How strong are you really? Discover your strength, balance and flexibility with a complimentary 15-minute assessment at Monday Club in Balmain.
Chris Baynes
Many Australians want to keep working after retirement, for extra income, purpose and connection. But how does earning more affect their Age Pension?
How fast do you walk? Your walking speed can reveal a surprising amount about your health as you age. Here’s why men over 50 should pay attention.
Members have asked if we could stage Tai Chi. The answer is yes. Commencing on Thursday 22nd October at 3 pm, Alison will lead a 45-minute session in our upstairs studio.
Why is Tai Chi good for you? People have been practicing Tai Chi for almost 5,000 years, with wonderful health benefits like:Improved flexibility…
As more Baby Boomers turn 80, demand for aged care is rising rapidly. What can we do now to stay strong, connected and independent for longer?
LDL, HDL, triglycerides – what do all those numbers actually mean? Here’s a simple guide to understanding your cholesterol results.
Discover greater calm, clarity and focus with meditation at Monday Club. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
Scratch the surface of Balmain’s history and you’ll find some colourful characters. One was Abe Saffron, whose story has an intriguing local connection.
A Monday Club lunch for R U OK Day reminds us why staying socially connected, meeting new people and sharing experiences matters as we get older.
New research is changing the conversation about exercise following colon cancer treatment, and giving us another good reason to stay active as we age.
It may be a record for a suburb. They were not all born here but they all made Balmain home. Check out the new landscaping and memorial plaques at Loyalty Place, outside Woolworths. It recognises that four Balmain designated soldiers were awarded Victoria Crosses. They are:
James Gorman VC (1854):
An English-born sailor…
Some Monday Club members have loved the extra energy Claudio has brought to our dance sessions, so we're adding another opportunity to get moving.Claudio will now lead an energetic dance class called 'Still Got The Moves' every Tuesday at 5.30pm.Prefer another day or a slightly different pace? You can also join Paul for dance on…