Sep 12 - GSLA Senior's Activities Schedule
The Gibraltar Sports & Leisure Authority(GSLA) work in partnership with the Physical Activities Association for Mature Older Adults(PAAMOA) to bring seniors in Gibraltar a programme of sport and physical activities aimed at ensuring the ‘Look After Yourself,’ philosophy, no matter what age.
Activities on offer for seniors include:
Ten pin Bowling – Mon to Fri 2 to 3.30pm at Kings Bastion Leisure Centre - Special price for members of PAAMOA and a free cup of coffee. Advice on how to play the game. Telephone 20077338 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information
Power Walking – Available daily during opening hours - Bayside Sports Centre fitness trail; beautiful views, no curbs, no hills traffic or fumes. A great way to start or end the day.
Mondays
Aqua Fit – 9 to 10am -Swimming and exercises in the GSLA big pool with Angie Santos. Contact PAAMOA This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or tel
54886000 or 20043738 for further information.
Mobility & Music Afternoon – 2 to 3pm at Kings Bastion Leisure Centre. Aimed at frail older adults – A bit more than a tea-dance. Mobility & co-ordination aimed at keeping the mind and body agile using old time music. Tel Gladys on 54023569.
Tuesdays
Exercise to Music Classes - Bayside Sports Centre Class one - 9.15 to 10am - Aimed at ages 55 to 67, a low impact class which includes warm up, mobility, cardio-vascular work, muscular strength and endurance and co-ordination.
Class two - 10.15 to 11am - Aimed at 68 years and over. A slightly more controlled class incorporating mobility, controlled aerobic exercise and core stability. Telephone 20076522/ 54886000 for further information.
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Mobility & Chair Exercise Session – Kings Bastion Leisure Centre - Primarily for those over the age of 70 years, aimed at maintaining mobility, muscle strength and coordination. The session is held in the morning, times confirmed on being accepted into the class. Contact Janet Lima on 20070346/54195000/20071318 or Christine Payas on 54029322/20040961 or via e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to go onto the waiting list.
Wednesdays
Yoga for Mature older adults 9.30 to 11am - - Fantastic for older adults held at the Yoga centre, Town Range led by Karen Avellino one of Gibraltar’s most experienced Yoga instructors. Telephone 20041389 for further information.
Senior Citizens Swimming -10am to 12noon – GSLA small pool. Lifeguard on Duty. Telephone 20066118 for further information.
Thursdays
Introduction to Aqua exercise for beginners and frail older adults – 1pm to 1.45pm GSLA small pool. Session aimed at introducing members to controlled mobility and strength exercises using the water to aid muscle tone whilst reducing stress to joints. Contact Simone on e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by telephone 54886000/20043738.
Recreation Afternoon for seniors - 1.45 to 3.30pm - Badminton, table tennis, soft tennis and carpet bowls, for men and women. Please wear white soled training shoes and bring along a drink. (Time slot available subject to availability) Telephone 20076522 for further information.
Saturday’s
Senior Citizens Swimming -1 to 3pm - GSLA small pool. Lifeguard on duty. Tel 20066118 for further information. Tai Chi - 11am to 1pm - at the Yoga Centre - This gentle form of martial Arts is superb for encouraging the body to look after itself and find its natural balance. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 20078714 for info on costs etc.
Aqua Aerobics, Aqua Fit & Pilates - PAAMOA have an extensive programme of Aqua Aerobics, water fitness and Pilate’s activities for seniors. Please contact the Physical Activities Association for Mature Older Adults (PAAMOA) WWW.PAAMOA.com for full details. Aqua activities Co-ordinator -Simone Redman on e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tel 54886000/20043738.
Pilates classes Co-ordinator -Alison Prior on e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tel 54017830.
For further information on sport and physical activities for seniors please contact the Sports Development & Training Unit on e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 20076522
