inside pages Fall 2025 guide

55+ Strength Training Build strength, balance, and well-being in this supportive strength training class. Enjoy personalized workouts using various equipment, guided by a qualified instructor in a fun, non-intimidating environment. Ideal for all fitness levels, the program offers expert instruc tion tailored to your individual needs. No class Sept 30, Oct 13 & Nov 11. Instructor: Juan Blancas Mondays & Wednesdays Sept 8 - Dec 17 #16896 12:30-1:30 p.m. #16897 2-3 p.m. $348/29 Tuesdays & Thursdays Sept 9 - Dec 18 #16898 12:30-1:30 p.m. #16899 2-3 p.m. $336/28 Fridays Sept 12 - Dec 19 #16900 12:30-1:30 p.m. #16901 2-3 p.m. Lewis Wellness Centre $180/15 55+ Simply Strength 2 This popular class is an interme diate level class and is a step up from Simply Strength 1. It offers overall body conditioning, bal ance and agility, core strength ening and health and wellness education. No class Oct 1 & 13. Instructor: Steve Thomson Mondays & Wednesdays 9-10 a.m. #16895 Sept 8 - Oct 22 $144/12 #17070 Oct 27 - Nov 17 $84/7 #17071 Nov 19 - Dec 17 $108/9 Native Sons Grand Hall

55+ Programs 55+ TRX and Resistance Training

55+ TRX and More This is a TRX hybrid class, mixing body weight exercise and resis tance training! A highly effective workout across a wide range of exercises and intensities. Improves strength, endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility,

Suspension training is perfect for the older adult, you can modify body position, base of support and stability to progress or re gress an exercise. Movements on the TRX can stay simple and stat ic or be more dynamic, depend ing on your own level of comfort. No class Oct 13. Instructor: Kim Hamilton #16903 Mondays & Wednesdays 55+ Chair Yoga Flow This class includes both seated and standing postures using the chair for support, with no floor poses. We’ll move at the pace of your own breath, with easy-to-follow flowing sequences and moments where we gently hold postures to build strength, improve balance, and increase flexibility. Calming background music sets the tone for a relaxed and supportive environment. Instructor: Émilé Dubé #17212 Thursdays Sept 11 - Dec 11 2:30-3:30 p.m. Lewis Salish Building $168/14 Sept 8 - Nov 19 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lewis Activity Room $252/21

power, and core stability. Instructor: Kim Hamilton #16902 Fridays Sept 12 - Nov 21 1:15-2:15 p.m. Lewis Activity room $132/11

Sustaining Health: Nutritional Essentials for Seniors Do you ever wonder if you are getting enough nutrients for your overall health and well being? Do you find yourself hungry, experience cravings or struggling with digestive issues? In this course, with a registered dietitian, we will review nutrition tips to support your health with easy and practical strategies that you can incorporate right away into your daily living. Instructor: Erin Roman, RD #17224 Wednesday October 29 6:30-8 p.m. Filberg Rotary Hall $39

Courtenay Active Living

No classes on stat holidays

Courtenay Recreation | 250-338-5371 | 250-338-1000 | courtenay.ca/rec

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