The Seniors Can Move program is able to continue thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Delta Community Foundation.
Delta Gymnastics’ Seniors Can Move program was initially supported by federal and provincial funding. When this funding ended, the Delta Community Foundation was able to address this gap with a grant, which enabled the program to continue.
“The Delta Community Foundation is really pleased to help Delta seniors stay active,” said grant chairperson Ammen Dhillon. “The continuation of this program will help even more seniors stay active and healthy and encourage them to keep moving.”
Gail Martin, president of the Delta Community Foundation understands how vital it is to keep active and moving as we age.
“As a senior myself, I get that we need to continue physical activity even if it is at a slower pace than when we were younger,” said Martin. “The Delta Community Foundation is pleased that through a grant we are able to help seniors stay active and teach them some preventative measures to ensure that they stay healthy for years to come.”
The Seniors Can Move program is designed to improve the agility, balance, coordination and strength of adult’s 65-plus years of age.
“Through games and gentle exercises, we reacquaint seniors with fundamental movement skills they may no longer be practicing due to inactivity, pain, illness or surgery,” adds Delta Gymnastics program coordinator Richard Woo. “Walking, marching, throwing, catching and balancing are all done at a pace that is suitable for older adults.”
For more information about the program or to register call 604-943-0460 or at: deltagymnastics.com.
