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Seniors' programmesSeniors' programmes<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20Connect%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><div class="ExternalClassE86C71B6949F42C69F772746B974625B"><p>​Many of our facilities offer a range of fitness and recreational programs for seniors as part of the City’s Seniors Programme. Our activities differ depending on the facility, but all encourage ‘active ageing’ where seniors maintain their health and fitness levels and keep active in the community. </p></div><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​​​​Arts and crafts</h2></span> <p>Awaken your inner creative by joining our Arts and Crafts programme for seniors. The facilities that run the programme offer a range of formal and informal classes. Some seniors create crafts to sell to raise funds for their facility.</p><p>The programme is hosted at the following facilities: </p> <span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>​​​Find a programme near you<i class="icon button-down-arrow"></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Cathkin%20Community%20Centre">Cathkin Community Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Colorado%20Hall">Colorado Hall</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Mandalay%20Hall">Mandalay Hall</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Indoor%20centres/Swartklip%20Indoor%20Sports%20Centre">Swartklip Indoor Sports Centre</a></p></div></div></div></span><span><span> <p>If you are an art and crafts teacher or are familiar with different techniques, you may apply to volunteer at one of our facilities from the list above. Volunteers must be of high school age or older.</p></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Ballroom dancing</h2></span> <p>Seniors ballroom dancing provides a fun environment for seniors to learn a number of traditional ballroom dances. </p><p>The programme is held regularly at <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Ravensmead%20Multipurpose%20Centre">Ravensmead Multipurpose Centre</a>. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule. </p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Draughts​​​​​​​</h2></span> <p>Draughts, more commonly known as checkers, is a competitive two-player board game. The game requires a great deal of mental, rather than physical, activity.</p><p>This activity is held at <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Tambo%20Community%20Hall">Tambo Community Hall</a>. </p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Seniors groups​​​​​​​</h2></span> <p> <strong>B</strong><strong>AEC Bavuyise Seniors programme </strong> <br>BAEC Bavuyise Seniors is one of the City’s many senior sport and recreation programmes. </p><p>The programme takes place during the week at the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Khayelitsha%20Multipurpose%20Centre%20CBD">Khayelitsha Multipurpose Centre CBD</a>. </p><p> <strong>Seniors clubs </strong> <br>Some of our facilities offer seniors’ clubs for community members aged 50 and up. The club's activities vary with each facility, but include everything from support groups and worship to needlework, fitness classes and games. Contact the facility of your choice from the options below to find out about their programme times. </p> <span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>​​​Find a programme near you<i class="icon button-down-arrow"></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Heideveld%20Community%20Centre">Heideveld Community Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Eerste%20River%20Multipurpose%20Centre">Eerste River Multipurpose Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Factreton%20Community%20Centre">Facreton Community Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Nelson%20Mandela%20%28Mitchells%20Plain%29%20Family%20Youth%20Centre">Nelson Mandela Family Youth Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Vanguard%20Hall">Vanguard Hall</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Woodlands%20Community%20Centre">Woodlands Community Centre</a></p></div></div></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Sport and fitness​​​​​​​</h2></span> <p> <strong>Aerobics </strong> <br>Senior citizens can have fun getting in shape and staying active with our low impact aerobics class. </p><p>Take part in seniors' aerobics classes at the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Bridgetown%20Community%20Centre">Bridgetown Community Centre</a>. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule.</p><p> <strong>Learn to Swim programme </strong> <br>It is never too late to learn how to swim! Seniors are invited to join our Learn To Swim programme this summer.</p><p>The seniors Learn to Swim programme is run by the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Indoor%20centres/Oliver%20Tambo%20Indoor%20Centre">Oliver Tambo Indoor Centre</a> who use a nearby swimming pool.</p><p> <strong>Seniors fitness </strong> <br>These fitness activities vary from facility to facility, but all classes and physical programmes are designed with seniors in mind. Activities typically include aerobics and walking, but some facilities also have gym equipment. Contact the facility of your choice from the options below to find out about their features, equipment and programme times. </p> <span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>​​​Find a programme near you<i class="icon button-down-arrow"></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Eyethu%20Multipurpose%20Centre">Eyethu Multipurpose Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/FF%20Erasmus%20Hall">FF Erasmus Hall</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Leonsdale%20Community%20Hall">Leonsdale Community Hall</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Mandalay%20Hall">Mandalay Hall</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Proteaville%20Recreation%20Centre">Proteaville Recreation Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Ravensmead%20Multipurpose%20Centre">Ravensmead Multipurpose Centre</a></p></div></div></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Seniors wellness </h2></span> <p> The Seniors Wellness Programme assists seniors in improving their quality of life. Learn how to take care of yourself in your autumn years with this programme. </p><p>The programme is run by the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Scottsdene%20Sport%20and%20Recreation%20Centre">Scottsdene Sport and Recreation Centre</a>. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule. </p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Contact us</h2></span> <p> Visit the facility of your choice for more information about the programme. The <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Recreation%20and%20Parks%20Department">Recreation and Parks Department</a> can also help you with your programme queries as can a Recreation and Parks <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Sport%20and%20Recreation%20District%20Office%20Contact%20List.pdf" target="_blank">district officer in your area</a>.</p>GP0|#bf258b60-b428-4363-a1ae-9549516cb236;L0|#0bf258b60-b428-4363-a1ae-9549516cb236|Sport and recreation;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#35719d0d-5c98-4384-9af1-e91dc8392e18Keep your body fit and your mind healthy with our seniors' programmes.

 

 

 

 

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