Annual membership fee $20.00

Class fee $5.00 

Visitors $6.00

A Pre Paid Card can be purchased - 11 classes for $50.00.  The card is transferable and can be used at any Prime Movers class but remember – it will not be replaced if you lose it, so treat it like cash! 

NO EFPOS FACILITIES - CASH ONLY

Prime Movers do not break for school holidays during the year. 

Please wear comfortable clothing and lace up sport shoes and bring a bottle of water.

For information on locations of classes in your area please see 'Timetables'.

Welcome to the latest Prime Movers newsletter. Thank you to everyone who has continued to support Prime Movers throughout this year. We are very grateful that so many people agree that what we are doing is worth continuing. In a world that sometimes seems to be out of control it is good to know that at least for an hour or so we can leave it all behind - get together, exercise, enjoy some great music and socialise with like-minded people!  

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Celebrating 40 years of Prime Movers

In 1985 three ladies (Annette Barrow, Alice Cummins and Wenda Packard) attended a month-long course sponsored by the Ministry of Sport and Recreation. The course was on Exercise to Music for over 55’s. In 1986 they set up a small committee to see if they could get some groups running to share the benefits that could be gained. They worked hard to promote their idea, sometimes with only 4 or 5 in a class at Perry Lakes, but by 1987 that class had grown with the emphasis on having fun and improving mobility and co-ordination. In 1989 a second class was opened at the Loftus Centre in Leederville and Prime Movers became an incorporated body. The rest, as they say, is history and here we are still going strong 40 years later. We owe a great debt of gratitude to those 3 determined ladies and are fortunate to still have Wenda as our patron. We must be doing something right to still be helping the seniors of Perth to stay fit and socially connected.

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Classes

During 2026 there have been several changes to classes:

A new class opened at Kingfisher Community Centre in Ballajura on Friday mornings

The Rockingham class moved to Safety Bay Yacht Club, still on Thursday mornings

Kallaroo opened a second class back to back on Wednesday mornings

Hamersley opened a second class back to back on Tuesday mornings

Details of all our classes can be found on our website: www.primemovers-exercise.com.au or your instructor or hostess can give you a hard copy of the timetable.

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New Instructors

Training courses for instructors have been run twice this year. Congratulations to Jan Roberts, Julie Marrs and Karen Bannister who ‘graduated’ earlier in the year and are already in full swing with classes. Maria Raine, Carla Klomp and Jacqui Taleb-Bendiab are well into their training and may even have graduated by the time you read this newsletter. We are thrilled to have these new instructors join our ranks and know that you will welcome them to the Prime Movers family.

There will be another training course in March / April next year as we are always in need of new instructors. If you are interested or know someone who would make a great instructor talk to your instructor or contact the secretary via the website or email secretary@primemovers-exercise.com.au

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New Hostesses

We are also always on the search for new hostesses. This is another vitally important role at Prime Movers classes and willing volunteers are always welcome. If you think you would enjoy taking on the hostess role, speak to your instructor or phone Sue on 0444 560 037 (Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm)

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AGM

The 2026 AGM was held on March 14^th. Long-serving committee member Annie Budarick chose not to renominate for committee this year and Sue Blackwell was elected unopposed to fill the vacancy. Huge thanks go to Annie for her contribution over 12 years.

The 2026 committee comprises:

Karen Mennell – President (elected unopposed for a 2-year term)

Ingrid Alexander – Secretary (elected unopposed for a 2-year term)

Carol Penstone – Treasurer

Adrian MacDonald – Vice President and Relief Co-ordinator

Jan Peterson – Shirts and Equipment

Jenny Vincent – Memberships

Shirley Zaknich – Stationery and Webpage Management

Sue Blackwell – Hostess Liaison and Prime Movers enquiry phone (elected unopposed for a 2year term)

Lynn Panagopoulos – Venues Co-ordinator (elected unopposed for a 2-year term)

The 2027 AGM will be held on Saturday May 8^th 2027 in South Perth. As a member organisation, Prime Movers only stays strong through member involvement. Please save the date of the next AGM and come along to have your say about how YOUR organisation is being run and support this wonderful not for profit organisation.

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Fee increase

As everyone is aware, all costs are rising and unfortunately Prime Movers is not immune. Insurance, venue hire, music licences, etc. have all gone up over the past couple of years, so reluctantly at the 2026 AGM the committee received approval to increase the annual membership fee from 2027. The new membership fee will be $25, but the class fee will remain at $5 for members and $6 for visitors. We do feel that this is still good value for money and trust that members will agree.

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Exciting News – A Prime Movers Windcheater is Coming! 

You've asked for it... and it's finally happening to celebrate 40 Years of Prime Movers – Stronger Than Ever! The hope is to have a special commemorative windcheater available for our members to purchase as part of our 40th Anniversary next year.

Would You Wear One? We're hoping so!

At this stage, we're simply checking if members would be interested in purchasing a windcheater. We won’t be holding a supply – windcheaters will be available by order only.

What will it cost? 

Price is still being looked at but the more members who order, the lower the cost becomes.

What Will It Look Like? 

The Committee is still working through the final design, but under consideration are:

Emerald Green, White and Black colours; Placement of the Prime Movers logo and / or wording on the Back; Fabric preference; Full zip front; Side pockets; Knitted collar and cuffs, etc.

Please remember these details are still being worked on. A full description will be available soon.

Interested? 

Please let your hostess know if you would be interested in purchasing a windcheater.

Registering your interest does not commit you to buying one. It simply helps us determine whether we have enough numbers to proceed and secure the best possible price.

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The last class for 2026 is on Friday December 4^th and classes re-start on Monday February 1^st 2027.

Stay safe and healthy – See you next year!!