Fall Recreation Reporter 2015

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Foot Care Clinic A Foot Care Nurse will provide you with a nursing assessment of your feet along with education on the prevention of foot issues. You will receive general informa- tion about proper foot care as well as trimming/reducing your toenails, corns and calluses and if applicable a diabetic sensory test will be done. This ‘treatment’ finishes with a foot massage. Instructor: Anne Lai Wednesday • September 16 • October 21 Hearing Screenings More than three million Canadi- ans have some degree of hearing loss that can be attributed to many different causes and disor- ders of the middle or inner ear. Third Thursday of the month FREE please call for appointment Estate Planning “What you don’t know, you don’t know….” Attend an estate plan- ning seminar or to learn more about taxes, liabilities payable at death, how to minimize the government’s share of your estate, the importance of prop- erly prepared wills, powers of attorney and strategies to reduce taxes and fees. Presented by Don Behan, CFP, CPCA. Senior Financial Consultant of Investors Group Financial Inc. 1:00 - 2:00 pm Oct 21 Rotary Hall Registration: Complimen- tary for Evergreen members exclusively • November 18 • December 16 9:00 - 9:40 am Filberg Centre $45/ 30 minute appointment

Intro to Kayaking If you have never tried kayaking (or haven’t been our paddling in a while) and are interested in exploring the beautiful Courte- nay River Estuary from a whole new vantage point, then this is a great course for you! Join us on the water to learn about kayaks, equipment, and paddling skills with a certified instructor. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks #39224 Thursday September 10 1:00 - 4:00 pm $40 #39196 9:00 - 10:00 am Level 1 #39197 10:00 - 11:00 am Level 2 #39198 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Level 3 Native Sons Hall $140/12 Tai Chi Derived from the martial arts, Tai Chi is composed of slow, deliber- ate movements, meditation, and deep breathing, which enhance physical health and emotional well-being. Tai Chi improves overall fitness, coordination, and agility. People who practice Tai Chi on a regular basis tend to have good posture, flexibility, and range of motion, are more mentally alert, and sleep more soundly. Instructor: Ivy Wang Wednesdays Sept 16 - Dec 16

Nordic Pole Walking - Level 1 Similar to cross-country skiing in technique, this invigorating cardio workout uses nearly 90% of your muscles by working both the upper and lower body, and burns more calories than regular walking.This easy, low-impact activity is a fun way to get fit! Note: Poles will be provided for participants. Instructor: Catherine Egan #39213 Fridays Sept 25 - Nov 13 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Lewis Centre $80/8 Nordic Pole Walking - Level 2 If you are looking for a more challenging Nordic Walking course, this class is for you! We will take things up a notch by offering a higher fitness chal- lenge with a faster pace, different terrain, hills, and callesthetics! Note: Poles will be provided for participants. Instructor: Catherine Egan #39214 Fridays

Courtenay Recreation Older Adult

Sept 25 - Nov 13 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lewis Centre $80/8

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250-338-5371 250-338-1000 www.courtenay.ca/rec