Fitness Programs
Please wear active clothing, appropriate footwear and bring a water bottle.
Only Members may participate in fitness workshops and orientations.
Fitness Safety Orientation
Need a refresher? Are you unfamiliar with the exercise equipment in our fitness centre? Sign up for an orientation.
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Line Dancing
Wednesdays, September 12th – December 12th
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join Karen as she teaches you the steps to some great songs while offering lots of laughs and great exercise.
Instructor: Karen Hodgins
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Monday Yoga
Mondays, September 17th – December 10th (no classes Oct. 8th, 22nd and Nov. 12th)
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
FULL- CALL 204-987-8850 to be placed on waitlist.
This class will give you the tools you need to improve your strength, balance and overall well-being in a relaxing and calm atmosphere.
Instructor: Sue Keyton
RegisterWednesday Evening Yoga
Wednesdays, September 12th – December 12th (no class Oct. 24th)
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
This class will give you the tools you need to improve your strength, balance and overall well-being in a relaxing and calm atmosphere.
Instructor: Sue Keyton
RegisterDizziness/Vestibular Dysfunction
Thursday, September 6th at 10:00 a.m.
Are you dizzy or have vertigo and you don’t know why? Is your dizziness affecting your balance and confidence in your day to day activities?
NRG is giving a presentation on this topic delving in to possible causes and solutions to your dizzy problems. If you or someone you know is dealing with these symptoms, come to our presentation to find out what you can do to get back to being symptom free.
Presenter: Heather Unrau, Physiotherapist, NRG
RegisterLite n’ Lively
Mondays, September 17th – December 10th (No classes Oct. 8th, 22nd & Nov. 12th)
9:15 am – 10:15 am
Lite n’ Lively is a light fun workout that includes cardio exercises to improve coordination, strength, flexibility and balance.
Instructor: Sue Keyton
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Growing Young
Tuesdays, September 11th – December 11th (No class Oct. 23rd)
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Fridays, September 14th – December 14th (no class oct. 26th)
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m
Did you know that we can choose how we want to age? This program is designed to show how anyone can stay feeling young and vibrant. The gentle techniques target poor posture, chronic pain, back & joint issues, hip & knee replacements, loss of energy & mobility and prevent muscle atrophy. Growing Young is suitable for everyone, no matter their age. Exercises include mostly chair based and some standing.
Instructor: Sue Keyton
RegisterZumba Gold
Mondays, September 17th – December 10th
10:30 – 1130 a.m.
(No classes Oct. 8th, 22nd and Nov. 12th)
Zumba is an aerobic based activity using Latin dance steps and is suitable for all fitness levels. Ditch the workout and join the Dance Party!
Instructor: Sue Keyton
Register“How to Avoid Back Pain during Fall Clean-up”
Thursday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m.
The top question Scott gets during Fall season is “How do I manage to get all my Fall Clean-up done without sacrificing my back?
If you answer “yes” to either of the 2 questions below, that means you are susceptible to an injury.
- Do you have troubles getting out of the bed in the mornings?
- Do you have an existing injury and is does your pain get worse with a specific position, movement, posture or activity?
Please attend to find out how to get your place winter ready in a pain free way.
Presenter: Scott Miller, NRG
RegisterSeries of 6 Health & Wellbeing Workshops
Fridays, September 14th – October 19th (6 weeks) from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
This health and wellbeing series will give you the tools needed to live a more mindful, calmer and overall healthier lifestyle. You will learn about meditation, healing physically, emotionally and spiritually and how to remove stress from your lifestyle. Each session includes meditation practice.
Must have prior meditation experience or have taken intro to meditation to attend this workshop series.
Instructor: Sue Keyton
RegisterPickleball
Fall Session begins September 5th
Before registration please read the Pickleball Code of Conduct which can be found HERE
Sturgeon Heights Community Centre
210 Rita Street
Monday
Advanced 8:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m.
Intermediate A 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
Intermediate B 12:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m.
Novice 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Advanced 8:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m.
Intermediate A 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
Intermediate B 12:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m.
Novice 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Friday
Advanced 8:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m.
Intermediate A 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
Intermediate B 12:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m.
Novice 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Please Note: You are welcome to play at any time but the majority of people there will be at similar skill levels.
Pickleball
Tuesdays
Westwood Community Chruch
401 Westwood Drive
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Pickleball Costs:
$60 members
$100 non-members
$5 drop in
(Pay when you go to play)
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**PLEASE NOTE:**
**no building\gym access until 8am! (Sturgeon Heights or Westwood)
* We are setting a 32-person maximum on each group, 128 people total. We reserve the right to limit drop-ins anytime courts are very full, within reason!
*Drop in fees are $3 for members, $5 for non-members. Non-members will be asked to join St. James 55+ after three drop-ins!
* Please register in the same group you played with last spring. We don’t want to lock out folks that played in a particular group last session. The exception to this is the Intermediate A&B groups. Intermediate players may choose either time. Movement between groups will be facilitated by co-ordinators if under the 32-person limit.
* These times may be adjusted at our next meeting on Sept. 11, after registration is complete and we have a number count.
* All novice players must have taken instruction before registering