‘Keeping Fit and Connected’ a senior’s exercise group has been active in Kaslo for 19 years. They get together each week to do some walking and exercises to help maintain physical energy and abilities during the winter months. Their goal is to maintain an active lifestyle as long as they are able and prevent slips and trips. Those with physical limitations can adapt to the class as they are able. Two of the regular participants are over 90 years of age.
The program starts with an opportunity to walk in the hall and church, for up to 20 minutes. This is a safe place to walk where there is no ice and snow.
Retired physiotherapist, Elizabeth Scarlett, has designed a series of exercises for seniors which are led by retired nurse, Liz Ross. Exercises are begun in sitting and progress to standing behind a chair.
The classes are held in St Andrew’s Heritage Hall at 9:30 am starting on Friday November1st and running until April 25th, 2025. This year the cost is $60 for the season which can be paid in two instalments of $30. ‘Drop in’ cost for each session is $5.
New members are always welcome so come join the group. For further information contact Liz Ross, 250-353-2465 or Elizabeth Scarlett 250-353-2563.