TABLE tennis, badminton and pickleball will be on offer to older people at a Solihull leisure centre to celebrate Silver Sunday this weekend.
Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, run by Everyone Active in partnership with Solihull Council, will be offering a wide range of fun, healthy activities for over 60s – all free of charge on Sunday (October 6).
The event is being hosted in honour of Age UK’s Silver Sunday from 9am until 11am – the national day for older people – and aims to encourage over 60s to get active for their physical and mental wellbeing.
The event also coincides with the launch of Everyone Active’s campaign, Age is Just a Number.
Now in its fourth year, the campaign celebrates the senior demographic by showcasing their fitness stories throughout October and proving what can be achieved later in life.
Beyond the Silver Sunday sessions, Everyone Active offers a range of specialised classes for older people in Solihull all year round.
By signing up on the website, residents can find out more about local senior sessions, as well as being in with a chance to win a six-month adult membership.
Wayne Desmond, contract manager at Everyone Active, said: “We’re proud to provide our members with a friendly and welcoming environment that motivates people of all ages to get active.
“Our upcoming event in honour of Silver Sunday will showcase the fantastic array of senior activities on offer and give over 60s the opportunity to try them out for free.
“Staying active as we age is so important for physical and mental health, and we hope our event inspires older people to discover new ways to enjoy exercise.
“This also marks the start of a month-long celebration with our Age is Just a Number campaign. We look forward to shining a spotlight on inspiring members of our community who are showing just how transformative exercise can be later in life.”
Councillor Tony Dicicco, Solihull Council’s cabinet member for Public Health, said: “The Silver Sunday sessions are a great way for our older residents to try out new ways of keeping fit. Exercising is great for both your brain and your body.
“I’d really encourage people to sign up online and find out more about the activities available on Silver Sunday.”
Full information on sessions and timetables can be found by searching for your local centre on the Everyone Active website.
