Marion, Holdfast Bay and Mitcham

Move It e-newsletter!

December 2022

Move It wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Our festive summer season has arrived, and Move It has a program for everyone!

BoxFit in the Park
Aqua Zumba
Outdoor Fitness
Tai Chi Amongst the Trees
Discovery Walks
Come N' Try KinderGym
Nature Play Events (NEW)

Future of Move It

Move It is a grant funded program supported by the Office for Recreation, Sport & Racing. We have applied for funding in 2023 to continue and expand the program and are waiting to hear the outcome.

If you have participated in any Move It programs, we would greatly appreciate if you could complete a 1-minute end of year survey here.

By completing this survey, you are supporting Move It as all feedback will be used to support our application!

In the meantime, programs will continue in January 2023 while we wait to hear about the outcome of our funding application...

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

Move It December!

BoxFit in the Park

It's not too late to join us at Scarborough Terrace Reserve!

We would love to see some new faces at our mixed BoxFit group.

Sessions will consist of a warmup of functional movement exercises, BoxFit training and cool down stretching.

*Boxfit is non-contact, and no prior experience is necessary*

When: Every Tuesday 10 - 11am until 13 December

Where: Scarborough Terrace Reserve

Cost: Gold coin donation

Click here to book now!

Aqua Zumba

Summer is finally here so join us at Marion Outdoor Pool for Aqua Zumba!

Aqua Zumba is an excellent way to get your dose of physical activity as there is less impact on your joints so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles!

*classes are held in the shallow end of the main pool, so you will be able to stand*

When: 7:30 - 8:15am every Thursday until 15 December

Where: Marion Outdoor Pool

Cost: $7 per session

Click here to book now!

Outdoor Fitness

Join us for our last 2 Outdoor Fitness sessions of 2022 at Jervois St Reserve, South Plympton & Brolga Place Reserve, Sturt.

Run by a fully qualified fitness instructor, this class is suitable for people of a range of abilities. The sessions will utilise various equipment from resistance bands to park equipment, showing you the best way to continue working out at home!

Jervois St Reserve - Thursday 8 Dec - Click here to book
Brolga Place Reserve - Thursday 15 Dec - Click here to book

Time: 10am

Cost: Gold coin donation

Tai Chi Amongst the Trees

Come N' Try Tai Chi with our guru Luke. Tai Chi is a great way to end your week with mindfulness and gentle movement...

Sessions will be held at Oaklands Wetlands Reserve with a special end of year location at Angus Neil Reserve, Seacliff 16 December 10am.

We would love to see you there!

When: 10 - 11am every Friday until 16 December

Where: Oakland Wetlands and Reserve

Cost: Gold coin donation

Click here to book online now!

Discovery Walks

Walk 1: Patawalonga Festive loop

Wear your Christmas colours for our festive walk along the Patawalonga Lake. Starting at Wigley Reserve, join us as we loop around the Patawalonga lake returning via beach front in Glenelg North (approx. 4km).

Afterwards, join us for a Christmas coffee and cake at the Orange Spot Bakery!

When: Wednesday 14 December 10am

Where: Meet at Wigley Reserve (where the Buffalo once was)

Cost: Gold coin donation

Click here to book online now!

Walk 2: Warriparinga Wetlands Loop

Warriparinga is a unique site in the heart of Marion, known for its native plants, animals and Living Kaurna Cultural Centre.

Join us for our final walk of the year as we loop through the wetlands (2 kms). If you're keen for a longer walk, join us as we continue along the Sturt Linear Trail to Finnis St Cafe for some delicious coffee and bite to eat!

When: Monday 19 December 10am

Where: Meet at Living Kaurna Cultural Centre car park

Cost: Gold coin donation

Click here to book online now!

Please BYO hat, water bottle and sunscreen and don't forget your walking shoes! 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

Nature Play

Nature Play SA | City of Marion | City of Marion Early Years Collective Impact

Move It invites families to attend a fun morning of Nature Play for 0-4 year olds.

This will include a range of activities such as Loose Parts Play, Nature Potions and Tinkering.

There will also be a reading of the 'Garden Stew' and families will take home a FREE book after the session (plus many more give aways)!

We would love to see you at one of our 2 sessions...

When: 9 - 11am

Monday 5 December - click here to book

Wednesday 7 December - click here to book

Where: Hendrie St Reserve, Park Holme

Cost: Free

KinderGym on the Move

Come dressed in your festive colours for our last KinderGym session of 2022 at the new outdoor location George St Reserve, Marion!

In partnership with Gymnastics SA, the program is designed for children aged 2 - 5. The session involves an extensive range of fundamental movement opportunities, helping children to develop their motor skills, coordination, and confidence.

When: Monday 12 Dec 10am

Where: George St Reserve, Marion

Cost: Gold coin donation.

Click here to book online now!

Looking for after school activities?

Check out Marion's Vibrant Communities programs suitable for ages 5 - 18. They have a wide range of programs such as learn how to skate, tennis coaching & swimming lessons (just to name a few...) to Come N' Try throughout the school semester/holidays!

Kiwanis Club of Glenelg

Recently, our Coordinator presented to the Kiwanis Club of Glenelg about the Move It Program...

Kiwanis is a global organisation of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. They fundraise in many different ways; most recently donating a frame runner to a local young lady with cerebral palsy, which assists her to stand, walk and is wonderful for her self-esteem.

Kiwanis also fundraise for HeartKids, Childhood Cancer Association, donate treasure boxes and so much more...

For more information or to register your interest in joining as a volunteer, please contact the club secretary Marilyn by emailing glenelg@kiwanis.org.au or visit their Facebook Page Here

For any questions, contact our Move It Coordinator, Brooke, who will happily help!

Call 0466 840 973 or email gameon@marion.sa.gov.au