older adult 61 years+ 148 Recreation Programs: Older Adult Creative Arts

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1 older adult Creative Arts Art for Older Adults: Beginner Appreciate art? Explore the styles of famous artists like Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh and Jackson Pollock. Then take that inspiration and create your own one-of-akind, canvas paintings! No previous art experience necessary. Note: Course art materials and supplies are an additional fee. Fee: $46.75/8 classes Mon Jan 8 11:00am-12:30pm Living into Watercolour Drawing upon the watercolour techniques and experiences from Paint Me as a Rainbow and Living into Watercolour, participants embark on a seven-step painting and drawing journey. Artistic instruction is accompanied by the experience of music and inspirational words, creating a calm ambiance encouraging creativity. No previous experience necessary. Note: Course art materials and supplies are an additional fee. Fee: $64.25/8 classes Thu Oct 19 12:45-2:45pm Painting Nature's Imagination Experience the emotional power of watercolour painting and the harmonizing rhythm of working through a creative process in the company of peers. Experience the therapeutic benefits of 'living into' the individual colours of the spectrum, discover how colours arise, learn wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques and delight in the discovery that anyone and everyone is an artist. Note: Course art materials and supplies are an additional fee. Fee: $40.25/5 classes Thu Jan 25 12:45-2:45pm Mon Jan 29 12:45-2:45pm Recreation Programs: Older Adult

2 Culinary Arts New Holiday Baking Prepare a special seasonal menu of baked treats and confections to celebrate the holidays! In a relaxed and social atmosphere you'll learn how to make six different sweet treats that you can enjoy with a warm cup of coffee or tea. Don't forget your apron! Note: additional supplies may be required; instructors will inform you on the first day. Fee: $45/3 classes Fri Nov 17 10:00am-12:00pm Health & Wellness Arthritis Fitness Suffer from joint pain and stiffness? These low impact stretching and aerobic exercises help to improve range of motion, strengthen joint and muscles, and increase endurance and flexibility. Mon Sep 25 9:30-10:30am Wed Sep 27 9:30-10:30am Thu Sep 28 9:00-10:00am Mon Jan 8 9:30-10:30am Wed Jan 10 9:30-10:30am Thu Jan 11 9:00-10:00am Chair Yoga Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. Improve your strength, flexibility, and mobility through standing or sitting yoga poses specially adapted for seniors at any level of health and fitness. Al Palladini Community Centre 9201 Islington Ave., Woodbridge Tue Sep 26 10:45-11:45am Tue Jan 9 10:45-11:45am Mon Sep 25 10:30-11:30am Mon Jan 8 10:30-11:30am Vellore Village Community Centre 1 Villa Royale Ave., Woodbridge Tue Sep 26 10:45-11:45am Fri Sep 29 10:45-11:45am Tue Jan 9 10:45-11:45am Fri Jan 12 10:45-11:45am Pay-as-you-go fitness classes vaughan.ca/fitness Dance Fit Get fit on the dance floor! Move and grove to music from the 50s, 60s and beyond, then cool down with mat work and muscle strengthening. Improve your physical endurance, balance and posture all while having fun. Note: Dance moves and pacing is easy-to-follow and geared towards older adults. Fee: $23.50/10 classes Mon Sep 25 10:00-11:00am Thu Sep 28 10:00-11:00am Wed Oct 4 11:30am-12:30pm Fri Oct 6 10:00-11:00am Mon Jan 8 10:00-11:00am Wed Jan 10 11:30am-12:30pm Thu Jan 11 10:00-11:00am Fri Jan 12 10:00-11:00am vaughan.ca/reconline 149

3 Fitness for Older Adults Looking to get and stay fit? This low impact fitness program focuses on cardiovascular exercises including low impact aerobics and muscle conditioning using resistance bands, relaxation and flexibility. Get up to 3000 steps. Hand weights and resistance bands recommended. Mon Sep 25 1:00-2:00pm Wed Sep 27 1:00-2:00pm Fri Sep 29 1:00-2:00pm Mon Jan 8 1:00-2:00pm Wed Jan 10 1:00-2:00pm Fri Jan 12 1:00-2:00pm Concord West Senior Centre 7575 Keele St, Maple Tue Sep 26 9:05-10:05am Thu Sep 28 9:30-10:30am Tue Jan 9 9:05-10:05am Thu Jan 11 9:30-10:30am Tue Sep 26 9:30-10:30am Thu Sep 28 9:30-10:30am Tue Jan 9 9:30-10:30am Thu Jan 11 9:30-10:30am Merino Road Seniors Facility 8 Merino Rd, Maple Mon Sep 25 9:30-10:30am Wed Sep 27 9:30-10:30am Fri Sep 29 9:30-10:30am Mon Jan 8 9:30-10:30am Wed Jan 10 9:30-10:30am Fri Jan 12 9:30-10:30am Thu Sep 28 8:00-9:00pm Thu Jan 11 8:00-9:00pm Vellore Village Community Centre 1 Villa Royale Ave., Woodbridge Mon Sep 25 11:00am-12:00pm Wed Sep 27 11:00am-12:00pm Mon Jan 8 11:00am-12:00pm Wed Jan 10 11:00am-12:00pm Muscle Conditioning for Older Adults Are daily activities like lifting, climbing or carrying difficult for you? Resistance exercises using weights and rubber bands can help to strengthen muscle fibers. Regular training builds muscle mass and endurance, and helps improve balance, making it easier to maintain an independent and active lifestyle. Fee: $14.25/9 classes (45 minutes) Fee: $19.25/12 classes (45 minutes) Fee: $27.75/13 classes Thu Oct 5 11:30am-12:30pm Thu Oct 5 12:35-1:35pm Thu Jan 11 11:30am-12:30pm Thu Jan 11 12:35-1:35pm Tue Sep 12 9:00-10:00am Thu Sep 14 9:00-10:00am Tue Jan 2 9:00-10:00am Thu Jan 4 9:00-10:00am Wed Sep 27 9:15-10:00am Wed Jan 10 9:15-10:00am Recreation Programs: Older Adult

4 Pilates for Older Adults Relax and relieve everyday stress! Low-impact pilates poses and movements are modified to suit the needs of older adults, enhancing flexibility, strength, balance and muscle tone. Al Palladini Community Centre 9201 Islington Ave., Woodbridge Wed Sep 27 9:30-10:30am Wed Jan 10 9:30-10:30am Qigong Clear your mind while toning your body. Adults of any fitness level can practice Qigong, an ancient Chinese Energy (Qi) Exercise (Gong). Slow movements in a standing or seated position, controlled breathing, and mindful concentration challenge the human body to adapt to certain postures and movement. An overall holistic way of achieving physical fitness. Tue Sep 26 10:00-11:00am Tue Jan 9 10:00-11:00am Fri Sep 29 9:30-10:30am Fri Jan 12 9:30-10:30am Wed Sep 27 10:00-11:00am Older Adult Weight Training Together with our expert Vaughan Fitness Centre staff, design a workout program that meets your needs - and helps you reach your goals. Fitness staff will provide supervision throughout the session, and modify your program for maximum impact. Mon Sep 25 10:30-11:30am Wed Sep 27 10:30-11:30am Wed Jan 17 10:30-11:30am Tai Chi: Beginner A gentle way to fight stress! These ancient Chinese meditative movements focuses on deep breathing while moving the body at a slow, gentle and controlled pace. Tue Sep 26 11:00am-12:00pm Thu Sep 28 10:00-11:00am Tue Jan 9 11:00am-12:00pm Thu Jan 11 10:00-11:00am Fri Sep 29 10:30-11:30am Fri Jan 12 10:30-11:30am Wed Sep 27 9:00-10:00am Wed Jan 10 9:30-10:30am Tue Sep 26 1:00-2:00pm Tue Jan 9 1:00-2:00pm Wed Oct 4 11:45am-12:45pm Wed Jan 10 11:45am-12:45pm Tue Sep 26 8:00-9:00pm Tue Jan 9 8:00-9:00pm Tai Chi: Advanced A gentle way to fight stress! These ancient Chinese meditative movements focuses on deep breathing while moving the body at a slow, gentle and controlled pace. Tue Sep 26 2:30-3:30pm Tue Jan 9 2:30-3:30pm Tue Sep 26 7:00-8:00pm Tue Jan 9 7:00-8:00pm Follow us! Recreation Vaughan vaughan.ca/reconline 151

5 TIME Together in Movement & Exercise Created by the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, TIME is a community based exercise program for individuals with MS or Parkinson's disease, those who have had a stroke, acquired brain injury or mobility and/or balance challenges related to chronic orthopedic or neurological conditions. Physician's referral form must be completed prior to registering for the program. Fee: $84.50/9 classes Fee: $93.75/10 classes Wed Sep 13 11:45am-12:45pm Wed Jan 10 11:45am-12:45pm Vellore Village Community Centre 1 Villa Royale Ave., Woodbridge Tue Sep 19 10:00-11:00am Fri Sep 22 10:00-11:00am Tue Jan 9 10:00-11:00am Fri Jan 12 10:00-11:00am Yoga Relax your mind and body! Yoga integrates breath and movement to gently strengthen the body, release built-up stress and improve flexibility and posture. Fee: $14.50/9 classes (45 min) Concord West Senior Centre 7575 Keele St, Maple Fri Sep 29 9:30-10:30am Fri Jan 12 9:30-10:30am Tue Sep 26 10:00-11:00am Tue Sep 26 11:00am-12:00pm Thu Sep 28 10:00-11:00am Thu Sep 28 11:00am-12:00pm Tue Jan 9 10:00-11:00am Tue Jan 9 11:00am-12:00pm Thu Jan 11 10:00-11:00am Thu Jan 11 11:00am-12:00pm Wed Oct 4 6:20-7:05pm Wed Jan 17 6:20-7:05pm Tue Sep 26 12:00-1:00pm Tue Jan 9 12:00-1:00pm Zumba Fitness for Older Adults Dance yourself into shape doing the Cha-Cha, Mambo, Calypso and belly dancing! Get a total body toning workout that improves rhythm, burns calories and strengthens muscles. Note: Dance moves and pacing is easy-to-follow and geared towards older adults. Tue Oct 10 7:00-8:00pm Tue Jan 9 7:00-8:00pm Wed Sep 27 7:30-8:30pm Wed Jan 10 7:30-8:30pm Scheduled payment option is available for programs $400 and up. Lifestyle & Social Skills New Community Connections Want to stay involved in your community but need supervision or help caring for yourself? Receive mental and social stimulation in this day program by participating (with assistance) in fun, instructorfacilitated group and age-appropriate activities like bocce, bowling, social games and low impact exercises. Develop independence, confidence, and a sense of belonging that reduces the risk of social isolation and loneliness. Fee: $601.25/10 classes Thu Sep 28 9:00am-4:00pm Fri Jan 12 9:00am-4:00pm Recreation Programs: Older Adult

6 Performing Arts Ballroom Dancing for Older Adults: Beginner A fun beginner level course will introduce you to four popular social dances (waltz, foxtrot, jive, and merengue). You and your partner will learn to move on the dance floor as one, with rhythm and style. Note: Fee is per couple. Fee: $69/9 classes Thu Sep 28 7:30-8:30pm Thu Jan 18 7:30-8:30pm City Playhouse Academy: Musical Mavens A musical theatre class for the actor, singer and dancer in you! Musical mavens show their talent in an end of session, live Broadway musical revue performed for family and friends at the City Playhouse Theatre. This full production comes with costumes, make-up, sets and props - prior performance experience not necessary. Note: This is a City Playhouse Theatre Academy Program. For inquiries contact: playhouseacademy@vaughan.ca. Fee: $80.50/10 classes Westmount Collegiate Institute 1000 New Westminster Ave., Thornhill Mon Sep 25 7:00-9:00pm Line Dancing Kick up your heels and learn the latest line dancing steps! A great way to keep active and have fun, dancing is good for your heart, lungs, circulation and muscles. Note: No experience or partner required. Mon Oct 2 6:30-7:30pm Mon Jan 8 6:30-7:30pm Mon Sep 25 11:00am-12:00pm Mon Jan 8 11:00am-12:00pm Thu Sep 28 2:15-3:15pm Thu Jan 11 2:15-3:15pm Wed Oct 4 2:45-3:45pm Wed Jan 10 2:45-3:45pm Line Dancing: Intermediate Kick up your heels and learn the latest line dancing steps! A great way to keep active and have fun, dancing is good for your heart, lungs, circulation and muscles. Note: Some experience is required. Mon Oct 2 7:30-8:30pm Mon Jan 8 7:30-8:30pm Mon Sep 25 12:15-1:15pm Mon Jan 8 12:15-1:15pm Thu Sep 28 3:30-4:30pm Thu Jan 11 3:30-4:30pm Wed Oct 4 1:30-2:30pm Wed Jan 10 1:30-2:30pm vaughan.ca/reconline 153

7 Science & Technology Computers for Older Adults New to computers? Learn how to surf the web, send s and use basic word processing functions. Note: Participants are required to bring their own laptops or tablets. Fee: $19.25/5 classes (1 hour) Fee: $46/8 classes (1.5 hours) Tue Oct 10 9:30-10:30am Tue Nov 14 9:30-10:30am Tue Jan 9 9:30-11:00am Tue Jan 9 10:30-11:30am Fri Sep 29 1:15-2:45pm Fri Sep 29 3:00-4:30pm Fri Jan 12 1:15-2:45pm Fri Jan 12 3:00-4:30pm Sports Pickle Ball A little tennis, a bit of ping pong, a splash of badminton and lots of fun! A fun and easy 2-4 player game with similar court, net and rules to other racquet sports (with a few modifications). Fee: $27.50/9 classes Fee: $36.75/12 classes Al Palladini Community Centre 9201 Islington Ave., Woodbridge Wed Oct 4 10:30am-12:00pm Wed Jan 10 10:30am-12:00pm Fri Jan 12 11:30am-1:00pm Tue Oct 3 1:00-2:30pm Follow us! Recreation Vaughan 154 Recreation Programs: Older Adult