Boost body and brain

The Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay is hosting an event on October 2 at which dancer and educator Lisa Purchas will talk about how music and movement benefits the mind and body as we age.

Lisa created an exercise program called Ballet 4 You to help women with mild cognitive impairment, otherwise known as early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

The program focuses on balance, strength, postural improvement and the use of the brain and body in simple cross-lateral sequences.

Lisa says substantial research findings have endorsed positive connections between music and movement that slowly and repetitively engages the brain and body in a way that improves thinking and movement and creates a sense of wellbeing.

Her presentation will be at the Moerlina School Carnaby Room on Wednesday, October 2 from 6:30 to 8pm. The talk begins at 7pm.

Admission is $10 a head, which includes refreshments, and proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. Moerlina is at 16 Brockway Road, Mt Claremont.

To book, visit trybooking.com and search "Moerlina School Carnaby Room".