Fall Guide Courtenay Rec pages

INTRO TO NORDIC POLE WALKING (55 years & over) Learn the correct Nordic pole walking technique, the difference between Nordic poles and other walking poles, and why Nordic pole walking is such an effective fitness activity for you - including you burn 46% more calories over walking without poles, use 90% of your body muscles, it improves your endurance, cardio, posture, balance, and much more. Please provide your own Nordic Poles for class. Poles may be available for purchase through instructor. Instructor: Catherine Egan #6177 Fridays

NORDIC POLE WALKING LEVEL 2 (55 years & over) Are you a runner or hiker with sore knees, physically active and looking for a low impact outdoor fitness sport - why not try Nordic pole walking? Nordic pole walking is a total body workout for cardio, strength and flexibility. The focus in this class is fitness training with Nordic poles using different terrains and elevation in our local parks. Please provide your own Nordic Poles for class. Poles may be available for purchase through instructor. Instructor: Catherine Egan #6178 Fridays September 25 - October 30 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lewis Wellness Centre Outside Entrance $60/6

MINDS IN MOTION (50 years & over)

This class is designed for people living with early stage memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and a friend, family member or caregiver. Enjoy light exercise followed by activi- ties or games in a relaxed atmo- sphere. Instructor: Nancy Victoria As we adjust to the challenges COVID-19 has provided, dates for this program will be confirmed at a later date, if possible. Please check courte- nay.ca/rec regularly for updates. WOMEN’S CELEBRATION CIRCLE Women have gathered in circle for millenia; a circle represents a respectful space of equality, community and celebration. Each class starts with nourishing offer - ings such as grounding media- tion, movement, dance or sacred music. We will have a talking stick and each class will have a theme relevant to being a woman. Meet women, make friends, build mean- ingful relationships, listen and be listened to, laugh and celebrate being you! Each 4 week series is different. Instructor: Jade de Trey Thursdays #6237 Setpember 24 - October 15 #6238 October 22 - November 12 #6239 November 19 - December 10 6:30 - 8:00 pm Lower Native Sons Hall $44/4 Recreation Access Program Provides opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices to the residents of the City of Courtenay who live below Statistics Canada low

September 25 - October 30 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Lewis Wellness Centre Outside Entrance $60/6

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