Pilates: Where "Granny is Good"

I've joined pilates at St. Peter's Centre, which is part of the church in the village right by our house.  The instructor suggested I attend the Wednesday late morning class which is a senior citizens class but perfect for a beginner.  The church hosts a Wednesday tea and coffee morning so I was offered a tea and biscuit immediately upon arrival.  Now this is my idea of pilates.

I declined the food and drink but had a nice conversation with the lady next to me. She lives in the house just opposite the Village Shop.  Her house used to be a barn and has a big window on the side that used to be a door that cows walked through!

I enjoyed seeing the start of the class as all the ladies filed in with their mats and set up.  One lady had a bag that read "Granny is Good", and there was a fair amount of admiration and discussion around it.  That made me smile.  The class was a nice mix of seniors--some fit and active, some recovering from surgery or injury, and some in the middle.  There is also one man who I believe is a vicar or church educator.  The teacher keeps the class lively with conversation and seems to know everyone's physical needs and limitations.

After pilates, I ran into my new friend again as she came out of the mechanic.  We walked together to Village Shop where she introduced me to the owner whose son lives in America and attends Yale.  It was such a happy exchange, and I half expected Postman Pat to come by and deliver the post.