Group Category: Health & Fitness

  • Line Dancing

    Today's Line Dancing is a far cry from the old days of Country Music and cowboy boots and choreographers now create dances for all genres of music. There's something for everyone! For info - no class on Wednesday 7th March due to the weather warning. If you want to enjoy some good music whilst getting… Read more

  • Padel

    Padel is a sport that combines action with fun and social interaction. It’s a great sport for players of all ages and skill levels, as it is both quick and easy to pick up. Most players get the basics within the first half an hour of playing, which means that everyone can get to enjoy the… Read more

  • Latin Dancing for Fun (couples & singles)

    Anthony, who is a keen dancer is kindly running latin dancing for fun classes for the u3a. You will learn the basics for Rumba, Salsa, Cha-cha-cha, bachata etc. This is not competition standard, it is about learning, moving and having fun. The group will be split into couple and singles sessions, so you're welcome whether… Read more

  • Chair Exercise

    This group previously was Chair yoga, however we are beefing up the exercises to give us a better work out Please email the group leader if you have not attended before. Read more

  • Badminton (Intermediate/Advanced)

    This new intermediate/advanced Badminton group offers more challenging games for more confident players. It works alongside our existing badminton group that's open to all. The objective of the group is to improve positioning, tactics and movement around the court and to deliver more effective attacking and defensive games. Group members are limited by the availability… Read more

  • Stand up Paddleboarding

    We would love to be able to take advantage of one thing we have on our doorstep - the Mediterranean Paddle Boarding is a great way to get out and enjoy the water, it’s a great way to get exercise and have a lot of fun. Because it's relatively easy to learn, it is a… Read more

  • Lawn Bowls

    Lawn bowls is lots of fun, and every easy to pick up. And the u3a group are looking for new members to join them for a game. The group play each Monday afternoons at the El Cid club in Benidoleig. A session lasts around 2 hours and costs just 8€ per person for the hire… Read more

  • Pétanque

    Pétanque is a form of boules that derives from the expression pès tancats [ˈpɛs taŋˈkats], meaning ‘feet together’. A relatively simple but fun and sociable game, the aim is to throw hollow metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (literally “piglet”) or jack, while standing inside a starting… Read more

  • Walking Football

    Walking football is a form of the beautiful game designed for those of more advanced years who thought their footballing careers were over! We want players to have fun and get some worthwhile exercise at the same time.  As the name implies, running is not allowed and there will be minimal contact. It’s a game… Read more

  • Yoga

    Yoga is a great way to get, and stay, flexible. As well as basic yoga exercises, the sessions also focus on breathing and relaxation. We run two separate yoga classes, these are run weekly on Monday and Friday mornings at The Pensionistas. Each class lasts one hour. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat,… Read more