Historical information

A group of widows at Legacy House doing seated exercises in June 1991, being taught by instructor Betty Luders who ran the classes for many years (at least from 1996 to 2001). Similar to photos 01544, plus 00619 and 00620 which show exercise classes in 2004. Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows for many years at Legacy House.
Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991, they were taken by Susie Howard, Publicity Officer.
The labels with the photos explain: ' Exercise - You can do it
Legacy . . . organise many activities for their widows. Helping them to keep fit is high on the list of priorities. Instructor Betty Luders keeps a watchful eye on proceedings and ensure the classes are enjoyable as well as beneficial. Many of the health problems associated with old age can be be prevented for managed with the help of regular exercise.'

Significance

A record of the types of activities Legacy provided as a physical and social outlet for widows.

Physical description

Colour photo x 5 of Legacy widows doing exercises at Legacy House.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten white paper label in blue pen 'June '91'.