At this time, fitness room access is by appointment. A fitness orientation will be required upon your first visit to the fitness room. You will be required to sanitize (supplies provided by the centre) each piece of equipment you've used before the end of your appointment so it's ready for the next member.

This course is for anyone wanting to increase muscle strength, build bone mass and improve balance. The instructor will lead you through easy to follow exercises and progressive balance work to increase muscle strength and improve balance.

Are you looking for a light cardio and strength building class that can be done in a chair? This beginner class uses a fun mix of chair exercises and standing exercises using your chair for support, allowing you to work at your own pace. No floor work in this class.

Yin Yoga is a slower pace style of yoga that incorporates principles of traditional Chinese medicine with asanas or postures. Yin Yoga consists of fewer poses which work the connective tissue of the body, the tendons, ligaments and fascia. Working these parts of our bodies assists individuals with arthritis, stiffness and assists with mobility issues. Yin Yoga is a practice that helps to control breath, teaches a deeper breath which calms body and mind.

Spring Forest Qigong is a gentle activity that can be practiced standing, sitting or a combination of the two. It is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and can be likened to acupuncture without the needles, which helps remove blockages in the energy meridian system. One of the major causes of energy blockages, which can result in illness and disease, is stress. This practice helps to release this stress, remove the blockages, and allow the energy (Qi) to flow more freely.
The class begins with a warm-up, using gentle bouncing from our knees (unless sitting...there is an accommodation), along with activating energy points throughout the body. After the warmup, we move into a standing or sitting moving meditation.

This class is a step up from our Balance, Step & Strength Class. In this class you will use free weights to help keep your bones strong while increasing muscle strength, improve posture, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Hips, lower back and wrists as well as your core will be targeted. Mat work is optional. Modifications will be made as required to meet individual requirements.

Your instructor, Erv, incorporates descriptive leadership with muscle diagrams for better understanding.

Our Pickleball Program is Evolving!

We’re excited to share that our Pickleball program is changing! We are now offering an Introductory level of Pickleball (formerly known as Novice).

This beginner-level, non-competitive, and social program is perfect for those who enjoy staying active while connecting with others. Play is friendly and relaxed — we do not encourage competitive play or host tournaments. Participants should already be somewhat familiar with the basic rules and have played a few games before joining this Introductory program.

As our program grows, we plan to add training opportunities and skill development sessions in the future to support players who wish to build confidence and improve their game.

If you’re interested in learning the rules or receiving beginner training, please contact our Program Coordinator at (204) 560-5181 or email with your questions.

Please note that participants must be members of the St. James Assiniboia 55+ Active Living Centre to take part in our Pickleball program. Before registering, be sure to read our Pickleball Code of Conduct HERE

Pickleball Self-Assessment Tool

The Self-Assessment Tool can be viewed HERE.