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Courtenay Recreation

55+ Circuit Fit This class is an option for those who want exercise, but don’t want the gym scene. This class will use a variety of equipment and will be fun yet challenging enough to work up a sweat. Instructor: Cathy Riopelle Tuesdays & Thursdays January 13 - March 31 2:00 - 3:00 pm Lewis Centre Activity Room $115/23 Sessions 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 Febru- ary 13 & March 27. Instructor: Janet Gravoueille Tuesdays & Fridays January 13 - March 31 9:15 - 10:15 am Filberg Centre $105/21 Sessions Tuesdays & Thursdays January 13 - March 31 3:00 - 4:00 pm Lewis Centre Activity Room $115/23 Sessions 55+ Beginner Strength Training Join us for this gentle intro- duction to strength training. Strength training is an excellent way to improve strength, mobil- ity, and stamina. Using a combi- nation of cardio and resistance exercises this class provides a whole body workout! Instructor: Cathy Riopelle

Cardio & Strength This class takes a modern ap- proach to low impact aerobics, stretching and strength training. This all around balanced fitness class will work your whole body. Classes are designed to improve your fitness level by using a weights, tubing and stability balls and throwing in a ‘healthy dose’ of cardio! No class Janu- ary 16 & February 13. Instructor: Joyce Leong Fridays January 9 - March 27 9:00 - 10:00 am Native Sons Hall $60/10 Sessions Flex and Flexibility Here is a safe and fun combi- nation class for older adults that consists of flexibility and strength techniques used to tar- get the total body. This class is designed to enhance and im- prove your mobility throughout your daily activities. Please Note: this class does not include a car- dio component. Instructor: Joyce Leong & Janet Gravoueille Fridays January 9 - March 27

Chair Yoga Developed for those who can- not or do not feel comfortable on the floor. Focus will be on breathing, body awareness, re- laxation, stretching, and gentle postures. Finish with a medita- tion to rejuvenate the body and mind. Instructor: Helen Pattinson Tuesday

January 27 - March 24 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Native Sons Hall $63/9 Sessions

Stretch & Strength This class begins with a moder- ate level warm up followed by exercises that focus on strength- ening, toning and stretching key muscles. A long, relaxing stretch completes the class. No classes January 29, February 9 & 12. Instructor: Janice Bradford

Mondays & Thursdays January 12 - March 30 9:00 - 10:00 am Filberg Centre $100/20 Sessions

10:15 - 11:15 am Native Sons Hall $60/10 Sessions

Courtenay Recreation

Older Adult

Did you know? The loss of strength and stamina attributed to aging is in part caused by reduced physical activity.

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Evergreen Registration starts Tuesday November 18