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 8 324615 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 8 321128 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 5 324538 Mon Jan 29 12:45-2:45pm 5 324537 148 Recreation Programs: Older Adult
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 3 334708 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 12 321030 Wed Sep 27 9:30-10:30am 12 321031 Thu Sep 28 9:00-10:00am 12 321032 Mon Jan 8 9:30-10:30am 9 324617 Wed Jan 10 9:30-10:30am 9 324618 Thu Jan 11 9:00-10:00am 9 324619 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 12 320939 Tue Jan 9 10:45-11:45am 9 324471 Mon Sep 25 10:30-11:30am 12 320940 Mon Jan 8 10:30-11:30am 9 324472 Vellore Village Community Centre 1 Villa Royale Ave., Woodbridge Tue Sep 26 10:45-11:45am 12 321528 Fri Sep 29 10:45-11:45am 12 321529 Tue Jan 9 10:45-11:45am 9 325136 Fri Jan 12 10:45-11:45am 9 325137 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 12 328515 Thu Sep 28 10:00-11:00am 12 321183 Wed Oct 4 11:30am-12:30pm 10 341504 Fri Oct 6 10:00-11:00am 12 328516 Mon Jan 8 10:00-11:00am 9 324940 Wed Jan 10 11:30am-12:30pm 9 341505 Thu Jan 11 10:00-11:00am 9 324939 Fri Jan 12 10:00-11:00am 9 328517 vaughan.ca/reconline 149
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 12 321042 Wed Sep 27 1:00-2:00pm 12 321043 Fri Sep 29 1:00-2:00pm 12 321044 Mon Jan 8 1:00-2:00pm 10 324632 Wed Jan 10 1:00-2:00pm 10 324633 Fri Jan 12 1:00-2:00pm 10 324634 Concord West Senior Centre 7575 Keele St, Maple Tue Sep 26 9:05-10:05am 12 321185 Thu Sep 28 9:30-10:30am 12 321186 Tue Jan 9 9:05-10:05am 9 324944 Thu Jan 11 9:30-10:30am 9 324943 Tue Sep 26 9:30-10:30am 12 321149 Thu Sep 28 9:30-10:30am 12 321150 Tue Jan 9 9:30-10:30am 10 324905 Thu Jan 11 9:30-10:30am 10 324906 Merino Road Seniors Facility 8 Merino Rd, Maple Mon Sep 25 9:30-10:30am 12 321337 Wed Sep 27 9:30-10:30am 12 321336 Fri Sep 29 9:30-10:30am 12 321338 Mon Jan 8 9:30-10:30am 10 324709 Wed Jan 10 9:30-10:30am 10 324711 Fri Jan 12 9:30-10:30am 10 324710 Thu Sep 28 8:00-9:00pm 12 320956 Thu Jan 11 8:00-9:00pm 10 324488 Vellore Village Community Centre 1 Villa Royale Ave., Woodbridge Mon Sep 25 11:00am-12:00pm 12 321534 Wed Sep 27 11:00am-12:00pm 12 321535 Mon Jan 8 11:00am-12:00pm 10 325143 Wed Jan 10 11:00am-12:00pm 10 325144 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 11 321213 Thu Oct 5 12:35-1:35pm 11 321214 Thu Jan 11 11:30am-12:30pm 9 324974 Thu Jan 11 12:35-1:35pm 9 324975 Tue Sep 12 9:00-10:00am 13 327311 Thu Sep 14 9:00-10:00am 13 327310 Tue Jan 2 9:00-10:00am 10 327768 Thu Jan 4 9:00-10:00am 10 327767 Wed Sep 27 9:15-10:00am 12 321482 Wed Jan 10 9:15-10:00am 9 324846 150 Recreation Programs: Older Adult
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 12 320996 Wed Jan 10 9:30-10:30am 10 324582 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 12 321074 Tue Jan 9 10:00-11:00am 10 324657 Fri Sep 29 9:30-10:30am 10 321131 Fri Jan 12 9:30-10:30am 9 324540 Wed Sep 27 10:00-11:00am 12 322704 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 10 322760 Wed Sep 27 10:30-11:30am 10 326812 Wed Jan 17 10:30-11:30am 10 348204 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 12 321085 Thu Sep 28 10:00-11:00am 12 321086 Tue Jan 9 11:00am-12:00pm 10 324670 Thu Jan 11 10:00-11:00am 10 324671 Fri Sep 29 10:30-11:30am 10 321133 Fri Jan 12 10:30-11:30am 9 324542 Wed Sep 27 9:00-10:00am 12 321168 Wed Jan 10 9:30-10:30am 9 324922 Tue Sep 26 1:00-2:00pm 10 321281 Tue Jan 9 1:00-2:00pm 9 325105 Wed Oct 4 11:45am-12:45pm 12 321499 Wed Jan 10 11:45am-12:45pm 9 324864 Tue Sep 26 8:00-9:00pm 12 321012 Tue Jan 9 8:00-9:00pm 12 324599 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 10 321280 Tue Jan 9 2:30-3:30pm 9 325104 Tue Sep 26 7:00-8:00pm 12 321011 Tue Jan 9 7:00-8:00pm 12 324598 Follow us! Recreation Vaughan vaughan.ca/reconline 151
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 10 321273 Wed Jan 10 11:45am-12:45pm 10 325047 Vellore Village Community Centre 1 Villa Royale Ave., Woodbridge Tue Sep 19 10:00-11:00am 10 321576 Fri Sep 22 10:00-11:00am 10 335517 Tue Jan 9 10:00-11:00am 10 325241 Fri Jan 12 10:00-11:00am 9 335518 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 12 321293 Fri Jan 12 9:30-10:30am 9 325118 Tue Sep 26 10:00-11:00am 12 321140 Tue Sep 26 11:00am-12:00pm 12 321142 Thu Sep 28 10:00-11:00am 12 321141 Thu Sep 28 11:00am-12:00pm 12 321143 Tue Jan 9 10:00-11:00am 9 324546 Tue Jan 9 11:00am-12:00pm 9 324548 Thu Jan 11 10:00-11:00am 9 324547 Thu Jan 11 11:00am-12:00pm 9 324549 Wed Oct 4 6:20-7:05pm 9 327313 Wed Jan 17 6:20-7:05pm 9 327769 Tue Sep 26 12:00-1:00pm 12 321510 Tue Jan 9 12:00-1:00pm 9 324873 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 9 321097 Tue Jan 9 7:00-8:00pm 9 324677 Wed Sep 27 7:30-8:30pm 12 321027 Wed Jan 10 7:30-8:30pm 12 324614 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 10 326813 Fri Jan 12 9:00am-4:00pm 10 327212 152 Recreation Programs: Older Adult
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 9 327307 Thu Jan 18 7:30-8:30pm 9 327764 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 10 321101 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 10 321063 Mon Jan 8 6:30-7:30pm 10 324648 Mon Sep 25 11:00am-12:00pm 11 321206 Mon Jan 8 11:00am-12:00pm 9 324963 Thu Sep 28 2:15-3:15pm 12 321372 Thu Jan 11 2:15-3:15pm 10 324743 Wed Oct 4 2:45-3:45pm 12 329959 Wed Jan 10 2:45-3:45pm 9 329962 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 10 335513 Mon Jan 8 7:30-8:30pm 10 335514 Mon Sep 25 12:15-1:15pm 11 321207 Mon Jan 8 12:15-1:15pm 9 324964 Thu Sep 28 3:30-4:30pm 12 321373 Thu Jan 11 3:30-4:30pm 10 324744 Wed Oct 4 1:30-2:30pm 12 329960 Wed Jan 10 1:30-2:30pm 9 329961 vaughan.ca/reconline 153
Science & Technology Computers for Older Adults New to computers? Learn how to surf the web, send emails 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 5 321040 Tue Nov 14 9:30-10:30am 5 322706 Tue Jan 9 9:30-11:00am 8 324628 Tue Jan 9 10:30-11:30am 8 336354 Fri Sep 29 1:15-2:45pm 8 327308 Fri Sep 29 3:00-4:30pm 8 336356 Fri Jan 12 1:15-2:45pm 8 327765 Fri Jan 12 3:00-4:30pm 8 336355 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 9 320995 Wed Jan 10 10:30am-12:00pm 9 324580 Fri Jan 12 11:30am-1:00pm 9 324581 Tue Oct 3 1:00-2:30pm 12 323112 Follow us! Recreation Vaughan 154 Recreation Programs: Older Adult