Physical Activity & Exercise Directory for Older People 2005 / 2006 Produced by Peninsula Health, Ageing Well Centre In partnership with the Mornington Peninsula Division of General Practice Peninsula Health Fourth Edition FRANKSTON REGION MORNINGTON REGION WESTERNPORT SOUTHERN PENINSULA This directory will assist older people or people with chronic health conditions to explore physical activity and exercise options to help them feel well, strong and maintain health and independence.
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Physical Activity & Exercise Directory for Older People
2005 / 2006
Produced by Peninsula Health, Ageing Well Centre In partnership with the Mornington Peninsula Division of General Practice
Peninsula Health
Fourth Edition
FRANKSTON REGION MORNINGTON REGION
WESTERNPORT SOUTHERN PENINSULA
This directory will assist older people or people with chronic health conditions to explore physical activity and exercise options to help them feel well, strong
and maintain health and independence.
Region Frankston
Open ageEducation. Pain Management. Nutrition. Relaxation. Education on stretches, flexibility & balance.
Frankston Integrated Health CentreHastings Rd Frankston
Contact for times.$5.00 per session
No steps. Disabled toilets. Bitumen carpark adjoining building
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OpenEducation on pain management, nutrition, relaxation and appropriate stretches, flexibility and balance. This is not an exercise group, education only
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Frankston
Better Health Management CoursePhysiotherapist
Intake Worker9783 8133
Frankston Integrated Health CentreHastings Rd Frankston
Contact for times$5 per session
Disabled access and toilets
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Open ageEducation. Pain management. Appropriate strength, flexibility and balance exercises
45+Age related exercises. Stretching. Gentle weight work and strengthening. Alternate weeks. 50% sitting. Chair based exercises available./Can be modified
No previous exercise experience necessaryUnfit welcome
Older exercise groups-general
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Frankston
Exercises for Health - FrankstonTrained Vic Fit Leader
Beverley9 533 1645
Church of Christ. 130 Cranbourne Road,Frankston. 3199
Monday & Tuesday 9.30 -10.30am$5.00 per session
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Average age 60 - 80Warm ups, gentle work-outs, stretches, relaxation. Strengthening exercises for seniors. Can be modified for frailer members.
Unfit welcomeNo prev exercise experience required
Older exercise groups-general
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Frankston
Fitness in Retirement Class FrankstonTrained Leader
Robyn9 238 8295
Frankston Gymnasium Building BChisholm InstituteFletcher Road Frankston
60-80Strength and balance exercises for those who have completed Intro group. Exercises can be done sitting for frailer members
Members with walking aids welcome
Strengthening programs
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Mt Eliza
Agestrong Self Management Program Church of Christ
Trained Vic Fit Leader
Intake Worker9784 8133
Church of Christ 130 Cranbourne Rd Frankston
Tues 2-3pm Thurs 9.15-10.15am
$3 per session
Disabled access
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60+Age related exercises. Stretching. Gentle weight work and strengthening. Chair based exercises available. Can be modified for frailer members
No previous exercise experience necessaryUnfit welcome
Strengthening programs
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Mt Eliza
Gentle Exercise Mt ElizaTrained Vic Fit Leader
Jennie Bosse9789 6986
Uniting Church Hall93 Canadian Bay RoadMount Eliza 3930
1st & 3rd Fridays of each month 9.15 - 10.30am $6.00 per session
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OpenResistance Training, movement to music
Strengthening programs
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Mt Eliza
Resistance TrainingCertificate 4 Fitness
William Brown9787 4442
185 Mt Eliza WayMt Eliza
Mon & Wed 12pm$65 for 10 visits
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50+Gentle Aerobics, weight exercises for strength and balance Not suitable for members with walking aids
Unfit welcome, no previous experience
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Seaford
Going StrongTrained Vic Fit Leader
Reception9776 9940
Everything for Women132 Nepean HwySeaford
Tuesday & Thursday 2.00 - 3pm$7 per class
No disabled toilets
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Any AgeTai Chi exercise suitable for older people for balance and strength Independent walking
Able to balance without support or gait aid
Tai Chi /Yoga
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Frankston
Tai Chi for health and arthritis-FC Rehab CentreAllied Health Assistant
Geraldine9 783 7288
Frankston Community Rehabilitation CentreBuilding 3Golf Links RdFrankstonThursday 9am
$5.00
LevelDisabled toiletBitumen Carpark adjoining building
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all agesGentle stretching and other movement Relaxation session Unfit welcome
No previous experiernce required
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Frankston
Yoga For EverybodyExperienced Leader
Georgina Portelli9783 5073
Orwil Community House16 Orwil StreetFranskton
Tues and Fri 9:30 - 10:45am$5.00 per class
Ramped.
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OpenTai Chi is a holistic, integrated Health art from China. It's a gentle way to exercise your body, mind and spirit, leaving you relaxed and refreshed. This is a self run group - members share their knowledge.
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Karingal
Tai Chi - KaringalKaringal Neighbourhood House - Self help group
55-85+Tai chiYearly membership,No previous exp. Required and members
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Mount Eliza
Tai Chi -Mount ElizaMount Eliza Senior Citizens Club Inc.
Mount Eliza Senior Citizens9787 8170
Mount Eliza Senior Citizens Club RoomsCanadian Bay Rd
Wednesday 9.30 - 10.30amYearly Membership $5.00 plus $1.00 per session
Wheelchair accessGround flourCarpark adjoining building
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50 - 80 yearsTai Chi and relaxation, promotes flexibility, reduces stress Fairly good balance required
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Patterson Lakes
Four Seasons Tai ChiQualified Instructor
Gail Ricato97728588
Patterson Lakes Community CentreThompson Rd
Monday 2:15 - 3:30pm$5 per session
Disabled Toilets
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45+Unstructured leisure walking group in local area-Walk at own paceVaried fitness levels of participants, flat walking area
Able to walk safely outdoorsReasonable balance and fitness required
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Carrum Downs
Casual Walking GroupSelf help group-Lyrebird Community Centre
Fiona-Centre Manager9782 0133
Lyrebird Community Centre203 Lyrebird DriveCarrum Downs.
Wed. 9.30 -10.30$1.00 per session
disabled toilets
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OpenVaried walks along the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston region. Always appropriate for beginners and advanced. Would love to see some fresh faces!
Can be modified for frailer membersGood Balance required
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Carrum Downs
Heart and Sole Walking GroupFrankston Forest Baptist Church
Val Campbell9786 9282
Leaves from Frankston Forest Baptist Church43 Monterey BlvFrankston Nth
Every fourth Saturday of the monthNeed to book Thursday before hand FREE, $2 - $5 contribution to
driver, Car pooling available,
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All agesWalk in local area followed by coffee and a chatAble to safe walk in local streets
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Frankston
Orwil House -Walking groupOrwil Street Community House97835073
Orwil Street Community House16 Orwil StreetFrankston
Monday 12 NoonFreeLed by volunteer
Ramped access to building
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Retired 60-70+Leisure walking -Area varies.Fully retiredReasonable balance and endurance to walk
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Frankston
Ramblers Walking groupSelf help - University of Third Age
Marjorie Armitage9770 1042
University Of Third AgeChisholm Institute, Fletcher RoadFrankston Mel 102 D3
2nd and 4th Wed of the month9.30-11am Free if member of U3A
Membership $30.00 per year or $50.00 per couple.
Disabled access and toliets
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OpenWarm up / stretches followed by a walk around shopping centre (walk at own pace)
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Karingal
Karingal Hub Health Walks.Trained Vic Fit Leader
Centre Management Office9789 1192
Karingal Hub Shopping Centre
Mon, Wed, Fri 7:45 - 8:45amFree
Disabled Access
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55+Casual walk in local area-Various routesTrained Volunteer leader.Can be modified for frailer members.Members with walking aids welcome
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Langwarrin
Langwarrin Casual Walking GroupVolunteer Leader
Langwarrin Community Centre9789 7653
From Langwarrin Community Centre2 Lang RoadLangwarrin Mel 103 J5
Tues 9.30-10.30amDonation for morning tea.
No Steps, Ramped Access, Disabled toilets
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55+Slow ramble.Contact leader prior to walk re: length of walk,
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Mount Eliza
Walking Group - Mount ElizaMount Eliza Community Contact
Adelle9787 8160
Mount Eliza Community Contact HallCanadian Bay RoadMount Eliza
Sat afternoon. Please contact for times. 50c per week
Wheelchair access available on some walks - contact for details
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55+Gentle exercise in waterWork at own pace. None.
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Chelsea Heights
Gentle Water Exercise-Chelsea HeightsWater Instructor
Diana/ Toby9776 1133
Indoor Swim Centre 10 Ashley Park DriveChelsea Heights Mel 93 G9
Friday 1pm$6.00 per class
Walk down steps to pool
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OpenGentle exercise in poolNeed prior assessment by physio call duty worker for appointment
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Frankston
Gentle Water Exercise FrankstonTrained Vic Fit Leader
Duty Worker9 784 8133
Frankston Community Rehabilitation Centre125 Golf Links RoadBuilding 3Frankston
Friday 1.00 - 2.00pmFriday 2.00 - 3.00pm $4.50 per session
No StepsBitumen carpark adjoining buildingDisabled toilet
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50+Beginners Gentle tai chi movements based on Dr Lams "Tai Chi for arthritis"
Tai Chi /Yoga
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Mornington
Tai Chi for beginnersTrained Volunteer
Reception - PCHS59758266
62 Tanti AveMornington
Thurs 9-10am$3.00 per session
No Steps
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50-80+Advanced class for Gentle tai chi movements based on Dr Lams "Tai Chi for arthritis"Other chronic conditions welcomeExercise for strength and balance
$100 per 10 week termSeniors $45.00 per 9 week term
wheelchairno stepsCar park adjoining building
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55+walking at own pace, includes a short Tai Chi session for warm up A health check by GP is recommended but
not mandatory
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Mornington
Pacers walking group - MorningtonSelf help - Peninsula Community Health Service
Peninsula Community Health Service
59 75 8266
Mornington ParkCnr Main Street & Esplanade.Mornington
Mon. 9.00 - 10.00am any weather
Free
walking course is flat-gravelseating is available
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50 - 70Break off into smaller groups (Brisk/Slower, variable distances). Dogs on leads welcome Need to be independently mobile
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Mt. Martha
Walking group Mt. MarthaMt. Martha Community Contact
Mt. Martha Community Contact Inc
59 742092Begin at Mt. Martha Community ContactCnr The Esplanade & Dominion RoadMt. MarthaMon, Wed & Fri 9.15 - 10.15am
Nil
Terrain includes hillsWheelchair access at back and front of house.Carpark adjoining buildingDisabled toilets
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openSimple rhythmic water exercise & stretchingnil
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Mornington
AquasizeQualified Instructor
Reception59 750777
Kings Swim CentreMornington/Tyabb RoadMornington
Tue 1-2pmThu 1-2pm Water Aerobics $10.80 casual,
Book of 10 $95 pensioners $76
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55+Water exercisesWork at own pace for strength and balanceExercise in sitting available. Can be modified
required to have an assessment by the Physiotherapist at Mornington Community
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Mornington
Gentle Water ExercisesTrained Volunteer
Peninsula Community Health Service
59 75 8266KankamaCnr Racecourse & Mornington/Tyabb RdsMorningtonEnter from Racecourse Rd.Daily-mornings Call for exact times 7 sessions per week $30.00 ($3.00 per class)
Disability access goodPool has hoist
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OpenGentle water exercises for the whole body, designed for elderly people with arthritis Members with walking aids and unfit
welcome
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Mornington
Gentle Water Exercises for People with ArthritisTrained Volunteer
Reception / PCHS59758266
KankamaCnr Racecourse & Mornington/Tyabb RdsMorningtonEnter from Racecourse Rd.7 classes per week, please contact reception for times $3.00 per session
Ramp access
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40+Aqua aerobics, gentle movement in water, work at your own capabilities Members with walking aids and unfit
welcome, no prior experience needed
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Mt Martha
Water Exericises - Mt Martha, Aqua AerobicsAus Swim
Carolyn McKinley5974 3400
Mt Martha Swim Centre62 Forest DriveMt Martha
Mon, Tue, Thur 12:30 - 1:15pm$9.00 (10% discounts for seniors)
disabled access
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Region Other
AllChairbased movements on TelevisionChannel 31 Move it or lose it program
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Chairbased exercises on TV -Channel 31Move it or lose it
Turn on the television96603131
In your living room
Tuesdays 8.30amNone
Home based
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AllWeight based exercises on television
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Weight Based exercise - Channel 31Move it or Lose it
Turn on the television96603131
In your living room
Wednesday 8:30amNone
Home Based
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AllBasic taichi for arthritis movements on TelevisionChannel 31 Move it or lose it program
Tai Chi /Yoga
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Tai chi / on TV -Channel 31Move it or lose it
Turn on the television96603131
In your living room
Mondays 8:30amNone
Home based
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AllBasic yoga movements on TelevisionChannel 31 Move it or lose it program
Tai Chi /Yoga
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Yoga on television - Channel 31Move it or lose it
Turn on the television96603131
In your living room
Thursday 8:30amNone
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Region Rosebud
OpenIndividualized occupational therapy consultation and support to resume/maintain involvement in active leisure pursuits in later years.
Physiotherapy DeptPeninsula Community Health ServiceCnr Mitchell Street & Murray Anderson Road, RosebudContact duty worker for appointment time Contact duty worker