Fall Recreation Reporter 2015

CourtenayRecreation

Chair Fit A safe exercise program de- signed for the older exerciser or those with physical limitations that make traditional exercising difficult. Classes will incorporate upper and lower body move- ments and the exercises are done in and out of chairs - with no floor work. No class Septem- ber 25 or November 13. Instructor: Janet Gravoueille & Wendy Matte #39044 Tuesdays & Fridays If you can walk unaided or with a very light aid, such as a cane on occasions, then this class may be for you. This Chair Fit class will offer strength, stretch, and mild balance moves for 20-30 minutes out of the chair and ther rest seated. This is the next step up from chair fit 1. Instructor: Janet Gravoueille #39388 Thursdays Minds in Motion This class is designed for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related demential and a friend, family member or caregiver. Enjoy light exercise followed by activies or games and social time in a relaxed atmosphere. Light refreshments will be provided. Instructor: Wendy Matte Wednesdays #39256 Sept 16 - Oct 28 $52.50/7 #39257 Nov 4 - Dec 16 $45/6 1:00 - 3:00 pm Native Sons Hall Sept 8 - Dec 11 9:15 - 10:15 am Filberg Rotary Hall $155/26 Chair Fit Level 2 Sept 10 - Dec 10 9:30 - 10:30 am Native Sons Hall $115/14

Wellness

Simply Strength 1 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. No class Oct 12, Nov 11 & 18. Instructor: Joyce Leong #39119 Mondays & Wednesdays Sept 14 - Dec 16 $150/25 #39120 Mondays Sept 14 - Dec 14 $80/13 #39121 Wednesdays Sept 16 - Dec 16 $72/12 Badminton Get some exercise, meet new players and improve your game in this fast paced group sport! #39236 Mondays & Thursdays Sept 21 - Nov 19 1:00 - 3:00 pm Lewis Centre $3/Drop-in 10:15 - 11:15 am Native Sons Hall

Simply Strength 2 This co-instructed intermediate level class offers overall body conditioning, balance and agility, core strengthening and health and wellness education. No class Oct 12, Nov 11 or 18. Instructor: Joyce Leong & Steve Thomson #39123 Mondays & Wednesdays Sept 14 - Dec 16 $150/25 #39124 Mondays Sept 14 - Dec 14 $80/13 #39126 Wednesdays Sept 16 - Dec 16 $72/12 Pickleball Join in and have fun playing this exciting paddle game! Like a mini tennis game Pickleball is played by 2 or 4 people on a badminton- sized court using wood paddle racquets and a plastic style base- ball. Equipment will be provided. #39329 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 - 10:00 am Native Sons Hall

Sept 8 - Dec 10 12:30 - 2:30 pm Native Sons Hall $2.50/Drop-in

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