Learn New Skills & TechniquesSessional ProgramsTake advantage of a variety of fitness & recreation programs offered at Dakota CC.Registration Opens August 15thAll Activities|August 12 - 16|August 19 - 23|August 26 - 30|August 6 - 9|Fall 2024|July 15 - 19|July 22 - 26|July 29 - August 2|July 8 - 12|Summer 2024|Digital LiteracySeptember 27 - December 20, 2024 10:00AM - 12:00PMFridaysBeginners: enter the digital world! Learn how to edit documents and complete online forms, store information on the internet, send attachments and links through email, video conference with friends or loved ones, make online purchases safely, and protect yourself from online scams.Location: Meeting Room Cost: $150+GSTFloor CurlingSeptember 30 - December 17, 2024 9:30AM - 1:30PMTuesdays*This is a modified version of curling that’s played indoors using rocks that have bearings that allow smooth delivery down the sheet. The players use push sticks to deliver their stones allowing people of all ability to play. Stay active, have fun and socialize. We provide the equipment and no experience is necessary. *Please Note: The first draw is on Monday, September 30th. Program resumes on Tuesdays starting Tuesday, October 8th.Location: Event Hall Cost: $85+GSTGolf Swing BasicsOctober 30 - November 20, 2024 1:15PM - 2:45PMWednesdaysSnow Birds, get ready fore golf season! In this four-week series led by Barry Gibson, a PGA of Canada Golf Professional, you will learn the fundamentals of the golf swing including: correct setup, posture, proper sequence of motion, and error correction for common swing faults. It will also include easy to implement practice drills that you can do at home or at the range to improve your swing. This series, designed and delivered by Over50Golf, is geared to the mature adult golfer (although there are no age requirements to participate) and is appropriate for all skill levels. Help improve your ability to play better golf and enjoy your time out on the course this winter!Location: Sportsplex Gym Cost: $170+GSTPaintingOctober 24 - December 12, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PMThursdaysThrough a multi-project approach, this class will help participants learn different acrylic painting techniques, colour theory and mixing, composition, image transfer, and much more! A great class for beginner or intermediate painters to develop the fundamental skills to create their own works of art.(Please note: a minimum number of registrants is required for this class to proceed.)Location: Health & Wellness Cost: $150+GSTResistance TrainingOctober 2 - 23, 2024 10:00AM - 11:00AMWednesdaysParticipants learn the fundamentals of resistance training including proper form, correct posture and appropriate intensity based on fitness levels and goals. Participants will be introduced to selectorized equipment, dumbbells and body weight exercises each week. This program will help people new to resistance training feel more confident using the equipment and safely expanding their work-out options.Location: Dakota Fitness Centre (Track) Cost: $65+GSTTai ChiSeptember 12 - November 28, 2024 2:00PM - 3:00PMThursdaysExplore 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.Location: Sportsplex Gym Cost: $110+GSTProgram Ideas?Your creativity fuels our community! We invite all participants and instructors to share their innovative ideas for activities. Let’s collaborate to make our programs more dynamic and engaging for everyone involved.Get In Touch
Digital LiteracySeptember 27 - December 20, 2024 10:00AM - 12:00PMFridaysBeginners: enter the digital world! Learn how to edit documents and complete online forms, store information on the internet, send attachments and links through email, video conference with friends or loved ones, make online purchases safely, and protect yourself from online scams.Location: Meeting Room Cost: $150+GST
Floor CurlingSeptember 30 - December 17, 2024 9:30AM - 1:30PMTuesdays*This is a modified version of curling that’s played indoors using rocks that have bearings that allow smooth delivery down the sheet. The players use push sticks to deliver their stones allowing people of all ability to play. Stay active, have fun and socialize. We provide the equipment and no experience is necessary. *Please Note: The first draw is on Monday, September 30th. Program resumes on Tuesdays starting Tuesday, October 8th.Location: Event Hall Cost: $85+GST
Golf Swing BasicsOctober 30 - November 20, 2024 1:15PM - 2:45PMWednesdaysSnow Birds, get ready fore golf season! In this four-week series led by Barry Gibson, a PGA of Canada Golf Professional, you will learn the fundamentals of the golf swing including: correct setup, posture, proper sequence of motion, and error correction for common swing faults. It will also include easy to implement practice drills that you can do at home or at the range to improve your swing. This series, designed and delivered by Over50Golf, is geared to the mature adult golfer (although there are no age requirements to participate) and is appropriate for all skill levels. Help improve your ability to play better golf and enjoy your time out on the course this winter!Location: Sportsplex Gym Cost: $170+GST
PaintingOctober 24 - December 12, 2024 1:00PM - 3:00PMThursdaysThrough a multi-project approach, this class will help participants learn different acrylic painting techniques, colour theory and mixing, composition, image transfer, and much more! A great class for beginner or intermediate painters to develop the fundamental skills to create their own works of art.(Please note: a minimum number of registrants is required for this class to proceed.)Location: Health & Wellness Cost: $150+GST
Resistance TrainingOctober 2 - 23, 2024 10:00AM - 11:00AMWednesdaysParticipants learn the fundamentals of resistance training including proper form, correct posture and appropriate intensity based on fitness levels and goals. Participants will be introduced to selectorized equipment, dumbbells and body weight exercises each week. This program will help people new to resistance training feel more confident using the equipment and safely expanding their work-out options.Location: Dakota Fitness Centre (Track) Cost: $65+GST
Tai ChiSeptember 12 - November 28, 2024 2:00PM - 3:00PMThursdaysExplore 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.Location: Sportsplex Gym Cost: $110+GST