Enhancing Lives of the 50+ Generation

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Instructional Classes January to March 2020

FitnessAll instructors are BCRPA Third Age Certified

Light Exercise Includes breathing, stretching, balancing, chair exercises and a gentle aerobic walking component to familiar music. Tips on healthy living, osteoporosis, arthritis and fall prevention is included with lots of fun and humour. Move at your own pace. Monday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pmOngoing (Anya Olenchenko)Drop-in Fee: $4.50, $36.00 / 10 classes

Stretch and Strength Strengthen your muscles using light weights, tubing and your own body weight. Build endurance and maintain bone mass. Finish with stretching and relaxing.Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:30 am (Myken Brooks)Friday, 9:30 - 10:30 am (Colleen Waldron)OngoingDrop-in Fee: $4.50, $36.00 / 10 classes

Toning Focus on increasing endurance, in all major muscle groups, through the use of bands, weights and chair exercises. Improving your muscle tone will make every-day tasks easier and help improve bone density. Work at your own pace.Wednesday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Gillian Wright)Friday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Colleen Waldron)OngoingDrop-in Fee: $4.50, $36.00 / 10 classes

Workout A stimulating aerobics class aimed at improving your heart health. Familiar music motivates you in these energetic classes that include a low impact option. Em-phasis is on improving agility, reflexes, fun and moving for the joy of it. Classes may include resistance training, posture, balance work, stretching and relaxation for a balanced fitness program. Monday & Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:30 am (Myken Brooks)Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30 am (Gillian Wright)OngoingDrop-in Fee: $4.50, $36.00 / 10 classes

Yoga This class focuses on the importance of mindful breathing to prepare your body and mind to move through a gentle flow of poses, at your own pace, requiring different levels of strength and balance. A restful meditation closing will leave you feeling calm and centered. Mon. Tues. & Wed., 10:45 - 11:45 am (Myken Brooks)OngoingDrop-in Fee: $4.50, $36.00 / 10 classes

Exercise Room Circuit Join a fun and energetic circuit training group in our fantastic exercise room. You will enjoy instructed and su-pervised workouts that include the use of cardio, weight equipment, free weights, stability balls, bosu & balance to achieve a full body workout. Work at your own pace and effort. Instructor: Myken Brooks.Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30 am January 9 - February 6 34216February 13 - March 12 34217Thursday, 12:15 - 1:15 pmJanuary 9 - February 6 34218February 13 - March 12 34219Registration Fee: $55.00 / 5 classes

Century House Exercise Room (50+ years)The space offers members a variety of easy to use exercise machines, cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:30 pmSaturday, 9:00 am - 2:30 pmSunday, 12:00 - 3:30 pmDrop-in Fee: $4.50, $36.00 for 10 visits

Better BalanceDesigned to help challenge stability, improve mobility and prevent falls. Learn how balance works and why it is essential to maintaining good health. Exercises focus on static and dynamic balance, improving posture; strengthening the core and lower body muscles will as-sist in maintaining and increasing flexibility, coordination and agility. It’s never too late to improve your balance. Instructor: Colleen Waldron.Thursday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm January 16 - February 13 34481February 27 - March 26 34483Registration Fee: $43.50 / 5 classes

All Instructional Classes require a Century House membership.

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Better Balance Level IIIntended for those who have completed Better Balance Level I and wish to continue to challenge themselves. This progressive program incorporates fun and dynamic exercises and equipment that will help participants continue to improve balance and maintain functional mobility. Instructor: Colleen Waldron.Thursday 12:10 - 1:10 pmJanuary 16 - February 13 34223February 27 - March 26 34485Registration Fee: $43.50 / 5 classes

Dance Dance DanceAll women are welcome, non-dancers and former danc-ers alike. Classically based, creatively expressive and a little sassy, unique movement to music are safe and enjoyable. Dancing is good for us, it keeps our bodies agile, our brains sharp, elevates mood and helps us feel great. Instructor: Deanne Rapacioli.Monday, 6:00 - 7:15 pmFebruary 24 - March 30Registration Fee: $53.00 / 6 classes 33670

Ballet ExerciseA la barre’ for non-dancers and former dancers alike. Based on movements that dancers practice daily, and specifically adapted to be safe for the mature woman’s untrained body. These simple exercises will re-mobilize hips and low back muscles, strengthen ankles and feet and improve posture. Instructor: Deanne Rapacioli.Monday, 6:00 - 7:15 pmJanuary 13 - February 3 Registration Fee: $35.75 / 4 classes 33672

Fit FellowsAn introductory exercise class designed for men only. Strengthen your muscles using light weights, tubing and your own body weight to build endurance and maintain bone mass. This class will finish off with stretching and relaxing. Work at your own pace. In-structor: Myken Brooks.Thursday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm January 9 - February 6 34220February 13 - March 12 34221Registration Fee: $30.00 / 5 classes

Zumba GoldZumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow dance moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. Routines feature interval training where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are com-bined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. These Zumba Gold classes are specialized for older adults. Instructor: Janice Stevens.Saturday, 9:30 - 10:30 amJanuary 11 - February 8 35108February 15 - March 14 35109Registration Fee: $38.25 / 5 classes 83825

Get Up & Go! This entry level program helps with balance and mobil-ity impairments with an emphasis on safety. You will improve strength, balance and coordination as well as functional ability, independence and quality of life. For a referral, contact Fraser Health Fall & Injury Prevention, 604.587.7866. Instructor: Jenny Mah.Wednesday, 12:30 - 1:30 pm Friday, 12:30 - 1:30 pm January 8 - March 13 Registration Fee: $66.15 / 20 classes 34486

Hatha YogaDevelop body awareness, strength, flexibility and relax-ation by focusing on postures and conscious breathing. Through proper alignment and mindful body actions, you will move through a gentle flow that encourages a sense of calm to reduces stress and create physical and mental balance. Practiced in ambient lighting to calm the nervous system for a good night’s rest! Instructor: TBA.Friday, 6:00 - 7:00 pmJanuary 10 - March 13 Registration Fee: $68.50 / 10 classes 34488Drop-in: $10.00

YogaYoga balances body, mind and spirit through gentle exer-cises and breathing. Yoga also enhances physical vitality and mental clarity. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a small blanket. Instructor: Rose-Marie Preston.Tuesday, 9:00 - 10:30 am January 14 - March 17 Registration Fee: $88.00 / 10 classes 34487

MeditationWe will work to shift from the stressful fight or flight nervous system or sympathetic nervous system into the calming, intuitive, receiving parasympathetic nervous system. In this state, this is where healing in the body and mind can take place. We meditate in a non-judgmental, highly supportive environment-together.Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00 pmJanuary 9 - 30 34489February 6 - 27 34490Registration Fee: $35.00 / 4 classes

SIRvivor BC: Prostate Cancer Exercise Program - NEW! A group-based exercise program for men living with pros-tate cancer. The 12-week program is led twice a week by a BCRPA-registered Fitness Leader with additional cancer exercise training, to address the needs of men with pros-tate cancer. The PCSC program will focus on resistance training, flexibility, balance and aerobic exercise.Wednesday & Saturday, 11:15 am - 12:15 pmJanuary 15 - April 4Registration Fee: $120.00 / 24 classes 35327

Women’s Wellness CircleA welcoming drop-in series for mature women where we focus on healthy aging, prevention and wellness, and offer education, friendship, equanimity and respect. Instructor: Deanne Rapacioli.

YOUR BRAIN’S IRONIC SENSE OF HUMOURFrom self-fulfilling prophecies to annoying jingles that keep going around in your head-or that song you never really liked but can’t stop humming - and why can’t we remember that person’s name until hours later? Just what is going on in there?Thursday, 10:45 am - 12:15 pmJanuary 16 33675

DON’T BLAME YOUR PARENTSEven if our parents faced serious illness or disease new re-search in epigenetics strongly indicates we are not doomed to follow in their footsteps. With increased awareness and understanding, we can make small, targeted changes to our lives that can help us enjoy better future health. Monday, 7:00 - 8:30 pmFebruary 10 33673

THINKINGIn our fast-paced world many of us don’t think enough and we just do what everyone else does. Thinking is not the same as worrying, thinking can help us focus, answer our questions and even lead us to wisdom. Today we’re going to think about thinking.Thursday, 10:45 am - 12:15 pmFebruary 13 34209

AGING MYTHSWhat we BELIEVE about aging impacts HOW we age. We’ll take an aging quiz – True or False - does aging really bring poor health? Is aging to blame for aches and pains? What are Primary Aging and Secondary Aging? We’ll separate myth from fact and the results may surprise you.Thursday, 10:45 am - 12:15 pmMarch 5 34210 Registration Fee: $6.75 Or participants can drop-each week: $6.75

Tai Chi - Beginners Level 2Taoist Tai Chi arts reduce stress, improve balance and have a beneficial effect on many conditions. An accred-ited volunteer instructor from Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism will teach this class. On completion of this begin-ning course, students will be ready to join a Taoist Tai Chi arts continuing level class. Instructor: Sylvia Davis.Tuesday, 1:00 - 2:00 pm January 14 - March 17 Registration Fee: $29.00 / 10 classes 34495

Tai Chi ContinuingThe gentle, internal movements of Taoist Tai Chi arts are balanced throughout the body and have a calming effect on the mind. The continuing level will help stu-dents progress along this path. An accredited volunteer instructor from Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism will teach this class. Instructor: Mary HardyWednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm January 15 - March 18 Registration Fee: $43.50 / 10 classes 34496

ActivAge (65+ years) Want to get more physically active? This fun and social program will get you moving in a relaxed and inviting class environment with likeminded people. The class includes discussions and handouts to help you improve your overall health and physical well-being. You have two different program options to choose from: Option 1: improving activities of daily living, strengthen-ing muscles used day-to-day Option 2: exercises that will enable you to become more involved with other activity programs or sports. Instruc-tor: Robin MastersOption 1 34491Wednesday, 12:30 - 1:30 pm Option 2 34493Wednesday, 1:45 - 2:45 pmJanuary 8 - March 25Registration Fee: Free / 12 classes

Choose to Move (65+ years) Join us to help introduce the habit of physical activity into your daily life in ways that make sense for you. The pro-gram is free, flexible, and provides you with the motivation and support to become more active. You will work with a trained activity coach who will support you to develop a physical activity plan made just for you. Please register for this session, then an activity coach will contact you directly. Instructor: Robin Masters.Information Session: January 8 35326Register after Information Session 35326Motivational Meetings: Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:45 pm

Creative TouchPottery: Hand Built Tableware (19+ years)Our well-equipped studio is perfect for learning how to create functional pottery using a variety of techniques. Suitable for beginner and intermediate levels. All firings are included. Clay is extra and can be purchased through the studio. Instructor: Rylie McGuire.Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30 pmJanuary 14 - March 17 34498Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 pmJanuary 15 - March 18 34499Registration Fee: $141.75 / 10 classes

PotteryFive weeks of instruction with five weeks of technical support is the perfect combination in our well-equipped studio. The instructor and potters determine topics. Clay is an extra fee and can be purchased through the studio. Instructor: Rylie McGuire.Tuesday, 12:30 - 2:30 pm January 14 - March 17 Registration Fee: $126.00 / 10 classes 34497

Exploring with Pencil Crayons - BeginnersPencil crayons are a versatile medium and an excellent introduction to colour. Lessons include layering, hatch-ing, impressed line, shading and form, colour and theory, burnishing, space, depth and composition. Individual at-tention is given and a supply list is available at registration. Instructor: Mimi Kemball.Saturday, 12:30 - 2:30 pmJanuary 18 - March 7Registration Fee: $74.25 / 8 classes 34504

Exploring with Pencil Crayons - IntermediateA continuation for those who have completed Beginner and Levels 2 & 3. More time will be given for each lesson and repetition to increase your depth of learning and understanding. New lessons are introduced so that you can progress at your own pace. Instructor: Mimi Kemball.Monday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm January 13 - March 9 (no class Feb. 17)Registration Fee: $74.25 / 8 classes 34500

All Instructional Classes require a Century House membership.

Creative Drawing - All Levels Learn strategies to make drawing less intimidating and more fun, while developing skills and creativity. Use cre-ative focus to relieve stress and boost brain plasticity. All supplies are included and you will take home a variety of completed projects. Instructor: Peri Nilan.Wednesday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm January 22 - March 11 (no class Feb. 5 & March 4) Registration Fee: $98.00 / 6 classes 34512

Beginner CartooningLearn to create cartoon characters and comic books! Course will include inventing characters, facial expres-sions, proportion, comic book layout, setting the scene and more. Characters can be human, non-human, animal, robots, anything you can dream up. Instructor: Mimi Kemball.Thursday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm January 23 - February 27 Registration Fee: $65.00 / 6 classes 34505

Dabble with Passion - Acrylic PaintingFor beginners to advanced artists. Practice exercises will include basic colour mixing, blending, and brush stroke techniques. Learn to use interesting textures and glazes, to enhance your unique work. Please request suggested supply list before first class or pay the supply fee. Instructor: Peri Nilan.Monday, 12:30 - 2:30 pmJanuary 13 - March 9 (no class Feb. 17) Registration Fee: $87.00 / 8 classes 34507

Beginner’s Drawing & WatercolourCover the basics of drawing with pencil and ink, flow-ing into watercolour pencils and, explore techniques of watercolours on paper. Each week has a new project to advance your skills. Please bring a pencil, eraser and sketch book, (if you have one). Supplies will be discussed in the first class. Instructor: Riette Gordon.Tuesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm January 7 - March 10 Registration Fee: $112.50 / 10 classes 34513

Intermediate WatercolourFor experienced watercolour artists seeking to improve their skills. We will focus on composition, design, and mixing pure colours. Students will be guided through various projects through demonstrations, individual guid-ance and critiques. Suggested supply list will be discussed in the first class. Instructor: Riette Gordon.Friday, 12:30 - 2:30 pm January 10 - March 13 Registration Fee: $112.50 / 10 classes 34514

Advanced WatercolourFor experienced watercolour artists at an advanced level, this progressive class will guide students in the creation of several watercolour pieces through demonstrations, individual guidance and critiques. Bring your supplies however a suggested supply list is available. Instructor: Riette Gordon.Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm January 10 - March 13 Registration Fee: $112.50 / 10 classes 34515

StrumFunHave you thought about playing a musical instrument? We can teach you how to play basics in a fun group. We may even do some singing (it does not matter if you can’t carry a tune in a basket). Reading music is not required and you can join anytime. All you need is a ukulele, a tuner and be prepared to have fun. Instructor: Carla Krens.Tuesday, 2:30 - 4:00 pm January 7 - March 31 Registration Fee: Free / 13 classes 34520

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Ukulele Beginner - Level 1Learn how to strum, play chords and sing along. Instruc-tor: Kaitlin Deavy.Saturday, 2:30 - 3:45 January 18 - March 14Registration Fee: $74.50 / 9 classes 35428

Ukulele Beginner - Level 2For those having completed the beginner course or some ukulele experience. Continue progressing with strum-ming, changing chords and singing along. Instructor: Kaitlin Deavy.Saturday, 1:00 - 2:15January 18 - March 14Registration Fee: $74.50 / 9 classes 34521

Ukulele Intermediate - Level 3 For those who are comfortable changing chords and have mastered basic strumming patterns. Students will learn more chords, additional strumming and fingerpick-ing patterns and music theory. Instructor: Kaitlin Deavy.Saturday, 11:15 - 12:45January 18 - March 14Registration Fee: $86.50 / 9 classes 34522

Ukulele AdvancedFor those with extensive playing experience. Instructor: Joel MacKenzie.Friday, 10:00 - 11:30 amJanuary 17 - March 13 Registration Fee: $86.50 / 9 classes 34524

Ukulele OrchestraFor advanced and intermediate players. We will focus on learning tunes in separate parts, and less on theory or skilled practice. After the last day, we will perform at Century House. Instructor: Joel MacKenzie.Thursday, 4:00 - 6:00 pmJanuary 16 - March 19 Concert: Friday March 20Registration Fee: $92.50 / 10 classes 34525

Ukulele SongCome learn tunes in a one-class workshop! For inter-mediate/advanced players with many chords under their belts. Instructor: Joel MacKenzie.All of Me (Advanced)January 21 34526Dream a Little Dream (Intermediate)February 4 34527Every Time We Say Goodbye (Intermediate)March 3 34553Tuesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmRegistration Fee: $14.50 for each class

ComputerComputer LabSix computers are available for your use. Some lab hours are supported by volunteers (call for details). The Lab is not available during some computer classes. Weekday, 9:00 am - 2:30 pmSaturday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pmSunday, 12:00 - 3:30 pmDrop-in Fee: Current Membership

DanceSquare DancingSquare-up for laughter and a swingin’ good time! Dis-cover the healthy benefits of Square dancing. You will enjoy the “low impact” exercise, mental stimulation and friendly group camaraderie. Instructor: Chuck Jordan.Monday, 12:00 - 1:00 pm BeginnersMonday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm MainstreamDrop-in Fee: $7.00

Partnership ProgramsThe Chronic Pain Self-Management ProgramThis FREE community program helps people live success-fully with chronic pain. You will receive a Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain resource manual and Moving Easy CD for ongoing support. Gain knowledge, information and skills to manage chronic pain to help improve your quality of life. More details at selfmanagementbc.caSaturday, 10:00 am - 12:30 pmFebruary 1 - 29 Registration Required: Free / 5 classes 34554

Minds in MotionThis fitness and social program is for people experi-encing early stage memory loss to attend with a care partner, friend or family member. A certified fitness instructor and facilitator collaborate to ensure par-ticipants are welcomed and support social interaction and participation. Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:30 pmJanuary 8 - March 11 Registration Fee: $62.00 / 10 classes 35104

Dementia Dialogues: Understanding Communication & BehaviourThis facilitated discussion will increase your understand-ing of the potential behavioural changes associated with dementia and learn strategies for positive responses and communication. Delusions, paranoia, hallucinations, repetitive questions and changes in personality can all occur. We will discuss and create new approaches. This session is open to family and friends who are caregivers for someone with dementia.Monday, 6:30 - 8:30 pmFebruary 10Registration Required: Free / 1 class 35096

Diabetes Self-ManagementFor those with type 2 diabetes and their family members, friends and caregivers. Learn strategies and tools to help manage diabetes and related symptoms to enhance daily activities and quality of life. Learn about the Diabetes Self-Management Toolbox; how to prevent low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia); prevent or delay complica-tions; plan low fat meals; read nutrition labels; use strategies for sick days; practice proper foot care and communicate effectively with your health care team. Self-Management BC is a Ministry of Health, Patients as Partners Initiative administered by the University of Victoria. More details: selfmanagementbc.ca.Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:30 pmMarch 14 - April 18 (no class April 11) Registration Required: Free / 5 classes 35093

Dementia Friends We all have a role to play in making our community dementia friendly. Learn about how you can help people living with dementia feel included and supported.Thursday, 2:00 - 4:00 pmJanuary 23Registration Required: Free / 1 class 35095

CENTURY HOUSE620 Eighth Street • 604.519.1066Mon. - Fri. 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pmSunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Registration Information:Winter Registration starts on Thursday, November 21 at 8:30 am.

Refund Policy for Parks and Recreation: Refunds are not provided for: • programs offered by third party service providers.• missed classes/sessions where the customer has not withdrawn from the program.• no refunds after the end of the second class.• There will be a $10.00 withdrawal fee for withdraws between start of class and six days prior.

Note: Dates and times are subject to change.

Don’t Be DisappointedMany of our programs fill up fast so be sure to register early. Sometimes excellent courses have to be cancelled because people wait until the last minute to register. Minimum numbers must be registered one week in ad-vance in order for a class to run so please register early!

2020 memberships and payment must accompany all registrations. Visa, MasterCard, debit, cheque and cash are accepted.

Four convenient ways to register:1. In person2. By phone, 604.519.10663. Online: newwestcity.ca/alg4. Mail: 620 Eighth St., New Westminster, BC, V3M 3S2

All Registrations are handled on a first come, first served basis.

Low Income Assistance If you are a New Westminster resident and find a pro-gram registration fee out of reach financially, assis-tance may be available. Please see one of the staff at the office for more information.

Family Caregivers SeriesLearn more about dementia, communication and behav-ior. Share tips for planning for the future and building resilience for caregivers. Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pmMarch 14 & 21Registration Required: Free / 1 class 35097