Seniors Centre

Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• This new, exciting Program will be instructed by artist Susan Graham.
• These 6 classes will cover different techniques & ways of using acrylic paints with various subject matter.  Sometimes you’ll paint on paper, other times on canvas and you’ll also learn about pencil drawing/sketching. 

• Thursday's 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
• Prizes to be won

• Every Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. using the WOW program (over the phone), join in on the fun and interact with people from home while playing bingo. BINGO cards are provided and can either be picked up at the Centre or dropped off at your home. There aren’t any prizes but the winners get bragging rights!

  • Dial 226-781-4229

  • Enter the 6-digit PASSCODE 329268 then press #
  • Record your name or just stay on the line then press #

• Bus trips are run monthly and can be found in the newsletter or by contacting Karen Gress

• This game is similar to lawn bowling but it’s indoors.
• Friday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• $2.00 for members/ $4.00 for non-members.

In-Person Chair Yoga:

• Monday's in-person with certified yoga instructor April Geoffrey 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
• Thursday's in person with certified yoga instructor April Geoffrey 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m
  Cost:
  • $35.0 members / $45.00 non-members (8-week session)
  • Pay-as-you-go is $5.00 members / $7.00 non-members​

WOW Chair Yoga:

• TUESDAY WOW (over-the-phone) with certified yoga instructor Jodi Marissen 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.​​​​​​
  Cost:
  • $40.00 members / $50.00 non-members (8-week session)

WOW - STEPS TO CONNECT

1.  Dial 226-781-4229
2. Enter the 6-digit PASSCODE 524632 then press #
3. Record your name or just stay on the line then press #

• Benefits of chair yoga: increases circulation, strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, lubricates joints, improves range of motion & mobility, improves balance, eliminates toxins, calms the mind/relaxation and improves concentration.​​​​​

• Janis Baines is offering to make house calls to help people with connecting with family and friends through Skype (video call) or other conference meeting apps and to help with general computer/device issues.

• Please let us know if you are interested and we will have Janis contact you.

• Cost: $20.00/hour

• 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. - scheduled periodically
• Participants of this class will make decorations or party favours for the centre events i.e. Hot Meals, Socials etc. 
• Instructor: Karen Gress

• 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
• Cost of $50.00 for members & $60.00 for non-members. We encourage participants to sign up for the entire 8-week session.
• DrumFIT is a fast-paced, non-competitive fitness program that combines music, movement, and drumming. We only have one rule: YOU MUST HAVE FUN! It is guaranteed to leave you smiling, inspired, and wanting more!
• Drumsticks, exercise balls and bases all provided for this class.
• Certified DrumFit Instructor: Diana Schiedel.

• Tuesday 11:00 am. - 12:00 p.m. in the Arena Auditorium, Dorchester
• 8 week course is $40.00 for members/ $50.00 for non-members
• Join certified instructor, Bonnie Di Bernardo
• Bonnie leads you through a gentle yoga class which includes yoga poses modified to individual's needs, gentle movement sequences to help improve the body's movement patterns, yogic breath techniques, and guided relaxation.

Contact Karen Gress for more information.

• Second Wednesday of every month (unless listed otherwise) 12 noon in the Arena Auditorium
• $20.00 for a full course meal including dessert & tea/coffee and entertainment
• Purchase tickets as soon as possible by dropping by the Centre or reserve your tickets by contacting Karen Gress

• Tuesday’s 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the arena auditorium
• Kurling is a form of the original curling game but adapted so that it can be played indoors in a sports hall, rather than on ice.

• Cost is $2.00 for members/$4.00 for non-members.

• BEGINNERS LINE DANCING – 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Learn the basic steps. Stay for the 9 a.m. class to try out the steps you’ve learnt.

• BEGINNERS PLUS LINE DANCING - 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Come out for a few laughs and learn a few new moves every Thursday.

Cost: $20.00 for members & $30.00 for non-members. Pay as you go $4.00 for members and $6.00 for non-members.​​

Pickleball is located in the gymnasium at the FlightExec Centre.

• Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
• For members only.  
• Admission: $2.00 daily fee. 
• Paddles and balls are provided during the program.

• In person Pilates Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• In person Pilates Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

• COST
  • $80.00 for members and $90.00 for non-members for an 8 week session.
  • Pay-as-you-go is $10.00 for members and $12.00 for non-members.
  • If you register for twice a week the cost is $150.00 for members and $160.00 for non-members
• Instructor: Laura Lea Devine. 
• Pilates is a method of exercise endorsed by physicians for almost a century.  It has become one of today’s most sought after workouts that helps strengthen and condition muscles, reduce and eliminate back ache, dramatically improves posture, flexibility and balance as well as getting you on your way to long, lean, toned muscles and a flat stomach.  Call (519) 268-2025 for more information.

Walk your way to fitness every Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the arena walking track.  The cost is pay-as-you-go $2.00 for members & $4.00 for non-members.

What is Urban Poling? Urban Poling is a sport that combines the aerobic and strength building benefits of cross-country skiing with walking.  This class is held in the Dorchester arena auditorium (walking track) or outside weather permitting.  Urban Pole Walking is a full body, cardio-muscular exercise.  Benefits include: 20-40% higher caloric expenditure for weight loss, 25% increased cardiovascular workout, highly effective for core muscle strengthening, reduced impact on knee/hip joints and increased stability & balance.

New voices are always welcome in this choir.  If you enjoy singing come and join this fun group every Friday from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. with Mary Kaiser as the leader/pianist.

• Monday's and  Wednesday's 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Arena Auditorium
• $2.00 for members and $4.00 for non-members.  It's lots of fun!  For more information call (519) 268-2025.

Join this lively, social group for a fun afternoon of crafts from 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.. You are welcome to quilt, sew, knit, crochet, cross stitch etc. Bring your favourite craft to work on. If you’d like to learn to quilt, there are lots of helpers here to give you a hand. You don’t have to be a pro crafter, just come out to have fun, stitch away and have a chat with the gang. (except the 1^st Monday of the month when the group Sews for Cancer). The cost is $2.00 for members and $4.00 for non-members per class. Marlene McKnight is the organizer of this class. Join “The Ragged Edge Quilters” Guild.

• Monday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
• Instructor June Ross leads you through an essiential blend of Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation and breathing for your toolbox of life skills.

WOW – STEPS TO CONNECT
1. Dial 1-866-279-1594

2. Enter the 6-digit PASSCODE 524632#

3. Record your name or just stay on the line, then press #

• $40.00 members / $50.00 non-members for 8-week sessions

The Thorndale seniors meet the third Wednesday of every month at 2:30 p.m. at the Thorndale Library. These "Wonderful Wednesdays" feature a guest speaker or entertainment and delicious light refreshments. For more information call 519-461-1150.

•  1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Arena Auditorium
• Cost $10.00
• Taught by Shelia Shorrel 

• Friday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Dorchester arena Auditorium
• Instructor Ellen Johnson
• 8 week sessions $40.00 members/ $50.00 non-members or pay as you go $7.00

• Wednesday's 9:00 am - 10:00 am in the Gymnasium

• Come out for a few laughs and learn a few new moves with Karen

• 8 – week session is $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members

Call Karen Gress for more information. 

In-Person Chair Yoga:

•             Monday’s in-person with certified yoga instructor April Geoffrey 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.  

•             Thursday’s in-person with certified yoga instructor April Geoffrey 11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.  

  Cost:

•             $35.00 members / $45.00 non-members (8-week session)

•             Pay-as-you-go is $5.00 members / $7.00 non-members

WOW Chair Yoga:

•             Tuesday’s WOW (over-the-phone) with certified yoga instructor Jodi Marissen 10:15 a.m – 11:15 a.m.

  Cost:

•             $40.00 MEMBERS / $50.00 non-member (8-week session)

•             WOW - STEPS TO CONNECT

1.            Dial 226-781-4229

2.            Enter the 6-digit PASSCODE 524632 then press #

3.            Record your name or just stay on the line then press #

•             Benefits of chair yoga: increases circulation, strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, lubricates joints, improves range of motion & mobility, improves balance, eliminates toxins, calms the mind/relaxation and improves concentration.

• 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. 

• Cost of $50.00 for members & $60.00 for non-members. We encourage participants to sign up for the entire 8-week session.

• DrumFIT is a fast-paced, non-competitive fitness program that combines music, movement, and drumming. We only have one rule: YOU MUST HAVE FUN! It is guaranteed to leave you smiling, inspired, and wanting more!

• Drumsticks, exercise balls and bases all provided for this class. Certified DrumFit Instructor: Diana Schiedel.

• Tuesday's 1:00 - 3:00 pm
• Meeting Room #1
• Cost $2.00 for members and $4.00 non-members

• Monday's with certified yoga instructor April Geoffrey 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

• Thursday's with certified yoga instructor April Geoffrey 12:45 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. 
  
  Cost:

• 8 week course is $40.00 for members/ $50.00 for non-members
• pay-as-you-go is $7.00 for members and $9.00 for non-members
   
• April will lead you through yoga poses modified to individual's needs, gentle movement sequences to help improve the body's movement patterns, yogic breath techniques, and guided relaxation.

Contact Karen Gress for more information.

• 10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. in the gym.

• Kurling is a form of the original curling game but adapted so that it can be played indoors in a sports hall, rather than on ice.

• Cost is $2.00 for members/$4.00 for non-members.

• Details coming soon

• Thursday's 1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
• Cost is $2.00 for members and $4.00 for non-members.
• Shuffleboard is an exciting game played by people of all ages for fun and exercise. We’ll be playing indoors at the Community Centre Gym every Thursday afternoon.