This functional movement class has been developed by Laura Organ, our Moving Well Manager and qualified exercise physiologist. Improve your balance, leg and core strength.

Every Saturday at 11.30am. Tailored for you by the fantastic team at Adapted Yoga and Pilates, this class is suitable for all levels and abilities, from beginners to advanced. You are welcome to bring your own mat.

Bookings for the gym can be made in 30 minute slots between the following times:

Monday-Thursday 6:30am to 7pm 

Friday 6:30am-4:30pm

Saturday 8am-4:30pm

Wednesday at 2pm. This gentle, chair-based class is designed for those that may need the support of a chair during exercise. The workout strengthens muscles, builds balance and aids mobility. 

Tuesday at 2pm. If you are looking to improve your brain fitness, this is the class for you. We will be building and developing seven key elements of brain function: memory, coordination, focus, communication, decision making and reaction time with a little bit of physical exercise for good measure. 

Bookings for the pool can be made in 30 minute slots between the following times (excluding 11am and 12:30pm daily due to aqua classes):

Monday-Friday 6:30am to 6:30pm (must be out by 7pm)

Friday and 6:30am to 4.00pm (must be out by 4:30pm)

Saturdays 8-4:00pm (must be out by 4:30pm)

Every Thursday at 10am. Tai Chi is known as moving meditation – it made up of a slow flowing sequence of movements that can help to improve balance, strengthen leg muscles and improve posture. It is also know to benefit breathing and reduce blood pressure and anxiety.

Class prices: Free for Moving Well members, $5 Living Well members, $10 non-members

Equipment: please bring own towel. Session duration: 1 hour

Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 10am. Exercises that will strengthen, tone and work your core – on a mat, on a chair or a combo of both. Tailored for you by the fantastic team at Adapted Yoga and Pilates.

Join this fun and immersive class to learn the basics of line dancing. Led by Rose promising fun, laughter and country music – this is a great class to take with friends or to make new ones!

The perfect lunchtime blast for those that want a class to increase strength and cardio. Led by the Moving Well team and using exercise stations positioned throughout the pool, this half hour class focuses on your cardiovascular training, muscle toning, flexibility and coordination. Monday-Friday 12:30pm. 

Monday-Friday 9:00am in the upstairs fitness room. Exercise stations designed to improve all aspects of fitness and taken by our Moving Well Team.

(Note: This class is designed for people who do not require the use of a walking aid.)

A class designed to help with symptoms of arthritis. Build strength, ease stiff joints and relax sore muscles. The buoyancy of the water takes the weight off painful joints. The heat of the water can also relieve pain and warm up your muscles and joints, so they are able to move easily. 

Class prices: Free for Moving Well members, $5 Living Well members, $10 non-members

Equipment: Provided for all classes.

Session duration: 30 minutes | Capacity: 15 people per session

Every Thursday at 11:15am. Moving Well Instructor, Catherine, is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator and will take you through a guided meditation session. Step-by-step instructions and guidance provided. Learn how to control your breathing to help with physical wellness. This class is all about body relaxation and the '21 round breathing' technique. 

*Due to high numbers and table arrangements, Quiz Night is only bookable through front desk at Good Friends*

Join us for our popular Quiz Night at Good Friends! Hosted by the Moving Well Team, answer a series of questions, figure out puzzles, riddles and brain teasers. Find an existing team or create your own! 

A selection of food and beverages available. 

*New Class* Every Monday and Thursday, 2:15pm. Walk training is a great way to improve your stability so that you can walk safely. As we age, our walking patterns can change and make us more prone to trips and slips. In this class, focus on stride length, posture and stepping pattern to improve your overall walking technique. 

*New Classes!* Every Wednesday at 11:15 and Saturday 10:00. 

Join Moving Well Instructor, Belinda, for a fun non-contact boxing fitness workout. Improve strength, core stability, coordination and balance. Suitable for any fitness level. All equipment provided. 

First session Saturday 6th April, 11:00am.

This 6-week course is led by Moving Well Instructor (and resident swim expert!), Catherine. Boost your confidence in the water, learn about pool safety and find a new and enjoyable way to keep active.

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited due to pool space. Please note that when you book online, you will book for Saturday 6th April, which will secure you for the full 6-week course. 

Every Saturday at 1:30pm.

For all abilities and bicycles! Come and join this social cycling group every Saturday afternoon, cycling approximately 10km to a local café. All routes will be on cycle pathways. 

Starting Saturday 3rd February, no need to book, just turn up (meet at Good Friends.) Led by Moving Well Instructor, Catherine.

Our Moving Well Team will be on lifeguard duty as we welcome resident and member grandies into the Good Friends pool. Come on down to the pool for some fun, games and activities! 

The fine print:

If your grandchild is 10 years or younger, the responsible member or resident must be in the pool with them and at arms reach at all times. You must be over 18 years of age to supervise your grandchild.

This booking is for up to 60 minutes.

We have a limit of 10 bookings per hour (20 people in the pool).

No running, no diving and no food poolside.

All children under 4 must have a waterproof nappy when in the pool.

Clean and safe aquatic equipment and toys (e.g. floaties, balls, water pistols) may be used.

Dates and times

Session duration: 60 minutes | Capacity: 16 people 

Friday 10th May @ 1:15pm

Escape into a world of beautiful orchestral music as the quartet from the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra visit the Arvida Good Friends Centre. As part of the largest professional orchestra in the South Island, the quartet of professional musicians will stun and delight as they play from their repertoire.

This is a popular event, bookings are essential.

Monday 29 April, 1:15pm

Join Ara student, Priscilla, for a nutrition-based focus group. The topic of the focus group is menu development. As part of Priscilla’s project, she would like input on designing a cafe menu based on nutritional goals and preferences. Everyone welcome. 

Snacks provided!

Thursday 9 May, 1:30pm

Please join Robyn Johnston for a talk on preparing for the future. Topics of discussion include downsizing, organising, decluttering and help with living arrangements. Robyn founded Transition Navigators, as she recognised that many older people and their families needed assistance navigating the changes to their living arrangements. Robyn comes to Good Friends with a wealth of information with this fantastic presentation! 

For more information before the talk, please have a look at the following website: