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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS •WINTER 2018 PAGE
BUILDING STRENGTH FOR LIFE
The Strength for Life program is a project of COTA South
Australia which enables people 50 years and over to
participate in quality group strength and fitness training
sessions through the development of an individualised program
to suit each person’s fitness levels.
The program, held at the Lefevre Community Stadium, has
become so popular that the number of weekly sessions
offered has jumped from two to six, and the total number of
participants has more than doubled since last year.
Over 200 people are currently registered in the program
which has benefited greatly from newly purchased fitness
equipment. Lefevre Community Stadium recently hosted a free
information day which enabled members of the community
to find out more about the program. COTA South Australia
CEO Jeanette Richards gave a presentation to the participants
on the benefits the program has on assisting people in living a
healthy and active lifestyle no matter what their age and
fitness levels.
By incorporating the fitness sessions into a fun, social and
relaxing atmosphere the Strength for Life program continues
to have a positive impact on the overall wellbeing of people
on the Lefevre Peninsula.The recent increase in participation
shows just how important classes like these are and that there
is real demand in our community for them.
The decision to run night-time classes is our latest move to
make sessions available to all older people in our community,
but particularly those who are in their 50s and 60s and
still working.
Programs are set at a pace that suits each person, building
strength over time with professional supervision, a
commitment to best practice and safe, tailored regimes.
Sessions are $7 with no lock in contracts. For more
information about the Strength for Life program, and for
session details, please contact the Lefevre Community Stadium
on 8405 6908. Strength for Life classes are also run at Enfield
Community Centre. Contact Liz on 8405 6556.
NEW LOOK LIBRARIES ARE
NOW OPEN
If you haven’t popped by your local library lately, come in and
take a look at what’s different.
After four months of renovations in three of our branches,
works are now complete.You’ll find new paint and carpet,
revitalised entrances and new-look, open spaces with updated
furnishings, providing an enhanced customer experience.
Libraries aren’t just about books anymore and we have created
spaces and work stations for you to simply plug in and go.
You’ll also find spots to meet a friend and catch up over the
daily crossword, places for your big and little kids to discover
and enjoy with new technology and easy access to hundreds of
thousands of books, movies, audio books and magazines. Can’t
find what you’re looking for? Just ask our staff.
We want to send a huge thank you to all of our customers
for your patience during construction and for your wonderful
feedback. Keep sharing your thoughts and ideas – we love
hearing from you.
PARKS LIBRARY UPDATE
Construction of the new Parks Library is progressing well, with
the steel wall and window framing now complete. Installation
of first fix mechanical and electrical services is close to being
finished, with wall and ceiling linings commencing soon.The
installation of windows and doors, external cladding to the walls
and eaves on the rest of the building began in May.
As part of the project scope, we will be making some major
improvements to the roads and footpaths at the intersection
to YertaWalk and Park Street.This will allow the building to
be accessible from all sides, with the opportunity to open the
building up for public events.
Behind the scenes we have been working on the technology,
systems, programming and collection to support and benefit our
customers.The Parks Library will provide access to the latest
technology, including virtual reality and a recording hub.There
will be "makerspaces" for upskilling and discovery, community
spaces for events and enjoyment, a toy library for play and a
multicultural collection.
Sculptures at the front entrance will be a focal point of the
design and these are being created with an artist and local
community members.We are on track to be open to the
community and fully operational by early October 2018.
COMMUNITY
A City that supports
commu nity wellbeing
Strength for Life participant Jen with trainer Tania