By TANIA PHILLIPS
KINGSCLIFF RSL members were out in force on Friday at the Cudgen Leagues Club enjoying a bit of Barefoot Bowls as part of Veterans’ Health Week.
More than 30 members and auxiliary members, many of whom had never bowled before took part in the event, according to Kingscliff RSL Sub Branch vice-president Brian Vickery.
He said the event was the local club’s contribution to Veterans’ Health Week which carried the theme Physical Activity – Fitness, Strength, Flexibility and Balance.
“We weren’t sure how we could do it,” he said.
“One of the other clubs put on a golf day but we have an older group so we looked around for something else and came up with this. We are really pleased we did this – it has been a lot of fun.
“We didn’t really have winners – just novelty awards – it was just about fun and introducing people to bowls.”
Brian said Cudgen Bowls provided assistance in the form of equipment and instruction and organised a practice session as well as providing two bowlers to help out on the day.
Veterans of all ages were encouraged to improve their health and well-being by increasing their levels of physical activity during the week.
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, said Veterans’ Health Week, 14 to 20 October, was a great time to start making plans to incorporate a little more exercise into your day, and in turn, improve your health and well-being.
“Why wait until the new year to make a health resolution, get started now and make the commitment to become more active. Even a small step, like taking your children or grandchildren for a walk with the family pet, can make a big difference,” Minister Ronaldson said.
According to the Australian Government Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults, all it takes is 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity on most days to enhance your health and help prevent conditions such as heart disease and type two diabetes, build and maintain healthy bones and muscles and promote psychological well-being.
