Spring 2015 Recreation Reporter

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Simply Strength 2 This class offers overall body conditioning, balance and agil- ity, core strengthening and health and wellness education. Class format will include a mild warm-up, a variety of circuits, controlled power drills, hand weights, tubing, steps, different types of balls and other equip- ment and will end with a relaxing stretch component. No class May 18. Instructor: Joyce Leong & Steve Thomson #37736 Mon, Apr 13 - June 29 $66/11 or #37737 Wed, Apr 8 - June 24 9 - 10 am $72/12 Native Sons Hall and out of a chair or car, and maintain your balance while walking and standing. No class May 18. Instructor: Joyce Leong & Steve Thomson #37734 Mon, Apr 13 - June 29 $66/11 or #37735 Wed, Apr 8 - June 24 10:15 - 11:15 am Native Sons Hall $72/12 Simply Strength 1 Exercises will be taught with a variety of equipment to increase balance, range of mo- tion and strength and will help you regain or maintain your abil- ity to climb stairs, get in

Fall Proof Balance & Mobility Training This class will improve balance, strength, walking ability, and confidence. Track your prog- ress with pre and post balance assessments. The exercises are matched to your abilities and are done sitting, standing and walking. Participants must be able to walk a city block without stopping, and without the use of a walker or cane. Instructor: Kim Hamilton Tues & Thurs 1 - 2 pm #38060 Apr 7 - May 14 #38062 May 19 - June 25 Lewis Centre $84/12 Minds in Motion Minds in Motion is designed for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related demential and a friend, family member or caregiver. Enjoy light exercise conducted by a certified finess instructor, followed by ac- tivities or games and social time in a relaxed atmosphere. Light refreshments will be provided. #37266 Wed, Apr 29 - June 17 1 - 3 pm Native Sons Hall $54/8 2 people

Flex and Flexibility Here is a safe and fun combina- tion class for older adults that consists of flexibility and strength techniques used to target the total body. This class is de- signed to enhance and improve your mobility throughout your daily activities. Please Note: this class does not include a cardio component. No class May 8 & 29. Instructor: Joyce Leong & Janet Gravoueille #37687 Fri, Apr 10 - June 26 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. Instructor: Janet Gravoueille #37678 Tues & Fri

Courtenay Recreation Older Adult 10:15 - 11:15 am Native Sons Hall $60/10

Current Evergreen Club members receive a 25% discount on program fees.

Apr 14 - June 30 9:15 -10:15 am Filberg Centre $115/23

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