Fluid Dance
Facilitated by Camille Wallace
Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm- September to June
You don’t need a partner. We just dance jive, cha cha, salsa and fluid dance. Dances are taught in front of mirrors so that it’s less intimidating for a new dancer. A fun atmosphere with lots of laughter and fun music. ($5 per class) New participants are welcome. Contact Camille at 454-0743 or by email at nwallace@nb.sympatico.
Contact Camille at 454-0743 or by email at nwallace@nb.sympatico.ca
Line Dancing
Instructed by Eric Hart
Wednesday mornings at the Ville- September to May
This class provides an hour of fun with participants learning a variety of line dancing steps plus dances. Instruction is available for beginners and intermediate dancers. The cost is $5.00 for each dance lesson and four different classes are available to dancers. Call Eric at 455-0483 or email ehart@nb.sympatico.ca for more information.
The classes are set up as follows- 9:15- Improver/10:15 Intermediate/11:15 Intermediate 2/12:15 Beginners.
Seated Tai Chi
Instructed by Anne Marie Fortin
Monday afternoons at 2:00 pm
In this program, the participants will be guided through a series of tai chi movements promoting flexibility- looseness and coordination of the upper and lower extremities. They will also learn a sitting tai chi form and its time, be introduced to meditation and breathing exercises. Seniors with disabilities (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Strokes) are welcome to attend ($32 a month) Contact the Centre at: Steppingstoneseniorcentre@rogers.com
Tai Chi (21 Form)
Instructed by Anne Marie Fortin
This is a stand-up class that begins with a series of exercises before beginning the Form.
Tuesday mornings at 9:00 am ($32 a month).
Contact the Centre at: steppingstoneseniorcentre@rogers.com
Yoga
Instructed by Elaine Campbell
Monday mornings at 10:00 am
New members welcome ($12 per class)
Call the Centre at 450-7849 for more information
Adaptive Chair Yoga
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Facilitated by Ellen Levine
Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon at 2:00pm ($15 per class or $12 per class if paid upfront)
Adaptive Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support and balance.
This style of yoga is a great practice for everyone, as it deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness. With the aid of a chair, the participant can learn many kinds of yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and ways of relaxation, often creating greater physical and mental fitness.
It has helped people with the symptoms of many health issues including hypertension (high blood pressure), anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, vertigo (medical), multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, carpal tunnel syndrome, clinical depression, and chronic pain. As well as helping healthy individuals maintain a level of health and vitality as we age.
Chair Yoga, although a gentle form of yoga, still incorporates all the principles of other traditions of yoga: breathing exercises, gentle introspective movements and quiet contemplation and meditation. Complicated maneuvers and complex movements are not present in a chair yoga class. Within these classes, you will cover standing (if available to the participant) and seated postures. for those able to reach the floor there are options to do some of the class on the floor. For those unable to reach the floor, the floor is brought to the participant using the chair. These classes are structured so that both people with no familiarity with yoga as well as people versed in the yogic tradition can participate.
For more information contact Ellen at 260-3660 or by email at ellenlevine203@gmail.com
Functional Yoga for Older Adults
Instructed by Elaine Campbell
A mixed level Hathaway Yoga program adapted for older adults. Intended to build strength, improve balance, facilitate better mobility using basic yoga poses and breathing practices. We will work with the same muscles and joints used in everyday activities and sports.
Monday mornings at 10:00 am
New members welcome ($12 per class)
Nordic Walking
Facilitators- Michele Leger and Chantelle Hanley
Following the introductory workshop on the use of the Nordic Walking Poles and the technique for maximum benefit, a regular Wednesday walk is lead by a Certified instructor for 6 weeks. Walkers will take 40–60-minute walks that allow for fitness progression over the 6-week program. Nordic Poles are provided.
Contact Michele at michelepbd21@gmail.com and Chantelle at performancebydesign3@gmail.com
Indoor Rowing
Facilitators- Michele Leger and Chantelle Hanley
6-week segments. Cost- $60
Learn the basics of using an indoor machine- Concept Rowing 2 machine.
Requires comfortable clothing, indoor shoes, and a sense of adventure.
Contact Michele at michelepbd21@gmail.com and Chantelle at performancebydesign3@gmail.com
Functional Mobility
Facilitators- Michele Leger and Chantelle Hanley
Tuesday at 11:30
6-week segments. The program enhances movement longevity. The class works through a system of movement designed to increase joint mobility and stability from head to toe.
Because falling is a source of injury, this program will incorporate balance with core strength and flexibility to avoid trips and falls.
Cost- $60 for 6 weeks.
Contact Michele at michelepbd21@gmail.com and Chantelle at performancebydesign3@gmail.com
Core Strength & Mobility
Tuesday at 10:30 and Thursday mornings at 10:30
A 6 week program to enhance your core strength and mobility endurance. We work through a system of movements influenced by Pilates, Yoga, and sports training to increase joint mobility and stability from head to toe. The program incorporates balance with core strength and flexibility.
Be prepared to do work while standing and on the floor. Bring your own yoga-style mat and sense of adventure.
Cost- $60 for 6 weeks.
Contact Michele at michelepbd21@gmail.com and Chantelle at performancebydesign3@gmail.com