Active You
It’s FREE, it’s fun and it runs all year round!
Take care of your body and mind - register now to learn more about an activity that’s right for you through our transformed leisure program, Active You.
Throughout 2019 you can experience a range of physical activities, community groups, workshops and events that cater for people of all ages and abilities.
Best of all it’s FREE, it’s fun, and it’s part of our commitment to building a more healthy and balanced community.
Join in and Sign up
Here’s a taste of what you can expect from Active You:
- cycle and skate activities
- fun family activities
- tennis month
- chair yoga/meditation
- Heart Foundation walking groups
- health and wellbeing seminars
Register for Active You and we’ll do the rest! We’ll send you updates once activities are announced.For many activities you won’t need to register any further – just turn up when they interest you!
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February
Live Life Get Active – Free outdoor classes
Boxing, Yoga and Cross Training - there really is something for everyone. Enjoy free weekday fitness classes at 9.30am during school terms.
Where: Doyle Street Reserve, synthetic pitch, Doyle Street, Avondale Heights
When: Term Commences Wednesday, 30 January
For more information and to sign up for these classes visit Live Life Get Active
YMCA Fit Park
Various free physical activity programs available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings delivered by YMCA
When: Tuesday, 26 February (six week program)
Where: Fairbairn Park Pavilion, Newsom and Woods Street, Ascot Vale
Get involved and register here http://www.mooneevalley.ymca.org.au/pop-up-y.html
Ascot Vale Leisure Centre
Enjoy the following classes for free during February and March at Ascot Vale Leisure Centre*
When: Wednesday 7pm Aqua
Friday 11.30am Healthy Hearts
*Time table is subject to change depending on class demand. Visit the centre to gain entry to the class, subject to availability and demand.
Active You participants get a special offer - just mention 'Active You'
- Leisure Centre membership $10 joining fee with six month minimum term (a saving of $90)
- Swim school membership $10 joining fee with no minimum term and two weeks free swimming lesson
Healthy Living Seminar
Need help reaching your health goals? Attend our healthy living information session.
Come along to free evening seminar with Diabetes Victoria and Exercise Physiologist Nicole French to learn more about:
- Diabetes, heart disease and stroke, including risk factors and symptoms
- The importance of eating well and weight control
- Physical activity and reducing stress in daily life
When: Wednesday, 13 February 6.30pm
Where: Cross Keys pavilion, Woodland street, Essendon
All attendees will have the opportunity to complete a simple health check questionnaire to determine their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Eligible high-risk individuals will have the chance to participate in the FREE Life! program.
Take the first step to better health and register your attendance by Tuesday, 12 February
Heart Foundation morning tea
Do you love walking? Are you looking to walk with other people?
Come along to this free morning tea to meet our Moonee Valley walking groups and learn how you can get invovled, or even start your own!
Many Heart Foundation walkers tell us the social contact is what keeps them coming back year after year. Our groups love getting together, and on top of their regular walks, organise special walks and social events to make being active even more fun.
When: Tuesday, 26 February, 10am to 11.30am
Where: The Boathouse, 7 The Boulevard, Moonee Ponds
Register now
It’s for people of all ages, and all stages of life. Make friends. Be part of your community.
Melbourne Tennis Month
A range of fun events and activities are happening at tennis clubs in Moonee Valley as part of Melbourne Tennis Month.
From open days to free tennis sessions there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Go to https://www.melbournetennismonth.com/ and enter ‘Moonee Valley’ in the search field for all the activities.