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ATHLETIC BARRE Athletic Barre has no ballet or yoga moves. The barre is used for balance and posture as in the “Above Barre” classes. How ever, it incorporates heavier weights, tubing and that little green bender ball to ensure you are activating your core properly. Some power moves are incorporated but options for non-power moves will also be provided. This is an interme diate to challenging class that optimizes your strength. No class May 22. Instructor: Nancy Victoria #11526 Mondays April 17 - June 12 5:30 - 6:30 pm Lewis Craft Room A $72/8 Do you want to try mindfulness but don’t want to do the sitting practice? Explore walking med itation in a park with a small group and reap the many bene fits of spending time in nature. Mindful walking can help with self-regulation, release stress, strengthen concentration and increase happiness. Learn to be in the present moment, expand the awareness of your experience, natural surround ing and relax. Learning instruc tions will be given periodically. We will often walk in silence at a slower pace then normal walk ing. No experience required. Instructor: Julie Blais #11756 Tuesdays WALKING MEDITATION

55+ CHAIR FITNESS (55 years & over) This fun, lower impact, chair based class can be done both in or out of the chair! You’ll be guided carefully through exercises focusing on balance, mobility, range of motion, coordination, flexibility, muscle strength and relaxation. The in structor will offer modifications as needed, as well as, provide support to participants at every turn. All levels welcome! Instructor: Nancy Victoria #11587 Tuesdays April 11 - June 27 9:00 - 10:00 am #11586 Fridays April 14 - June 30 9:00 - 10:00 am Filberg Rotary Hall $6.50/Drop-in (must pay for drop-in online or at Filberg prior to class, or present membership/punch card. Limited to purchasing one week at a time)

MEDITATION EXPERIENCE MEDITATORS

Do you have some meditation experience but struggle to in tegrate it into daily life? Do you find you need accountability for consistent practice? This series of classes, designed to help you reach that next level of mind fulness practice, will support you with your meditation goals. Each class will provide you with guided meditation and presen tation of a specific theme that will be our focus for the week. Join a group of like-minded friends dedicated to mindful ness practice, and discover new ways to be truly present in your life. Some experience required. Instructor: Julie Blais #11524 Tuesdays

COURTENAY ACTIVE LIVING

April 4 - May 9 4:15 - 5:15 pm Lewis Meeting Room $75/6

May 16 - June 6 4:15 - 5:15 pm Lewis Park Stage $48/4

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