Walking is a popular, accessible and low impact activity that promotes a wide range of health benefits. Join our new DCC Walking Group guided by an Active Aging Manitoba trained leader. Stay active this winter while meeting new friends! All levels are welcome.

Dates: Every Thursday
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Fitness Centre track
Instructor: Active Aging Manitoba Trained Leader
Cost: Free

Date: Thursday August 3/23 
Location: Henteleff Park
Where to meet: South on St Mary’s Rd right hand side just past the Enclave Apts

Date: Thursday August 10/23
Location: Will walk along paths by man made lakes (St. Anne's Rd)
Meet: Sobeys Dakota in parking lot

Date: Thursday August 17/23
Location: Kings Park
Meet: 198 Kings Dr near U of M (left on University Cres, left on Freedman Cres)

Date: Thursday August 24/23
Location: Bike path to St Anne’s Rd
Meet: Meet at Dakota Fieldhouse doors 

Date: Thursday August 31/23
Location: Victoria Crescent 
Meet: Meet at St Vital Park north gate entrance 

Date: Thursday September 7/23
Location: Bois Des Esprit
Meet: Meet at No Frills parking lot at St Anne’s Rd

Date: Thursday September 14/23
Location: Kings Park *UPDATED AS OF SEP 7*
Meet: 198 Kings Dr near U of M (left on University Cres, left on Freedman Cres)

Date: Thursday September 21/23
Location: Bois Des Esprit
Meet: South River South Trail. Meet at No Frills parking lot at St Anne’s Rd

Date: Thursday September 28/23
Location: St Vital Park
Meet: Meet at Duck Pond. Parking lot across from pond

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 facilitate the flow of vital qi through the body. Emphasis will be placed on alignment to develop strong balance and posture.

Dates: September 28 - December 14, 2023.
Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.
Location: Great Hall (Sportsplex)
Instructor: Garry Eng
Cost: $96 + GST (12 weeks)

Minds in Motion is a program designed for people with early to moderate signs of dementia to attend with a family member or friend. This weekly program offers 8 sessions including; a gentle chair fitness class followed by engaging activities and conversation.    

Dates: October 10 - November 28, 2023.
Time: 1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Sportsplex Gymnasium
Instructor: TBD
Cost: $65 + GST (8 weeks)

Acrylic Painting Beginner 

For learners just starting or people wanting more experience with acrylics. Upon completion you will have fundamental skills needed to create your own works of art.

When:  Mondays 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Dates:  8 week sessions (Sept 11 – Nov 6) (Jan 8 – Feb 26) (Mar 4 – Apr 22)
Location: Great Hall (Sportsplex)
Instructor: Cori Jaye Ettienne
Cost: $140 (plus GST)

Acrylic Painting Intermediate

This class is for people who have completed the beginner acrylics painting course. In the Intermediate course, we will study different painting styles.
Explore new styles and techniques of painting.  Impressionism, Cubism, Pop Art and Expressionism.  For anyone that has taken a painting class.

When:  Thursdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Dates:  8 week sessions (Sept 7 – Oct 26) (Nov 2 – Dec 21) (Jan 4 – Feb 22)
Location: Great Hall (Sportsplex)
Instructor: Cori Jaye Ettienne
Cost: $140 (plus GST)

We will post future speaker series presentations as they are announced.

Location: Sportsplex Boardroom (2nd Floor)
Cost: FREE

Absolute Beginner (Wednesdays) 

This class introduces basic steps in short sequences of easy patterns and rhythms in the simplest way possible.  There will be lots of repetition.  If you have never line danced before or just started last year, this class is for you.  Basic skills, easy choreography, easy dances. FUN for all. Participants dance to any music with a good beat.  

Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Location: Sportsplex Gymnasium
Instructor: Heather Schwartz

Cost: 

• 1 Pass (Purchase a $45 Activity Card online or at customer service which includes 10 passes) 
• $5 drop-in option available (purchased at Fieldhouse Customer Service prior to class start time)

Beginner Plus (Tuesdays) 

Some previous experience necessary. Dancers are expected to know the basic steps. Dances and choreography are a little more difficult, and music may be faster with more connecting steps. Dances may increase in length, complexity and tempo.

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Sportsplex Gymnasium
Instructor: Heather Schwartz

Cost: 

• 1 Pass (Purchase a $45 Activity Card online or at customer service which includes 10 passes) 
• $5 drop-in option available (purchased at Fieldhouse Customer Service prior to class start time)

Improver / Intermediate (Wednesdays) 

This course is designed for experienced line dancers with a solid knowledge of steps and terminology. Choreography will be more complex introducing some interesting step combinations, syncopations, timing variations and styling. Expect multiple turns, tags & restarts. This class will appeal to those ready to challenge their line dance skills and who want to learn the newest dances as well as re-visit some of the classics still being danced.

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Sportsplex Gymnasium
Instructor: Heather Schwartz

Cost: 

• 1 Pass (Purchase a $45 Activity Card online or at customer service which includes 10 passes) 
• $5 drop-in option available (purchased at Fieldhouse Customer Service prior to class start time)