Encore Programme
The YWCA Encore programme is a floor and pool based exercise programme for women after breast cancer developed by The Auckland YWCA and run in Whanganui.
Whanganui Classes
We aim to help you:
- improve mobility and flexibility in your arms and shoulders
- relieve any discomfort you may be experiencing as a result of surgery
- reduce the risk of lymphoedema and manage the symptoms of existing lymphoedema
- laugh, relax and have fun
Participants are eligible to attend from eight weeks post surgery. YWCA Encore benefits participants regardless of whether they attend eight weeks or 30 years post surgery.
We work with many other organisations in the breast cancer space, here are some useful website links:
To find out the next intake please contact the Tutor:
Tricia Duncan - phone 021 026 92873 or you can contact us
Venue of Encore: Jane Winstone Retirement Village
Thank you to Jane Winstone Retirement Village for providing us with such a wonderful venue for our Whanganui women, free of charge!
Encore is funded by COGS (Community Organisations Grants Scheme) and SPARC, with a contribution from Tindall towards 2010 programme.
We also thank the Manawatu and Whanganui Cancer Societies for their continued support of this programme.