Another week is here and the Leeds Rhinos Foundation are out in the community changing lives through sport. Here is a rundown of events on this week in Leeds
Every week Leeds Foundation invites over 55s to partake in the Rhinos Active Social club. Built on the premise of a friendly, casual atmosphere group members enjoy socialising and the sessions put on by the friendly staff.
Over the two hours a wide variety of activities including beginner's yoga, tai chi and chair based exercise are offered to encourage physical activity for those wanting to keep fit. If that's not for you, not to worry as members are welcome to attend simply for the interaction and free refreshments.
The aim of the project is simple – to engage the older community in activities to improve their physical, mental and social well-being by taking part in regular activities.
Sessions run every Tuesday 10:30am-12:30pm and cost just £2 per week.
For more information please contact on Kate.Lightfoot@leedsrhinosfoundation.org
Leeds Rhinos Foundation and People in Action are bringing men with learning disabilities together to talk about their health, wellbeing and relationships with an exciting new programme at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.
The new 12-week Men's Health Education programme funded by Leeds City Council is part of People in Action's current Health and Wellbeing Programme. This programme is designed to provide access to learning that enables adults with a learning disability to live more independently with greater choice and control.
This course runs on Monday daytimes in Leeds between 11.00am and 13.00pm in a 12-week programme, 48 weeks a year.
Each session is free to attend but please register beforehand by contacting info@peopleinaction.org.uk or call 0113 2443729.
Visit www.peopleinaction.org.uk for more information.
Sign up for the new 8-week Try Tag Rugby League at John Smeaton Leisure Centre (27th September onwards)
Leeds Rhinos Foundation in partnership with Try Tag Rugby are offering a new weekly Tag Rugby League competition at John Smeaton Academy continuing this Tuesday as part of the new 8 week Autumn league.
The league is a perfect chance for adult players (male & female aged 14+) to enjoy a sociable, fun and great-for- fitness weekly activity and you can sign up as an individual or with your pals as a 7 a 'side team incorporating 4 males and 3 females on the pitch at a time.
Each team will play one 40-minute game each week and this will be followed by a weekly after match social where players will get the chance to have a drink and a bite to eat with their team mates and opposition in a local pub.
To sign up for the Try Tag Rugby League at John Smeaton Leisure Centre click here
Come along to a Rhinestones Dance Academy class at a venue near you (Taking place Monday, Tuesday and Thursday every week)
Young dancers of all abilities can take part in the weekly sessions led by Dance Development Officers Nicola Booth and Alishia Schofield alongside their team of student teachers from the senior Rhinestones group.
Rhinestones classes focus on street dance and cheer dance technique and are a great way for young dancers to learn the coolest moves, meet new friends and get the opportunity to experience the thrill of performing in front of thousands of Rhinos fans at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium on match days as well as, starring in an annual Rhinestones dance show.
Dancers of all abilities are welcome with the first class FREE of charge and classes then priced at £3.50 per class or a block of six classes for £18. Suitable footwear and clothing for dancing is advised along with a water bottle.
Class lists and times are available at http://www.leedsrhinosfoundation.org/dance/28854.php
For more information, please contact Nicola.booth@leedsrhinosfoundation.org
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The Leeds Rhinos Foundation, working in partnership with the Leeds Peer Support Service, are providing a monthly service for people living with dementia to enjoy afternoons of reliving fond memories of Rugby League at different locations around Headingley Carnegie Stadium.
The meetings, supported by Peer Support Coordinators from Leeds City Council, offer the groups a chance to bring in and discuss historic memorabilia, take a tour of the stadium, see club trophies first hand and take part in engaging discussion with peers also living with the condition.
The 'In Touch' Club is accessible via referrals to the Leeds City Council's Peer Support Service directly, for more information click Here