Secunda’s social seniors spring into fitness

Dra Mekaar members welcomed spring with a fun chair Pilates session during their monthly meeting on September 2.

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Kerry Bird 1 minute read

a woman opens her arms wide — Magda Booysen takes a breath during the arm exercises of the chair Pilates session. Photo: Kerry Bird

With spring in the air, members of Dra Mekaar welcomed the new season with a fun chair Pilates session at their monthly meeting on September 2.

The meeting, held at the NG Kerk Goedehoop Gemeente, opened with scripture and prayer by Ben Moolman before members took part in the exercise session hosted by Nadia Prinsloo.

young woman raises her arms — Nadia Prinsloo hosted a chair Pilates session for Dra Mekaar members on September 2. Photo: Kerry Bird

Members were introduced to simple workout movements they can do at home using a chair, encouraging them to stay active and healthy.

Birthday wishes were extended to the September birthday celebrants: Netta van Heerden, Susan Alberts, Charlie Pretorius, Cathy Engelbrecht, Gary Visser, Sophia Myburgh, and Carlien Moolman.

elderly man in chair stretches forward — Ben Moolman does back posture exercises during the chair Pilates session. Photo: Kerry Bird

New members Flip van der Merwe and Janet Jacobs were also warmly welcomed.

The next meeting will take place on September 16 and will feature an informative talk about the Terra Nova frail-care facilities.

old people sit in chairs and exercise — Dra Mekaar members Marinda Jonker, Keith Harris and Patrick Shannon are doing arm exercises during the chair Pilates session. Photo: Kerry Bird

Dra Mekaar provides a platform for retired and senior people to meet, socialise and build friendships through twice-monthly gatherings, activities and community projects.