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Klasen encouraged other seniors to join.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roger Cannon, Ward councillor, added that the facility is very safe and secure, and that he is proud of Sayers for running the programme. He added that the pool and area around it is clean, that there is ample parking outside and that it is safe, and that lifeguards are always on duty. Employees of the City of Cape Town&#8217;s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) are responsible for the upkeep of the pool and the area around it.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cannon says other programmes are also hosted at the swimming pool during the school holidays and on public holidays.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 09:00 to 10:00.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sayers says it is good to see seniors take part in the programme which has grown in numbers since it started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Use2_57701.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The signboard at the Parow North Swimming Pool.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Swim1_19364.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A lifeguard instructing some of the seniors during a recent exercise programme at the Parow North Swimming Pool.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Swim2_19302.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seniors in the swimming pool during the programme, stretching their muscles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Swim3_19389.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The programme whereby seniors are taught how to swim and water safety attracts men and women from across the Tygerberg region.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>They say it is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks. 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