17/02/2026
Hello yoga community, I've just shared a post about The Spiers Centre Inc .where I’ve been running Chair Yoga and supporting their work in the community. Their pantry is currently running low.
If you’re able to spare a few pantry items, please feel free to bring them along to class over the coming week or two, and I’ll drop everything off on my next visit to the Centre.
Thank you, as always, for your kindness and generosity, it really does make a difference. 🙏🙂 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/184s8i7nFv/
Some things really stay with you.
Back in 2023, during Seniors Week, I was invited to facilitate a couple of free Chair Yoga classes at The Spiers Centre. The response was so warm and the classes so well attended, that they became a regular weekly offering, shared with a group of truly wonderful women.
After Chair Yoga today, CEO Neil Starkie kindly showed me and some of the ladies the new works underway at the Heathridge site. The upgrades are being designed around a Psychologically Informed Environment, creating spaces that feel welcoming, safe and dignified for people accessing support.
It reinforced something I strongly believe: the way we design our community spaces shapes how people feel within them.
A strong community is one where people feel respected, included and supported, and thoughtful initiatives like this make a real difference.
As someone who is standing for Council, I’m proud that The Spiers Centre will be part of my ward, and I look forward to continuing to support the important work they do for our community.
Neil has also written a thoughtful piece about this project and the idea of dignity-centred spaces. I’ll share the link once it’s live on The Spiers Centre website.
And yes… the sea breeze was in, if you’re looking for me in the photo, I’m the one with my hair blowing across my face 😄