Front cover

Specialized Programs

Build your Bones (Osteo-Friendly) (55 years & over) This class offers targeted, osteo friendly exercises that improve posture, enhance balance, build bone strength, prevent falls and boost overall energy and confi dence. No class Oct 12. Instructor: Anne Casey Mondays 1:30-2:30 p.m. #19258 Sept 21 - Oct 26 $60/5 #19259 Nov 2 - Dec 14 $84/7 Lewis Activity Room in pairs. Care partners must attend. Call (778) 746-2027 for more info. June 17 class in the Salish Building. No class Nov 11. Instructor: Nancy Victoria #19300 Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. Oct 7 - Dec 2 Native Sons Lodge & Dining Room $60/6 Minds in Motion (50 years & over) Minds in Motion is a fitness and social program for people living with any form of early stage dementia along with a family member, friend or other care partner. The program is offered in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Gentle exercises are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed

Regulating your Nervous System (16 years & over)

FAME (55 years & over) Fitness and Mobility Exercise (FAME) is community program developed by the University of British Columbia for people who have had a stroke or other neu rological conditions. Exercises are designed to improve fitness, mobility and strength and are led by specially trained instruc tors. No class Sept 30, Oct 12 or Nov 11. Instructor: Anne Casey Mondays & Wednesdays 2:45-3:45 p.m. #19260 Sept 21 - Oct 28 $140/10 #19261 Nov 2 - Dec 16 $182/13 Lewis Activity Room education about menopause and supportive strategies for managing common symptoms in a welcoming, encouraging environment. Instructor: Sharon Aul #19454 Sundays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Oct 25 - Nov 29 Lewis Activity Room $72/6 Moving through Menopause (16 years & over) This class supports women navigating perimenopause and menopause through targeted exercises that improve strength, mobility, balance and wellbeing. The class also provides practical

Support your nervous system through simple, targeted ex ercises and shift into a calmer, more balanced state. Learn how to reduce symptoms of depres sion, anxiety, fatigue, tension, pain, trauma, ADHD and insom nia while building calm, resil ience and balance one class at a time. No class Nov 11. Instructor: Mackenzie Rutherford #19505 Wednesdays Accessible Strength Training (16 years & over) Designed for individuals with limited mobility who want to confidently navigate the weight room and build strength. All mobility devices are welcome. Maximum four participants. Instructor: Sarah Kendall Fridays 1:45-3 p.m. #19692 Sept 25 - Oct 30 $90/6 #19398 Nov 6 - Dec 18 $105/7 Lewis Wellness Centre 7:15-8:15 p.m. Nov 4 - Dec16 Lewis Salish Building $180/6

Courtenay Active Living

GYROKINESIS® Method (16 years & over)

Gyrokinesis classes awaken one’s entire system and bring you into greater balance. Flowing movements paired with mindful breath ing stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, fostering calm, well-being and mental clarity. No class Oct 12. Instructor: Rebecca Halls #19646 Mondays 5:30-6:45 p.m. Sept 21 - Oct 26 Lewis Salish Building $140/5 Check your receipt for important program information..

Fall Program Registration starts Monday August 10 | See page 106

99