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.

Fridays, March 6th and April 3rd
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
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Fitness Centre Hours

The Fitness Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. All users must have taken a Safety Orientation.

Line Dancing

Wednesdays, January 15th – March 18th
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Class in Progress

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Join Karen as she teaches you the steps to some great songs while offering lots of laughs and great exercise.

Wednesdays, April 8th – June 10th
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Register: Apr-June
Instructor: Karen Hodgins

Monday Yoga

Mondays, January 13th – March 30th
(no class February 17th)

1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Class in Progress

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This class will give you the tools you need to improve your strength, balance and overall well-being in a relaxing and calm atmosphere.

Mondays, April 20th – June 22nd
(no class May 18th)

1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Register (Apr-June)
Instructor: Sue Keyton

Tai Chi

Tuesdays, 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. (10 weeks)
April 7th – June 9th

Tai Chi is a low impact martial art that is made up of gentle movements and boasts many health benefits. This exercise will put you in touch with your breath and engage every aspect of your body.

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Instructor: Cliff Yerex

Circuit Training

Fridays, January 17th – March 27th
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Class in Progress

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Combination of body movement with or without resistance as well as using a variety of fitness equipment. This will be a full body workout from high intensity to low impact and everything in between. These classes will help build strength and endurance all at your own pace.

Fridays, April 17th – June 19th
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Register: Apr-June
Instructor: Kristen Penner

Lite n’ Lively

Mondays, January 13th – March 30th
(No class February 17th)

9:15 am – 10:15 am

Class in Progress

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Lite n’ Lively is a light fun workout that includes cardio exercises to improve coordination, strength, flexibility and balance.

Mondays, April 20th – June 22nd
(No class May 18th)

9:15 am – 10:15 am
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Instructor: Sue Keyton

Growing Young

Tuesdays, January 14th – March 31st (No class feb. 18th)
9:30 am – 10:30 am

Class in Progress

Register: Tuesdays
Tuesdays, April 21st – June 23rd (No class May 19th)
9:30 am – 10:30 am

Register: Tuesdays (Apr-June)

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.

Fridays, January 17th – April 3rd
(No class Feb. 21st)
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m

Class in Progress

Register: Fridays
Fridays, April 24th – June 19th
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m

Register: Fridays (Apr-June)
Instructor: Sue Keyton

Zumba Gold

Mondays, January 13th – March 30th
10:30 – 1130 a.m.

(No class Feb. 17th)
class in progress
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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!

Mondays,April 20th – June 22nd
10:30 – 1130 a.m.

(No class May 18th)
Register (Apr-June)
Instructor: Sue Keyton

Wednesday Evening Yoga

Wednesdays, April 22nd – June 24th
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (9 weeks)

This class will give you the tools you need to improve your strength, balance, and overall being in a relaxing and calm atmosphere.

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Instructor: Sue Keyton

Health & Wellbeing Workshops

SESSION 2: Fridays, February 28th – April 3rd from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (6 weeks)
**NO DROP-INS**

Session 3: Fridays, April 24th – June 26th from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (*NO DROP-INS*)
(No class May 22nd)

A variety of topics will be covered during this 6 week series. **Must have prior meditation experience or taken Intro to Meditation with Sue to attend this workshop series.

Instructor: Sue Keyton
Register: Session 2
Register: Session 3

Pickleball

Spring Session begins on April 1st. Registration begins on March 3rd at 8:30 a.m.

Before registration please read the Pickleball Code of Conduct which can be found HERE

Sturgeon Heights Community Centre
210 Rita Street
Monday

10:00-12:10- Intermediate A
12:10-2:05- Intermediate B
2:05-4:00- Novice

Wednesday

10:00-12:10- Intermediate A
12:10-2:05- Intermediate B
2:05-4:00- Novice

Friday

10:00-12:10- Intermediate A
12:10-2:05- Intermediate B
2:05-4:00- Novice

PLEASE NOTE: Participants from Winter Session must sign up for their current group. If one did not register for the Winter Session, the participant must sign up in the Novice Group. If participants want to change groups they must make their request know to the program Coordinator who will move participants if possible. We will be capping the registration for each slot at 32 participants.

REGISTRATION BEGINS: MARCH 3RD, 2020 AT 8:30 A.M.

Pickleball

Tuesdays

Westwood Community Church
401 Westwood Drive

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Pickleball Costs:

$45 members

$85 non-members

Register: Winter 2020
Register: Spring 2020
**PLEASE NOTE:**

Slot times may be adjusted due to registration numbers.All registered players must have taken lessons. Lessons are available through the leisure guide.

Pickleball Drop-in Policy

In order to ensure that we do not have an excessive number of players for any group, drop-in players will not be permitted to play on that day, in that time slot, if by the time play begins there are 28 or more Registered Pickleball Members already in attendance. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!

*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!