Specialty Programs:
We offer a wide range of registered programs that will suit your needs at the Seniors 55+ Activity Centre. Our specialty programs are separate from our drop-in programs and use a different membership pass.
We are always open to new ideas for programs! If you have any ideas or abilities to teach, please reach out to the CCC and let us know.
Registration Dates 2024
Spring Programs: Monday March 18, 9:00am
Fall Programs: Thursday August 1, 9:00am
Winter Programs: Monday December 2, 9:00am
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Fitness Programs
You must have a current Seniors' Activity Centre Membership in order to register for any of the Specialty Fitness Programs available.
| Yoga 55+ |
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Improve balance, flexibility, cores and muscle strength. Manage chronic pain and stress with relaxation techniques to help you cope with the daily stresses and demands of your life. No previous yoga experience required- all fitness levels welcome. 6 Weeks |
| Chair Yoga 55+ |
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Improve your strength, balance, and flexibility through chair yoga. Yoga classes will help you relax your mind while gently challenging, stretching, and relaxing your muscles while in a seated position. 6 Weeks *Must hold a current Seniors Centre Membership to register. |
Pickleball Clinics
**A Seniors Centre Membership is NOT required to participate in Pickleball Clinics. Clinics are also open to Adults.
| Pickleball Beginners |
| This beginner focused clinic open to both seniors and adults will teach you the rules of the game, proper positioning, and optimal technique to get your skills game ready. Participants will learn the third shot drop and the "DINK", among many other skills to improve your game. This program is designed for both new players and current players that want to improve their skills.
All lessons are instructed by an IPTPA certified instructor. Please bring comfortable clothing, athletic footwear, and your own pickleball paddle. Protective eyewear is recommended but not required.
Date:TBD 6 Weeks |
| Pickleball Intermediate |
| This 3 week clinic is for players who feel they are in between a beginner and an intermediate looking to take their game to the next level. The clinic is open to both adults and seniors and will teach you new skills with the opportunity to receive feedback on your performance to help take your game to the next level. Participants will learn the third shot drop, punch volley, and how to control hard hitters & smashers, as well as have the opportunity to ask the instructor to tailor the sessions to work on specific skills you are looking to improve on. All lessons are instructed by an IPTPA certified instructor. Please bring comfortable clothing, athletic footwear, and your own pickleball paddle. Protective eyewear is recommended but not required
Session 1 Date:TBD 3 Weeks Session 2 Date:TBD 3 Weeks |
| Pickleball Beginner - |
| This beginner focused clinic open to both seniors and adults will teach you the rules of the game, proper positioning, and optimal technique to get your skills game ready. Participants will learn the third shot drop and the "DINK", among many other skills to improve your game. This program is designed for both new players and current players that want to improve their skills.
All lessons are instructed by an IPTPA certified instructor. Please bring comfortable clothing, athletic footwear, and your own pickleball paddle. Protective eyewear is recommended but not required.
Date:TBD 6 Weeks |
Art Programs
Our Art Programs are Instructed by Rod Bergeron.
**You must have a current Seniors' Activity Centre Membership in order to register for any of the Specialty Art Programs available.
Below is a list of Art Programs taught in the past. Class offering for the Fall 2024 session will be confirmed closer to the registration date.
| Intermediate Drawing & Painting |
| An intermediate level artist is someone with between 2 and 20 years of experience creating works of art. This artist will have developed many different artist talents. This program will expose participants to new and cross discipline medium. We will experiment with different artistic approaches, combine materials in diverse ways and look at many different styles. This course is for those artists that want to adventure outside of their comfort zones, push their limits and search for their own unique style. If you are an artist that works outside of drawing and painting you are most welcome to join this program.
Session 1 Date:TBD 6 Weeks Session 2 Date:TBD 6 Weeks |
| Mixed Media Art |
| This course will have you pushing your creative limits. We will experiment with many different mediums and explore innovative ways to create. We will combine drawing and painting with collage and everything else to push our limits. You will be required to have the basic materials; water colour and/or acrylic paints, paper, brushes, pens and pencils.
Date:TBD 6 Weeks |
| Painting 101 |
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This course will cover all the foundations of painting and will take off where the Absolute Beginners course ended. We will explore colour, composition, form and brushwork. This is a course for anyone with a basic knowledge of painting and wants to improve. You will be encouraged to take risks and try new things! You will be required to have basic materials; water colour and/or acrylic paints, paper and brushes.
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| Painting for Absolute Beginners |
| From colour mixing to which brush is for what, we will show you how to get paint on the page. We will explore watercolours and acrylic paints as well as different types of tools and processes. All materials are supplied for this course.
Date:TBD 6 Weeks |
| Intuitive Art |
| Intuitive art is about self expression in a non-judgmental way. The goal is to create without overthinking the process. Intuitive artwork allows the artist to create and not worry about the outcome. Sometimes just having fun making marks on a page is the best part of art making. Anyone, at any level can create intuitively. You do not need to have any artistic skill to do this. You will be required to have the basic materials; water colour and/or acrylic paints, paper, brushes, pens and pencils.
Date:TBD 6 Weeks |
| Drawing 101 |
| This course will cover all the foundations of drawing and will take off where the Absolute Beginners course ended. We will explore shape, shading, line weight and value. This is a course for anyone with basic knowledge of drawing or who wish to expand their skill base. You will be encouraged to take risks and make marks in new and exciting ways. You will be required to have basic materials; sketch pad and drawing instruments of your choice. Date:TBD 6 Weeks |
| Drawing for Absolute Beginners |
| We will cover all the basics, from how to draw lines to shading and everything in between. This course is designed to get the beginner started, or as a refresher course for those who have previously drawn and want to get back into it. All materials will be supplied for this course.
Date:TBD 6 Weeks |
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