inside pages Fall 2025 guide

55+ Strength, Stretch & Core

55+ Simply Strength 1 Exercises will be taught with a variety of equipment to increase balance, range of motion and strength and will help you regain or maintain your ability to climb stairs, get in and out of a chair or car, and maintain your bal ance while walking and stand ing. Dynamic movements are performed with great music to improve cardiovascular perfor mance including gentle stretch ing. Participants should be able to get up and down from the floor. No class Oct 1 & 13. Instructor: Juan Blancas

55+ Chair Fit This fun, lower impact, chair based class can be done both in or out of the chair! You’ll be guided carefully through exercis es focusing on balance, mobility, range of motion, coordination, flexibility, muscle strength and relaxation. The instructor will offer modifications as needed, as well as provide support to participants at every turn. All levels welcome! No class Sept 30 & Nov 11.

This popular class checks off all the boxes! Your workout begins with a moderate level warm up followed by exercises that focus on strengthening, toning and stretching key muscles. A long, relaxing stretch completes the class. No class Oct 2 & 13. Instructor: Nancy Victoria #16871 Mondays & Thursdays Sept 4 - Dec 18 9-10 a.m.

Instructor: Nancy Victoria #16795 Tuesdays & Friday Sept 2 - Dec 19 9-10 a.m. Filberg Rotary Hall $6.75/drop-in

Native Sons Grand Hall Filberg Conference Hall $6.75/drop-in

Mondays & Wednesdays Sept 3 - Dec 17 10:30-11:30 a.m. Native Sons Grand Hall $6.75/drop-in

55+ Cardio Groove With motivating music in the

Fall 55+ Drop-in Fitness background, you’ll enjoy a variety of easy-to-follow cardio move ments that get your heart pumping and your body feeling great. Each class includes a gentle warm-up, dynamic full-body easy move ment, and a relaxing stretch to finish. You set the pace, move in a way that feels right for your body, with options to modify as needed. Instructor: Emilie Dube #17138 Thursdays Sept 4 - Dec 11 1-2 p.m. Vern Nichols Gym $6.75/drop-in

Look for the Evergreen symbol for 55+ classes. More information on the Evergreen Club on page 98.

effective Aug 31 - Dec 20, 2025

Courtenay Active Living

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55+ Strength, Stretch & Core Filberg (Upper) Simply Strength 1 Native Sons Hall (Upper)

55+ Strength, Stretch & Core Filberg (Upper)

55+ Chair Fit

55+ Chair Fit

9 a.m.

Filberg (Lower)

Filberg (Lower)

Simply Strength 1 Native Sons Hall (Upper)

10:30 a.m.

55+ Cardio Groove Lewis

1 p.m.

Fitness schedule substitutes and cancellations will be posted at courtenay.ca/fitness

Only punch cards are accepted at offsite locations. Cash payments need to be made at the Lewis or Filberg office.

Fall Program Registration starts Monday August 11 | See page 102

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