News & Events

Hi All, Our new Team members Julianne (Julie) and Margy are doing very well in their training which is being conducted behind the scenes. Since the Green Apple has been in business nearly 40 years, we have accumulated so many systems, areas of responsibility, multiple Standard Operating Procedures (which explain all the WHY, WHAT and… Read more »

Hi All, I am writing up my records on my progressive recovery post surgery in relation to my total knee replacements (TKR) and how it felt, what medication I took and what I managed to do during the slow recovery after this major surgery. I kept a diary during the days and weeks post surgically… Read more »

Hi All, Brian was busy all last weekend ripping out and replacing a wall in the ladies change room. Since the toilet and system needed to be removed and replaced, and the original wall was poorly built, the job took him much longer than he anticipated. The finished work is worth all the gnashing of… Read more »

Hi All, I am writing this prior to the Green Apple Social Committee (and supporters) Biggest Morning Tea event. Planned for Monday May 22, I know that there have been over 60 people booked in to attend and that the guest speaker from the Cancer Council is Melanie Robson. I also know that there will… Read more »

Hi All, It is always interesting talking with members because it alerts me to the real community issues that the Green Apple can be helping with. As I always say, the solution to so many areas of concern or problems is to know what needs to be done and then to just do it. Sometimes… Read more »

Hi All, Finally we settle back into 5 day Monday to Friday weeks, with our usual weekend hours of 7am until midday on Saturday and 3.30pm until 6pm on Sundays. The 8pm close time in the evening, on Monday through to Thursday, is now in play and I hope any of you who usually struggle… Read more »

Hi All, Brian and I attended the local ANZAC service, outside the Bald Hills “Lest we forget” Hall.  I think it was the largest gathering I have ever seen there and as usual, it was very moving.  If all the children who attended keep participating year after year, I can see the ANZAC Day tradition… Read more »

Hi All, Brian and I hope all our Green Apple Team and all of you had a happy, stress-free Easter. We managed to get quite a few jobs completed during our four day shut down. It is amazing how long some things take and they can’t be done when the Centre is open. We know… Read more »

You’re only as young as your spine is healthy. At least that is what Joseph Pilates (creator of Pilates exercise) used to say. His exact words were “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” Needless to say, our spine health is… Read more »

For those working hard on their fitness, weight loss and general health goals, Easter is a hard time of year. Surrounded by aisles of chocolate in the groceries, family/friend who purchase chocolate for you or eat it constantly in front of you. So, to make the Easter holiday easier for you, we have compiled 7… Read more »