Courtenay Rec pages CV Rec Guide Winter 2026

Tibetan White Crane Tai Chi (18 years & over)

Chi Kung (18 years & over) Similar to Tai Chi and Yoga, Chi Kung promotes health and wellness through the practice of controlled breathing combined with body movements and sequences. This class leads stu dents through a series of easy to learn, slow-paced movements to improve agility, flexibility and improve overall health and men tal focus. No class February 5. Instructor: Tom Haber #17527 Thursdays January 8 - March 19 12-1 p.m. Native Sons Lodge $100/10 Improve agility, flexibility and overall health and well-being by performing a sequence of slow and relaxed motions. The class introduces the “Needle in Cot ton” form which is a treasure of the Tibetan White Crane Kung Fu system. The form is described as “peace in motion” and is a set of Qigong movements said to carry the practitioner into a healthy and long life. No class February 10. Instructor: Tom Haber #17530 Tuesdays January 6 - March 17 7-8 p.m. Lewis MP Hall $100/10

Martial Arts Beginner Tai Chi The slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi reduce tension and stress, improves balance, coordination,

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Advanced Evening Tai Chi

The slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi reduce tension and stress, improves balance, coordination, and concentration, as well as muscle resiliency and joint flex ibility. Tai Chi helps to increase energy and provides an overall sense of well-being. Instructor: Albert Balbon #17524 Thursdays January 8 - March 19 8-9 p.m. Lewis Activity Room $110/11

and concentration, as well as muscle resiliency and joint flex ibility. Tai Chi helps to increase energy and provides an overall sense of well-being. Instructor: Albert Balbon #17526 Tuesdays January 6 - March 17 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lewis Activity Room $110/11 Beginner Evening Tai Chi The slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi reduce tension and stress, improves balance, coordination, and concentration, as well as muscle resiliency and joint flex ibility. Tai Chi helps to increase energy and provides an overall sense of well-being. Instructor: Albert Balbon #17525 Thursdays January 8 - March 19 6:45-7:45 p.m. Lewis Activity Room $110/11

Kung Fu (13 years & over)

Tibetan White Crane Kung Fu develops whole body fitness

through a set of controlled movements and sequences. This fast paced class provides an introduction to Kung Fu and is suitable for those looking to build agility, learn self-defense and improve overall well-being. Each session will consist of a warm-up, practice of basic movements, and training adjusted to individual level and progres sion. No class February 4 & 11. Instructor: Tom Haber #17528 Wednesdays January 7 - March 18 7-8:15 p.m. Native Sons Lodge & Dining Room $108/9 Register ONLINE at courtenay.ca/reconline

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