Gerringong resident Dr Christa Wood has long been an active member of community groups including Gerringong Rotary and their Markets, the Berry Writer’s Festival and Gerringong ‘Pics & Flicks’.

She is also a Dementia Advocate and has established activities to enrich the lives of people with dementia. These include the Alchemy Chorus South Coast, and Dementia Inclusive Dancing held at the community hall at Mayflower Retirement Village.

All these are supported by volunteers and carers. More recently, Christa’s focus has included those who need to maintain their health and independence as they get into their post-work years.

People who want to live ‘younger’ and longer and who want active minds, active bodies and active social lives.

Christa joined with Karen Ambrose, an experienced and professional dance Teacher, to set up fortnightly Rock’n’Dance sessions at Gerringong Town Hall.

Karen guides people (whether prior dancers or not) to learn simple rock’n’roll and other dances in a friendly and enjoyable group where the focus is on rhythm and fun.

There’s a new activity called Active Mindsteps. With the support of Gerringong Rotary, Christa and a volunteer organising committee, will offer people who are 55+ years, programs of weekly 90-minute exercise sessions to develop thinking and motor skills in a friendly, non-competitive way.

A special opportunity now exists for people 55+ years to attend a ‘taster’ session with Active Mindsteps.

These ‘tasters’ will be from 3pm to 4.30pm on the  28th August and 5th September at the Gerringong Town Hall. Attendance is free but numbers are limited so please email or phone to register your interest.

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To register your interest or for more information:

Christa Wood 0416 202 678

Sandra Ruecroft 0451 302 752

Mark Wilmott 0414 414 752

Email: [email protected]