As its ‘good deeds’ bank account gets full, the Yass Valley Men’s Shed exercise group donates it to selected charities. For Christmas, the group donated $400 each to Yass Vinnies Shop and Can Assist on Friday, December 16.
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Len McGuigan, coordinator of the exercise group, said each participant donates $5 per exercise class.
“We let it grow enough to then give it to someone. We try to keep it local, but we have given it to help tsunamis, to earthquake relief campaigns,” he said.
The classes – opened to anyone – improve members’ holistic health, including flexibility and mental well-being.
“The group has been the longest running activity at the Men’s Shed, and it’s going beautifully. We’ve turned into a bunch of friends – the social aspect is very important,” Mr McGuigan said.
Geoff Frost, Can Assist president and Men’s Shed member, said Can Assist appreciated the financial support.
“We fit the bill of their criteria because we provide funds to patients in the Yass Valley region, or to people who interact very closely with the region,” he said.
Mr Frost said 97 cents in the dollar go to cancer patients while the other three are for administration expenses. More information about the exercise program:
- Every Tuesday: 2–3pm at Yass Community Health Centre (143 Meehan Street)
- President: 0418 691 423
- Email: president@yassmensshed.org.au
