SENIORS EXERCISE PROGRAMS - WINTER 2021
Southdale Community Centre is committed to offering programs to the community as part of our phased reopening. It is important for our Southdale Seniors members to be able to stay active in these times and we will only offer programs under strict guidelines to maintain a safe environment for all participants.
Exercise programs will resume January 3, 2022. Classes have returned to drop in status - no need to pre-register. Classes will break from March 28-April 1, 2022 for spring break. Classes will finish on June 24, 2022 for the season. No PACE class on June 21.
Please see the recap below for activity times and information.
YOGA with Avery - Mondays 1:00pm, Wednesdays 10:00am and Fridays 9:00am
Location - Gymnasium: access through Social Entrance
Arrival time - 15 mins prior
This class is open to all levels of yoga, whether you are a beginner,
have taken classes before or simply want to take another class. Enjoy a
welcoming and relaxing atmosphere while learning body alignment, relaxation
techniques and more.
CHAIR YOGA with Regina - Mondays 11:00am
Location - Multi-Purpose Room: access through Main Entrance
Arrival Time: 10:45am, departure 12:00pm
Chair Yoga is practice and meditation in seated poses with the chair as
a balance point. A melding together of breath and movement with the aid of a
chair. It challenges the mind through strengthening, stretching, relaxation and
breathing. It is recommended for the less agile seniors particularly for those
with arthritis, osteoporosis and recovery from illness or surgery. Come out and
join us for this exciting class!
STRENGTH TRAINING with Crystal - Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00am
Location - Gymnasium: access through Social Entrance
Arrival Time: 9:45am, departure 11:00am
Experience resistance training using free weights, Dynabands, balls and
various other equipment. This class includes warm-up, cardio, muscle
strengthening and endurance and cool down.
P.A.C.E. with Cathy - Tuesday 11:30am
Location - Gymnasium: access through Social Entrance
Arrival Time: 11:15am, departure 12:30pm
You may be interested in a specially designed exercise class that will
help with flexibility, range of motion and endurance. Sitting and standing
routines will help to relieve stiffness and improve posture. Anyone can
benefit! Social atmosphere as you walk and get fit. This class will help to
improve your balance and muscular strength, using both free weights and
dynabands. Great for first time exercise enthusiasts. If, you have
arthritis-and even if you don’t!
SIT 2 B FIT with Regina - Wednesdays 11:00am
Location - Fitness Centre: access through Main Entrance
Arrival Time: 10:45am, departure 12:00pm
For seniors with some mobility and balance challenges. A
fun-filled chair program with components of stretch, strength and some
aerobics with energizing music. Live well, age well is our motto!
LO IMPACT CARDIO with Regina - Fridays 10:30am
Location - Fitness Centre: access through Main Entrance
Arrival Time: 10:15am, departure 11:30am
Low impact Hi-Lo Cardio/Cardio & mat workout for
Seniors improves your quality of life with a low impact walking workout
that includes cardio, muscle toning, balance, and strength and stretch
exercises for seniors. Includes warm-up, cool down and rest periods.
LINE DANCING - BEGINNERS with Noreen/Fran - Fridays 11:00am
Location - Gymnasium: access through Social Entrance
Arrival Time: 10:40am, departure 12:30 pm prompt
LINE DANCING - ADVANCED with Noreen/Fran - Fridays 1:00pm
Location - Gymnasium: access through Social Entrance
Arrival Time: 12:40pm, departure 2:30pm
Line dance for fun and fitness. Move to the strains of the golden oldies
and mainstream tunes and the rhythms of Latin, Big Band, Pop and Country. No
partner needed, just a desire to have a good time!