ActivAge
This service helps people over 50 live healthier lives and promotes the advantages of ActivAge. We can help add years to life and life to years.
Exercise classes throughout Gateshead
Our classes include Tai-Chi Chi Gong, line dancing, pilates, yoga, salsa-cise, tea dance, chair based and gentle exercise to music. All of our classes are friendly, and newcomers are always made welcome. For more information, call us on 0191 4773559 or, for a full and current list of our classes please click here.
"I couldn't line dance to save my life. I would stay at the back and copy the person in front of me. Now I have someone copying me!! I love it."
Walking Groups
Our short walks history group unveils hidden treasures about our North Eastern heritage and amazing facts to be found right on your very doorstep. For an up-to-date timetable of walks click here,or if you would like to join the group please contact us at the above number.
Check-Mates Chess Club
Enjoy a challenging mental work out with a game of chess. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an intermediate our volunteer and other chess club members will help you progress. This small and friendly group meets every Wednesday 12.30 till 2.30 in our Resource & Information Centre on Gateshead High Street. Please call us on 0191 4773559 to register.
Physical Activity Motivators (PAMs)
We recruit and train volunteers to support and encourage older people who have been referred to the Gateshead Opportunities for Active Lifestyles (GOALS) scheme by a health professional. Our successful team of PAMs are based in leisure and community centres throughout our Borough, as well as walking and cycling groups, swimming pools and bowling groups. If you are interested in becoming a PAM volunteer, please contact us at the number below.
Swimming
If you’re over 50 and nervous about getting into the pool, our Age Concern Gateshead volunteers can help you dip your toe in the water with confidence. The group meets every Friday at Gateshead Leisure Centre from 10.15am - 12.00pm. To find out more please contact us on 0191 4773559.
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