ENTHUSIASTIC walkers gathered for the first Walking for Beginners group last Friday.<\/p>\n
The group is a joint initiative by Healthy Loddon Campaspe and Heathcote Community House.<\/p>\n
\u201cHealthy Loddon Campaspe is proud to be working with the community house and Heathcote Health to establish the Beginner\u2019s Walking Group,\u201d said Cara Smith from the City of Greater Bendigo.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe attendance at last week\u2019s first session showed us that simple, cost-effective ways to be active are popular with the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe group provides a great opportunity for all residents, no matter their fitness level, to be active.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn addition to the physical benefits, the walking group is a great way for residents to develop social connections within the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
The session was attended by members of the community and residents from Heathcote Health Aged Care facility.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had happy tears from one resident before we started,\u201d said leisure and lifestyle coordinator Carol Fanning. \u201cEveryone enjoyed it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Participants were able to join in at their own pace and mobility level. It was followed by morning tea at the community house.<\/p>\n
Everyone is welcome to join the walking group. The sessions begin at 9.30am every Friday at the community house.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are looking forward to seeing the walking group grow and continue well into the future,\u201d said Ms Smith.<\/p>\n
For further information contact Heathcote Community House on 5433 2820.<\/p>\n
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ENTHUSIASTIC walkers gathered for the first Walking for Beginners group last Friday. The group is a joint initiative by Healthy Loddon Campaspe and Heathcote Community House. \u201cHealthy Loddon Campaspe is proud to be working with the community house and Heathcote Health to establish the Beginner\u2019s Walking Group,\u201d said Cara Smith from the City of Greater […]<\/p>\n