Senior Activities

SENIOR MEMBERSHIPS

If you're 60 and over, you can get active in our gyms, swimming pools and fitness classes, at a competitive price in Islington.  The Better Health Partnership Senior membership costs £24.00 per month and includes access to all of the Better centres in the borough.  Discounts for other activities such as badminton courts or tennis sessions are also included.  

Alternatively if you would like to try out your local facilities before commiting to monthly payments, we have a Pay as you Go membership available.  The Better Adult Senior membership costs just £7.30 per year and includes discounts for a variety of activities across Islington.

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AQUA AEROBICS

Aqua aerobics, is a form of gentle exercise done in water.  These classes are suitable for all ages and abilities. The sessions are lots of fun and provide a great workout.  You’ll be able to gradually build up strength and stamina with this low-impact class.

Wednesday 7.00pm-7.45pm 

 

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SWIM SESSIONS

Free Swimming Lessons 

Archway Leisure Centre are offering free swimming lessons for people aged 60 and over.  Lessons are run in partnership with Islington Council.  Available for a limited time only. 

Timetable

Beginners – Wednesdays 9.30-10am

Intermediates – Wednesdays 10-10.30am  

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Public Swimming 

Free swimming is on offer for people aged 60+, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm and after 1pm on weekends at Archway Leisure Centre.  A Better Adult Senior pay and play membership is required, costing £7.30 per year. This offer is also available at , Highbury Leisure Centre, Cally Pool and Ironmonger Row Baths.  Session times may vary by centre. 

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BETTER GET TOGETHER

Come along to our Better Get Together 60+ sessions which are run in partnership with Age UK Islington.  From badminton, dominoes, table tennis, short mat bowls and social dance to enjoying refreshments in the social area, there's something for everyone. All this for just £2.60 a session. Booking can be made on the day at reception.  For more information, please contact Mikael.Kiviniemi@gll.org 

Sobell Leisure Centre:

Tuesday: Better Get Together 10.30am-1.00pm (dominos, table tennis and short mat bowls) *including Zumba basics 11.30am-12.30pm

Thursday: Better Get Together 10.30am-1.00pm (dominos, table tennis and short mat bowls) *including Zumba basics 11.15am-12.15am

Finsbury Leisure Centre:

Wednesday: Better Get Together 10.30am-12.30pm (table tennis, badminton and short tennis)