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Senior’s Festival at PARC

Celebrating Seniors at PARC this October

All seniors are VIPs this October at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre, with exclusive access to a range of free activities – whether they are a PARC member or not. The activities are part of the Victorian Seniors Festival which supports seniors to get out and about in their local community.

Tai Chi, Zumba, SH’BAM, Movers Aerobic, BODYBALANCE, hearing tests and afternoon tea all are part of the PARC activities for seniors this October.

PARC Health and Fitness Manager Shannon Mounsey said the centre supports local seniors with a range of health and wellbeing programs.

“Ensuring everyone has opportunity to be active is a key goal for PARC,” said Shannon. “We support our local ageing community by offering activities for seniors to stay active and connect socially with one another.”

“Seniors should be doing at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity everyday to help keep their heart, lungs, muscles and bones healthy.”

The specific Seniors Festival activities at PARC this October:

 

Date Time Class / Event
Monday 7 October 11–11.45am Take a tour of PARC
Every Monday

7, 14, 21 & 28 October

 12:10–1pm STRONG by Zumba Beginner
Monday 14 October 12.45–3.45pm Hearing tests at PARC
Bookings: Hearing Australia 8781 3700
Every Tuesday

8, 15, 22 & 29 October

 2.20–3pm Tai Chi
Every Wednesday

9, 16, 23 & 30 October

 1.15–2pm Virtual SH’BAM
Every Thursday

10, 17, 24 & 31 October

 12.10–1.10pm Movers Aerobic
Thursday 31 October 1.15–2pm Afternoon tea
Every Friday
11, 18, 25 October		 11:30-12:15pm Movers Active
Saturday

12, 19 & 26 October

 12.10–12.55pm Virtual SH’BAM
Sunday

13, 20 & 27 October

 3.15–4pm Virtual BODYBALANCE

 

Spaces are limited, and bookings for classes are available up to two hours prior to the class start time. To book, please visit PARC Reception or call 9781 8444.

Any seniors joining as a member of PARC during October pay $0 joining fee.

The 2019 Victorian Seniors Festival takes place across Victoria throughout October. The Festival experience is all about getting out and about in your local community and beyond.

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Get moving at home with this quick 10 and Done! 🚶

This 10-minute workout is designed for intermediate fitness levels, and is structured at a vigorous intensity and pace. Perfect for working out at home, at the park, or whever suits you best!

Exercise 1: Jog on The Spot 🏃
Jog on the spot at a steady, comfortable pace. Land softly on the balls of your feet and swing
arms naturally, breathe steadily.

Exercise 2: Step Touch Side to side 🦶
Stand with feet together, touch one foot to the side, bring back to the middle and touch the other foot to the side, continue alternating.

Exercise 3: Fast High Knees 🦵🏻
Stay light on your feet, drive your knees toward hip height at a rapid pace, pump your arms.

Exercise 4: Mountain Climbers 🧗
Place your hands directly under your shoulders, arms straight, body in a straight line from head to heels, and core engaged. Drive right knee to chest, then switch. Alternate rapidly, keeping hips low and shoulders over hands.

Exercise 5: Body Weight Squats 💪
Stand feet shoulder-width apart, chest up. Push hips back, bend knees, lower down. Keep weight on heels, knees over toes. Rise back up and repeat.

For more home workout inspiration, head to our 30-20-2 Digital Hub.

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Get moving at home with this quick 10 and Done! 🚶 This 10-minute workout is designed for intermediate fitness levels, and is structured at a vigorous intensity and pace. Perfect for working out at home, at the park, or whever suits you best! Exercise 1: Jog on The Spot 🏃 Jog on the spot at a steady, comfortable pace. Land softly on the balls of your feet and swing arms naturally, breathe steadily. Exercise 2: Step Touch Side to side 🦶 Stand with feet together, touch one foot to the side, bring back to the middle and touch the other foot to the side, continue alternating. Exercise 3: Fast High Knees 🦵🏻 Stay light on your feet, drive your knees toward hip height at a rapid pace, pump your arms. Exercise 4: Mountain Climbers 🧗 Place your hands directly under your shoulders, arms straight, body in a straight line from head to heels, and core engaged. Drive right knee to chest, then switch. Alternate rapidly, keeping hips low and shoulders over hands. Exercise 5: Body Weight Squats 💪 Stand feet shoulder-width apart, chest up. Push hips back, bend knees, lower down. Keep weight on heels, knees over toes. Rise back up and repeat. For more home workout inspiration, head to our 30-20-2 Digital Hub.

PARC’s annual Christmas Giving Tree is back! 🎄

We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing – and this year, it’s needed more than ever!

How you can help:

🎁 Donate: We welcome non-perishable pantry items that are in-date, and unopened, as new toys that are left unwrapped.
🎄 Where: Donation box near PARC reception
🎅 When: Donations cut off on Friday 11 December to allow time to distribute.

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!

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PARC’s annual Christmas Giving Tree is back! 🎄 We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing - and this year, it’s needed more than ever! How you can help: 🎁 Donate: We welcome non-perishable pantry items that are in-date, and unopened, as new toys that are left unwrapped. 🎄 Where: Donation box near PARC reception 🎅 When: Donations cut off on Friday 11 December to allow time to distribute. Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!

Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃

Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community.

We want to hear your story and experience.

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community.

Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙

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Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃 Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community. We want to hear your story and experience. Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community. Complete the survey via the link in our bio. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙

To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members.

📅 Date: Monday 9 November
🕖 Time: 9am – 12pm

Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help.

The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started.

Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to:
🥗 Improve your nutrition
💪 Increase physical activity
🧠 Manage stress

Learn more via their website.

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To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members. 📅 Date: Monday 9 November 🕖 Time: 9am - 12pm Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help. The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started. Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to: 🥗 Improve your nutrition 💪 Increase physical activity 🧠 Manage stress Learn more via their website.

Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑

Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub!

Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day!

Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️

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Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑 Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub! Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day! Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️

Raft Waterslide closure 🚧
Monday 9 November – Friday 13 November

Please note that both Raft Waterslides will be closed for important maintenance works from Monday 9 November, with planned reopening on Friday 13 November.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important works.

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Raft Waterslide closure 🚧 Monday 9 November - Friday 13 November Please note that both Raft Waterslides will be closed for important maintenance works from Monday 9 November, with planned reopening on Friday 13 November. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important works.

We`re open today for Cup Day from 7am – 7pm 🏊

Come down with the family for a swim or get your workout in!

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We're open today for Cup Day from 7am - 7pm 🏊 Come down with the family for a swim or get your workout in!

PINES IS A FINALIST!
Pines Forest Aquatic Centre has been named a Finalist in the 2026 Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards in the Community Impact & Engagement category!

We’re so proud to be recognised because we know Pines is more than a place to swim. It’s a place where our Frankston community comes together, to be active, happy and connected.

PEOPLE`S CHOICE AWARD
As a Finalist, we also have the chance to win the People’s Choice Award – and we need YOUR help!

💙 Love your local pool?
💦 Enjoy our free community events?
☀️ Have special memories of summer at Pines?
We’d love you to show your support and help our much-loved Pines Pool.

HOW TO VOTE
1️⃣ Head to the link in our bio
2️⃣ Fill in your details.
3️⃣ Select Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (Peninsula Leisure) from the drop-down menu and hit submit!
A huge thank you to our amazing team and our Pines community.

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PINES IS A FINALIST! Pines Forest Aquatic Centre has been named a Finalist in the 2026 Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards in the Community Impact & Engagement category! We’re so proud to be recognised because we know Pines is more than a place to swim. It’s a place where our Frankston community comes together, to be active, happy and connected. PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD As a Finalist, we also have the chance to win the People’s Choice Award – and we need YOUR help! 💙 Love your local pool? 💦 Enjoy our free community events? ☀️ Have special memories of summer at Pines? We’d love you to show your support and help our much-loved Pines Pool. HOW TO VOTE 1️⃣ Head to the link in our bio 2️⃣ Fill in your details. 3️⃣ Select Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (Peninsula Leisure) from the drop-down menu and hit submit! A huge thank you to our amazing team and our Pines community.

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