Wear Together - Activities for Over 55s
A programme of weekly activities designed to increase social interaction and reconnect those 55 and over.
The hubs aim to use the power of Sunderland Football Club in the local communities to bring people together.
Wear Together activity schedule:
Mondays
Wear Together Boldon
Boldon Community Association, 1-3pm
Join us for a welcoming coffee afternoon that blends great conversation with enjoyable physical activity! A way to connect with others over coffee, tea, and refreshments before taking part in low-impact activities including seated chair exercise designed to boost your energy and wellbeing.
Price: Free
Tuesdays
Seated Chair Exercise
Beacon of Light, 10-11am
A low impact workout performed using a chair, designed to improve strength, flexibility and circulation.
Price: £1
Chit and Chat
Beacon of Light, 2-3pm
A social session including quizzes and bingo over a cuppa and a biscuit.
Price: Free
Wednesdays
Wear Together Sunderland
Beacon of Light, 10am-12pm
Join us for a welcoming coffee morning that blends great conversation with enjoyable physical activity! A way to connect with others over coffee, tea, and refreshments before taking part in bingo, quizzes and low-impact activities designed to boost your energy and wellbeing.
Price: £2
Thursdays
Table Tennis
Beacon of Light, 10am-12pm
A racket sport played on a table divided by a net where two or four players use small rackets to hit a lightweight ball back and forth, aiming to score points.
Price: £5
Walking Football
Beacon of Light, 12-1pm
A low impact version of the traditional football. Perfect for staying active and meeting new people.
Price: £1
Wear Together Stanley
The Venue, Stanley, 1:30-3:30pm
Join us for a welcoming coffee afternoon that blends great conversation with enjoyable physical activity! A way to connect with others over coffee, tea, and refreshments before taking part in low-impact activities such as seated chair exercise and pickleball designed to boost your energy and wellbeing.
Price: Free
Fridays
Walking Football
Seaham Youth and Community Centre, 1:30-2:30pm
A low impact version of the traditional football. Perfect for staying active and meeting new people.
Price: £1
Saturdays
Walking Football
Beacon of Light, 11am-12pm (non-SAFC home matchdays)
A low impact version of the traditional football. Perfect for staying active and meeting new people.
Price: £1
Get In Touch
For more info email Jade.Gilbertson@foundationoflight.co.uk or call 0191 563 4749
Wear Together gives me a reason to leave the house and be more sociable. By coming to the Beacon, I have met new friends, done things which I thought I would not be able to do and more importantly has given me a more positive outlook on life.
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