Currently three classes operate in Palmerston North, two of which are based at the Rosecity Aquatic clubrooms next to the Lido on Park Rd. A day time class runs every Tuesday (during the school term) at 10:15am and an evening class runs every Thursday (during the school term) at 6:15pm. Classes include a guest speaker with activities like aqua aerobics, swimming, gym, resistance bands, and walking.
Term 2, 2025 (DAY CLASS)
Day and time: Tuesdays, 10:15am - 11.45am
Venue: Rose City Aquatic Clubrooms, Lido Aquatic Centre, Park Road, Palmerston North
Cost: Gold coin donation
29 April 2025
10:15am: Welcome,GRx journals, goal setting, tips on getting started
11:00am: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
11:45am: Activities wrap up
6 May 2025
10:15am: Healthy eating Presenter: Chloe (Dietitian, Diabetes Trust)
11:00am: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
11:45am: Activities wrap up
13 May 2025
10:15am: Stroke awareness Nicola (Stroke Foundation)
11:00am: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
11:45am: Activities wrap up
20 May 2025
10:15am: Managing and living well with Arthritis
11:00am: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
11:45am: Activities wrap up
27 May 2025
10:15am: ‘Keeping independent and safe at home’. Presenters: Lesley and Kate (Enable/Easie Living)
11:00am: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
11:45am: Activities wrap up
3 June 2025
10:15am: Healthy Living with Diabetes Presenter: Penny (Diabetes Trust)
11:00am: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
11:45am: Activities wrap up
10 June 2025
9.30am: ‘Identifying and managing psychological barriers to lifestyle change’. Presenter: Massey University Psychology team (Sarah & Patrice) (note: earlier start)
11:00am: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
11:45am: Activities wrap up
17 June 2025
10:15am: Heart Health ‘Know your numbers’ Presenter: Melsa (Heart Foundation)
11:00am: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
11:45am: Activities wrap up
24 June 2025
10:15am: GRADUATION! Evaluation and reflection
11:00am: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
11:45am: Activities wrap up
Term 2, 2025 (EVENING CLASS)
Day and time: Thursdays, 6:15pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Rose City Aquatic Clubrooms, Lido Aquatic Centre, Park Road, Palmerston North
Cost: Gold coin donation
1 May 2025
6:15pm: Welcome,GRx journals, goal setting, tips on getting started. Think Hauora – Here Toitū
6:45pm: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
7:30pm: Activities wrap up
8 May 2025
6:15pm: ‘Getting a good night’s sleep’: Presenter: Shirley Shapleski (Kauri Health Care Sleep Clinic)
6:45pm: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
7:30pm: Activities wrap up
15 May 2025
6:15pm: Reading Food Labels Supermarket Guide. Looking at fat/sugar content of typical NZ food choices
6:45pm: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
7:30pm: Activities wrap up
22 May 2025
6:15pm: Healthy Living with Diabetes Presenter: Chrisine (Diabetes Trust)
6:45pm: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
7:30pm: Activities wrap up
29 May 2025
6:15pm: Healthy eating Presenter: Anishka (Dietitian, Diabetes Trust)
6:45pm: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
7:30pm: Activities wrap up
5 June 2025
6:15pm: Managing and living well with Arthritis
6:45pm: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
7:30pm: Activities wrap up
12 June 2025
6:15pm: Cooking demo
6:45pm: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
7:30pm: Activities wrap up
19 June 2025
6:15pm: Heart Health ‘Know your numbers’ Presenter: Mariana (Heart Foundation)
6:45pm: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
7:30pm: Activities wrap up
26 June 2025
6:15pm: GRADUATION! Evaluation and reflection
6:45pm: LET’S GET ACTIVE! Gym, Walking, Aqua Exercise, Sit and Be Fit
7:30pm: Activities wrap up
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