Paid Fitness Classes
*For all of the courses below, current 2024 memberships must be paid in order to receive the membership discount.
Clogging
Clogging is an American folk dance that is similar to tap dancing. Clogging is done to almost any kind of upbeat music. Country and traditional bluegrass music are the most popular types of music for clogging. The activity is a great form of exercise, so come out and try this form of dance.
Begins: Tuesday, Sept. 10 – Dec. 3
Time: 10:30 am *New 45 min classes (Beginner/ Intermediate)
Time: 11:15 am *New 45 min. Classes (Advanced)
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $55.00
Drop In Fee: $6.00 Members $7.00 Non-Members
Location: West Community Room
Instructor: Sandy Nowell
Line Dancing with Diane
Line Dancing is a relaxed and fun afternoon with a variety of music and is an excellent exercise for both body and mind. These classes are meant for all levels (please see below). Please wear non marking footwear and bring your water bottle. Please come and join us in the fun every week! . *Please make sure to wear indoor closed toed shoes for these classes.
Monday AM Intermediate Class Begins: Sept. 9 – Dec. 16 *No class Oct. 14 & Nov. 11
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time:10:00 am -11:30 am
Fee: Drop in: $5.00 Members $6.00 Non-Members
Monday PM Beginners Class
Begins: Sept. 9 – Dec. 16 *No class Oct. 14 & Nov. 11
Location: West Community Room
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Fee: $45 for Members $55 Non-Members (no drop ins allowed Max. 12)
Thursday Advanced Class Begins: Sept. 12- Dec. 19
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time:9:00 am – 10:30 am
Fee: Drop in: $5 for members $6 Non-Members
NEW Strength, Core & Stretch with Tracy!
Create core strength in various exercises for 25 minutes, followed by a full body stretch and finishing with some relaxed meditation to carry you through the rest of your day. A variety of equipment will be used and modifications will be given for all fitness levels. Please dress in comfortable workout clothing and indoor footwear. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.
Session 1 Begins: Tuesday, Sept. 10– Oct. 22
Session 2 Begins: Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Dec. 10
Location: West Community Room
Time: 9:00 am- 9:45 am
Fee: $40.00 Members $60.00 Non-Members
NEW Tabata for Seniors with Tracy!
A combination of cardio type moves to help improve your cardiovascular health and fitness. We will do 20 seconds of cardio work followed by a 10 second rest. For a total of 8 rounds. We will end the class with a full stretching and relaxation component. Modifications will be given to adjust your intensity level. Come out and have some fun! NEW FREE DROP IN Tues. Oct. 22nd!
Session 1 Begins: Tuesday, Sept. 10– Oct. 22 CANCELLED
Session 2 Begins: Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Dec. 10 NEW FREE DROP IN Tues. Oct. 22nd!
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 11:00 am- 11:45 am
Fee: $40.00 Members $60.00 Non-Members
NEW Yoga Thrive for People Living With and Beyond Cancer with Cheris!
Yoga Thrive is an evidence informed yoga program for people with cancer, those beyond cancer, and their support persons. This gentle therapeutic yoga
program provides a nurturing group environment, while imparting the personalized approach necessary to empower each of its participants. Yoga Thrive aims to enhance
participant’s overall quality of life by improving mobility, stability, strength, and energy while reducing the pain and side effects of cancer and its treatment. Our students become more relaxed, better able to cope, and comfortable enough to reconnect more deeply to themselves and what is of value to them. Cheris Samuels-Murdoch (Cherry Rock Lifestyle) In partnership, Tyla Arnason and Dr. Culos-Reed lead the Yoga Thrive Teacher Training Program that equips certified yoga instructors throughout Canada and the U.S. with the skillset necessary to teach within the cancer community. The aim is THRIVING not just SURVIVING! *Please ask for an intake form during registration*
Begins: Tuesday, November 5- Dec. 17 CANCELLED
Location: West Community Room
Time: 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
Instructor: Cheris Samuels-Murdoch
Fee: $50.00 for anyone 18+
Evening Line Dancing with Karen
Steps are simple and don’t involve dancing with a partner. Basic line dance focuses on movement of the legs and feet with more advanced dances including the arms and hands. Come join in for some fun and exercise.
Begins: Tuesday, October 8 CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE*
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 7:00 pm
Instructor: Karen Hooper
Fee: $6.00 drop in fee per night
NEW Exercises with Arthritis
This is a group exercise class focusing on individuals with osteo-arthritis. The Instructor will increase “range of movement” exercises done seated and standing. Along with the exercises, an education component will be taught to help participants manage their chronic condition. All equipment will be supplied.
Begins: Tuesday, Sept. 17 Ends: Dec. 10
Time: 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: Members Members: $50.00 Non-Members: $70.00
Instructor: Donna Tienfenbach
Keep Fit – Tuesday Afternoon Combo
Keep Fit Combo is a combination that starts our first 20 minutes with our traditional fun and gentle
aerobic class that can be done standing or from the chair. We then transition into 20 minutes of our strength and tone phase which may be using weights or bands but is adaptable to individual needs. Our final fabulous 20 minute phase brings together the gentle movements and releases of yoga. With balance, gentle stretches, and focused breathing we finish this class in a relaxed savasana state. You will need comfortable clothing and proper running shoes. Please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Begins: Tuesday, Sept.10 Ends: Dec. 10 *No class Sept.17
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: $50.00
Instructor: Melanie Hillaby
Keep Fit Strength & Toning Thursday Morning
Want to tone and shape your muscles? This class is geared to develop muscular strength and endurance. Light hand weights and resistance bands will be utilized in this class. No impact functional exercises will focus on strengthening independence in daily living activities. This class can be done either standing or seated.
Begins: Thursday, Sept. 12 Ends: Dec. 12 *No class Sept. 19 & Nov. 21
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: $50.00 Instructor: Melanie Hillaby
This class is for Members Only with no drop-ins. Please note: participants will have the option to use ZOOM online for Thursday morning only. Please let us know when registering if it is for in-person or online.
Somatics Stretch & Release with Melanie!
Somatics is a complement to any activity you participate in and helps improve your daily functional movements. As you explore the movements of Somatics you are connecting the body and mind through movement and meditation. As we bring awareness to our bodies (Soma’s) we can then help relieve pain, recover from injury, reduce stress and maximize flexibility. These exercises do not just address the body’s movement gateways as we walk and breath, but how we carry our stress and tension that leads into chronic neck, shoulders, hips and low back pain. We as individuals view ourselves from the inside looking out otherwise the distinction between mind and body disappears. “We are our own best healers”. Somatics is great for MS, Stroke recovery, chronic pain, migraines and much more. This is easily modifiable and can be done seated in a chair, a lifted bed, or on the floor. *Please note if a lifted bed is needed, please notify us at the time of registration, as there are limited lifted beds available
Session 1 Begins: Wednesday, September 11 Ends: October 23 *No class Sept. 18
Session 2 Begins: Wednesday, October 30 Ends: December 4
Time: 11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Location: West Community Room
Fee: $50.00 Non-Members: $70.00
Pilates with Melanie!
Learning to use proper breathing to stabilize and support the body. Adapted core Pilates works on increasing core/torso strength without your typical crunches. We concentrate on gentle safe functional movements to keep your body safe and our participants living an active lifestyle. Pilates can be done from a chair without worrying about trying to move on and off the floor. Props will be incorporated but not mandatory. Members are encouraged to work at their own pace while enjoying a bubbly fun atmosphere.
Session 1 Begins: Thursday, September 12 Ends: October 24 *No class Sept. 19
Session 2 Begins: Thursday, October 31 Ends: Dec. 5
Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Location: West Community Room
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
ZUMBA GOLD®
Join Sheila Mulgrew as she leads you through 45 minutes of Zumba GOLD®! This is for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. This class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance!
Session 1 Begins: Tuesdays, Sept. 17 Ends: Oct. 29
Session 2 Begins: Tuesdays, Nov. 5 Ends: Dec. 17
Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
Drop in Fees: Members: $8.00/class Non-Members: $12.00/class
Evening Gentle Barre
Gentle Barre is a low- impact fitness class which focuses on full body muscle endurance using elements of Ballet, Pilates and Yoga movement. This workout targets the smaller muscle groups using a combination of light hand held weights, resistance bands, bender balls, gilders ( to name a few) to improve strength, balance, mobility and flexibility. This class is suitable for everyone with a wide range of options and modifications available. All fitness levels welcome. *Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle and comfortable workout attire
Session 1 Begins: Tuesdays, Sept. 17 Ends: Oct. 29
Session 2 Begins: Tuesdays, Nov. 5 Ends: Dec. 17
Time: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: Members: $55.00 Non-Members: $75.00
Drop in Fees: Members: $10.00/cl Non-Members: $13.00/cl
Instructor: Sheila Mulgrew
Active POUND® 55+ with Sheila!
This energizing workout combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with Yoga and Pilates-inspired movements from a chair or standing. POUND® 55+, uses 1/4lb drumsticks engineered specially for exercising. This drumming exercise works the shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms and back. You will increase your rhythm, timing, coordination, speed, agility, and endurance. This work out is easily modifiable and appeals to all ages and abilities. Please bring your own yoga mat for all POUND classes and wear indoor shoes. Rip Stix will be provided.
Session 1 Begins: Wednesdays, Sept. 18 Ends: Oct. 30
Session 2 Begins: Wednesdays, Nov. 13 Ends: Dec. 18
Time: 8:45 am – 9:30 am
Location: Multi-Purpose
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
Drop in Fees: Members: $8.00/cl Non-Members: $12.00/cl
Instructor: Sheila Mulgrew
NEW Beginners Group Dance with Alberta Rose Country Dancers!
Come learn country style dance with a variety of music as they go through everything from the Waltz to the Rumba. This is for all ages and all levels as we intend to have fun, socialize, and gain confidence in your dance knowledge and etiquette. Singles are welcomed but partners are highly recommended. Participants must be flexible and in good shape. No outside footwear on the dance floor so please bring indoor dance shoes to class. Pre-register as limited spaces are available. Prices are per couple. *Please fill out a waiver form upon registration.
Session 1 Begins: Wednesday, September 11 Ends: October 2
Session 2 Begins: Wednesday, October 9 Ends: October 30
Session 3 Begins: Wednesday, November 6 Ends: November 27
Time: 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: Members: $40.00 (per couple) Non- Members: $60.00 *No drop ins allowed
Instructors: Connelly & Bernice Robichaud
Beginners Tai Chi with Bylinda Mason
Tai Chi is mind-body exercise and is gentle flowing and low impact. This is for beginners. Participants will learn the basic steps and hand movements of Tai Chi along with proper warm up and cool down exercises. Participants will learn the Simplified 10 Form Tai Chi Yang, along with Qigong 18 Form (Shi Ba Sh). By the end of the 14 weeks participants will be able to perform the 10 Form Tai Chi Yang Style with confidence. Many benefits include, increased muscle strength and bone density, lower blood pressure, improved balance, coordination and flexibility, reduced pain and stiffness, increased immunity, stress reduction and mental peace.
Begins: Tuesday, Sept. 10 Ends: Dec. 10
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 12:00 pm —1:00 pm
Fee: $30.00 Members $50.00 Non-Members *No drop ins allowed
Yoga with Melanie Hillaby
Gentle Yoga Offers an opportunity for students to strengthen the body and mind connection. The instructor will explore aging, anatomy, meditation, breathing and relaxation. Vinyasa yoga focuses on guiding the movements through the breath. Slow gentle movements are done in a non-intimidating, friendly manner and modifications are always offered by the instructor. Participants are asked to wear loose clothing & bring a yoga mat. class focuses on increasing the strength of the ‘core’ muscle group. Core muscles are the abdominals, glutes & upper legs. They are the key to stability, balance, good posture & aid in the reduction of injuries. All classes are beginner to intermediate friendly.
*Offered in person ONLY.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is the term generally used to describe a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support. Chair yoga has helped people with the symptoms of many health issues including: Hypertension (high blood pressure), anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, vertigo (medical), multiple sclerosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, clinical depression, and chronic pain. Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available. Complicated maneuvers and complex movements are not present in a Chair Yoga class. Within this type of yoga class, you can cover standing, seated, and prone postures. Most of these classes use the chair only, due to the difficulty of getting down or up from the floor. *Offered in person ONLY
*Please find session prices below:
Session 1
Monday Class: Gentle Yoga (6 weeks)
Begins: Monday, Sept. 9 Ends: Oct. 28 Time: 9:00 am *No class Sept. 16 & Oct. 14
Monday Class: Chair Yoga (6 Weeks)
Begins: Monday, Sept. 9 Ends: Oct. 28 Time: 10:30 am *No class Sept. 16 & Oct. 14
Wednesday Class: Gentle Yoga (6 Weeks)
Begins: Wednesday, Sept. 11 Ends: Oct. 23 Time: 9:00 am *No class Sept. 18
Wednesday Class: Chair Yoga (6 Weeks)
Begins: Wednesday, Sept. 11 Ends: Oct. 23 Time: 10:30 am *No class Sept. 18
Session 2
Monday Class: Gentle Yoga (6 weeks)
Begins: Monday, Nov. 4 Ends: Dec. 16 Time: 9:00 am *No class Nov. 11
Monday Class: Chair Yoga (6 weeks)
Begins: Monday, Nov. 4 Ends: Dec. 16 Time: 10:30 am *No class Nov. 11
Wednesday Class: Gentle Yoga (6 Weeks)
Begins: Wednesday, Oct. 30 Ends: Dec. 4 Time: 9:00 am
Wednesday Class: Chair Yoga (6 Weeks)
Begins: Wednesday, Oct. 30 Ends: Dec. 4 Time: 10:30 am
PRICES FOR YOGA CLASSES ARE BELOW
PRICES FOR EACH YOGA SESSION & Maximum Students Allowed are:
6 Week Fee – Members: $45.00 Non– Members: $65.00
Maximum: 14 Students (Gentle Yoga) 20 Students (Chair Yoga)
**Please refrain from wearing perfume or any scented products during any exercise class**
NEW YMCA Beginners Pickleball
This is the newest partnership between Nord-Bridge and the Cor Van Ray YMCA on the west side of Lethbridge. This is a recreational group for beginners looking to gain more experience in the game of pickleball. All equipment is provided so come and meet new people while getting some exercise in! No drop ins are allowed so please pre- register for this session starting September 4th online at www.nordbridgeseniors.com or in person at 1904 13 Ave. N.
Begins: Wednesday, September 11 Ends: December 18
Location: *Cor Van Ray YMCA Court # 2 (74 Mauretania Rd. W)*
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00 pm
Fee: Nord-Bridge Members ONLY: $80.00 OR FREE for YMCA Members
Instructors: Patrick Lapointe & Maurice Aubin
NEW Golden Fit with Anna in Partnership with the YMCA!
Experience fitness and functional movements in our Golden Fit class. This class is designed for seniors with focus on functional fitness, strength, balance, and flexibility through the use of various equipment and can be easily modified for all levels. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle to class.
Session 1 Begins: Monday, Sept. 16 Ends: Nov. 4 *No class Oct. 14
Session 2 Begins: Monday, Nov. 18 Ends: Dec. 16
Time: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
NEW Gentle Yoga with Donna!
This is a functional, gentle yoga class. The intention of this class is to enhance mobility, and flexibility through slow gentle movement. Some poses will be flowing; moving one pose gently into another. Other poses will be still, allowing for strength and stretch. This class is for any level, and modifications will be offered for any pose that simply is not feeling right. Some of the poses will be standing, some on the floor, or on a chair. *Please bring a yoga mat to class. Please refrain from wearing any scented products during exercise class.
Session 1 Begins: Friday, Sept. 13 Ends: Oct. 25
Session 2 Begins: Friday, Nov. 1 Ends: Dec. 13
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: West Community Room
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
NEW Chair Yoga with Donna!
A gentle, flowing yoga class for all levels. Poses enhance strength, mobility, range-of-motion, and balance. The chair can be used as a prop, or you may remain sitting for the whole class. Pose options and modifications are available throughout the class. This is a very beneficial class for those looking for a gentle way to lengthen, and strengthen muscles and ligaments. This class will also help bring an overall sense of balance and calmness. Please bring a water bottle, everything else will be provided. Please refrain from wearing any scented products during exercise class.
Session 1 Begins: Friday, Sept. 13 Ends: Friday, Oct. 25
Session 2 Begins: Friday. Nov. 1 Ends: Dec. 13
Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Location: West Community Room
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
NEW Self Care Yoga with Brandy Tonin
Would you like to learn more about self care, breathwork, mindfulness and yoga? In this choice driven trauma informed practice, a grounding mindfulness practice will be introduced ie, body scan, grounding exercise, & breathing exercises. The practice will then move to asana (poses) and pranayama (breath) with variations and modifications being shared. The last 5- 10 minutes will be a shavasna (resting pose) with a mindfulness practice to end the session. No previous yoga experience necessary. Not sure if you will like this program? Come and try a FREE drop in on Wednesday, Sept. 11th!*Please bring a yoga mat to class. Please refrain from wearing any scented products during exercise class.
Begins: Wednesday, Oct. 23 Ends: Dec. 11
Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: West Community Room
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
