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: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Fitness Centre track
Instructor: Active Aging Manitoba Trained Leader
Cost: DCC Fitness Centre pass holders: Free / Non pass holders: $8.57/drop in.

Continuation of iPad / iPhone Basics Part 1 (Required before taking this course)

Students will learn how to get the most out of the Apple iPad, including using apps, gesturing, customizing the home screen, typing, adding content, using settings, as well as troubleshooting common device issues and setting up iPad security. Plus some helpful tips and tricks to better use your device.

Dates: January 13 - March 17, 2023.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Great Hall (2nd Floor Sportsplex)
Instructor: Kelly-Anne Reyes
Cost: $90 + GST (10 weeks)

Connecting through Technology (Facebook, Instagram, Whats App, Facebook Messenger) (8 weeks) – After this course you will be able to connect with your friends, family, neighbors and grandchildren through a variety of platforms.

Dates: January 20 - March 10, 2023.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Great Hall (2nd Floor Sportsplex)
Instructor: Kelly-Anne Reyes
Cost: $72 + GST (8 weeks)

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: January 5 - March 23, 2023.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Sportsplex Gymnasium
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: January 24 - March 14, 2023.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Sportsplex Gymnasium
Instructor: TBD
Cost: $65 + GST (8 weeks)

In the first week you will learn to use your smartphone or tablet to take the best photos possible. This class is all about tips and activities to increase your satisfaction with your phones photos. During the second week, we’ll work on organizing all of your photos. There’s nothing worse than having your pictures all over the place and having a hard time finding them later. This week’s presentation will:

• Show you how to find your images.
• Demonstrate how to conveniently and cost effectively manage and archive your images.
• Give you notes and reference materials for future organizational projects.
• Provide peace of mind knowing that your images can and will be cared for with your new Digital Asset Management skills.

Finally, you will learn how to create a greeting card that you can use one of your new photos and we will get them printed for you so that you can show off your skills to your family and friends

This class will return in April 2023

Join artist and teacher Cori Jaye Ettienne in an exploration of Acrylic Painting. Through a multi-project approach, this class will help you:

• learn different acrylic painting techniques
• learn how to mix the right colours for your projects
• learn colour theory
• create compositions
• differentiate and paint different values
• transfer images to the canvas
• incorporate new painting supplies into your practice 
• and much more!

This class is great for beginners or students who want a bit more experience with acrylics. After taking these classes, you'll have the fundamental skills you need to pick up a paintbrush and create your own works of art.  

Dates: January 12 - March 2, 2023.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Great Hall (2nd Floor Sportsplex)
Instructor: Cori Jaye Ettienne
Cost: $85 + GST (8 weeks)

Our new Speaker Series launches this fall - presented by Right at Home Canada! Knowledgeable speakers will cover a wide range of helpful topics.

Dates & Times: 

• Peter Manastyrsky - Disability Tax Credit (Postponed to March 17, 2023 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
• Doug Buss - Yourstyle Financial (January 20, 2023 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
• Fred Pennell - Heart to Home Seniors Meal delivery service (February 17, 2023 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
• Rafiq Punjani - Right at Home Winnipeg - Home Care Services (April 21, 2023 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

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

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.  

Dates: January 4, 2023 - June 21, 2023.
(Fall session: No classes on December 28)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Great Hall (2nd Floor Sportsplex)
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)

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.

Dates: January 3, 2023 - June 20, 2023.
(Fall Session: No classes on December 27)
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 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)

Floor Curling helps seniors stay active. It helps promote flexibility, increased range of motion and circulation. Forget heavy rocks and slippery ice, this game is play in the Great Hall and the equipment is light weight and easy to handle.

Dates: January 3, 2023 - April 25, 2023.
(Fall Session: No classes on December 27)
Location: Great Hall (2nd Floor Sportsplex)
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)