Marion, Mitcham and Holdfast Bay

Move It e-newsletter!

July 2022

Starting our July newsletter off with some exciting news...Move It Marion was recently awarded the Leadership in Community Services and Development Award at the 21st Annual Leadership Excellence Awards from Local Government Professionals SA!

Thank you to all involved in making the program such a success - we could not have done it without you! Special thanks to Laura Perdue who many of you know for her outstanding work on the program as well as our brilliant trainers and participants. We look forward to continuing this new season of Move It in partnership with Marion, Mitcham and Holdfast Bay Councils.

This month's Move It activities feature Burn & Learn (NEW program), Discovery Walks, BoxFit and a KinderGym program for the little ones at the brand new Mitchell Park Sports and Community Club!

Keep scrolling for more information or click here to book online now!

Move It July!

Burn & Learn (Outdoor Fitness Equipment)

Brolga Place Reserve has been renovated ready for opening on Saturday 9th of July! Move It will be running a PT session on the brand new exercise equipment with Tony (our Discovery Walks Guide). You may have spotted these outdoor fitness stations pop up across council parks, so now is the time to come along to Burn some calories & Learn how to best utilise the equipment!

Click here to book now!

When: Saturday 9 July 10:15am (following the reserve opening)

Where: Brolga Place Reserve, Sturt

Cost: Free

Move It (for the little ones) - KinderGym

Move It has partnered with Gymnastics SA to create a Come N' Try program for KinderGym. This exciting program will be located at the brand-new Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre!

The program runs over 3 weeks with each session offering an extensive range of fundamental movement opportunities, helping children to develop their motor skills, coordination, and confidence.

The program promotes the following philosophies:

· Positive movement experiences can influence a child’s outlook on physical activity for life.

· It is possible to assist in the development of children by providing an environment where the child may creatively explore and practice skills safely to increase confidence and self-esteem.

· Providing opportunities to develop the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills to create a foundation for an active life.

So, if you have or know someone with children aged 2 - 5 years old, Come N' Try our KinderGym Program this July!

When: Wednesday's 10am July 27 - 10 August

(Can't make these dates? A second program will be available 17 - 31 August!)

Where: Mitchell Park Sports and Community Club Gym.

Cost: Gold coin donation

Limited spots available, click here to book now

Discovery Walks - Winter Challenge:

We have had a great start to winter with our Discovery Walks! So bring along your warm gear and join us this July to discover more hidden gems around the Cities of Marion, Mitcham and Holdfast Bay.

Walk 1: Sturt River Linear Park - Mitcham

Our walk in Mitcham this month takes us to the beautiful Coromandel Valley. Join us as we walk 5.6kms from Frank Smith Park and follow the paved path downriver to the eastern edge of the Sturt Gorge Recreation Park.

When: Wednesday 6th July 10am

Where: Meet at Frank Smith Park (car park right next to pump track)

Cost: Gold coin donation

Click here to book online now!

Walk 2: Coastal Walk

Join us in Glenelg for a stroll around the historic Patawalonga Lake. Starting at Wigley Reserve, we will follow the scenic path north looping back totalling 3.9km.

When: Thursday 21 July 10am

Where: Meeting at Wigley Reserve

Cost: Gold coin donation

Click here to book online now!

Walk 3: Hallett Cove Conservation Park

Finishing off July with a scenic loop of the Hallett Cove Conservation Park, you don't want to miss this one! The walk will link together the wooden boardwalk along the coast that has views of the rock formations. The second half cuts through the interior along a dirt track through light bushland.

*No dogs allowed in the Conservation Park*

3.7km walk with incline/decline, stairs and some dirt track*

When: Sunday 31 July 10am

Where: Meet in Boat Shed Café car park

Cost: Gold coin donation

Click here to book online now!

Please BYO water bottle and appropriate weather gear. The Move It Coordinator will send out an email the day prior by 5pm confirming details and weather conditions for the walk.

For more information please email: gameon@marion.sa.gov.au or phone the Move It Coordinator on: 0466 840 973

Move It BoxFit

It's not too late to Come N' Try BoxFit at the Edwardstown Club! BoxFit combines cardio, strength and coordination, so come along for a full body work out all in a fun and social environment!

Non - competitive, no previous experience necessary.

When: Every Tuesday until 2 August 10 - 11am

Where: The Edwardstown Club - East Terrace, South Plympton SA

Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Limited spots available so click here to book online now!

For more information please email: gameon@marion.sa.gov.au or phone the Move It Coordinator: 0466 840 973

What's on this School Holidays in Marion...

Check out Marion's Vibrant Communities programs suitable for ages 5 - 18. They have a wide range of programs for the youth to Come N' Try throughout the school semester and holidays!

Missing Tai Chi...

Fang and Luke are running online workshops designed for people who want to boost their immune system, improve their cardiovascular and respiratory health and keep their energy up during this winter season:

Workshop 9 July: Dao Yin Qi Gong 12-Form workshop

Workshop 6 August: Five Animal Frolics Qi Gong workshop

For more information click here

To book, send an email to 4yourhealth@meridian-connection.com.au and mention the Move it Program, you will then receive a promo code!