SPECIAL INTEREST, RECREATION, WALKS & OUTINGS
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Fitness Training
The aim for the group is to improve their general fitness mostly their Cardiovascular Fitness and Muscular Endurance. We all work on the same exercises but at our own pace and level of ability and fitness level. We are split into pairs and work on a circuit, 30 seconds work then 30 seconds rest, while their partner works, then the next exercise until they both complete the circuit. Then we warm down to finish. 
We always start off taking their resting heart rate so that we get used to doing that and hopefully over time the resting heart rate will get slower indicating an improved level of fitness. Then we warm up for about 10 to 15 minutes starting with a walk/jog to raise their heart rate and then a series of exercises to warm up the muscles we will use in their circuit. The warm down is similar to the warm up.
Group Leader – Tony S

Free Dance
It's exactly that. Come along, have fun and dance to all kinds of pop music from 1960's  to the current time. No instruction given, just do your own thing. This is very relaxed  and informal. You can sit down and enjoy the music if you are tired. There is no pressure to dance for the whole hour. Meets in 'Hatch End Suite 1' at HAC, 12 noon on a Thursday, once a month.
Group Leader – Angela

Garden Club 
We meet monthly in members’ gardens and exchange experience and advice.
Group Leader - Joy 

International Folk Dancing
This Group will introduce you to traditional dance and music from many countries of the world. Many dances do not require a partner and we are a very sociable group so you will not be left out if you come alone. It is a pleasant way to enjoy some company with the benefit of gentle exercise to lovely music.
Group Leader – Janet & Kathy 
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Monthly Social & Speakers Group
This group is held on the last Thursday of the month and during period of the pandemic takes place via Zoom.  We arrange speakers to speak on a very wide variety of topics which we judge to be of interest to our members.  Details an be found in our Newsletter which is sent out to our members three times a year.  Talks begin at 10.30am and members are advised to log on to Zoom 15 minutes or so before the talk commences for the talk to be downloaded to you in good time.
Speakers Secretary - Helen 

Rummikub Group
Meeting every other Tuesday afternoon. This game is excellent for meeting new friends, having fun and most of all keeping the brain active. 
Group Leader - Angela