Paid Fitness Classes
*For all of the courses below, current 2023 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. 12 – Dec. 19
Time: 10:30 am *New 45 min classes (Beginner/ Intermediate)
Time: 11:15 am *New 45 min. Classes (Advanced)
Fee: Members: $42.00 Non-Members: $50.00
Drop In Fee: $5.00 Members $6.00 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! NEW Absolute Beginners is for those that have no previous line dance experience and are just wanting to learn the basics.
Monday AM Intermediate Class Begins: Sept. 11– Dec. 18 *No class Oct. 9 & Nov. 13
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 10:00 am—11:30 am
Fee: Drop in: $4.00 Members $5.00 Non Members
Monday PM Beginners Class Begins: Sept. 25– Nov. 27 *No class Oct. 9 & Nov. 13
Location: West Community Room
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Fee: $40 for Members $50 Non Members (no drop ins allowed Max. 12)
Monday PM Absolute Beginners Begins: Sept. 25– Nov. 27 *No class Oct. 9 & Nov. 13
Location: West Community Room
Time: 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Fee: $40 for Members $50 Non Members (no drop ins allowed Max. 12)
Thursday Advanced Class Begins: Sept. 7– Dec. 21
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Fee: Drop in: $4 for members $5 non members
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 3
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 7:00 pm
Instructor: Karen Hooper
Fee: $5.00 / night
NEW Tai Chi with Bylinda Mason
Tai Chi, a mind-body exercise, is gentle flowing and low impact. Participants will learn the basic Tai Chi Yang and Sun Style along with proper warm up and cool down exercises. By the end of the 12 weeks participants will be able to perform the 24 Form Tai Chi Yang Style. 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. Some knowledge of Tai Chi is recommended but not
necessary.
Begins: Tuesday, Sept. 12– Dec. 12
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 12:45 pm—1:45 pm *New Time
Fee: $25.00 Members $45.00 Non Members *No drop ins allowed
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.
Begins: Tuesday, Oct. 3– Dec. 19 *No class Oct. 24, Nov. 21, & Dec. 12
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Instructor: Donna Tienfenbach
Fee: Members Members: $40.00 Non Members: $60.00
Keep Fit – Tuesday Aerobics and Thursday Strength Training
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. Please see below for fees. This class can be done either standing or seated.
Tuesday Adapted Aerobics
Begins: Tuesday, Sept. 12 Ends: Dec. 12 *No class Nov. 7, 14, & 28
Time: 11:00 am Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: $40.00
Thursday Strength & Flexibility
Begins: Thursday, Sept. 7 Ends: Dec. 14 *No class Nov. 9
Time: 11:00 am Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: $40.00
This class is for Members Only with no drop-ins. $40.00 is for each Tuesday morning or Thursday morning class. For example, for those who wish to register for both Tuesday morning and Thursday morning Keep Fit classes, the cost will be $80.00 to register in both classes. Please note: participants will have the option to use ZOOM online. Please let us know when registering if it is for in-person or online.
Gentle 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.
Tuesday Class:
Session 1 Begins: Tuesday, Sept. 12 Ends: Oct. 17
Session 2 Begins: Tuesday, October 24 Ends: Dec. 12 *No class Nov. 7 & 14
Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Location: West Community Room
Fee: $45.00 Non Members: $65.00
Wednesday Class:
Session 1 Begins: Wednesday, September 6 Ends: October 18
Session 2 Begins: Wednesday, October 25 Ends: December 13 *No class Nov. 8
Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Location: West Community Room
Fee: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
Adapted Stability Pilates
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. Member are encouraged to work at their own pace while enjoying a bubbly fun atmosphere.
Session 1 Begins: Thursday, September 7 Ends: October 19
Session 2 Begins: Thursday, October 26 Ends: Dec. 14 *No class Nov. 9
Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Location: West Community Room
Fee: Members: $40.00 Non-Members: $60.00
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, October 3 Ends: November 7
Session 2 Begins: Tuesdays, November 14 Ends: Dec. 19 *No class Nov. 28
Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: Members: $35.00 Non-Members: $55.00
Drop in Fees: Members: $6.00/class Non-Members: $10.00/class
NEW 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, October 3 Ends: November 7
Session 2 Begins: Tuesdays, November 14 Ends: Dec. 19
Time: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
Drop in Fees: Members: $8.00/cl Non-Members: $12.00/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, October 4 Ends: Nov. 15 *No Class Nov. 1
Session 2 Begins: Wednesdays, November 22 Ends: December 20
Time: 8:45 am – 9:30 am
Location: Multi-Purpose
Fee: Members: $40.00 Non-Members: $60.00
Drop in Fees: Members: $7.00/cl Non-Members: $11.00/cl
Instructor: Sheila Mulgrew
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 (5 weeks)
Begins: Monday, Sept. 11 Ends: Oct. 16 Time: 9:00 am *No class Oct. 9
Monday Class: Chair Yoga (5 Weeks)
Begins: Monday, Sept. 11 Ends: Oct. 16 Time: 10:45 am *No class Oct. 9
Wednesday Class: Gentle Yoga (7 Weeks)
Begins: Wednesday, Sept. 6 Ends: Oct. 18 Time: 9:00 am
Friday Class: Chair Yoga (7 weeks)
Begins: Friday, Sept. 8 Ends: Oct. 20 Time: 10:45 am
Session 2
Monday Class: Gentle Yoga (6 weeks)
Begins: Monday, Oct. 23 Ends: Dec. 11 Time: 9:00 am *No class Nov. 6 & 13
Monday Class: Chair Yoga (6 weeks)
Begins: Monday, Oct. 23 Ends: Dec. 11 Time: 10:45 am *No class Nov. 6 & 13
Wednesday Class: Gentle Yoga (7 Weeks)
Begins: Wednesday, Oct. 25 Ends: Dec. 13 Time: 9:00 am *No class Nov. 8
Friday Class: Chair Yoga (7 weeks)
Begins: Friday, Oct. 27 Ends: Dec. 15 Time: 10:45 am *No class Nov. 10
PRICES FOR EACH YOGA SESSION & Maximum Students Allowed are:
7 week Fee – Members: $45.00 Non– Members: $65.00
6 Week Fee – Members: $40.00 Non– Members: $60.00
5 Week Fee – Members: $35.00 Non– Members: $55.00
Maximum: 14 Students (Gentle Yoga/Stability Yoga) 20 Students (Chair/Arthritis Yoga)
**Please refrain from wearing perfume or any scented products during any exercise class**
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. *Not sure if this class is for you? Then come and try a FREE drop in class on Friday, September 8th! *Please bring a yoga mat to class.
Session 1 Begins: Friday, September 15 Ends: November 3 *No class Oct. 6
Session 2 Begins: Friday, November 10 Ends: December 22
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: West Community Room
Fee: Members: $35.00 Non-Members: $55.00
NEW Beginners Walking Club
Beginner walking club gives members that have limitations an opportunity to build cardio in a social environment. This program is a fun, social yet challenging class that incorporates movements and balance exercises in a functional and safe manner. Put on your walking shoes and please join us inside at Nord-Bridge!
Begins: Wednesday, Sept. 6 Ends: Oct. 18
Time: 1:15pm– 2:00 pm
Location: West Community Room
Fee: Members: $35.00 Non-Members: $55.00 Max. 15
Instructor: Melanie Hillaby
NEW Yoga Thrive® for People Living with and Beyond Cancer
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 and email to: sportswoman.csm@gmail.com.
Begins: Monday, Sept. 11 Ends: Dec. 11 *No class Oct. 9 & Nov. 13
Time: 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: $50.00 per person open to anyone 18+
NEW Yin & Yoga Nidra with Cheris!
YIN YOGA is a slow-paced, therapeutic style of yoga. Yin postures are more passive postures, held for a few minutes. In this class we will explore the postures in seated, lying down positions as well using the wall for support. YOGA NIDRA is a form of guided meditation that allows you to scan your body and tap into a state of consciousness as the mind settles in a place between wakefulness and sleep (15 minutes of Nidra = approx. 1 hour of sleep). We will combine these two to create a more relaxing and releasing yoga practice throughout the body and mind. *Please bring your own yoga mat to this class*
Session 1 Begins: Wednesday, Sept 13 Ends: Oct. 25
Session 2 Begins: Wednesday, Nov. 1 Ends: Dec. 13
Time: 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
NEW Golden Fit 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.
Begins: Monday, Sept. 18 Ends: Nov. 20 *No class Oct. 9 or Nov. 13
Time: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall of Nord-Bridge
Fee: Members: $40.00 Non-Members: $60.00
NEW Bridge Trekkers Indoor Walking Group
Welcome to Bridge Trekkers! This indoor walking group is offered by Be Fit for Life at Lethbridge College, the YMCA and Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre. Move your walks indoors when the weather turns cold. Meet at Lethbridge College on Mondays at 11:30 am, the YMCA on Wednesdays at 11:30 am and once a month, join a bonus class at Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre. We’ll provide tips for walking and overall wellness too. Bring a friend or make a new one!
Dates at Nord-Bridge: Tuesday, Oct. 24, Nov. 21, & Dec. 12
Time: 2:45 pm — 3:45 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall of Nord-Bridge
Fee: $30.00 for members and non members (please register through the Lethbridge College by calling 403-382-6919. Nord-Bridge will not take any registrations)
