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SENIOR ACTIVITIES

OVER 60s FREE SWIMMING

Did you know Manchester residents aged 60+ are eligible for our free swimming scheme? That's right! Registering for the MCRactive card enables you to swim for free in swim for fitness, swim for all, swim for women and swim for senior sessions at Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre. 

To register follow the link below and select:

Membership type: Pay as You Go

Payment Type: Single Payment

Membership: Better Adult Concessionary MCRactive Over 60 Res CA

To be eligible for this scheme, the card holder must live in the city of Manchester, paying council tax to Manchester City Council. 

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BETTER HEALTH SENIOR MEMBERSHIP

If you're aged 60 or over and looking to get more active, our Better Health Senior membership allows you to access the gym, swimming pool, health suite and Aqua Aerobics classes at Abraham Moss Leisure Centre, all at a competitve price.

We believe that staying socially active is just as important as staying physically active - at any age. That's why we run regular senior swim sessions and Aqua Aerobics classes, offering you the opportunity to meet new people and grow friendships near you. 

If that wasn't enough, Better is a not for profit organisation. All proceeds from your membership fees are reinvested right back into your local community, enabling us to make fitness more accessible to everyone. 

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WALKING CRICKET

Delivered in partnership with the Lancashire Cricket Foundation, walking cricket is a fun, social and elcoming format of the game, played at a slightly slower pace and is ideal for men and women aged 50 plus. It is the perfect way to remain involved with the game and meet new people whilst staying active. 

When: Wednesdays 17:00 - 18:00

Cost: FREE

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WELLNESS WALKS

Join us on our new weekly wellness walks! Members of our team from the leisure centre and the library will lead a leisurely walk starting from the centre to Crumpsall Park and back again, followed by a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit in the library. 

Bring your friends or make some new ones as well as improving your general fitness. Sessions are free and do not need to be booked.

When: Mondays 10:30 - 12:00

We will be setting off from the centre at 10:35

Cost: FREE

Where: Meet at Abraham Moss Reception

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Day Time Session Description Booking Info
Monday 10:30 - 12:00 Wellness Walk

A walk to and around Crumpsall Park starting and finishing at the centre. Stay around for a brew and a chat in the library after! 

No Booking Required
  11:00 - 11:45 Aqua Aerobics (Women-Only)

Low impact excercise class to music. Feel all the benefits of a cardio workout without putting any stress on your joints. 

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  12:00 - 14:00 Senior Gym

Gym session for seniors in our main gym. A member of staff will be present to answer any questions

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Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00  Swim for 60+

General swim session for all abilities for those aged 60+. MCRactive resident card holders receive free swimming

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  10:00 - 13:00  Age Friendly Swim and Coffee Morning

Come and join us and the Library in a fun filled morning with a swim and a warm drink after where you can socialise with others and relax after a swim. 

Age Friendly Swim: 10:00 - 11:00
Coffee Morning: 11:00 - 13:00

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  11:00 - 11:45 Aqua Aerobics (Women-Only)

Low impact exercise class to music. Feel all the benefits of a cardio workout without putting any stress on your joints

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Wednesdays 10:00 - 14:00 50+ Table Tennis

Enjoy game with others who are also 50+ and socialise whilst having fun whilst exercising

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  17:00 - 18:00 Walking Cricket

Delivered in partnership with Lancashire Cricket Foundation - played at a slightly slower pace! Sessions are free

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  11:00 - 12:00 Swim for 60+

General swim session for all abilities for those aged 60+. MCRactive resident card holders receive free swimming

Book now
  12:00 -  13:00 Functional Fitness 50+

Low Impact exercise group with a instructor to lead you through the class

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  12:00 - 14:00 Senior Gym

Gym session for seniors in our main gym. A member of staff will be present to answer any questions

Book now
Thursday 11:00 - 12:00 Swim for 60+

General swim session for all abilities for those aged 60+. MCRactive resident card holders receive free swimming

Book now
Friday 12:00 - 14:00 Senior Gym

Gym session for seniors in our main gym. A member of staff will be present to answer any questions

Book now

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