GSLA highlights health and wellbeing activities for seniors

he Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority is highlighting the range of sport, exercise and wellbeing activities available to older people across Gibraltar.

At the heart of the programme is the GSLA’s Seniors Recreation Morning, held every Thursday during term time at the Bayside Sports Complex MUGA.

Sessions include low-impact cardio and strength classes for those aged 55 and over, chair exercise for over-68s, and a recreation session offering pickleball, carpet bowls, table tennis and badminton.

A wider range of activities is also available throughout the week, including walking football, cricket and netball, tai chi, pétanque and ten-pin bowling.

The Physical Activities Association for Mature Older Adults – https://paamoa.gi/ – also offers more than 20 land-based exercise classes and 17 water-based classes for people aged 60 and over.

GSLA Chief Executive Reagan Lima says the aim is to ensure every senior knows there is something available for them, whatever their ability or previous sporting experience.

He adds that staying active is one of the best things anyone can do for their health.

More information and contact details can be found below:

Other activities for seniors in Gibraltar

Tai Chi

Tai Chi Centre, Wellington Front. A gentle form of martial art focusing on the mind and body working as one to develop core strength, mobility, memory and relaxation. Contact Maureen via WhatsApp on 54923000 or at maureenpjurado24@gmail.com.

Chair Exercise for Frail Older Adults

Tuesdays at King’s Bastion Leisure Centre, Boyd’s Patio. Contact Janet at janbilty@gmail.com to be added to the waiting list.

Gibraltar Pétanque Association

Pétanque and a range of social activities for members at the Association’s headquarters on Smith Dorrien Avenue. Contact richard.whitear@rocketmail.com or telephone 54025360.

Walking Cricket

Every Tuesday morning at the Europa Sports Complex. Meet at the Europa Café at 9.30am for a coffee and a chat, ready to start at 10.00am. No booking required; simply turn up, or visit the Gibraltar Cricket website or Facebook page.

Walking Football

Bayside Sports Complex, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Contact the GFA on 20042941 or visit the Walking Football Gibraltar Facebook page.

Walking Netball

Bishop Fitzgerald Sports Hall, every Thursday during term time at 6.00pm. Contact Moira Gomez at gib_netball@hotmail.com.

Pickleball

Bayside Sports Complex MUGA. Contact the Gibraltar Pickleball Association via their Facebook or Instagram pages, or email pickleballgib@outlook.com.

Table Tennis

A game for everyone, whatever their level. Contact the Gibraltar Table Tennis Association via gtta.gi or their Facebook page.

Physical Activities Association for Mature Older Adults (PAAMOA)

For those aged 60 and over. Over 20 specialist land-based exercise classes and 17 water-based classes at the GSLA Accessible Pool and Lathbury Pool. Visit www.paamoa.gi.

Source: https://www.gbc.gi/news/gsla-highlights-health-and-wellbeing-activities-for-seniors

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