Anyone for Feldenkrais?
Get moving and have some fun this summer with an exciting range of outdoor activities. By Chrys Ayley The Hutt City Council and Upper Hutt City Council have joined forces to present a Lively Parks programme to motivate people to increase their physical activity between now and the end of March. Activities on offer, many of them free, include pilates, tai chi, running, Latin dance, yoga triathlon training and leisure marching. Getting involved is easy and registration for events is not needed ? just turn up on the day but if it is wet the activity will be cancelled. There are over 23 activities to choose from throughout the Hutt Valley and they are all listed on the Hutt City web site. Activities in the Petone Herald circulation area are: Tai Chi 4 All ? Morning (7am-8am) and evening classes (7pm-8pm) at Williams Park, Days Bay, Eastbourne. Gold coin admission. Classes will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays January 20, 22, 27, 29 and February 3.5, 10 and 12. Tai chi is great for creating strength and health with emphasis placed on body alignment, relaxation and slow movement. Feldenkrais Method- morning (10am-11am) at HW Shortt Park, Oroua Street, Eastbourne. Gold coin admission. Classes will run on Wednesdays January 21, 28 and February 4 and 11. Classes teach exploratory movements designed to increase awareness of how you move and how to use your body more efficiently. Mum?s, Ab?s and Babies ? morning 10am-11am at Percy Scenic reserve, Western Hutt Road, Korokoro. Parking located at the Dowse Drive end of the park. Free admission every Friday from February 13 to March 20. Touch and 2Touch Have a Go Day ? Sunday January 25 at Petone Recreation Ground, Buick Street. Admission is free so bring your mates to try a new game that is exciting and fun. Hosted by Wellington and NZ Touch representatives from 11am-1pm followed by a tournament for all at 1pm. Contact George on (04) 560 0374 or email to book your spot or for more information. For more information on other activities in the Hutt this summer go to www.huttcity.govt.nz/livelyparks
