Full guide Spring 2023

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 en joyed in pairs. Care partners must attend. Call (778)746-2017 for more info. Instructor: Nancy Victoria Wednesdays #11497 April 19 - May 24 #11496 June 7 - July 12 1:00 - 2:30 pm Native Sons Lower Level $48/6 MOTHER’S DAY KAYAK TOUR Come celebrate Mothers with us with a kayak tour! We’ll explore the Comox estuary feeling the connection to our own mothers as we experience connection with nature and the rhythm of the ocean. We hope we’ll get a chance to see great blue herons, bald eagles, seals and other native wildlife of our shores. Give your mom a little free ride and book a double kayak for you both so you can share the day together! No single kayaks will be offered for this tour. #11768 Sunday May 14

HISTORICAL FENCING (13 years & over) Join us in restoring this medieval martial art. Learn to use the Longsword, Rapier & Dagger, Sword & Shield, Dagger, Quarterstaff, and many more just like they did in the 1300 1600’s. This is a great introduc tion to HEMA (Historical Euro pean Martial Arts) and a great way to prepare for joining your local historical fencing club! Beginners to advanced partic ipants welcome. Any sparring during the program will be safe and appropriate for the age and ability of the group. Instructor: Chad Herbert #11730 Tuesdays April 18 - June 20

BEGINNER BELLY DANCE Discover your inner She

herezade as we explore basic isolations, steps, rhythms and dreamy veilwork. We’ll pull those hip pushes and shimmies together with a short but fun choreography. Wear something comfortable for movement and bring a scarf to tie around your hips! No previous dance expe rience necessary, just a desire to move and have fun! No class May 22. Instructor: Laura Forgie #11372 Mondays April 17 - June 26 6:45 - 7:45 pm Native Sons Grand Hall $60/10 We will build on the previous class to explore more challeng ing and fun techniques. You will be introduced to new rhythms and veilwork, and we’ll work on a new choreography to tie it all together! We’ll cover some basic costuming ideas and try our hands at finger cym bals and/or floorwork. Shimmy on over a fun creative dance INTERMEDIATE BELLY DANCE

5:00 - 6:00 pm Lewis MP Hall $110/10

COURTENAY ADULT

class! No class May 22. Instructor: Laura Forgie #11378 Mondays April 17 - June 26 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Native Sons Grand Hall $60/10

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Comox Valley Kayaks $50

See page 105 for Zumba classes & more!

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REGISTRATION STARTS MONDAY MARCH 6 | See page 109

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