Beginning/Intermediate Art
With Moe
The fundamentals of drawing and
painting. Creating form, colour mixing and
composition. Landscapes, flowers, animals etc.
Watercolour acrylic and oils.
Mondays, March 12-April 30, 9:30 -11:30
AM (8 weeks)
Advanced Painting
With Moe
Emphasis on drawing, composition
and creativity. Advanced colour theory and
techniques.
Watercolour, acrylics, oils.
Mondays,
March 12-April 30, 1:00 -3:00
PM, (8 weeks)
Hand Bell Choir
With Paulette
(Boardroom)
You don’t need to be able to read
music to make music! Learn to play Suzuki Tone
Chimes (very similar to the brass hand bells in
churches). It’s a fun, easy way to create music -
even if you think you haven’t a musical bone in your
body! Come join us!
Tuesdays, March 13-May 3,
3:15-4:15pm (8 weeks)
Clogging
With
Miranda (Kinsmen)
Come and try out this fabulous
and fun form of tap & step dancing! Everyone is
welcome no matter how much or how little dance
experience you’ve had. We take things slow and dance
to all kinds of music styles from bluegrass to pop.
This is a terrific aerobic workout intended for all
ages. Feel free to wear comfortable clothing and a
pair of running shoes or tap shoes if you have.
Thursday, Mar 15th - May 3 (8 weeks)
10-11am
Aqua Zumba
(@ Southside Pool)
Aqua Zumba incorporates dance,
upbeat music and fitness moves and makes exercising
seem like a pool party. Cardio stamina, muscle
building, and weight loss can all be gained from a
water fitness class.
*Water shoes recommended*
Mondays, 1-2pm Starting Mar
12th-Aril 30th
Boot Camp
With Theresa
(Hall)
Join this fast paced fitness class
to build strength, endurance and flexibility. With
the use of stability balls, bands, weights and mats
the participant will be challenged and motivated.
Specifically designed for the active 50+ age group.
Monday February 6-Feb 27th @ 5-6pm
(4 weeks)
Monday March 12-April 30th @ 5-6pm
(8 weeks)
Members $ 20.60 Non-members $28.35
+ HST
Chair Yoga
With Pam (4
weeks)
Yoga on the chair is a yoga class
for those who want to practice yoga but have a
limited range of motion.
Thursdays, Feb 9-March 1
11:15-12(noon)
Thursdays, March 15-May 3
11:15-12(noon)
Members $ 20.60 Non-members $28.35
+ HST
Gentle Yoga
With Elizabeth
Reduce stress, improve
flexibility & balance, muscle tone & strength.
Increase your sense of well being.
Wednesday, Mar 14 - May 2 6:30pm -
7:30pm (8 weeks)
YOGA
With Lalita
(Kinsmen Room)
Strengthen and tone muscle &
abdomen, learn relaxation, breathing, improve
posture, balance & concentration the yoga way. For
All Levels.
Wednesday 10-11:15am Starting
Mar 14 - May 2
"Come Learn
Zumba"
Come Learn the fastest growing
dance/aerobic craze around! Work on toning and
strengthening every major muscle group in the body
by following along with the music beats.
Learn & Dance Workshops to be held
every:
Wednesday, January 11th-February
1st @ 6:00-6:45pm
Members $ 20.60 Non-members $28.35
+ HST (4 weeks)
Zumba
with Lena or
Melissa
(Kinsmen Room)
Come learn the fastest growing
dance/aerobic craze around! Music is the key
ingredient to Zumba classes. Work on toning and
strengthening every major muscle group in the body
by following along with the music beats and
instructors steps and movements. A great workout!!!
(6 weeks)
Tuesdays, Starting March 13- May 1,
9 - 10 am (Lena)
Wednesdays, Starting March 14 -
May 2, 7- 8 pm (Melissa)
Thursdays, Starting March 15 -May
3, 9
-10 am (Lena)
Zumba Toning
with Erin
When it comes to body sculpting,
Zumba Toning raises the bar (or rather, the toning
stick). It combines targeted body-sculpting
exercises and high-energy cardio work with
Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a
calorie-torching, strength-training dance
fitness-party. Students learn how to use
lightweight, maraca-like Toning Sticks to enhance
rhythm and tone all their target zones, including
arms, abs, glutes and thighs. Zumba Toning is the
perfect way for enthusiasts to sculpt their bodies
naturally while having a total blast.
Wednesdays Feb 8-March 14 8-8:45am
6 weeks
Beginners Ball Room & Latin Social
Dance
Ballroom Dancing with Gary &
Janice – Learn to glide around the dance floor with
Foxtrot, Quickstep, tango, waltz, rumba and merengue.
Couples Ideal. Singles will be accommodated
Thursdays starting Jan 12 – March
1 7-8:30pm
Beginners Walking Group:
with Deanna
Low Impact walking program uses
more than 90% of your body’s muscles! This is great
exercise to strengthening core muscles, upper body
and losing weight. Poles are optional for those
who wish to have someone to walk with. Poles are
provided. Classes consist of warm-up, poling and
stretching. Outdoor – appropriate clothing and
footwear necessary.
Friday @
10:15 a.m.
Fee: Members Free
Non-Members $10.00 + HST
Intermediate Walking Group
@ South Gate Centre:
with
Marie
Program will resume in Spring 2012
Activator Poles
with our certified instructor Pam
@ Cowan Park 6 weeks
For those currently not too active
or wanting to effectively learn how to use the poles
for rehabilitation purpose. The Activator poles were
developed for those currently not too active, those
recovering from injuries and older adults who
require more stability and balance when walking. We
will start slowly walking indoor (with the poles)
and progress walking outside.
Will resume in the Spring
Nordic Pole Walking
(Different levels available)
Nordic Pole Walking is a moderate
low impact walking activity suitable for everyone,
showing greater and instant health benefits over
regular walking. Nordic Walking can be adapted to
individual fitness levels. It isn’t just for the
fitness enthusiast who wants a high-intensity, total
body aerobic workout. Virtually everyone who can
walk, and many who have difficulty walking, can go
Nordic Walking. This is great exercise to
strengthening core muscles, upper body and losing
weight. Classes consist of warm-up, poling and
stretching. Regular walkers welcome at all levels.
Outdoor Fitness – appropriate clothing and footwear
necessary. The use of poles will be available for
all classes except Trail Walkers.
Advanced Trail Walkers
Prerequisites: Beginners,
Intermediate or Advance walking group, Nordic Pole
walking and your own poles (if using).
Schedule for trails may be
obtained at the front desk.
Fridays at 10:15am
Private Group Instruction with
Theresa
Available for small group
bookings. Please contact Theresa @ 519 290 0302.
Caution: anyone with balance
or mobility issues or
heart disease should consult their physician before
starting. These programs are outdoor activities with
some uneven terrain within Southside Park and
surrounding area or the Trail Blazers walking on the
local trails.
COMPUTERS WITH PETER
Introduction to Digital
Photography
(2 hours)
Tues, March 27th, 10am to noon
This course includes the use and
editing of digital photos. The participants are
encouraged to bring their own digital camera and
some digital pictures to use in the class. The class
will include, transferring pictures to the computer,
adjusting brightness, sharpness, size and resolution
by working with a photo editing program.
Members $5.15 Non Members $15.45 +
HST
Digital Photography:
(2 hours)
with Ian Robinson
This course will use the popular
Photo program from Google, "Picasa" .This course
includes: the use and editing of digital photos,
making albums and collages . The participants are
encouraged to bring their own digital camera and
some digital pictures to use in the class.
Thurs. Feb. 23rd 10 am to noon
"Email" Wed, March 6th 10 am - Noon
(2 hours)
T
he course will give
you an overview of Reading, creating, sending
forwarding and replying to emails. In addition
you will learn how to use an "address book" and
opening and sending of attachments
Members $5.15 Non Members $15.45 +
HST
The "Web" Fri, March 9th 10am-noon
(2 hours)
Send 2 hours leaning "everything
you need to know" about a Web browser. Learn tips
and tricks that will help you organize your searches
and find what you are looking for.
Members $ 5.15 Non-Members $15.45
+ HST
Beginners on the Computer (5
hours)
Perfect for anyone just beginning
to use the computer and those wanting basic
"Windows" skills so they can start wordprocessing
and Email. No experience is needed.
Members $25.75 Non-members $41.20
+ HST
Mon March 12th, Tues March 13th, 10 am
to 11:30
Friday March 16th 25th, 10 am to
noon
Skype
(2 hours)
Have you heard about Skype? It is
the computer program where you can connect with a
friend using the computer to see the person and talk
with them for free. Skype is for doing things
together, whenever you’re apart. Skype’s text, voice
and video make it simple to share experiences with
the people that matter to you, wherever they are.
This course will show you how to put Skype on your
computer and how to use its free person to person
voice and video pictures features. The computer lab
is now equipped with web cams and the programs. So
sign up if you are interested in learning more. ( If
you have your own favorite headphone that you use
with your computer or music system bring it along to
use in the class.)
Tues. Feb. 7th 10 am to noon
Word Processing
Introduction to PowerPoint..
(2 hours)
Have you ever wished you could
prepare and show some of your pictures in a dynamic
Computer Program such as PowerPoint?
We have all seen excellent
presentations using PowerPoint. This course will
teach you the basic concepts in making a PowerPoint
Presentation. If you have a disk of pictures bring
them to the class to use. If you do not have
pictures or even an idea of how you might use
PowerPoint--- just sign up to learn more about this
important Computer tool.
Tues. March 13th -1 pm to 3 pm
Finding Your
Ancestors:
Genealogy for
Beginners
with Carol Bossenberry
This course is
designed for those just beginning to research their
family history or those looking to upgrade basic
research skills. Learn the who, what, where, when,
why and how of tracing your ancestry. This course
will offer practical information about where to
start, where to find information, staying
organized and basic record keeping. (4 weeks)
Starting Tuesday , April 3th -
24th 7-9 pm
or Wednesday , April 4th -25th 1 -
3 pm
Members: $ 31.00 Non-Members: $
42.25 + HST
"Computer Free Clinic".
This is your opportunity to get
"one on one" help on a specific problem that you are
having.
Have you just bought a new laptop
and you don’t understand it’s basic commands?
• Are you having trouble
downloading a file to your computer?
• Are you having trouble
organizing your Address Book in your Email?
• Are you trying to learn how to
use "Word" in your letters?
• Are you …………..???????
There will be an instructor in the
Computer Lab to help you. Please register at the
front desk for your 20 minutes coaching time.
Thursday Feb. 9th 9 am - noon or
Wednesday Feb. 22nd 9 am - noon
Spreadsheets/Excel
(2 hours)
This course is designed to help
those interested in learning the basic functions and
operation of Excel. It will focus on the basic
functions of creating a spreadsheet and entering
numbers, text and formula. No experience is needed
other than a general understanding of "windows" and
Computers
Tues March 20th - 10 am to noon
