ACTIVE LIVING FITNESS & ACTIVITIES
Active Living for Older Adults offers senior-specific fitness programs that help keep you active, provide social connection, and improve your everyday quality of life.
Try one of our fitness classes of activities today!
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WELCOME BACK!
We're excited to open up our doors again and offer wellness activities. Please read this document for more information about membership, new guidelines and more!
ACTIVE LIVING - CARDS
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Keep your mind sharp, have fun, and satisfy your need for a little friendly competition by joining us for some Cribbage, Whist, or other card games. We serve hot coffee each week so drop in and try your hand at some cards.
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ACTIVITIES
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There are lots of activities to participate in. Try out as many as you'd like with your Active Living for Older Adults membership. To participate in these activities, you will need to buy a 10-session pass for $40. Please click here to purchase your $15 membership as well as your $40 Activity Card.
$15 Membership (Paid yearly to remain active): Is effective from September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021.
$40 Activity Card: A 10-class pass valid for floor shuffle, floor curling, line dancing and card games (when available) Call us with any questions at (204) 254-1010 ext 217. Join today!
Line Dancing Join in for a morning of fun and dance! Learn the steps and take part in our annual June Bug event!
Floor Curling Floor curling is fun and beneficial. It helps promote flexibility, increased range of motion, and circulation.
Floor Shuffle Floor Shuffle is a game in which players use cues to push weighted discs, sending them gliding down a narrow court, with the attempt of having them stop within a targeted scoring area. Floor Shuffle is a great activity for all mobility types and is a great team activity. We are always looking for new players to join so feel free to drop in or give us a call.
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FITNESS CLASSES
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We offer easy-to-access fitness classes to live your best life.
Aerobic Chair Yoga This class incorporates yoga poses, breathing excercises, and restorative movements while gently raising and lowering the heart rate through interval yoga excerices and yoga poses. While the class activities will be both seated and standing, take note that the chair will be used more as a prop when needed rather than the focus of the class. This class is open to older adults who are looking for more of a workout that focuses on strength and endurance building over time.
Barre [NEW] A perfect mix of Ballet, Modern Dance and Fitness. A full body workout that improves your posture, flexibility and strengthening without bulging muscles. Great music included; no TUTU required! Bare feet, sticky socks or dance shoes suggested.
Beginner Pilates [NEW] A great program to strengthen your core, improve body awareness and prevent back injuries. Please bring your own mat, a block or beach towel and a stretchy band 6-7 feet long. Bare feet or socks.
Chair Pilates [NEW] For participants that need the benefits of Pilates Method, but can't lay on a mat. Please bring a stretchy band, 6-7 feet long, a cushion or beach towel. Bare feet or socks.
Chair Yoga Ease pain and tension in your body brought on overtime by everyday stess and use. This class will focus on breathing, balance, flexibility and range of motion.
Continuing Pilates [NEW] This class builds on fundamental Pilates movements to take your routine to the next level. Please bring your own mat, a block or beach towel and a stretchy band 6-7 feet long. Bare feet or socks.
Growing Stronger Growing Stronger is a strength and balance class that will help your regain muscle and keep it strong. This program is ideal for those wishing to improve their strength, cardio and balance. Strong muscles, bones and better balance will help make your more mobile and less likely to fall.
Let's Move! Let's Dance! [NEW] A fusion of Latin and international music and rhythms such as Cha cha cha, Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Disco etc. Great way to burn calories, improve coordination and balance. Please bring dance or indoor shoes or runners with smooth soles.
Minds in Motion Minds in Motion® is a two-hour weekly fitness and social program for people living with early to moderate symptoms of dementia to enjoy with a family member or friend. Participants engage in gentle exercises followed by fun activities that stimulate your brain. COVID-19 protocols are in place as your safety is our top priority.
PACE (People with Arthritis Can Excercise) [NEW] A program developed by the Arthritis Society for people with different types of Arthritis or related conditions, such as Fibromyalgia or restricted mobility. Gentle movements to improve balance, strength and flexibility to help you move easier in daily activities. Please bring a 6-7 foot stretchy band and soft squeezable little balls.
Tai Chi Explore and deepen your health and wellness through the gentle and restorative practices of qigong and taijiquan from the Yang family lineage of tai chi. Each class will include a full-body warm-up to loosen the joint systems and relax, stretch and strengthen the muscles and tendons to faciliate the flow of vital qi through the body. Emphasis will be placed on alignment to develop strong balance and posture.
Zumba Gold This class introduces easy to follow Zumba moves at a lower intensity that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat and prepared to leave empowered and feeling strong!
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INFORMATIONAL CLASSES
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Try out some of our informational classes and stay on top of the latest trends. Facts & Snacks Due to COVID-19 restrictions, snacks/lunch will not be served during these sessions. We do however encourage you to bring your own snacks or lunch to enjoy during the presentation. Join us for Facts and Snacks session and learn about Meditation. Participants will learn how to relax their bodies and minds with guided meditation and easy Yoga poses. Learn techniques you can try on your own.
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