District 725: Fun & Fitness for Seniors

2 September 2025 on 16:45

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Wijk bij Duurstede ,, Regular exercise is very valuable for the elderly. It keeps the body smooth, strengthens muscles and joints, and contributes to a better balance and condition. But the biggest advantage? Exercising together is not only healthy, it is also very pleasant! ”

Jan Oechies, chairman of the Wijkse General Elderly Bond (Wabo). Together with a number of other Wijkse organizations – Stichting Binding, Stichting Wijksport and De Zonnebloem – he is one of the organizers of De Wijkse Ouderendag 2025.

On Thursday, October 3, the large hall at Sportpark Mariënhoeve and the halls of E&E are full of action and fun. ,, At Mariënhoeve there are mainly sporting activities such as table tennis, badminton, soft tennis, walking hockey and numerous other fun sports. At E&E the emphasis is on activities with a game element both inside and outside in the exercise garden. And of course there are the necessary refreshments and refreshments, just like at both locations, a delicious lunch. The afternoon program at the E&E is all about cosiness, entertainment and the sing -along café. And of course everyone who went to the Mariënhoeve sports park in the morning was also very welcome. So get moving, feel fitter and enjoy the pleasant get -together! “, Says Oechies.

You can register on 24 September from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the library in Cothen. From 11.30 am to 12.30 pm in the Village House in Langbroek and in Wijk bij Duurstede on 27 September from 11 am to 12 pm at the E&E. Costs € 3 pp, to be paid in cash when registering.

James Whitfield

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