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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 back!! Another year of enjoyable exercise ahead of us. Hopefully, you all enjoyed a safe and relaxing break over the Festive Season and are already tackling 2026 with renewed enthusiasm.

As usual, the start of classes and the new school year heralded a heat wave, but, despite the heat, registrations have been very encouraging. Thanks go to instructors, existing members, and new friends for helping to ensure that Prime Movers remains strong and relevant in our community.

Thank you from the committee, as always, for your support.

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On the subject of thanks –

Thank you to our instructors who all go above and beyond expectations to make sure that classes are varied and enjoyable, week in and week out. They look after their own classes and gladly fill in for each other as necessary so that classes do not have to be cancelled. At the end of last year long-serving instructor Julie Marko (Craigie, Hamersley, and Mirrabooka) retired after 20 years and is already sorely missed. Her classes are being taken by ‘relief’ instructors, but there are new instructors currently undergoing training, and it is hoped that they will step into those spots once qualified. Please be patient with new instructors – it is very daunting facing a group of participants with high expectations! Dale (Rockingham) also retired after 10 years at the end of last year and is also missed.

Thanks must also go to hostesses and other class stalwarts who organise classes, set up furniture, arrange outings, take collections, etc., etc. All these ‘behind the scenes’ contributions make Prime Movers such a successful and vibrant organisation.

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Keeping Fit

Many members walk regularly as it is free, easy and gets them into the fresh air. But when it comes to full fitness and preventing falls, walking alone is not enough.

Adding a few simple exercises to regular walks can help strengthen legs and improve balance – that’s where Prime Movers comes in! Squats, muscle work, balance and moving to catchy music all help to improve fitness and lessen the risk of falls.

The benefit of exercise on our mental health and cognition, especially as we get older, is also becoming well recognised so please continue to do your part to be the best you can be.

For this reason, Prime Movers will continue to encourage walking in our warm-ups and heel/toe for balance.

For more information refer to www.injurymatters.org.au/stay-on-your-feet.

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New Instructors

The committee is always looking for members willing to train as instructors. We do have some wonderful new instructors training at the moment, but our current instructors are working at capacity and having additional instructors will take the pressure off everyone.

It can be very frustrating for members when classes are full and they are turned away. However, the committee can only consider opening new classes if there is confidence that there will be enough instructors to comfortably cover them as well as provide relief. Please give serious thought to participating in the training and becoming part of this wonderful group. For more information for yourself or someone you know speak to your instructor or email the Secretary at secretary@primemovers-exercise.com.au

Shirts

Prime Movers shirts are available from instructors. The shirts are designed specifically for women and wash and dry very easily (but do not iron the logo!). Having a specific shirt for classes takes the ‘what to wear’ decision out of getting ready to go to classes. The shirts cost $25 and instructors carry a limited supply but can easily order more.

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Congratulations

Huge congratulations to instructor Zenda Johnson on receiving the ‘2026 Town of Mosman Park Senior Community Citizen of the Year Award’. This award is in recognition of her valuable contribution and outstanding commitment to the Mosman Park Community. In Zenda’s words “this is all because of Prime Movers.” You can congratulate Zenda personally at her classes at Mosman Park on Tuesdays or Cottesloe on Thursdays – she would love to see you there!

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Classes

As usual the committee has been working hard to ensure that we have a strong start to 2026. For various reasons, there have been some changes to regular classes. The Thursday class in Kardinya has moved to Wednesday and is being led by Glenice. Glenice has also taken over the class in Rockingham, which is now on Thursdays. Zenda has opened a new class in Cottesloe also on Thursdays.

The timetable is on the website or pick up a hard copy from your hostess table.

We will always try to give as much notice as possible if a class is cancelled, but occasionally, if an instructor is sick and no relief is available, it may be cancelled at the last minute. Hopefully, you will understand that if this happens, it was unavoidable. It is worth noting that most cancellations are due to venue issues, not instructor problems. Please continue to check the Prime Movers Facebook page (PRIME MOVERS EXERCISE) and our Webpage (www.primemovers-exercise.com.au) where notices will be posted about last minute class changes as promptly as possible.

Loyalty Cards

Don’t forget the pre-paid loyalty cards. $50 buys you 10 classes and your eleventh class is free! The card can be used at any Prime Movers class but remember – it will not be replaced if you lose it, so treat it like cash! As well as saving money, it is a significant help to you as you don’t have to find cash for each class, and it is a major help to the hostesses and instructors. The card holder that you received on registration is a great help in keeping your membership and loyalty cards safe and accessible.

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Reminders - Please

Continue to take sensible precautions to protect yourself and others. Use the hand sanitizer that is provided by the instructors and stay away from class if you are unwell.

Have your emergency contact details on the backs of your name badge and your membership card just in case!!

Wear sneakers or trainers to class. Wearing lace-ups ensures that your feet stay firmly in your shoes, even if someone accidently steps on the back of your shoe, and the soles will minimise the risk of slipping at most of our venues.

Have water with you so that you can stay hydrated, especially in the warmer months.

Just do what you can during classes. Push yourself a little but listen to your body and take a break if necessary. Just keep moving and laughing – you will feel the benefit.

Try to arrive in plenty of time for your class and have the right money or your loyalty card ready when you sign into classes. This speeds up the sign-in process, assists with balancing the class fees, allows the hostess to participate in the class and ensures classes start on time.

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Classes run throughout the year, except on Public Holidays. Our last class for 2026 is on Friday December 4th.

Stay safe and have a wonderful year.