Southdale Seniors
No classes or activities May 20, 2024
Membership fee remains $15 for September 1, 2023-August 31, 2024.
Membership and class applications are accepted online, payment can be made by stopping in the office.
Exercise Programs
Seniors Exercise Programs will resume April 1, 2024. See below for schedule.
Southdale Community Centre is committed to offering programs to the community. It is important for our Southdale Seniors members to be able to stay active under a safe environment for all participants.
Membership required for all drop in classes. Classes are available in packs of 10 for $60. One class package of 10 allows attendance at any exercise program and classes are only deducted when attending. No pre-registration or commitment required.
** This will be the last year to activate any classes that have been carried over from previous years.
Please see the recap below for activity times and information.
YOGA with Avery – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11:00am
Location – Monday, Wednesday: Hall … Friday: Multi-Purpose Room
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 – Wednesdays 11:00am
Location – Multi-Purpose Room
Arrival Time: 15 mins prior
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 10:45am
Location – Hall
Arrival Time: 15 mins prior
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.
NEW** GENTLE FIT with Regina- Thursdays 12:00pm
Location – Hall
Arrival Time: 15 mins prior
This class is for seniors that are just beginning or continuing a mild fitness class incorporating gentle cardio, stretches, upper and lower body work, balance, and emphasis on posture. We welcome seniors with some issues like arthritis or joint pain/surgeries as exercises can be done in a chair or if comfortable standing up. Don’t be shy if you have balance issues or are using a walker or a wheel chair, we can accommodate you too! Our motto is healthy mind, healthy body and healthy social engagement through exercise! This is the key to a healthy active life.
SIT 2 B FIT with Regina – Mondays 11:00am
Location – Fitness Centre
Arrival Time: 15 mins prior
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!
LINE DANCING – BEGINNERS with Noreen/Fran – Fridays 11:00am
Location – Hall
Arrival Time: 15 mins prior
LINE DANCING – ADVANCED with Noreen/Fran – Fridays 1:00pm
Location – Hall
Arrival Time: 15 mins prior
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!
Activities
| Bridge | Tuesdays 10:00am |
| Cards/Games | Thursdays 1:00pm |
Skating Wednesdays 12:00pm – Last skate will be March 20, 2024
Indoor Walking Tuesday’s 1:30-2:30pm resume April 3, 2024
Flower Arranging. 4 sessions in 2023-24. Sessions can be bought individually or $80 for all 4 dates.
- Mother’s Day– Thursday May 9, 2024 2:00pm $20