Eston seniors become more physically active

By Joan Janzen

ESTON - The community of Eston has been offered the opportunity to become more physically active. Interested participants met at the AGT Community Centre on May 27th to find out more about the weekly program and its schedule offered by Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).

On Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 PM, people of all levels of fitness and ability will meet for an hour at 332 - 3rd St. West. Continuing Care Assistant Lao Jr Chua-Lao will be leading the exercise class.

Lao was trained at a Forever In Motion Course. Jocelyn Perlinger, an exercise therapist with SHA and Pathway to Wellness, will also help guide Lao on how to lead the class.

The community walking/exercise program is for anyone to help adopt a healthier lifestyle by increasing their physical activity. “It involves walking and chair exercise for one hour,” Lao explained. “It’s appropriate for all ages and there’s no cost to join.”

The class is a weekly ongoing program, running throughout all the seasons. “The goal of the team is to reduce the number of seniors going to long term care,” she explained. Physical activity is one of the key elements needed to meet that goal. It’s also a good opportunity to get together with friends and neighbours who are all getting more active together.