Marion, Mitcham and Holdfast Bay!

Move It e-newsletter!

June 2022

Move It has had a busy start to the year making the most of the beautiful weather. The wet winter months will see a pause on some of our ongoing programs including PT by the Sea and Tai Chi Amongst the Trees.

Thank you to all who supported these programs. We will return in the warmer months to our outdoor locations!

In the meantime, come along and experience our Discovery Walks, She Rides course and NEW BoxFit program this June!

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

Move It June!

Discovery Walks - Winter Challenge:

Discovery Walks are continuing year round! So pack your warm jackets, bring an umbrella and join us this June to discover more hidden gems around the Cities of Marion, Mitcham and Holdfast Bay.

Walking is a great way to immerse yourself in nature and Move It towards a more active lifestyle. All walks are led by a walking guide and accompanied by guest 'experts' who will educate the group along the walk (on topics such as biodiversity, the environment, local culture and history).

All ages are welcome - come with a friend or fly solo and connect with a fun and friendly walking community! Keep scrolling for dates, locations and times of our May Discovery Walks...

Walk 1: Marino Conservation Park

Enjoy a guided tour through Marino Conservation Park on the Botanical Trail, which meanders through coastal heath to the Marino Rocks Lighthouse. There are views up the coast to Brighton and Holdfast Bay, and south to Port Stanvac, as well as views to the city skyline (2.5km return).

When : Thursday 9th June 10am

Where: Meet in car park at the end of Nimboya Rd, Marino

Cost: Gold coin donation (tour by Friends of Marino Conservation Park)

Click here to book online now!

Walk 2: Coastal Walk

Starting at West Beach Boat Ramp, walk along the Esplanade into Glenelg North, crossing the bridge to the Marina Pier (5km return, flat walk).

When: Thursday 16 June 10am

Where: Meeting at West Beach Boat Ramp car park

Cost: Gold coin donation

Click here to book online now!

Walk 3: Belair National Park

Join us in Mitcham on the Belair National Park - Lorikeet Loop. We will wind our way past Old Government House and the State Flora Nursery totalling a 3km loop.

When: Thursday 30th June 10am

Where: Meet at car park by visitor information centre

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

Come N' Try BoxFit this month 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 starting 14th June - 26 July

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

She Rides

It's not too late to join us! Bring along your bike and come for a cycle with a great group of women, all types of bikes welcome!

She Rides is an introductory cycling program focused on fitness, skills development and creating a social riding community of women, with the aim to help make riding part of their everyday life!

Next sessions:

Wednesday 1 June - Sturt River Linear Trail Marion

Wednesday 15 June - Belair National Park Mitcham

Cost: Free!

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

Click here to book online now!

Programs taking a break over winter:

PT by the Sea

As we await the warmer beach whether, check out some of the physical activity programs our Council's have to offer:

Holdfast Bay:

Live Life Get Active holds Free Outdoor Fitness classes at Wigley Reserve daily at 9:30am.

Marion:

Check out term 2 programs across all 4 of Marion's Neighbourhood Centres here including pilates, zumba, indoor fitness and many more!

Mitcham:

Mitcham has a range of fitness programs including; Move It Monday, Fun & Fitness and Strength for Life. Find out more in the Mitcham Magazine here

Missing instructor Calvin? Check out CM30 Fitness here and book a 1:1 or group session today!

Tai Chi

Indoors Tai Chi at both Marion and Mitcham is on hold as we await a return to our outdoor locations! In the meantime, check out our Council programs:

Marion:

Cooinda Neighbourhood Center - Tai Chi for Arthritis - Monday's 2.30pm - 3.15pm $7.00 per session Phone to book 8375 6703

Mitcham:

Hawthorne Community Centre - Community Tai Chi - Thursday's 10 - 11am - Contact Colin 0408 766 281. *$1 per session, must be aged 50+*

Holdfast Bay:

See instructor Luke at Kauri Community Centre - weekly Tuesdays 12.30pm - 1.30pm *$8 per session, bookings essential - 8299 9828

Want to see more of Fang and Luke? Find out more about Meridian Connection and their classes here

Any feedback on programs would be greatly appreciated and passed onto instructors - so click here and let us know your thoughts :)

Move It enjoyed the last of the Autumn weather this May... See below for some highlights!

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

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