes you welcome and makes me laugh. It was the first Sure Start activity that I went to, but I now go to lots of other things. I miss it when I don't go.

All the King's Men Sculpture Walk - Harlescott Grange

Walking is a great form of exercise and this walk is only a mile long. On the way around you will find 6 pieces of sculpture depicting elements of the Battle of Shrewsbury. If you would like a route map please give me a call or otherwise go to out website at www.allthekingsmen.org.uk

If you like the sound of any of these activities, but the thought of walking into places for the first time fills you with terror, please don't be put off. All our staff are friendly and will do their best to make you feel welcome, and if you would like someone to go with for the first few times we can arrange that too. So why not get in touch NOW before you persuade yourself that it is not a good idea.

FREE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN NORTH SHREWSBURY
(except where stated)

Enquiries and bookings for all the activities -
Anne Seymour on telephone 01948 841466 or email ams@doortohealth.fsnet.co.uk
Website links: www.throughthedoorway.org.uk and www.allthekingsmen.org.uk