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Published: 25 August 2023
Get fit, have fun and learn something new with RSL Active, a new initiative with exclusive offers for all WA veterans and their families.
RSL Active kicks off this month with a whole range of events and activities available exclusively to veterans and their families. The activities are a great way to meet people and connect with other veterans and their families in WA while having fun, getting fit, learning new skills, or spending time in nature.
Kickboxing and functional fitness
Join a free six-week fitness program at 10am on Wednesdays from 20 September 2023 at 9Rounds in Rivervale or Lakelands. If you can’t make it to the 10am session, you are welcome to join one other session during the week. To sign up please register here.
Yoga
Relax, unwind and get Zen with WA’s veteran community state-wide during a free six-week beginner online yoga program. You can join the program from anywhere you can access the internet. To sign up please visit Invisible Injuries’ Veteran Yoga Project.
History
Explore the Australian Army Museum of WA at the Artillery Barracks in Fremantle on a free tour at 10am on Thursday, 14 September 2023. The museum holds a significant collection of items connected to Western Australia’s military history.
Golf
Hit the driving range at Wembley Golf Course for free at 8am on Tuesday, 10 October 2023. To register please visit here.
Lawn bowls
Join the RSLWA Bowls Section at the Yokine Bowls Club each month on a Friday. The season kicks off in September and runs for six months, the team also plays in other lawn bowls events and carnivals around the Perth metro area.
To join you must be a current member of a recognised Bowling Club in WA and RSLWA. New memberships are $20 a year, and $10 for renewal. Family members may also join for $10. Please email Bill Taylor driverandwife@gmail.com to register.
Painted Teapot Pottery Painting Studio
Let out your inner creative and discover a new talent at The Painted Teapot Studio. Veterans and their families are invited to join a ceramic painting workshop on Thursday, 19 October 2023. To register for the workshop please visit here.
RSL Active Diggers Day
RSLWA Bowls and the Australian Military Bank are hosting an RSL Active Diggers’ Day at the Safety Bay Bowling Club on 10 November 2023. The event is open to all veterans, tickets are $10 each and includes lunch. To RSVP email RSLWA Bowls Section president Bill Taylor at diverandwife@gmail.com or phone 0410 008 416.
A number of other programs will be released shortly, keep your eye on RSLWA’s social media channels and the RSL Active page for all the latest updates.
Become an RSLWA member
If you are not a member of RSLWA and would like to sign up and take advantage of these great offers please visit rslwa.org.au/members.
