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AgeingWell Changing Lifestyles Project Check inside for details of Ageing Well Activities available throughout West Lothian @ Xcite, and their

1 AgeingWell Changing Lifestyles Project Check inside for details of Ageing Well Activities available throughout West Xcite, and their partners venues. Activities available to 50yrs+. Funded by NHS Lothian. October - December 2018 Xcite

2 INTRODUCTION The Ageing Well project promotes healthy lifestyles for adults over 50 in West Lothian. The Changing Lifestyle Project is part funded by NHS Lothian, West Lothian Leisure Xcite and West Lothian Council. The project is a Lothian wide initiative and is part of the UK Ageing Well network. It aims to increase the expectation of good health in later life with activities that improve physical health, mental health and wellbeing. The emphasis is on meeting new people and making physical activity accessible and enjoyable. Ageing Well West Lothian at WLL Xcite has over 17 years of successfully making a significant difference to the lives of those who regularly attend our activities. Volunteers and the Xcite Team help to achieve this by encouraging and supporting participation in physical activity such as guided walks, dancing, exercise, singing, indoor kurling, knitting and swimming. 33,456 people took part in WLL Xcite Ageing Well activities in the last year! For more information about our partners and local community groups we work with visit our website This booklet includes our quarterly Ageing Well Activities across West Lothian. Info is also available on our You can also contact our Ageing Well Co-ordinator on Tel: aclerkson@westlothianleisure.com

3 ACTIVITIES October - December 2018 Tea Dance Day Time Venue/Dates Price Monday Whitburn Bowling Club , 15 & 29 October, 5 & 19 November 3 & 17 December Tuesday Xcite Linlithgow October, 13 November, 11 December Friday Howden Park Centre October, 16 November, 14 December Dance Fitness Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly Monday Xcite Bathgate 3.00* This class is weekly Wednesday Xcite Broxburn 3.00* Ballroom & Latin Dance Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly Wednesday Xcite Craigswood 3.50 This class is weekly Friday Xcite Bathgate 3.50 Linedancing - These Classes are weekly Level Day Time Venue/Dates Price Improver/Intermediate Thursday Whitburn Bowling Club 3.00* Beginner/Improver Thursday Whitburn Bowling Club 3.00* Beginner/Improver Thursday Blackburn Masonic 3.00* Walking Group - These Classes are weekly Meeting Place varies Day Time Venue/Dates Price Monday Bathgate Free Tuesday Whitburn Free Friday Livingston Free Walking Football Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly. Thursday Xcite Craigswood 1.50*

4 Walking Netball Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly. Tuesday Xcite Linlithgow 1.50* New Age Indoor Kurling Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly. Monday Craiginn Centre Blackridge 1.50* Tai Chi Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly Wednesday Lanthorn Community Centre 3.00* This class is weekly Wednesday Xcite Bathgate 3.00* Gentle Exercise Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly Monday Craiginn Centre Blackridge Free Buddy Swimming Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly Tuesday Xcite Livingston Over 60 s free** Wednesday Xcite Armadale Over 60 s free** Knit and Natter Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly Wednesday Boghall Community Wing 1.50* Singing for Health Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly Wednesday Almondbank Craigshill Livingston 1.50* Wednesday Ability Centre Carmondean Livingston 1.50* 10 & 24 October, 7 & 21 November 5 & 19 December Thursday Whitburn Bowling Club 1.50* 11 & 25 October, 8 & 22 November 6 & 20 December Thursday Boghall community wing 1.50* 18 October, 15 November 13 December

5 Paracise Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly Monday Livingston Station Comm Centre 3.00* Tuesday St Johns Church Hall Torphichen 3.00* Tuesday Mosswood Comm Centre Livingston 3.00* Wednesday Armadale Community Centre 3.00* Monday Eastfield Development Centre, 3.00* Fauldhouse Tuesday Army Cadet Centre, Whitburn 3.00* Seated Exercise Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly Monday Royal Scot Court Free This class is weekly Thursday Braid House Day Care Centre Free This class is weekly Friday West Calder No class first Friday of the month Community Centre Free Young at Heart Day Time Venue/Dates Price Social afternoon Friday Braid House Day Care Centre October, 23 November 21 December Social Afternoon Day Time Venue/Dates Price with live music/quiz Monday Loganlea Miners Welfare October, 19 November 17 December Arts & Craft Group Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is weekly Wednesday Rosemount Gardens Bathgate 1.50* Environmental Group Meeting Place varies Day Time Venue/Dates Price This class is monthly Wednesday Xcite Bathgate October 19 November 17 December Please note all activities listed above are for 50yrs+. * Free to Xcite POL and over 50yrs Premier Members. **50-59yrs 4.00 per session.

Lets Dance! Ballroom & Latin Dance Class A Beginners Ballroom and Latin Dance Class for Adults! Delivered by Frederico & Nuno of Dance4Passion, United Kingdom Alliance (UKA) Qualified instructors.

6 Lets Dance! Ballroom & Latin Dance Class A Beginners Ballroom and Latin Dance Class for Adults! Delivered by Frederico & Nuno of Dance4Passion, United Kingdom Alliance (UKA) Qualified instructors. Ballroom Dances: Waltz,Quickstep, Foxtrot, Tango and Viennese Waltz. Latin Dances: Cha Cha Cha, Jive, Rumba, Samba and Paso Doble. All sessions are suitable for Beginners and there is no need to have a partner. Come along and join in the fun relaxed sessions. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear appropriate for this activity. Line Dancing If you enjoy Line Dancing or would like to try it for the first time then this class is for you! Easy to follow steps will ensure you have great fun at this class.

7 Dance FITNESS A Fantastic dance fitness class These sessions are designed for Beginners or for customers who are looking for a low impact low intensity programme. Tea Dance Come along and join us on the dance floor and enjoy a full entertaining afternoon with friends old and new. A great way to meet new people and make new friends in a friendly atmosphere, it also has many benefits, such as physical, emotional, mental and social! The friendliness and liveliness of the occasion can contribute to a greater feeling of well-being! Xcite

You ll be met at the reception by one of our Ageing Well Volunteers who will provide you with the support and encouragement you will need

8 Dive in! FREE FOR 60+ Buddy Swimming Have you ever wanted to feel more confident in water? Had a fright when you were younger? Never had the time to get back in the water? Come along and join in our Buddy Swimming session! You ll be met at the reception by one of our Ageing Well Volunteers who will provide you with the support and encouragement you will need to feel more comfortable in the water. Public Swimming Available Xcite Swim Venues: Armadale, Bathgate, Broxburn, Linlithgow, Livingston and Whitburn with poolside Sauna/Steam Rooms.

Get Creative! Knit and Natter Why not join our Knit and Natter group.

A great opportunity to meet new people, socialise and enjoy a good old natter whilst enjoying this

We will also be offering Tea and Coffee!

9 Get Creative! Knit and Natter Why not join our Knit and Natter group. If you enjoy knitting or wish to try knitting then this would be the ideal session for you. A great opportunity to meet new people, socialise and enjoy a good old natter whilst enjoying this knitting session. Needles, wool etc will be provided however feel free to bring your own. We will also be offering Tea and Coffee! ARTS C R A FT S &group Paper crafts, card making, decoupage, florals, and lots of different kinds of crafts depending on the interests of the group. Come along and join in the group, no need to book.

Show Ageing Well project and partners wish to Celebrate Older People s Day 2018 with a showcase of talent

... This event will be celebrating and supporting the contribution older people make to West Lothian

We have a number of talents lined up for the event however, if you have a talent you would like to showcase

Centre, Broxburn, West Lothian On THURSDAY 4th OCTOBER, 2018 1.30pm-3.

10 Show Ageing Well project and partners wish to Celebrate Older People s Day 2018 with a showcase of talent from local residents.... This event will be celebrating and supporting the contribution older people make to West Lothian throughout the year by showcasing some of the talents we have within West Lothian. We have a number of talents lined up for the event however, if you have a talent you would like to showcase please contact Avril Clerkson on / The Show will be held in Strathbrock Community Centre, Broxburn, West Lothian On THURSDAY 4th OCTOBER, pm-3.30pm Xcite This event is FREE however places are limited. Bookings will be accepted from 3rd September by calling Please contact Avril on the above number or aclerkson@westlothianleisure.com for more information.

Get Sporty! Walking Football Love football? All the rules are the same but players can only walk.

In partnership with Craigshill Good Neighbour Network NEW AGE INDOOR KURLING New Age Kurling is a form

surface, such as a sports hall, rather than on ice.

11 Get Sporty! Walking Football Love football? All the rules are the same but players can only walk. No jogging or running! Just come along on the day, no need to book. A great way to keep active! In partnership with Craigshill Good Neighbour Network NEW AGE INDOOR KURLING New Age Kurling is a form of the original curling game which has been adapted so that it can be played indoors on any smooth flat surface, such as a sports hall, rather than on ice. Importantly, the game can be played by both able-bodied and disabled people of all ages alike. It is a fun activity to keep you active, socialise and meet new people.

Fitness! Seated Exercise Seated Exercise Classes are a fun social way to exercise to increase your stamina, strength and flexibility. As we get older we need to continue to keep our joints moving.

Please note this class is available in some Sheltered Housing for residents and are closed sessions. Ask at your Sheltered Housing if these classes are available to you.

12 Fitness! Seated Exercise Seated Exercise Classes are a fun social way to exercise to increase your stamina, strength and flexibility. As we get older we need to continue to keep our joints moving. We have trained volunteers who will have your toes tapping to great music, an enjoyable class to improve your health without leaving your chair! No need to book just come along and join in the fun! Please note this class is available in some Sheltered Housing for residents and are closed sessions. Ask at your Sheltered Housing if these classes are available to you. Tai Chi Come along and try our Tai Chi class. Tai chi is gentle and not strenuous, but it has been shown to have a positive effect on muscle strength, flexibility and balance. Easy to follow, making it excellent for beginners and people who have limited time or ability. Loose clothing, soft flat shoes and a smile are all that is required.

Looking FOR A WALKING NETBALL SESSION IN YOUR Area?

rules, or about not keeping up with the game?

you! FREE Walking group Our Health Walks are: Short

show you the way Join a walking group in your local

13 Looking FOR A WALKING NETBALL SESSION IN YOUR Area? Do you have fond memories of playing netball when you were younger? Always wanted to play but you were worried about the rules, or about not keeping up with the game? Walking Netball could very well be the programme for you! FREE Walking group Our Health Walks are: Short Safe Social Local Low level with a trained leader to show you the way Join a walking group in your local area! Please arrive 10 minutes prior to Walk start time to allow for registration and welcome.

Just for fun! Singing for Health Xcite Want to join a singing group? Here is a great opportunity for you to have fun, meet new people, socialise and become healthier all at the same time.

14 Just for fun! Singing for Health Xcite Want to join a singing group? Here is a great opportunity for you to have fun, meet new people, socialise and become healthier all at the same time. This is an informal sing-a-long session. Emphasis is on fun, laughter and building friendships. Everyone is welcome to join in this session! mins Tea and coffee and social time followed by an hour of sing-a-long Young At Heart Social Afternoon & Tea Dance Come along and join us for a full entertaining afternoon with friends old and new. The friendliness and liveliness of the occasion can contribute to a greater feeling of well-being!... Live music and entertainment

Xcite POL60yrs+ MEMBERSHIP POL 60yrs+ Membership includes: >> Adult Activity Package >> PLUS Fitness Classes >> Access to all 10 Xcite venues >> Monday - Sunday from open to close for aged 60yrs+

15 Xcite POL60yrs+ MEMBERSHIP POL 60yrs+ Membership includes: >> Adult Activity Package >> PLUS Fitness Classes >> Access to all 10 Xcite venues >> Monday - Sunday from open to close for aged 60yrs+ Single 20.00per month Couple 34.00per month per person online joining fee or per person joining Xcite Venues All Adult Xcite Memberships (over 16yrs) include: >> Gym Session >> Gym Programme & Review >> Xcite Options >> Swimming Sessions >> Sauna & Steam Room >> Adult Swimming Lessons >> Discount on Football Hire >> Equipment Hire >> Sports - Golf - Athletics - Indoor Bowling >> Racquet Sports: Badminton - Tennis - Short Tennis - Table Tennis Annual Membership also available - pay 10 months upfront and get 2 free! Access Xcite Concessionary Scheme and Pay-per-visit is also available. Find out more at or ask a member of the Xcite Team. Xcite West Lothian Leisure (known as Xcite) is a Scottish Charity,

16 What is Paracise TM? A brand new innovative exercise class designed to enhance and enrich your life. A gentle but effective workout that flows smoothly through movements designed to improve mobility, flexibility and balance. Medication in motion. P - Paracise - what s that? A - Activity - fresh and sassy R - Really great for core strength A new innovative exercise is on the block: Paracise - have you heard - please don t mock! Superb instructors, music, a fun class, fresh moves with a touch of sass! A - Able bodied or infirm C - Come to class Old, young, infirm or fit, join in - stand up or just sit! I - Instructors superb S - Suitable for all levels E - Exercise that s fun Stretch tired muscles, suits all strengthen body core, prevents a fall! Try it once and I guarantee you will be back for more - just try and see! West Lothian Leisure (known as Xcite) is a Scottish Charity, SC

Xcite. Xcite. West Lothian Leisure (known as Xcite) is a Scottish Charity, SC

Xcite. Xcite. West Lothian Leisure (known as Xcite) is a Scottish Charity, SC Xcite Ageing Well Changing Lifestyle Project Check inside for details of Xcite Ageingwell Activities available throughout West Lothian @ Xcite, and their partners venues. Activities available to 50yrs+