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55+ SIMPLY STRENGTH 1

55+ STRENGTH, STRETCH & CORE

MINDS IN MOTION (50 years & over) Minds in Motion is a fitness and social program for people living with any form of early stage de mentia along with a family mem ber, friend or other care part ner. The program is offered in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Gentle exercises are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed in pairs. Care partners must attend. Call (778) 746-2017 for more info. Instructor: Nancy Victoria Wednesdays #14296 September 11 - October 16 #14297 October 30 - December 4 1:00 - 3:00 pm Native Sons Lodge & Dining Room $60/6

Exercises will be taught with a variety of equipment to increase balance, range of motion and strength and will help you regain or maintain your ability to climb stairs, get in and out of a chair or car, and maintain your balance while walking and standing. Dy namic movements are performed with great music to improve car diovascular performance includ ing gentle stretching. Participants should be able to get up and down from the floor. Instructor: Juan Blancas #14553 Mondays & Wednesdays September 4 - December 18 10:30 - 11:30 am Native Sons Grand Hall $6.75/drop-in This popular class with Steve is an intermediate level class and is a step up from Simply Strength 1. It offers overall body condi tioning, balance and agility, core strengthening and health and wellness education. No class September 30 & November 11. Instructor: Steve Thomson Mondays & Wednesdays #14526 September 9 - October 9 $90/9 #14843 November 6 - December 18 9:00 - 10:00 am Native Sons Grand Hall $120/12 Register ONLINE at courtenay.ca/reconline For updates & schedule changes, go to www.courtenay.ca/rec 55+ SIMPLY STRENGTH 2

This popular class checks off all the boxes! Your workout begins with a moderate level warm up followed by exercises that focus on strengthening, toning and stretching key muscles. A long, relaxing stretch completes the class. Instructor: Nancy Victoria #14534 Mondays September 9 - December 16 Filberg Conference Hall #14534 Thursdays September 12 - December 19 Native Sons Grand Hall 9:00 - 10:00 am $6.75/drop-in

55+ CHAIR YOGA Developed for those who cannot get up and down from the floor easily. There’s still a lot of Yoga that can be done in a chair. Special breathing practices, gentle joint movements and muscle strengthen ing will all take place in this fun class. We also do poses while stand ing, using the chair for support. Instructor: Catherine Reid #14508 Tuesdays September 10 - December 17 10:30 - 11:30 am Native Sons Grand Hall $180/15 Look for the Evergreen symbol for 55+ classes. More information on page 54.

FALL REGISTRATION STARTS MONDAY AUGUST 12 | See page 53

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