Burlesque bootscoot raises roof of Seniors Centre
The Kyogle Country Line Dancers raised the roof of the Kyogle Seniors Centre with their recent burlesque bootscooting performance.
The dancers, bedecked in a mix of western boots, checked shirts, and fishnets, were helping celebrate the end of the Super Seniors Health Challenge for 2011.
Part of the Active Kyogle project, this year’s Seniors Challenge saw 328 people join up, more than double last year.
The Kyogle Country Line Dancers performed to Christine Aguilera’s ‘But I’m a good girl’ from the movie Burlesque. Not to be outdone, volunteers from the Border Ranges Day Club gave a demonstration of the ‘Kettle exercises’ – strength and balance exercises that can be done while making a cuppa – to the classic music ‘The Stripper’.
The Border Ranges upped the ante with feather boas, and one volunteer wearing elbow-length gloves, which she removed with her teeth.
The day also featured an ‘open microphone’ where members of the 100-plus audience spoke about the improvements they had been making to their health and fitness. Some spoke about changes they noticed during the month-long health challenge, while others spoke about changes they had noticed after continuing the exercises since last year’s challenge.
Many attendees also spoke about the role of the recently-opened community gym in helping improve health and fitness, assist with weight loss, and improve balance, with one speaker saying it had given them ‘a new lease of life’.
The day featured the draw of the main prizes for Challenge participants: a weekend at Toonumbar Waters Retreat (won by Heather Nutt), a food hamper from Iron Pot Foods (Jan Buckman), and a gift voucher from Plum Vintage (Melita Luck).
Comments from previous participants
Here are just some of the comments made by people who completed the Challenge last year:
‘Both the Active Kyogle challenges have helped me to focus on my health and fitness. I have lost 8kg in weight and changed my eating and exercise habits. I thank you and would like to say well done Kyogle.’
‘I think the challenge is a lot of fun, all the better if you have someone to do it with!’
‘Joining this program has given me a bit more incentive to get walking again and do other exercises. Thank you.’
‘Doing these exercises and sticking to a balanced diet makes you a lot happier within yourself, less tired, and makes you look good.’
‘It is great to walk with a friend or family member. I have found it has improved my health problems a lot, especially my diabetes. It has improved my blood sugar levels. I will keep doing it.’
Click here to see photos from the Super Seniors Presentation Day 2011 on our Facebook page.
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Dear Active Kyogle,
What a great job you are doing! I love seeing so many active people of certain years tromping about in Active Kyogle t-shirts with big smiles on their faces.
I have not been visible in group activites this time though I did sign up – but I have still been doing my daily exercise and keeping all that seductive fat and sugar at bay.
And then I get your wonderful prize of a token for my favourite gift shop – Plum.
Thank you very much!
May you long stay active.
Happy Christmas
Melita Luck
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It was a wonderful experience today, to meet Noeleen Brown. She is so much a people person, gracious , kind and caring.
Thanks to all the wonderful people who made this a memorable day for me and I know many, many more,
Again thank you
Elizabeth [Bette Rae]
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Hi Active Kyogle,
The ‘package’ of goodies arrived at my Mum’s place … thank you!
I am pleased to report that she is doing the exercises – even if it is only once a day!
But thank you to whoever organised this inventive way of getting the elderly to do some exercise!
Best regards
Louise R.
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Hello,
I have to confess that Graham & I are absolutely awful at filling out results of activities; however, we must say we enjoyed the challenge & tried to do the best we could. It was also a lot of fun to be involved with the filming with Channel 9 News and Graham is enjoying his star status. So in any future activity we will be happy to be involved.
All the best,
Jean & Graham Warburton
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As a carer and part-time worker with 7acres of land and a big garden I don’t have much problem getting the exercise I need. I also walk 2-3 mornings a week.
However, during the challenge I’ve found it difficult to get enough sun, owing to the prolonged wet season. To replace this I take Calcium with Vitamin D each day.
Tests have shown that my Vit. D was low and this contributes to Osteoporosis. Therefore its a good idea to consult your doctor and get their advice on taking Vit D.
Good luck with the Challenge !!
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Hi,
Thought I would share this.
I am a 50 year old woman who started karate lessons with Roger Wimble, training 2 nights a week. My daughter needed to do 6 months sporting activity for the Duke of Edinburgh award. One year later and I am still training. I love the discipline, the comradeship and the sheer pleasure of being physically active.
I recommend it for the benefits it brings and being part of a great group.
You are never too old!!!
Cheers,
Julie
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i am happy to sign up again. congrats on a great program.
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