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What do Kung Fu Masters, Ozzy Osbourne and your neighbors have in common?
Edition #1 - September 2024
Liana
September 13, 2024
Discover the Ancient Art That’s Keeping Millions Balanced, Healthy, and Happy—And It’s Free in Sydney!
What if a simple, ancient practice could improve your balance, boost your mood, and sharpen your mind—all without breaking a sweat? Over 300 million people already know the secret: Tai Chi!
Tai Chi can reduce falls by 43% in older adults, improve circulation, flexibility, and balance, and even boost cognitive function. It’s like “meditation in motion” or better yet, “medication in motion.” Plus, it’s gentle and low-impact, making it perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
Here’s the best part: ‘Free Tai Chi Sydney’ offers free classes every Tuesday, 5:30–7:30pm and 8:30–10:15am in Potts Point & Centennial Park.
Ready to give it a try? Click the link above and book your spot today!
What’s On?
Events / Activities - (all FREE!)
Description | Date/Time/Place |
|---|---|
Dates: Sat 7th Sep & 5th Oct: 1-2pm Location: St Peters | |
Date: Mon 9th Sep: 11am-12pm Location: Town Hall | |
Dates: 8 Aug-14 Sep Location: Rochfort Gallery, North Sydney | |
Dates: 18 Sep-26 Oct Location: Rochfort Gallery, North Sydney | |
Check the link to see the closest outdoor exercise locations near you. It may be closer than you think! |
Groups
Description | Details |
|---|---|
$10 annual membership Membership group in Manly/ Warringah/ Pittwater, that meet up for dinners, live music events, to watch local sporting games etc. | |
This free Facebook Group was created by Bec Wilson, author of the book “How to have an Epic Retirement”. The group is purely online and discusses plans for retirement, advice and ideas. |
Volunteering
Opportunity | Description | Commitment |
|---|---|---|
Administrator / Coordinator - The Forest Community Men's Shed (Belrose) | Computer based aspects of daily operations. | 1-2 hours on at least 2 days per week. |
Helping parents borrow toys, interacting with children, recording loans, shelving items, managing click n collect services at local sites, driving toys to local libraries, checking and maintaining toys. | As often as you want (weekly or fortnightly preferred). | |
General gardening. | Flexible, but ideally one morning per week on an ongoing basis. | |
Dog walking, feeding, fostering, enrichment, kennel hand, office admin, laundry, events. | As often as you want, different levels for different preferences. |
As always, I’d love to hear if you tried any of the things I’ve mentioned above, or if you’ve participated in other great activities that the community should know about!
Until next week!
-Liana xx
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