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Senior Activities

You can start your journey to a healthier lifestyle at any time. At Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre we want to provide opportunities for people of all ages to be active!

We have a variety of different options available too, including pay as you go and a Senior membership.

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SENIOR MEMBERSHIP

If you're aged 60 or over and looking to get more active, a Senior membership allows you to access the gym, swimming pool, health sutie and fitness classes at Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre, all at a competitive 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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FREE SWIMMING FOR 60+ MANCHESTER RESIDENTS

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 Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre. 

To register follow the link below and select:

Membership type: Pay as You Go

Payment Type: Single Payment

Membership: MCRactive Discount Adult Concessionary Over 60s (Resident)

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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FITNESS CLASSES

We offer a range of low-impact and low-intensity fitness classes suitable for seniors and beginners. Classes include Yoga Basics, Pilates Basics, Legs Bums and Tums Basics and many others.

To explore our range of fitness classes available to you, please click the link below, or pop into the centre and speak to a member of staff and we'll be happy to assist you.

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SENIOR ACTIVITIES

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Time Activity  
Monday 06:30 - 22:00 Gym  
  09:45 - 10:45 Chair Based Yoga  
  11:30 - 12:30 Swim for Seniors  
Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00 Gym  
Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00 Gym  
  10:30 - 11:30 Swim for Seniors  
  18:30 - 19:15 Yoga Basics  
Thursday 06:30 - 22:00 Gym  
  19:45 - 20:45 Pilates  
Friday 06:30 - 22:00 Gym  
  09:30 - 10:15 Chair Based Yoga  
  10:30 - 11:30 Swim for Seniors  
Saturday 08:00 - 09:00 Gym - Women Only  
  09:00 - 17:00 Gym  
Sunday 08:00 - 09:00 Gym - Women Only  
  09:00 - 17:00 Gym  
  09:15 - 10:15 Yoga  

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